In 2013, Menaka decided to leave her corporate job to travel, get fit & pursue other interests like travel, painting etc. She started practicing yoga in 2014 which transformed her life physically and mentally and in 2015 she got certified as a Yoga teacher (International Yoga Teachers Training course Level 1 – 200 hour RYT recognised by Yoga Alliance, USA) through the Sivananda Yoga Centre, Gurgaon. In 2016, Menaka completed the International Advanced Teachers’ Training Course Level 2 which deepens ones spiritual knowledge over 4 weeks of intensive yoga practice and the study of Vedanta philosophy.
Menaka has done her training as a psychotherapist in training through Process Work Institute, India – she has recently completed a 2 year Certificate Program in Process- Oriented Psychology. In current times, Menaka has focussed on provide guided online pranayama & relaxation classes, therapy sessions to help individuals deal with stress and uncertainty.
Menaka, her husband Sidhu & their cocker spaniel Mitsu live in Goa