Sahiba Ahluwalia is the owner of Mountaindale Yoga & Wellness Studio and our favorite Bollywood Dance Instructor. You can often find her up in the silks teaching aerial yoga classes or tearing up a dance floor. We spent an afternoon in her studio with her to see how she could combine dance & aerial yoga with our jackets!
We also chatted to her about how dance and clothing inspires her life.
"I have always been passionate about movement and fitness, be it dance or yoga. I used to be a performing artist and teach dance full time in India and NYC. After recovering from a serious health condition, I explored yoga and soon fell in love with the holistic practice that provided me with a workout for my body, mind and soul. My passion for dance, movement, and guiding people on their wellness journeys has given me the opportunity to share my craft with people of various ages and fitness levels over a span of 15 years."
"Dancing makes me feel free, while dancing I am the most authentic version of myself."
"What I'm wearing and the way I look determines the style of movement I do. If I'm wearing something that's light, loose and airy my movements will be fluid whereas if I'm wearing something fitting my moves might be a little sexier."
"I feel the most free when I'm on the beach dancing in the sand without any music. Without music there is no outside source controlling how I move, and I can let the dance flow out of me."
"I feel empowered when I perform for an audience. While on stage I feel like a badass, strong woman that is in charge of the world."
"I always gravitate towards color. Color brings me joy. I wear every color of the rainbow, and I surround myself with a lot of color. Even my home is covered in paintings."
If you're ever in Mountaindale NY make sure you visit Sahiba for one of her yoga classes or join us on Thursday nights when she teaches Bollywood Dance!
