Divya Balakrishnan is a yoga educator who began her journey with yoga as a child. She received her RYT-200 certification from Hot Spot Yoga in Oakland, CA, and has a Bachelor’s degree in Art Practice and a Bachelor’s degree in Theater & Performance Studies from UC Berkeley.
Having experienced the skills that yoga provides firsthand, Divya breaks down yogic techniques in a way that is transferable off the mat, turning a practice into a lifestyle. As a digital nomad, she ensures her classes can be done anywhere to assist students in establishing a daily practice even while traveling. Her classes range from vigorous, strengthening Vinyasa flows to restorative practices focused on building a strong mind-body connection and a solid foundation. When on the mat with Divya, expect thorough and inclusive instruction while being challenged in unexpected ways.
Divya is passionate about celebrating diversity and advocates for collective wellness as a form of social justice. As a Tamil-American, she never saw herself represented in the industry born out of her own culture and vowed to change that one day. Divya’s classes incorporate philosophy, martial forms, pranayama, asana, mudras, and ensure that students experience the traditions of yoga as it was intended – holistically. She hopes her efforts help people surpass their perceived limitations and discover their inner spark.
Yoga
This Vinyasa practice builds heat slowly before getting into long, deep holds. You’ll start with a gentle spinal warm-up, Malasana (Squat), Crescent, and Half Split, then flow through Sun Salutations and Warriors before sinking into Pigeon and Bound Angle. This class previously aired on October 24, 2024.
Meditation
Experience how to calm yourself down and take a step back using your breath. This class cultivates awareness and focus by practicing Viloma Pranayama, a form of breathwork that uses step and elongated breath techniques to slow you down in the best way. This class previously aired on October 23, 2024.
Yoga
Learn to move with confidence, cultivating strength from within in this steady Hatha practice. You’ll focus on fundamental postures to establish internal stability using bandhas (body locks), drishti (focused gaze), and control. Start with Bird Dog and Thread the Needle, then move through a Warrior sequence and Half Moon before finishing with Boat Pose and Reclined Twist. This class previously aired on October 17, 2024.