How it all started?
I was introduced to Yoga while working as a Homeopathic Physician in India in the year 1996. I started learning the Iyengar method of yoga with Instructor Ali Dashti from the well-known Iyengar institute of Yoga in Pune, India. I quickly understood the value of Yoga practice in creating wellness and the use of props for those with physical limitations. Shortly thereafter I got married and relocated to the USA in 2000. A few months into my stay in the USA I fell ill. I visited several doctors, however my illness continued, and the diagnosis kept changing. I returned to India and immersed myself in a yoga program tailored towards helping me heal. As I deepened my practice of yoga, I saw improvement in my health, and I was able to completely recover. My own personal experience with yoga practice and its ability to help me tap into my own healing potential inspired me to share the gift of yoga with others. Hence, I got myself certified as a Hatha Yoga Instructor soon after. Having a medical background has certainly been an advantage as it helped me appreciate the therapeutic effects of yoga practice on our gross and subtle body levels.
I have leveraged over 15 years of experience as a Professional Yoga Instructor to create a 1:1 highly personalized tailored yogic lifestyle program for all those who want to create transformative mental and physical health changes. This fully immersive and all-inclusive program is created to help each student to tap into their own healing potential thus becoming a partner in their overall mental and physical health and personal growth and transformation. I feel very fortunate that I found a meaningful and fulfilling purpose to my existence as I share my love and passion for yoga contributing to the wellbeing of others.
When I am not teaching, I love spending time with my family and dog. My hobbies include painting, singing, and dancing. I am also a certified graphologist, 3rd degree reiki master and self-taught vastu analyst/consultant and have a natural interest in astrology, palmistry and numerology. I use all my skills and talents to inspire, uplift and benefit others.
Komal Bhonagiri
TRANSFORMATIVE
YOGIC LIFESTYLE PROGRAM COACH!
Educational Background
- Bachelors in Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery from Pune , India.
- Masters in Public Health from UIC , Chicago
- 200 Hour teacher training from Temple of Kriya Yoga , Chicago 2003
- 300 Hour teacher training from Rishikesh Yoga Peeth , Rishikesh , India, 2016
- Vipassana Meditation 10 day silent retreat from Alandi , Pune , India.
- Sidha Samadhi Yoga 21 day retreat from Pune, India
- Buddhist Zen Meditation at Zen Center, Sunnyvale, California 2018-2020
- Art of Living Course , Pune , India.
- Kids Yoga certification from Total Body Yoga , Mundelein , Illinios 2007 with Instructor Mary Scudella.
- Learned Iyenger style yoga for 6 months with yoga instructor Ali Dasti from Iyengar Institute of Pune, India. 1996-1997
- Several yoga workshops to date.
Work Experience and Skills
- Private Yoga Therapy sessions for over 100 Clients since 2016-present
- Meditation Guide at Zen Center of Sunnyvale, CA, 2019-2020
- Corporate Wellness Initiatives – Yoga workshops and sessions at GE Digital Womans Network US west region, Volkswagen Credit Union and Sonoco Products Company in Arlington Heights, IL
- Volunteer yoga classes at Chinmaya mission- School of Vedantic Studies in Grayslake,IL 2005-2018
- After School Yoga programs at local schools in Long grove an Vernon hills in IL from 2013-2018
- School Yoga Units at Country Meadows Elementary School, Long Grove, IL 2016-2018.
- Yoga classes at local YMCA from 2003-2005, IL
- Yoga classes at Vernon Hills Park District,IL from 2006-2017
- Yoga classes at Prairie Sunshine Yoga studio, Grayslake,IL 2015-2016
- Yoga classes at Home Studio from 2003-present, Long Grove,IL