Jagannath Ram Garikapaty

At the end of each weekly class, I hand out feedback surveys to both parents and the children. One moment deeply touched me. A child with mild autism spectrum disorder read the survey questions and circled his answers before I had even finished explaining what to do. Seeing him happily complete the survey filled my heart with gratitude. His parents later shared something even more encouraging. They told me that he eagerly looks forward to every yoga class and, at home, pretends to be "Jagan...

International Yoga Day is a celebration that I eagerly look forward to every year. It brings me double joy because it coincides with World Music Day. Both music and yoga, two passions that are inseparable parts of my life and integral to my daily routine, bring me immense joy, balance, and inner peace. Together, they enrich my mind, body, and spirit, making this day particularly special to celebrate. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to volunteer with SEWA Phoenix, teaching yoga to a...

There are moments in life that feel quietly powerful moments where pride, love, and purpose come together. This is one of those moments for me. Today, with immense joy in my heart, I am inviting my dear sister, Harini Garikapaty, to become a part of our nonprofit journey at Still Waters Wisdom. At just 11 years old, Harini has completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training including specialized training in yoga for disease management, a milestone that reflects not only dedication and...