Yoga, Strength, and Staying Open with Chhavi Sahal

This week on The Funny Thing About Yoga, we sit down with Chhavi Sahal, a yoga teacher, strength coach, and sleep consultant based in New Delhi, India, to explore a side of yoga that often gets overlooked.

Chhavi shares how she discovered yoga at a young age through school competitions, how her teaching unexpectedly grew within her gym community, and why so many older adults began seeking out her classes. We talk about the increasing need for strength as we age, what Hatha yoga really is (beyond the stereotypes), and some of the key differences between yoga culture in India and the United States.

The conversation also dives into the contrast between yoga’s flashy, attention-grabbing side and the quieter, less visible practices that can be just as transformative. Along the way, we discuss keeping an open mind, challenging assumptions, and what it means to build a sustainable practice that serves you for life.

A thoughtful conversation about strength, tradition, aging, and the deeper layers of yoga that don't always make it onto social media.

Find Chhavi Sahal Online:

Instagram @movewithchhavi

Website https://chhavisahal.org/

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