Growing up with ptosis, a condition affecting my left eye, I carried the burden of feeling different from my peers, wrestling with self-consciousness throughout my formative years. In response, I immersed myself in academic and, subsequently, professional pursuits, chasing validation through conventional measures of success. Most notably, I spent a decade climbing a highly competitive corporate ladder at one of the world's largest banks. Yet, despite these outward achievements, I remained unfulfilled, longing for a more profound sense of purpose.

It was during this confusing time that I discovered yoga. When you are constantly on the go, slowing down feels counter intuitive, but opening myself up to this new experience made me feel so good that I was compelled to explore it further.