We’re Not Your Typical Yoga Blog
Life Retailers isn’t about perfect poses or pretending yoga solves everything. It’s about real life with a yoga twist.
You know those mornings when you wake up to your alarm (or temple bells if you’re lucky), grab your coffee or chai, and wonder how to fit some peace into your crazy day? That’s exactly what we talk about here.
The Story Behind the Blog
Picture this: A guy from a traditional yoga family, teaching in the mountains of Himachal, watching students from all over the world struggle with the same question every day. Not “How do I do a perfect headstand?” but “How do I actually live this yoga thing?”
Whether you’re dealing with Toronto winters, Mumbai monsoons, or New York hustle—everyone’s asking the same thing.
That’s where Life Retailers was born. From countless conversations over steaming cups of tea (or coffee, we don’t judge), watching clouds roll in, and realizing that yoga isn’t just what happens on the mat.
What You’ll Find Here
- Real talk about daily routines (because who has time for 2-hour morning practices?)
- Finding yoga teachers who actually get you (spoiler: the loudest one isn’t always the best)
- Self-care that doesn’t require a spa budget
- Yoga lifestyle tips that work in real homes (yes, even with roommates, kids, or thin apartment walls)
No medical advice. No miracle cures. Just honest conversations about weaving yoga into real life.
About Me – Amit Sharma
Yoga Teacher | Yoga Therapist | Mountain Lover
I didn’t just stumble into yoga one fine morning. I grew up with it.
Literally.
My family was soaked in yoga traditions. Think evening bhajans, ayurvedic kadhas instead of cough syrup, and elders who could do pranayama longer than a train ride to Haridwar.
That world shaped me. And somewhere between childhood headstands and college confusion, I knew—this was my path.
I completed my B.Sc. in Yoga & Naturopathy in 2008, followed by a Master’s in Yoga Therapy from S-VYASA University in 2011.
But books weren’t enough. I wanted to teach, to share, to live this stuff.
So, I packed my bags and headed to Rishikesh—the yoga capital of the world—where I spent 4 beautiful years (2011–2015) learning and teaching yoga beside the Ganga, surrounded by mountains, ashrams, and the occasional gang of monkeys.
Since 2015, I’ve been teaching in Himachal Pradesh. Trust me, nothing beats doing pranayama while watching clouds roll over pine trees.
Along the way, I completed my YTT 500 under the International Yoga Alliance (IYA) in 2012, and got certified as a Level 3 Yoga Teacher by the Yoga Certification Board (YCB), Ministry of AYUSH, in 2019.
But honestly?
The real lessons didn’t come from certificates. They came from people.
From that aunty in my class who couldn’t touch her toes but never missed a session. From the tired IT guy who found peace in a 10-minute breathing break. From every person who showed up on the mat hoping to feel just a little better.
Why “Live Your Yoga”?
Because yoga isn’t a performance. It’s not about posting perfect pictures or memorizing Sanskrit names you can’t pronounce (and trust us, most of us still mess them up).
It’s about finding your breath when your boss drives you crazy—whether that’s in a Mumbai office or a Toronto boardroom. It’s about staying grounded when life throws curveballs. It’s about being kind to yourself on days when nothing goes right.
That’s living your yoga. And that’s what we’re here to explore together, no matter what time zone you’re in.
What We’re NOT
- Medical professionals (please see real doctors for health issues)
- Perfect yoga practitioners (we’ve all fallen out of tree pose)
- Selling you expensive retreats or equipment
- Pretending yoga fixes everything (it doesn’t, but it helps)
What We ARE
Your friendly neighborhood yoga enthusiasts who believe everyone deserves to feel at home in their own skin. Whether you’re touching your toes or touching your phone more than you’d like to admit. Whether you’re dealing with Canadian cold, Indian heat, or American stress.
The beautiful thing about yoga? It travels well. The peace you find on your mat in Mumbai is the same peace someone finds in their living room in Montreal.
Come for the yoga tips. Stay for the real conversations. And maybe grab your favorite warm drink while you’re here—we’re always brewing something comforting.
Amit Sharma – Yoga Teacher & Therapist
B.Sc. Yoga & Naturopathy – 2008
M.Sc. Yoga Therapy – S-VYASA University – 2011
YTT 500 – International Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Teacher – 2012
YCB – Level 3 – Yoga Teacher (Certified by Yoga Certification Board, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India) – 2019