Introduced to yoga at the age of 15 by her parents, she grew up with the practice as a natural part of daily life. Her journey later deepened and became more professional eight years ago, when she met her guru, whose wisdom and guidance she describes as far beyond what books or academic degrees could offer.
Through those teachings, she emphasizes the importance of understanding what yoga is not before discovering what it truly is. For her, it is not about standing on your head or forcing the body into extreme shapes. Instead, it is about fully experiencing every part of yourself in a genuine way. That first glimpse, she believes, opens the door to lasting peace and a strength beyond imagination.
On the academic side, she holds a Master’s degree in Yoga Therapy & Research from S-VYASA University, along with certification as a 900-hour trained teacher and therapist from The Yoga Institute, India. Her experience includes planning, designing, and leading health and fitness as well as corporate sessions for companies and clients across India, the US, and the UK. Her work spans Hatha and Ashtanga practices for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, including asana, pranayama, meditation, kriya, yogic techniques, anatomy and physiology, and mantra chanting.
She has also led individual and group yoga therapy batches for people dealing with hip osteoarthritis, back pain, scoliosis, diabetes mellitus, insomnia, and other health concerns, using a structured yogic approach.
Spoorthi has a strong interest in bringing this profound wisdom into the modern biomedical world. That interest grew further when she had the opportunity to work with patients and contribute to a biomolecular research study at a leading medical institute in India. Her case report was recently published in an Integrative Medicine scientific journal, and another research paper is currently in process for publication in a different journal.
As she explains, it is inspiring to see the changes experienced by people who practice yoga now being reflected in scientific research, both in India and around the world. She hopes to see even greater recognition of yoga in medicine and science, with more acknowledgment that it is worth investigating and making available for clinical application.