Poonam Gupta, M.Phil, ERYT 500, RPYT, Ayurvedic Practitioner & Panchakarma technician. She grew up in India with yogic training at home where her father taught her the essence of yogic philosophy. Her childhood was filled with inspiring stories of yogis from the scriptures. She not only learned the paths of yoga, kriya and asana but she also learnt how to immerse oneself in devotional singing of bhajan & kirtan. As a young child she sat with her father in meditation, visited spiritual teachers and read from many spiritual texts.
Poonam holds a Masters of Philosophy degree from University of Delhi, India. She received her formal yoga training in India and US and has over 10,000 hours of teaching experience. She is an ERYT 500 (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher at the 500 Level). She is also a Registered Pre-Natal Yoga Teacher. She has studied with teachers from many different traditions and has developed her own unique style.
Poonam’s yoga classes are comprised of the eight limbs of yogic philosophy along with hatha yoga which can be both challenging and easy depending on the readiness and receptivity of the recipient. Ayurvedic principles and pranayama are key elements of her teaching as she guides her students through a practice. In her classes, students find a rich blend of warmth, humor, wisdom and intelligence.
She is the author of ‘Yog or Yoga? The words and music of Yog’. A book written for yoga teachers and Sanskrit enthusiast consisting of history, principles and pronunciation of Sanskrit letters, words and chants.
Her love for the powers of plant world has lead her to study Ayurveda. She has been training in India and US. She helps her students through time tested practices of yoga, Ayurveda, essential oils and acupressure. Poonam is also trained in Panchakarma and offers consultations at her office in Naperville, Illinois.
Her Yoga and Ayurveda center offers classes as well as trainings. She believes in empowering her students with the tools of ancient wisdom.
She conducts Yoga Teacher Training programs at the 200 and 500 Levels.