About Nishikant Kothikar

Thank you Shilpa! I realise just how lucky I was to find such a grounding, compassionate and inspiring yoga teacher. You teach in a way that makes it accessible for everyone - when I joined your class I knew absolutely nothing about yoga - but I now have a solid understanding of physical alignment and generally the way my own body moves!

Shilpa is a fantastic teacher, and also a genuinely lovely person (which I feel is important when you’re listening to someone talk at you for an hour or more). Her directions are clear and precise so you’re not looking up to check you’re doing the right thing, and she’s very observant, constantly checking you’re positioning. Her classes are truly for all levels, and although you’ve worked hard you’ll somehow come out relaxed.

Shilpa’s ability to translate complex information into easily accessible concepts is first class. Having studied anatomy with her, I now have an increased understanding of my own body and feel confident that I can effectively pass this information on to my own students (I’m a teacher too!) to enhance their practice. Her teaching is practical and non-dogmatic, with a real emphasis on finding the variations that work best for individual bodies.

Relaxed, down to earth and welcoming. Class was challenging but with different options to suit different people. Left feeling like I’d had a workout but also surprisingly chilled out!