Who we are

The Yogis Next Door

We are a mother-daughter duo who want to build a community where Yoga is a lifestyle. We are passionate about helping people make practical, simple, and affordable life changes to incorporate Yoga and transform their lives. A yogic lifestyle does not have to be limited to a retreat or the mountains. Our practice is based on techniques that use everyday living to realize your spiritual goals. We are really excited to be sharing this journey with others and are hoping to build a community that is based on love, acceptance, and an aspiration to make Yoga a lifestyle while keeping up your worldly commitments. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us!

Founder- Chitra Srinivass

With over two decades of experience as a Yoga and Reiki Practitioner, I am blessed and happy to provide spiritual and personal development services through Sacred Space.

When I started learning Yoga I was a young mother of two. There were days when committing to my practice was hard. Thanks to my teachers, I persisted. What started off as an interest, soon turned into a routine. It is now a Sadhana (spiritual practice) that is part of my everyday existence. When I look back at those years, my biggest reward has been the opportunity to share my practice with others. In doing so I have grown tremendously as a person.

Over the years, I have had the opportunity to learn from the best ashrams and Yoga schools in India.

I completed Yoga Teachers Training from Bihar School of Yoga and Graduated from S-VYASA University with an M.Sc. in Yoga focusing on my research on the Impact of Yoga on Psychopathologies of Young Women with disabilities. I am also a Reiki Master, Master Teacher of Ancient Buddhist healing Technique and a Registered Alternative Medical Practitioner of the Indian Board of Alternative Medicines.

With a keen interest in our scriptures, I teach the basics of Vedanta and other philosophical treasures.

I am blessed to have been always guided by our great Gurus and teachers who ensure that I am an instrument of service to others in need.

I founded Scared Space as a medium to connect with individuals who are looking to transform their lives and create a spiritual practice that they can call their own. I look forward to connecting with you.

Co- Founder- Shweta Srinivaz

Growing up in India, my path to Yoga started at an early age thanks to my mother, who is my teacher and mentor. What was most unique about this journey, was how easily Yoga integrated with my everyday life. It did not end with my class, but it was rather a lifestyle that carried through every interaction and experience with the outer world as much as it did with my inner self. Through Sacred Space, I am seeking to create a community that can help spark positive change in everyday life through simple, yet impactful, teachings of Yoga.

I am Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT 200) who balances being a mamma and a Yoga teacher when I am not working full time! As hard as that can be, I am always reminded of my purpose to serve through Yoga when I hit the mat. I hope that Sacred Space helps you find yours and I thank you for making me a part of that journey.