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Evening Balance in Kerala

Smitha holding Warrior III pose at sunset in Trivandrum, Kerala, barefoot on red sand tiles, with palm trees and still water in the background.

This photo was taken in Trivandrum, Kerala, just before sunset during the Christmas period last year.

It was one of those quiet, golden evenings — the kind you only get near the water in South India. The warm breeze, the smell of salt in the air, the silhouettes of the palm trees… I remember feeling still and open, like the horizon itself.

I stepped onto the tiles by the beach and moved into Warrior III (Virabhadrasana III) — a balancing posture that always reminds me to stay both strong and soft. My foot grounding down into the earth, my heart reaching forward, and the sky holding it all.

This moment wasn’t planned. I didn’t set up a mat or think about alignment too much. I just moved — naturally, without instruction, without goal. It reminded me why I started practising yoga in the first place: not for performance, but for connection.

And this is something I try to bring into all my classes — the idea that yoga is not about achieving shapes. It’s about finding ourselves within them.

I’m so grateful for these small, unfiltered moments. They stay with me long after the sun sets.

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Georgina’s Next Chapter: From Crow Pose to Courage

A woman in Crow Pose balancing on a yoga mat, using a soft Pilates ball between her feet for core activation, in a bright yellow yoga studio.


Georgina practicing Crow Pose with the aid of a Pilates ball for focused muscle engagement before heading off on her world travels.

This is Georgina, one of my long-time students — she’s been coming to yoga with me for over five years now. We’ve shared many classes, many laughs, and a steady journey of growth on and off the mat.

In this photo, she’s working on Crow Pose (Bakasana), with a soft Pilates ball placed between her feet. It’s a technique I sometimes use to help students engage the right muscles — it encourages active lift through the core, legs, and inner thighs, rather than collapsing into the arms.

We also played with Side Crow, using the same principle.

These moments felt extra special, because Georgina is about to set off on an exciting new adventure: she’s leaving her corporate 9–5 job to travel the world. She told me that yoga played a big part in giving her the courage to make that leap — a reminder that yoga is not just a physical practice, but a source of deep clarity and confidence.

Although I’ll miss seeing her each week, I couldn’t be happier for her. We’ve already made loose plans to meet in Kerala while I’m visiting family — a full-circle moment if ever there was one.

✨ New Wednesday Slot Available

With Georgina heading off, I now have a regular Wednesday evening space available. If you’ve been waiting for a slot or thinking of returning to practice, this could be the perfect time. Just get in touch.

With love and deep gratitude,

Smitha x