International Yoga teacher, musician and Yogini, Bhavani has been a practitioner of the Ashtanga Yoga System for over 17 years and has been teaching the Ashtanga System for over 12 years.  She is director and founder of Kauai’s first yoga studio, Yoga Hanalei in 1999 and Ashtanga Yoga Kauai in 1995.   Specializing in the Patanjalim Yoga Sutras, Yoga Philosophy, Yoga Psychology, and Yoga Therapy, Bhavani offers unique insights into discovering greater joy and freedom within one's self. Bhavani has made six trips to Mysore, South India to study with Sri K Pattabhi Jois, as well as having the rare experience of hosting Pattabhi Jois on her island home of Kauai, twice.  She received her teacher training and authorization from Ashtanga Yoga Masters Sri K. Pattabhi Jois of Mysore, South India in 1999, and Baba Hari Dass of Hardwar, North India and the Mount Madonna Center in 1995.   Bhavani offers classes in a supportive and encouraging environment. Sharing her love of yoga, she inspires students to explore their full potential through yoga in a light hearted and compassionate way.