Meet Anandi
Hello and welcome to Yoga with Anandi.
My yoga journey began in 1994 at the Osho Ashram in Pune, India, where I first immersed myself in the practice of yoga and meditation. I found huge benefits both mentally and physically for myself in these practices and very soon begin training to become a teacher of Iyengar Yoga.
For 6 years, I returned to India for six months at a time to deepen my practice. In 1997, I was invited to teach the beginner Iyengar Yoga classes for my teacher in Candolim, Goa, India, This is where I was first introduced to teaching with wall ropes—a wonderful tool that provides immense support and clarity for body alignment.
As a traveller I then taught yoga while living in the U.K, Spain, India, Bali and on Koh Samui, Thailand before coming to settle in beautiful Taupō, New Zealand in 2005. Once settled in Taupo I opened and managed a busy Yoga School in the heart of Taupo for 10 years. Since 2020 I have been teaching small boutique classes from our fully equipped yoga space at home in Taupo.
It has now been a 30 year passion for practicing and teaching Yoga. During this time I have practiced a few different types of Yoga and along the way I have discovered and learned a lot. For me personally I have come to realise how hugely important it is to have good alignment and structural integrity. I set my heart and mind on the practice of Iyengar Yoga over the last 12 years. With it’s precision and structural integrity this practice has so much in the way to help people on all levels, physically, mentally and spiritually and I love to share it’s many benefits with others.
What is Iyengar Yoga?
Iyengar Yoga is for everyone!
Iyengar Yoga is a deeply mindful practice that focuses closely on precision and structural alignment. Developed in India by B.K.S. Iyengar, this method is unique for its innovative use of props—such as blocks, straps, blankets, and ropes. These tools help safely demystify complex postures, making the practice incredibly accessible for beginners while offering profound depth and stability for seasoned practitioners.
My Classes
During my classes, expect personal guidance, individual alignment adjustments, and a thoughtful use of equipment tailored to your body's unique needs. While our practice focuses intentionally on physical and structural alignment, it is always balanced with dedicated time for quiet, restorative integration.
For me, yoga is my way of life. I remain a passionate, lifelong student, continually studying and practicing so that I may bring and share Iyengar Yoga’s transformative benefits to our community.
My husband and I live here in Taupō, where I look forward to welcoming you to our public classes, private sessions, and boutique island retreats.
In gratitude to all my teachers over the years and a very deep bow to my senior teacher Suzi Carson.