Yoga helps me to be the best version of myself.

My practice helps me feel grounded and present.

It allows me to show up for others in a more authentic and whole-hearted way. That is one of Yoga’s many gifts and why I love sharing it with you.

More about me…

Hi! I’m Paradise (yes that IS my real name, it’s Persian!). I’ve been practicing and teaching Yoga for over 20 years and currently teach at Sukha Yoga, the sweetest little studio you will find in South Austin.

A mother of two amazing kids who keep me very busy and married to my best friend. In addition to Yoga, you can find me dancing, spending time outdoors and with my loved ones.

 

I have always enjoyed fitness and movement! I danced and ran track in high school and was introduced to Yoga in my late teens. My practice began in the Ashtanga lineage, which I still dabble in from time to time. It didn’t take long for me to discover that the practice was not only good for lengthening and strengthening the muscular system, but also provided a sense of balance and calm throughout my life. After years of reaping the benefits of yoga I felt the desire to give back and to share yoga with others through teaching.

Today, I teach many different styles of Yoga, ranging from Beginners to Power. In whatever style I am teaching, I aim to cultivate a space that empowers students to grow in the practice by fostering a nurturing environment. I encourage playfulness, authenticity, and enjoyment as each student explores and creates their individual practice and experience. I believe passionately in yoga’s ability to unite mind, body and spirit and improve relationships. I love to combine energetic forms of yoga such as Flow and Vinyasa with quieter practices of Yin and Restorative, for a well-rounded class.

“Yoga means addition—addition of energy, strength, and beauty to body, mind, and soul.”—Amit Ray

Yoga really saved my life

 

Not a lot of people know this, but I was born and raised in Iran and moved to the states at the age of 10. By 17 years old, I dropped out of school & ran away from home to Austin due to my rough home life.

At 19, I found yoga, or yoga found me, & that’s when my life truly changed! Despite dropping out of high school, I managed to graduate from UT with a psych and accounting degree where I also met the love of my life! We have 2 kids, who I love like crazy, & well… here we are.

Yoga really saved my life. It helped shape how I viewed myself and the world. It taught me that I am enough.

I am worthy.
My body is a temple.
To not be judgemental about me and about others.
Yoga helped improve almost every single one of my relationships, especially (and most importantly) my relationship with myself! I was a dropout runaway who got into way too much trouble as a teen, had a horrible relationship with my parents and had very little self-worth, and now look at me!

Yoga truly is a powerful force & it is the catalyst for all the positive changes in my life.

I debated for a while if sharing my story was important or valuable in any way, but I realized there are a lot of people that feel like they can’t start practicing yoga unless they are in a certain place in their lives, whether it’s financially, mentally or physically.
Yoga meets you wherever you are in your life. You don’t have to be any specific way or person to practice. It’s for everyone regardless of where they come from, their age, political beliefs or religion.

Work With Me One On One

Did you know that Yoga has traditionally been taught in a one and one setting?

The practice is designed and works best when it’s tailored to meet each student’s individual needs. Whether you are just getting started, working with an injury or ready to take your practice to the next level, I would love to help you meet your Yoga goal.

Contact me to schedule a free 30 min. consultation!