Get to know Ameet Malhotra

How did you get started in the business of fitness/wellness?
My Grandma was a yogi, she planted the seeds for me as a boy. Then later on in life I had back problems (some days I couldn’t walk) and thought if I don’t do something about it now at 25 imagine how I’ll be at 55! So I started Yoga and immediately knew this is what I wanted to do. So I started the path and I’m still amazed by it everyday!

What do you love about your job?
Working with people and sharing with them some really simple techniques that really work to help let go of daily strains. What’s really great is when people tell you how they’ll use this stuff and how much it works for them.

What’s been your best result with an organisation or individual?
Probably working in prisons and seeing people really get switched on to a different way of living and thinking.

What’s the secret to balance in your life?
A little bit of these Yoga practices go a long way.

Healthy living is great — do you have any vices?
Oh yeah, some say I like the odd biscuit.

What’s your favourite time of the day/week?
Early evening, just as the sunsets.

Favourite food/drink?
Redbush Tea, Looks and therefore feels like real tea but no caffeine.

Favourite season?
Autumn, such lovely color and light.

Favourite saying/motto?
Whatever you do — do it with awareness (take’s practice and I’m working on it).

Favourite TV programme?
Columbo, what a guy!

What do you do to really relax?
Yoga Nidra, it’s the only way to REALLY relax.

What or who makes you happiest in your life right now?
My little boy Rohan.

What or who are you most grateful for?
I am most grateful to those who really understand yoga and try to share a bit with me, my teachers.

What pearls of wisdom can you offer to others that you hope will make a difference?
Better out than in. Stress and strain that is.

What’s your best technique for banishing the blues?
Surya Namaskar — Salute to the Sun. A beautiful practice to balance the internal sun.

What are the top 10 songs on your iPod?
A lot of Terry Callier, Andy Bey and Sarah Vaughan.

When you were little, what did you want to be?
I think I wanted to be doctor, but I’m glad I’m a yoga teacher.