ABOUT
JYOTSNA
"A good teacher remains a student for life"
Jyotsna Sistla has been a dedicated yoga practitioner for nearly a decade. While navigating the demands of the corporate world, yoga became her anchor — a steady practice that supported her physical well-being, sharpened her focus, and offered clarity amidst the pace and pressures of work and life.
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Over time, her journey expanded beyond movement and breath. Through moments of stillness, introspection, and self-exploration on the mat — and later through Reiki — she discovered deeper layers of rest, regulation, and inner awareness. These practices became a sanctuary, allowing her to reconnect with herself and respond to life with greater presence and ease.
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Gofindyourself Yoga is her way of sharing the transformative impact of yoga, mindfulness, and Reiki healing. It is an invitation to explore within — and gently transcend the patterns, limits, and expectations that shape our everyday lives.
Jyotsna's practice journey
I explored various yoga forms for a several years before completing a 200hrs Teacher Training Course to deepen my understanding. Discovering my love for teaching, I navigated life's transitions, balancing it with my corporate job. Along the way, Ashtanga yoga beckoned me and has become my steadfast practice and sadhana. Over the years, I committed to a disciplined practice, culminating in a transformative journey to Mysore, India, in 2023. Under the guidance of R Sharath Jois, grandson of the late Sri K Pattabhi Jois, I delved deeper into my practice.
My purpose extends beyond personal growth; it's a commitment to perpetual learning and evolution—both as a devoted student and a dedicated teacher. Teaching, for me, is a profound act of sharing the love I have for this practice and the metamorphosis it unfolds in individuals. It's about creating space for acceptance, personal growth, presenting challenges, and inspiring others to recognise their innate potential through the practice. Teaching is a continuous practice, and on this journey, I remain a student forever.
Qualifications & Practice
I am a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) accredited by Yoga Alliance (US), with a strong foundation in both traditional and contemporary approaches to yoga.
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I have completed a 200-hour Teacher Training Program, drawing from traditional methodologies such as Hatha (Bihar School of Yoga) and Ashtanga (Vinyasa), as well as modern approaches like Iyengar Yoga. My training integrates ancient Indian wisdom found in texts like Patanjali's Yoga Sutras and the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, complemented by insights from Ayurveda and modern anatomy. This has equipped me with a holistic understanding of yoga's therapeutic applications, lifestyle principles, and mindful living.
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Alongside my work in yoga, I am Reiki Level 2 attuned and have been practicing Reiki since 2024. Reiki complements my teaching by supporting deep rest, nervous-system regulation, and integration beyond movement and breath.
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​Through my training and continued practice, I have immersed myself in Yoga Asana, Pranayama, Yogic Philosophy, and Diet, thoughtfully adapting these practices to suit the realities of contemporary life.
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I strongly believe in learning through direct experience, mentorship, and community (Sangha). I continue to study with experienced teachers and practitioners to stay rooted in tradition while allowing my work to evolve with integrity and care.
Continued study & practice
My teachers, practice & lineage:
Laruga Glaser (Certified, Sharath Jois)
Paramaguru Sharath Jois, Mysore (Grandson of Sri.K Pattabhi Jois)
John Jinson & Marta Magdalena (auth Level 2, Sharath Jois)
Vikramjeet Singh (auth Level 1, Sharath Jois)
Gururaj Anemajal (auth Level 2, Sharath Jois)
Prasad Bhatdundi (Ashtanga Yoga, Student of Vijay Kumar, Udupi)
Pradeep Sattwamaya (Classical Hatha, disciple of Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati in the lineage of Shri Adi Shankara, Swami Sivananda, Swami Satyananda Saraswati.)
Workshops, Retreats & Mentorship:
Ashtanga Yoga Retreat with Chandana Bhowmick (auth Level 2, Sharath Jois)
Backbending Workshop with Chandana Bhowmick (auth Level 2, Sharath Jois)
Yoga Nidra Workshop with Cognitive Yoga Academy (YACEP, Yoga Alliance Continued Education Provider)
Meditation Workshop with Cognitive Yoga Academy (YACEP, Yoga Alliance Continued Education Provider)
Teaching Mentorship Program with Pragya Bhatt (Iyengar Yoga Teacher & Author)
“If we practice the science of yoga, which is useful to the entire human community and which yields happiness both here and hereafter – if we practice it without fail, we will then attain physical, mental and spiritual happiness, and our minds will flood towards the Self.”
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- SRI K. PATTABHI JOIS