Mayuri Bhandari holds a master’s degree in yoga studies from Loyola Marymount University. Her focus as an instructor and practitioner lies in the application of yoga beyond the mat, as a way of life.

Through her artivism, Mayuri creates works with a powerful social message. She is an advocate of an Ahimsic (non-violent) way of life beyond diet, of women’s empowerment, and of sharing stories of Brown culture, experience, and identity.

Additionally, she is a volunteer of prison yoga and meditation at the Twin Towers facility in downtown Los Angeles, California and engages with various communities in movement and dance therapy.

Mayuri also holds certifications in yoga social change and mindfulness from Loyola Marymount University and yoga trauma and addiction. She has instructed at LIFETIME Fitness, Loyola Marymount University, and various studios in Los Angeles.