Chitra is an experienced Yoga teacher, registered with The Yoga Alliance at the E-RYT 500 level. She holds a Diploma in Ayurvedic Sciences from Kerala Ayurveda and a BS degree in Spiritual Science. Chitra has committed her Life in diligent Service (Seva) to enhance the Lives of so many Others. Her Cause is, “To Enrich, Empower, and Enlighten (E3) through Yoga, Ayurveda, Vedanta, and Meditation.” Her Purpose (Dharma) is, “To raise the Consciousness of the World, so that All may live Happier, Healthier Lives together as a Whole.” Chitra was born in Guyana to a Family of Indian ancestry. She grew up in the many Sivananda Ashrams scattered around the world.
Chitra’s parents, Yogi Hari and Leela Mata, joined the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Organization when She was four years old; since then she has practiced Yoga and Meditation daily. Chitra’s Mother, Leela Mata was also a spiritual guru and bright light who led many to higher consciousness while traveling the world teaching Ayurveda, Yoga, Vedanta Philosophy, and Meditation. Leela had a Spiritual Center (Leela Mata Peaceful Valley Ashram) in Pennsylvania. Her Father, Yogi Hari, a Master of Hatha, Raja, and Nada Yoga, is well known and respected around the world, has an Ashram in Florida, and has published over 20 CDs and 3 books. Chitra now continues the distinguished legacy of her Parents’ LifeWork. Chitra teaches and leads many Retreats around the world for adults and children. She has “birthed” the organization, New Age Kids Inc. — a sincere effort to generate well-balanced individuals with a Sense of Self, from an early age.
Chitra has created guided meditation CDs, Yoga Nidra CDs, and mantra meditation CDs, for adults and children in addition to authoring an acclaimed Children’s book, “Elven Rhyme – Journey through Time”. In addition she is a published Playwright with Her play “To My Amazement”, garnering praise from recent performances in Canada. Chitra was the first to create the Youth Yoga Teachers Training Course (YYTTC) for Youth ages 16-21, Herein, young people can come together to learn more about Higher Consciousness and the Journey of the Self, while becoming Certified Yoga Teachers.
Chitra teaches full-time at various ashrams, studios, and universities worldwide. She leads trainings, workshops, and courses on Vedanta, Tantra, Ayurveda, and Yoga. Her signature course, Yoga Nidra | Awak{end} Sleep™, has become a favorite among yoga teachers and those on the spiritual path. Chitra has certified hundreds of individuals to teach this transformative method, which she describes as a complete system leading to enlightenment. Currently, Chitra is working on her book “Yoga Nidra Awak{end} Sleep™.” When she is not traveling, she resides in Atlanta, Georgia, continuing her mission to inspire and guide others on their path to self-discovery and well-being.
