How It Began
Our Story
​About a decade ago, I became a mother and found myself busy trying to juggle a plethora of responsibilities while running on very little sleep. Even though I knew better, I believed that someday, when life got easier or I had more time or more money, THEN I could enjoy my life to its fullest and realize my dreams. Problem is, there’s always something and the years passed by. Sound familiar?
In 2018, despite feeling my healthiest, I was diagnosed with breast cancer and my life changed overnight in all the cliche ways. Coming out of treatment, I felt a renewed urgency to take control of my life, shed excuses and live life now.
But, then Covid reared its ugly head and the pandemic forced the world to isolate. Within a few months, we began to see its effect on mental health. All around me, people were stressed out and deeply in need of nurture, fun and connection. With or without a cancer scare, I saw people reevaluate their lives and look for ways to live more authentically.
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I hope to adventure with you soon!
Xo,
Jyoti
Hi, I'm Jyoti, Founder of RasVida.
The creation of RasVida is my response to taking the reins of my own life, following my dreams of hosting yoga retreats and seeing the world, as well as helping others to do the same and live their best lives. I believe that traveling opens our minds and fosters compassion, adventuring into a new experience brings significant personal growth, and doing it all with an amazing group of like-minded people nourishes the soul. As a lifetime yogi, I also know that lasting happiness doesn’t come from external people, places or things. For that reason, every RasVida excursion incorporates yoga and mindfulness. We practice and teach time-tested, valuable yogic tools that participants can use back home, in their everyday lives and create lasting transformation.