Peace: I searched for it everywhere — in places that, over time, brought more harm than the momentary comfort they promised.
Shrimath showed me the way to stop, to turn inward — and I discovered peace was closer than I had imagined. My stay in Shrimath opened the door to that stillness and became my path back to myself… my homecoming.
It began long before I arrived in India. I was searching for a school — not just to learn yoga postures, but to learn from the source; to connect with the authentic tradition and living lineage that I later found Shrimath carries forward, honors, practices, and shares with integrity.
I found many reviews from people around the world. I loved the idea of working in nature, giving back to nature, and serving in a rural school while connecting with local children. Most important to me was the intimate group size of 8–9 students. I wanted an individual approach, with a direct connection to the Teacher.
From the very first email with Krishna Prakash, I felt I loved talking to him. I could open up completely, tell him about all my hardships, and he would have an answer for it all. That kind of wisdom makes you feel: “He is the one — I want to learn from.”
I had this big WHO IS THIS? What does he eat, how does he pray, how is he the way he is? I wanted that too.
When I decided to go, everything was arranged precisely. A trusted taxi picked me up from the airport. I felt safe. The driver took me inside the gate.
When I stepped out of the car, beauty took my breath away. I could hear trees, see flowers, breathe. And the most remarkable moment was yet to come — meeting the one who became my lifelong Master.
Meeting him was like encountering love, faith, peace, and strength; a beautiful heart and a strong mind filled with intelligence, knowledge, understanding, and purity — all in one person.
His way of being has always inspired me — a teacher whose presence and integrity bring teachings to life. I cherish his wisdom and how he lives it: someone who walks his talk with humility. Learning from him feels like remembering something deep inside myself.
My stay began with the women’s Shakti program, a two‑week immersion into Indic traditions. I explored the balance of feminine and masculine, reconnected with myself as a woman, and found clarity in relationships — seeing how my life connects to universal law.
After Shakti, I entered the 200YTT. The rhythm of daily life there gave me a sense of perfection that stays with me forever. Whenever I start to drift away from balance, I come back to what Krishna taught me.
The schedule felt tight at first. We began each day with jala neti (nostril cleansing), followed by morning practice, sun gazing with chanting, learning pranayama, inner silence, chanting. The days were full: group asanas, personal practice, anatomy, philosophy.
There were daily duties in the house, gardening, teaching rural children, notes to process. Yet quickly, I discovered a deeper sense in each activity. Discipline and time management blended with surrender, and I began to see divine signs and messages along the way.
Everything there became an invitation to live as if your life is your prayer. Although we had a textbook, what we learned came through direct teaching and the living rhythm of daily life.
This wouldn’t be complete without mentioning the food — prepared and served with love and respect, softening your heart! Gratitude to the team.
One of the most transformative experiences was our journey to Arunachala — walking 14 km around the sacred hill in silence, repeating mantra.
We visited the ashrams of Sri Ramana Maharshi and Yogi Ramsuratkumar. While there, we received the blessing of Ma Devaki. Her presence and words left a lasting impression.
Throughout the years, I have continued learning with Krishna — Enlightened Living, Advanced Yoga Nidra, Life Coach Certification, Yoga Sutras Study, and over a year of weekly Bhagavad Gita sessions.
I returned in 2023 for my second stay at Shrimath for the 500YTT, and after that sent my sister for her own Teacher Training and a Life Reset after cancer recovery.
VISIBLE CHANGES? Hundreds — from no faith to faith, self‑doubt to self‑love, emptiness to purpose; from chaos to a life rooted in duty and service. Love for silence, discipline, compassion — meeting life AS IS with calmness, acceptance, and presence. Gained New Life.
Shrimath is a space that catalyzes transformation — the kind I wish for everyone. Krishna is a well of knowledge you can drink from as much as you grasp — until the last breath.
It was life‑changing. It still is.
This heartfelt blog is a testament to the transformative journey, author Lidia experienced at Shrimath Yoga, Bengaluru. As an alumnus, Lidia is now a cherished part of the Yoga community at Shrimath Yoga. Her story perfectly illustrates Shrimath Yoga’s mission to provide genuine, authentic yoga education. Since 2011, Shrimath Yoga, founded by Krishna Prakash, has been a beacon for students from over 40 countries.
