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.
Meditation
This meditation guides you in learning to recognize and appreciate all the ways you embody resilience. It’s a great practice to begin your day with a boost of inner strength or to turn to during challenging times. This class previously aired on May 31, 2023.
Yoga
Build mindfulness in your yoga practice with this class that instructs you to intentionally warm up and build spatial awareness by shifting your foundation. Explore Flip Dog, Fallen Star, Chair Pose, and spinal and wrist mobility exercises. This class previously aired on May 25, 2023 as a part of Glo’s Mindful May Series.
Yoga
This class helps you get in touch with your breath while learning how to establish a foundation for your breathwork or meditation practice. Discover how breathwork guides you in centering yourself to be more intentional on and off the mat. This class previously aired on May 24, 2023 as a part of Glo’s Mindful May Series.