E RYT-500 & RYT 500 hour level and Yoga Therapist IAYT
Certified Ayurvedic Nutritionist
Ketna teaches a form of Yoga that emphasizes combining breathing with movement and integrating it with a holistic approach that includes Pranayama, Meditation and proper life-style choices. She has learnt under renowned Gurus like A.G. Mohan and Indra Mohan (both direct disciples of the legendary T. Krishnamacharya. www.svastha.com ) and has been practicing Yoga both in the East and West. She is living in the US since past 11 years and has been born and brought up in India- giving her an understanding of the cultures of both East & West. This puts her in a unique position to transmit and make accessible the cultural, spiritual and philosophical aspects of yoga to western minds. Besides Yoga for general health, Ketna also promotes the use of one-on-one Yoga Therapy to tackle specific medical issues as an adjunct to regular medical treatment. Ketna also has deep insight into the connection of modern life-style with many of the stress and food related problems that most of us face. She has therefore been conducting very popular Workshops on Stress Management, Creativity & Productivity series, Lifestyle series, etc. for individuals and corporations. Ketna lives with her husband and daughter in a suburb south of Denver where she has been guiding Yoga teachers and transforming the lives of her students.
Testimonials
“As a teacher I think you are wonderful (that’s why I keep coming back)! No matter who is in your class (long standing practitioners or new students) you teach to both”-Linda Brown
“You have no idea how much I miss you and (your) yoga class…Many of the techniques you taught me are what got me through this very stressful time, I am not so bad off as I would have been.”- Kim Bottoms
“To look at each person’s anatomy and then to tailor the dance of breath and movement for them is exceptionally rare. That is what Ketna does. She really helps people with their health problems.”-Arun Bhatia
“I call you my mini miracle-maker”-Mary Whiteley
“My breathing and my flexibility have improved and, most importantly, I leave a session with Ketna not only calm, but also energized. “--Mickey DeTemple
“Ketna has opened up an entirely new world for us. As a faculty member in an academic institution I am pretty tuned-in to an assortment of teaching methods. From my very first class I was impressed with Ketna’s knowledge, organizational proficiency, talent and teaching techniques…As a result of Ketna’s instruction and guidance I didn’t end up using yoga as just some alternate activity in lieu of my more challenging and sometimes more boring exercise regimens. Today yoga has become a very essential and significant addition to my well-being”- Cathi Basler .
“Since I’ve been taking (Ketna’s) breath yoga, my previous injuries from other yoga classes have diminished. Ketna’s instruction is very clear, precise and understandable. She sequences the postures in a very helpful way.”- Franci Fsteinzeig (Yoga Teacher)
“I am very grateful for this practice of Breath Yoga. I appreciate all the emphasis on breathing correctly as you go into and come out of each posture. And I love all the work on lengthening my spine. I feel this is a more advance form of Hatha Yoga than all of the other forms of yoga I have practiced over the last 11 years.” Carolyn Hickey (Yoga Teacher)
“This class has had a great impact on my health and life. Ketna is a delightful teacher and I hope to come to her classes as long as she teaches”- Barbara Saye
“Ketna has been a wonderful teacher combining breath, new postures and meditation. She knows when to remind her students to breath, when to help correct their poses, and when to remain silent.” Cathie Kolbe (Yoga Teacher)
“I have really enjoyed Ketna’s Class. She has taught me the value of taking my time, slowing down and allowing Life and process to flow through me easily and effortlessly. Daily I find myself breathing deeply, thinking things through carefully; I am more peaceful and happy.” Gina Fenske
