Asha's Yoga journey began many years ago in Hyderabad, India under the guidance of her Guru Sri Venkateswara Rao who taught her in the most meaningful and simple way and told her, "Yoga is for everyone, anyone who has the desire to improve their physical, mental and emotional health can practice Yoga irrespective of their life's challenges." She continues to study and learn from many Saints and gurus from India and in Asha's own words she says, "Teaching and helping people through Yoga has been my reward."

For the past year Asha has worked for the Greater Lewisville Family YMCA. The value of her personal instruction goes beyond simple acknowledgement. She delivers classes that are not only filled with her knowledge of the mechanics of instruction but also the personal warmth of someone who cares if you succeed with your goals. She is concerned not only with your physical goals but she takes time to include, mind, body and spirit. ~L. Smith, Wellness Coordinator

Asha Devarakonda is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (500 ERYT) with Yoga Alliance. She has taught more than 300 students of all ages, sizes and backgrounds including celebrities, musicians and athletes over the past 10 years and in 4 languages and has actively conducted various workshops on Yoga and Saathvic & Swasthya Food Workshops. She is Certified in authentic total Hatha Yoga with emphasis placed on Pranayama, Kriya Yoga and meditation. She teaches beginner basics, intermediate and advanced levels (including other yoga instructors) with variations and modifications added for a challenging practice. She is also involved in mentoring fitness Yoga for kids and teens that are developed toward Yoga for health.

Expert in teaching Saathvic and Swasthya Foods from the discipline of Yoga. Very knowledgeable and creative in teaching quick and easy nutrition packed recipes using living foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, beans, lentils and health promoting spices.

She is a published author of many articles on the benefits of Yoga and a prior radio personality where she shared her knowledge about Yoga. She also has been a motivational speaker and conducted seminars on Benefits of Yoga for Modern Life at the campus of Texas A&M University, Commerce.

Asha has seen the miracles of Yoga and its healing power through her students over the years and has a strong desire to share what she has developed through the inspiration of her students.

3/11/09 This letter is in reference to Asha Devarakonda whom is both a professional and personal acquaintance. I had the pleasure of meeting Asha on a professional level one year ago. Asha provided me private and group yoga instruction. Additionally Asha provided me nutritional guidance that included educational, practical and hands on cooking lessons. Asha is a very personable and gifted individual that I recommend for any endeavor that she may pursue. Asha is ethical, dependable, dedicated and creative. Asha is a happy individual that works well with everyone as she approaches everything in life with loving kindness and respect. ~Paula S. Morrow,LBSW

I get a real taste of India in Asha's yoga classes. This may sound like a paradox but her classes are as gentle as they are challenging! This is truly yoga for the masses! You will not find many yoga teachers as qualified as Asha. Not only do you get great instruction on the physical aspsects of the practice, but she is highly knowledgable in all aspects of Yoga from healthy cooking to chanting and Sanskrit. I highly recommend a private cooking lesson with Asha. Her devotion to her students shines whether it's yoga, cooking or other studies! ~ Ricky Tran, Dallas Yoga Instructor and lululemon ambassador