As an inspirational Woman, tell us about yourself, your background and what you do currently
I am an Indian raised in Canada and living in the USA. I grew up as a Sikh with a very strict upbringing. I was very much into seeking and finding truth (my truth, our each individual truths) from a young age. I got into yoga 20 years ago and found it was helpful in being balanced and being in my truth state. I then added dance into my practice because I found yoga to be boring. This brought me to the understanding that we, especially women, need dance to be a part of our lives. It makes us happier and able to handle the everyday stresses.
Tell us about any current projects or initiatives you wish to promote
The Enlightened Women Lifestyle Program
What has been your biggest challenge in achieving your success?
Overcoming my doubts and beliefs that it was not possible for a woman to be a leader, rather than a follower. I could do whatever I wanted or created – that was a big one to believe.
What has been your greatest achievement personally?
Making peace with the past, and having a good relationship with my family. When I was young I just wanted to run away, and I realized it was because it felt like no one saw who I truly was – not even me.
If you weren’t doing what you do now, what would you be doing?
I would be a filmmaker, an actress in inspiring films that change the world in positive way.
Who has been your biggest inspiration?
My dad, mom and my teacher, Jeffrey Armstrong (Kavindra Rishi)
What does the future hold for you?
Anything I put my heart into.
About Hemalayaa –
Hemalayaa, known as the “Bollywood Queen” for her fitness DVD’s, has been a facilitator and teacher of yoga and dance for over 15 years. She is a women’s empowerment leader and speaker, the creator and founder of her Enlightened Lifestyle Programs and Kundalini Dance-Yoga practices, and has been featured in numerous national publications and television shows. She also hosts her own TV show, “BollyBlast,” bringing fitness to a whole new level of fun. Hemalayaa presents at many yoga/conscious festivals. Hemalayaa provides tools to experience a balanced state of being, true self-acceptance and a passion for life. She works to inspire and motivate many women to live healthy and joyful lives.
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