“For me, Amrita Yoga is a priceless gift from Amma. I’ve lived in the German Ashram since 2007 after meeting Amma on Her second world tour. With a teaching background in different kinds of bodywork, contemporary dance, and Hatha Yoga, I was thrilled to attend Amrita Yoga retreats as soon as they started in Amritapuri. My happiness was immense to be invited to the first Amrita Yoga teacher training class in Amritapuri in 2014! Through its movement, flow, stillness in the asanas, and the power of the mantras, Amrita Yoga has been a wonderful awareness practice for me! I feel privileged to regularly give open classes in the German Ashram and retreats in other European Amma Centers.”

“When I met Amma in 1994, my long search for meaning in life began to take shape. Since then, my husband and I have been actively involved with Amma’s organization in Switzerland, and our involvement has deepened since the founding of the M.A. Center.
As a primary school and theater teacher, I have always been passionate about education and the transfer of knowledge. As a mother of two daughters, I also trained to teach Integrated Amrita Meditation (IAM) for children and have organized several family and children’s satsangs and retreats in Germany and Switzerland.
I studied Bharata Natyam (dance) for 20 years, where I learned the essence of mindful movement. To me, conscious movement is like a balm for the soul. Amrita Yoga is such a comprehensive and profound practice that I am deeply touched by it each time I practice. It allows me to move with mindfulness and brings me closer to awareness of my true self.
Since 2017, I have been teaching Amrita Yoga weekly at the M.A. Center Switzerland and have led several Amrita Yoga retreats in Switzerland and Italy. I truly enjoy teaching Amrita Yoga, as Amma’s presence can be felt in every session.”

“Since childhood, I have been educated in the rich cultural values of India. Despite the many challenges I have faced in my own life, I have always been eager to serve humanity as best as I can—hoping to set an example that, no matter what, we can overcome obstacles with courage and a positive mindset. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Business Management though my passions lie in music, the arts, and photography. Through Amma’s guidance, I was led to learn and teach Amrita Yoga, a path that has brought immense benefits to my personal life. The experience of learning and teaching has been transformative, shaping my personality in profound ways. 
I have completed Teacher Training for adults, youth, kids, and seniors. I enjoy teaching Amrita Yoga for Kids and Seniors. My deep respect and desire to serve older adults allow me to approach them with the utmost gentleness and care.”

I meet Amma and had my first darshan with Her at Amritapuri in 2007.
Originally from Ireland, I worked as an engineer for many years at IBM.
My Yoga journey started 21 years ago, when I attended a local Iyengar class in Dublin.
The desire to learn more about Yoga inspired me to quit my job and come to India. I made several trips over the years to learn from various yoga teachers all over Northern India.
While back home in Ireland in 2007, I felt a very intense desire to go back to India and eventually ended up at Amma’s Lotus feet, the feet of Maha Yogini herself.
Eventually I became a permanent resident of Amritapuri Ashram, where I immersed myself in the study of Amrita Yoga, which I practice and teach.
When someone asks me why I do Yoga, I simply answer: “If done correctly, it helps you become a better person.”

“I first met Amma in 2003, and Her presence touched me deeply. As a lecturer at Israel University, I find great joy in teaching, which inspired me to complete the comprehensive Amrita Yoga teacher training. This journey has been wonderful, and I savor every moment of it. For over 8 years, I have been blessed to teach Amrita Yoga for Adults. Serving Amma in this way fills me with gratitude. Visiting Amritapuri feels like a true vacation—the perfect place to reconnect, recharge, and rejuvenate.”

“I was introduced to Amma as a child and have spent my life volunteering across various humanitarian service projects. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology and have completed the Amrita Yoga Teacher Training course, specializing in teaching adults, youth, and kids. My classes are primarily for adults and youth, and I bring a lively blend of humor to engage young students effectively. I prepare and give special classes for seniors, too. I am a team player and gladly offer my skills to the Amrita Yoga team across various projects wherever needed.”

“Shortly after I met Amma in 1996, I moved to the Santa Fe ashram. I visited Amma’s home in Amritapuri–an unforgettable adventure—before I returned to complete my Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Currently, I work for the New Mexico School for the blind or visually impaired. Although yoga was always a part of my life, it was always more of an exercise rather than a spiritual practice. This changed with Amrita Yoga as it has given me a new way to relate to my body and “inner being”. By Amma’s grace have I been lucky enough to study under Brni Shobha. Now I teach weekly classes at the Amma Center of New Mexico.”

“After meeting Amma in Mumbai in 2006, we shifted soon to Kuwait and are associated with the Amma Kuwait organization since 2010. Since then we’ve been involved with Amma’s ashram and all activities of Amma’s Kuwait organization. After Amma asked me during Gurupurnima 2018 to do the Amrita Yoga Teacher’s training course (TTC), I was blessed to do this under Brni Shobanaji as well as attend the one-week TTC of the IAM technique as per Amma’s guidance with Swamiji Atmananadapuri in August 2019. It is Amma’s abundant grace to do this humble service in this faraway land. It gives me immense satisfaction whenever I share the little knowledge She has imparted in me. I feel grateful for these valuable seva opportunities and for how Amma guides me in my spiritual sadhana.”

“I met Amma in 2003. Since then I attended weekly satsang in San Ramon. With a BA in Fine Arts, I offer my selfless services year-round teaching others to knit, sew, and paint. I am a special education teacher for grades one and two at the San Ramon district and am working on a master’s degree of the same. I first studied yoga when I was 17 and loved it. In my late 40’s I received an Honorary Teaching Certificate from the Yogic Science Research Foundation in Lansing, Michigan. YSRF spread Pavanamuktasana traditional Yoga which they called Medical Yoga and in 2016 my Amrita Yoga teacher training from Shobha in Amritapuri. I lead a weekly Gentle Amrita Yoga class at M.A. Center San Ramon most Saturdays.”

“Amma’s infinite tenderness called to my heart many years ago at an Amma program in New York. With a blink of that cosmic eye, this inexplicable moment changed my life forever. I took what felt like a quantum leap of faith and moved with my wife to Amritapuri. It was a shock at first!  Wait, where am I? Yoga became my friend. It took me inward and I found more peace. From the blessing of Amma, Amrita Yoga’s sweetness and strength are a clarion call for the times we live in; it answers the timeless question of “What is the purpose of human birth?” by gently turning the practitioner inward to the heart. Join us, all are welcome to Amrita Yoga classes!”

“The first time I saw Amma was on an American television show in 2007. Soon after, I received my first Darshan in Detroit, Michigan. At the time, I was actively exploring yoga through various retreats, classes, and workshops, but my search found new purpose after meeting Amma. Once my daughters finished high school and left for college, I immersed myself in various seva projects at the Chicago Ashram. Discovering Amrita Yoga rekindled my love for the practice, and under the loving guidance of Brahmacharini Shobha ji, I pursued Amrita Yoga certification. I feel truly privileged to be part of the Amrita Yoga team, sharing the joy of spreading Amma’s Love through this beautiful program.”