
Yoga teacher · Founder, Methuselah Yoga & Life
Rasika Sampath
Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Restorative, Yin
I'm a certified 'Yoga Siromani' from Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, and did my Advanced Teacher Training under the tutelage of Srivatsa Ramaswami, a direct disciple of Sri. T. Krishnamacharya. After about five years of practicing yoga, I decided to leave behind my eight-year stint in the corporate world to pursue something I was very passionate about — teaching yoga. I founded Methuselah Yoga & Life, through which I have been teaching yoga to students across the globe for over 10 years. I believe that there's no one-size-fits-all when it comes to health, fitness and spiritual growth. That empathy shines through in my teaching, which beautifully balances ease and effort. I teach vinyasa, restorative and yin yoga, guided meditations, breathwork and pre-natal yoga. I co-founded RaSā Yoga Retreats & Experiences, which are curated to offer space to pause, reset and reconnect with what truly matters. Rooted in both traditional yoga traditions and modern movement science, RaSā retreats combine strength, softness and mindful exploration, both on and off the mat.
I believe yoga is not about perfecting a pose, but about cultivating greater awareness, strength and ease — both on and off the mat. My teaching is rooted in making the practice accessible, sustainable and meaningful, while encouraging each student to listen to and honour their own body.
- Experience
- 15+ years practising10+ years teaching
- Based in
- Chennai, India
- Qualifications
- Yoga Siromani (200-hr YTT) — Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, Meenakshi Ashram, MaduraiAdvanced TTC in Vinyasa Krama — Srivatsa RamaswamiAyurveda Level 2 — Yoga Vahini (Dr Padmini Ranganathan)
- Teaches in
- English
Practise with Rasika
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- AsanaSeated Forward FoldSeated Forward Fold (Paschimottanasana) is a calming forward bend: sitting with legs extended, you hinge from …
- AsanaStanding Forward BendStanding Forward Bend (Uttanasana) is a calming forward fold: standing, you hinge from the hips and let the to…
- Journey5-Day Evening Wind-DownA 5-part gentle evening yoga journey to release the day's tension, calm the mind and prepare for restful sleep…
- JourneyMoving Into StillnessA gentle 4-part series that moves slowly toward stillness — flowing through mindful, relaxing sequences that r…
- PracticeGuided Meditation for BeginnersA simple guided meditation for beginners that builds focus, calm and inner awareness. Sitting comfortably and …
- PracticeMoving MeditationA moving meditation is a gentle, flowing yoga sequence practised with full attention on the breath and body — …
- Well-beingMeditation for BeginnersMeditation is the practice of training attention to rest — steadily and without strain. For beginners it start…
- Well-beingPostnatal Yoga: Recovery After BirthGentle postnatal yoga supports recovery after birth — gradually rebuilding core and pelvic-floor strength, eas…
- Well-beingYoga for Acidity & GERDGentle yoga and slow breathing may ease acidity and mild acid reflux (GERD) by reducing stress, supporting dig…
- Well-beingYoga for Back PainGentle yoga may help ease everyday back discomfort by improving spinal mobility, releasing tight hips and hams…
- Well-beingYoga for Knee PainGentle yoga may support knee comfort by strengthening the muscles around the knee, improving mobility and enco…
- Well-beingYoga for Menopause & PerimenopauseGentle yoga may ease the transition through perimenopause and menopause — helping with stress, sleep, mood, jo…
- Well-beingYoga for SciaticaVery gentle yoga may ease sciatica — pain along the sciatic nerve from the lower back down the leg — for some …
- Well-beingYoga for Thyroid HealthGentle yoga is traditionally used to support thyroid health and general wellbeing, mainly by reducing stress a…
- Well-beingYoga for Women's HealthGentle yoga may support women's wellbeing across life stages — easing period discomfort, supporting hormonal b…
- videoWake Up Morning Yoga | Surya Namaskar Yoga | Morning Yoga Stretch | Dhanurasana | Morning Stretch

