Our Immersions
Immersions
Puneeta’s retreats, held in carefully chosen serene locations, provide transformational experiences for all participants. These retreats offer opportunities to reset, digitally detox, and enhance mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Activities range from self-enquiry and fun games to asana and prānāyāma practice, restorative Yoga Nidra, and meditative exploration of nature. With balanced schedules and personalized guidance, participants leave feeling renewed in body, mind, and spirit.
Testimonials
Puneeta Singh is the best yoga philosophy teacher I have ever had. Her classes were part of my training program to become certified as an Iyengar Yoga teacher. I deeply value all of her teachings and, above all, her creative and special way of teaching. I still review the notes I took over those two years and continue to use them in my own yoga classes.
Zaida Rojas Cabezas, Costa Rica 
Puneeta Singh has the rare gift of conveying the timeless teachings of yogic philosophy and Indian mythology with remarkable clarity and simplicity. For more than five years, she illuminated our minds and hearts, deepening our understanding of our own sadhana through her eloquent and inspiring classes.
Learning from her feels much like being a child once again—listening to stories told with joy, imagination, and creativity. Her gracious presence and warm voice are the special touch that transform her teachings into a truly unique and enriching experience of wisdom.
The Iyengar Yoga Center of Mexico are deeply grateful for all that she has shared with us and for the inspiration she continues to bring into the lives of her students. It is with heartfelt appreciation that we wish her every success in this beautiful new chapter, and we have no doubt that her new school ………. will flourish, touching many more minds and hearts with the light of her teachings.
Alicia Ramos The Iyengar Yoga Center of Mexico are deeply grateful for all that she has shared with us and for the inspiration she continues to bring into the lives of her students. It is with heartfelt appreciation that we wish her every success in this beautiful new chapter, and we have no doubt that her new school ………. will flourish, touching many more minds and hearts with the light of her teachings.
Dear Puneeta, I am so happy about the opening of your Iyengar yoga center, "Hridayam." I know how much effort it has taken, and it has been well worth it! You are a great yoga practitioner in every sense of the word, as well as a wonderful teacher who has already made a lasting impact on many students. How fortunate you are to have the blessings of the entire Iyengar lineage, in addition to our great teacher Jawahar Bangera and his son Sidhart. I wish you every success and many wonderful adventures in this project. Sending you warm hugs from Mexico.
Anette Witemberg 
I took yoga philosophy classes with Puneeta for almost two years, and it was a deeply enriching experience. We studied texts such as the Upanishads, sections of the Vedas, the Bhagavad Gita, and Patanjali's Yoga Sutras.
It is a vast and often complex universe to understand. However, Puneeta has a very special way of teaching it: with clarity, depth, and great sensitivity. Her knowledge of Sanskrit allows her to go beyond literal translation, helping students understand the true meaning of each teaching.
Always coming from a place of humility, she manages to bring these texts into daily life, making what seems distant or difficult become understandable, applicable, and transformative.
I profoundly recommend her classes to anyone interested in delving into the essence of yoga.
Edgar I profoundly recommend her classes to anyone interested in delving into the essence of yoga.
I started working with Puneeta after an abdominal surgery, and she played a critical role in my recovery. She patiently guided me as I healed, building my strength until I was ready to join her regular classes. With her, I've learned to be amazed at what the human body can do - how strong it can be, and how to accomplish things I thought were impossible (a headstand, for me!) To be clear, I was a complete beginner to any form of fitness. Puneeta has given me a whole new respect for the mind-body connection. I'm in awe of her understanding of the human body - she can spot even the smallest misalignment from across the room, through the camera on your laptop. From guiding us through various ailments to some truly fun times swinging from ropes, her classes are educational, holistic, and life-changing. I have learnt how to stand taller, breathe better, meditate more and enjoy pain free movement. Having been a part of her retreat, I appreciated the well thought out sessions and quality time with fellow practitioners. She's the yoga teacher you didn't know you needed in your life. 😊I am a fangirl!!
Laureen 
I look forward each week to the The philosophy sessions with Puneeta. More than classes, a better way to describe them is a gathering, a Sangha. They are always filled with stories, laughs, heartfelt questions out in the open. They are interactive, yet no one is forced to be more active than they feel. They are very real, as one can relate the subjects we touch with our personal and everyday life. Every genuine Yoga student will naturally feel drawn to take on the study of the roots of Yoga, its philosophy and background.
I am deeply grateful to Puneeta for opening the doors of Vedic chanting to me. Since I've started to chant, my Yoga practice has grown wings. Even though I feel like a young child peeking in the immensity of a timeless world, it feels familiar and healing. Puneeta is a very clear, patient, and easy-to-learn-with teacher. I feel these classes are open to anyone who has the wish in their heart to delve into this ancient tradition.
Milvia Martinez I am deeply grateful to Puneeta for opening the doors of Vedic chanting to me. Since I've started to chant, my Yoga practice has grown wings. Even though I feel like a young child peeking in the immensity of a timeless world, it feels familiar and healing. Puneeta is a very clear, patient, and easy-to-learn-with teacher. I feel these classes are open to anyone who has the wish in their heart to delve into this ancient tradition.
Your classes have been so much more than physical exercise — they’ve brought me peace, strength, and a deeper connection to myself.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with such patience and kindness. Each session leaves me feeling more grounded and balanced — both in body and mind.
Aparna Thank you for sharing your knowledge with such patience and kindness. Each session leaves me feeling more grounded and balanced — both in body and mind.
Philosopohy quote "Practicing Iyengar yoga with Puneeta was more than just the physical practice and pranayama. Through her stories and reflections on yoga philosophy, she showed how yoga can be a tool for living well and exploring the inner-self.
Caleb 
Yoga is a powerful inward journey which gave my life a powerful stretch !
Hemna 
My journey with Puneeta has been a very holistic one.
When I first started, it was mainly about asana practice. But slowly, over time, other dimensions got woven into the journey — pranayama, Vedic chanting, and later the swadhyaya work.
Looking back now, one of the things that amazes me is how seamlessly I seem to have moved through different phases of life. There was a profound transition in my life during these years, along with periods of anxiety, the uncertainty of COVID, family health concerns, children’s exams — all the stresses that life inevitably brings. Somehow yoga became an anchor through all of that. The breathing, the asanas, and the understanding that slowly came through the practice helped me stay steady.
On the physical side too, the changes have been very real. I used to struggle quite a bit with cervical spondylosis, but the attacks gradually became less frequent. In fact, I can’t even remember the last time I needed physiotherapy for it.
People often ask me how I manage to stay so energetic even after long workdays. I think the answer is simply that yoga has quietly become part of my life. I may sometimes wake up a little sluggish, but I’m always enthusiastic about getting onto the mat — and when I return from work, the practice somehow leaves me feeling fresh again.
Chanting was another interesting discovery. Initially it just felt pleasant, something I enjoyed doing in class. But after a few months I suddenly noticed something shifting — my focus had improved, my mind felt clearer, almost as if a window had opened. Now chanting has become something I naturally include in my daily life.
And then there is the swadhyaya journey, which has been deeply meaningful. Of course we study anatomy and the asanas in detail, but what I value most are the philosophy sessions. Understanding the Yoga Sutras, the nature of the mind, concepts like chitta vritti — all of this has expanded my horizon enormously. It has helped me understand yoga in a much deeper way and approach my practice with more awareness and purpose.
What makes this journey special is Puneeta herself. She teaches with great depth but also with humility. There is no pushiness, no sense of authority — just the feeling of someone who is herself sincerely walking the path and sharing what she has learned along the way.
That sincerity comes through in everything she does.
Kajala When I first started, it was mainly about asana practice. But slowly, over time, other dimensions got woven into the journey — pranayama, Vedic chanting, and later the swadhyaya work.
Looking back now, one of the things that amazes me is how seamlessly I seem to have moved through different phases of life. There was a profound transition in my life during these years, along with periods of anxiety, the uncertainty of COVID, family health concerns, children’s exams — all the stresses that life inevitably brings. Somehow yoga became an anchor through all of that. The breathing, the asanas, and the understanding that slowly came through the practice helped me stay steady.
On the physical side too, the changes have been very real. I used to struggle quite a bit with cervical spondylosis, but the attacks gradually became less frequent. In fact, I can’t even remember the last time I needed physiotherapy for it.
People often ask me how I manage to stay so energetic even after long workdays. I think the answer is simply that yoga has quietly become part of my life. I may sometimes wake up a little sluggish, but I’m always enthusiastic about getting onto the mat — and when I return from work, the practice somehow leaves me feeling fresh again.
Chanting was another interesting discovery. Initially it just felt pleasant, something I enjoyed doing in class. But after a few months I suddenly noticed something shifting — my focus had improved, my mind felt clearer, almost as if a window had opened. Now chanting has become something I naturally include in my daily life.
And then there is the swadhyaya journey, which has been deeply meaningful. Of course we study anatomy and the asanas in detail, but what I value most are the philosophy sessions. Understanding the Yoga Sutras, the nature of the mind, concepts like chitta vritti — all of this has expanded my horizon enormously. It has helped me understand yoga in a much deeper way and approach my practice with more awareness and purpose.
What makes this journey special is Puneeta herself. She teaches with great depth but also with humility. There is no pushiness, no sense of authority — just the feeling of someone who is herself sincerely walking the path and sharing what she has learned along the way.
That sincerity comes through in everything she does.
कजिला, 18-19 साल से पुनीता से जुड़ी हुई हूँ, पर हर टाइम कुछ न कुछ सीखने में एडिशन या नया कुछ मिलता है, या जो फ्रेशनिस लाता है जिंदगी में, हर एक दिन में बहुत अच्छा लगता है, और फ्रेंडशिप पक्की होती जाती है, और क्लोज़नेस बढ़ता जा रहा है।
और एक चीज में और अच्छा लगता है, उसके साथ फिलॉसफी क्लास में, चैंटिंग में, बेयरफुट ट्रेनिंग हुई, वेट लिफ्टिंग ट्रेनिंग हुई — जो भी सिखाती है, वो बहुत मन से सिखाती है, और हमें जैसे हमारे साथ ही रहके सिखाती है। ऐसा कोई टीचर जैसा बंधन नहीं लगता है पुनीता का, ये सबसे बड़ी बात मुझे बहुत अच्छी लगती है। आपको पता होगा, शायद आपके लिए मैं बोल रही हूँ, कि निवेदिता के क्लास में जाना हमें तलवार हमारे सर पे टंगी हुई है ऐसा लगता था। पुनीता के साथ ज़ीरो परसेंट ऐसा होता है — कि हमें कभी उसके क्लास में अटेंड करना या उससे मिलना टेंशन नहीं रहता है। वो बहुत डाउन टू अर्थ है और बहुत ही लवेबल पर्सन है।
Meena और एक चीज में और अच्छा लगता है, उसके साथ फिलॉसफी क्लास में, चैंटिंग में, बेयरफुट ट्रेनिंग हुई, वेट लिफ्टिंग ट्रेनिंग हुई — जो भी सिखाती है, वो बहुत मन से सिखाती है, और हमें जैसे हमारे साथ ही रहके सिखाती है। ऐसा कोई टीचर जैसा बंधन नहीं लगता है पुनीता का, ये सबसे बड़ी बात मुझे बहुत अच्छी लगती है। आपको पता होगा, शायद आपके लिए मैं बोल रही हूँ, कि निवेदिता के क्लास में जाना हमें तलवार हमारे सर पे टंगी हुई है ऐसा लगता था। पुनीता के साथ ज़ीरो परसेंट ऐसा होता है — कि हमें कभी उसके क्लास में अटेंड करना या उससे मिलना टेंशन नहीं रहता है। वो बहुत डाउन टू अर्थ है और बहुत ही लवेबल पर्सन है।
Yoga with Puneeta*
I came to Puneeta when my body was crying for help - with plantar fasciitis, osteoarthritis, and stiff, painful joints. My mind, too, was always buzzing while I craved peace and stability. Through Puneeta's kind yet firm and nurturing guidance and a sustainable practice tuned to my body, both my body and soul found steadiness. My practice is no longer a chore, it is my anchor for the day and something I genuinely look forward to it everyday.
*Chanting with Puneeta* Chanting has been transformative for me. Focus, concentration, meditation, routine, reproducing sounds through aural listening, breath control have all always eluded me. And I am no singer by any stretch of imagination. But chanting brought out something in me. It required all of me to be present - listening carefully, staying with the rhythm, and allowing sound and breath to guide my attention. It was an active meditation.
Through chanting I found moments of complete silence which may sound ironical but what I mean is that it quietened all my inner voices. It made me confront my self critical thoughts and it humbled me. When my mind wanders or doubts surface, my chanting practice invites me to notice them, slow down the reactions and return to the sound, the breathing and the moment.
All this has been possible because of my teacher, Puneeta, who holds the space with a balance of kindness, firmness and humour. That makes the learning environment supportive and encouraging. This practice is a journey and not a destination in itself and it keeps unfolding gradually with patience and curiosity.
Rashmi *Chanting with Puneeta* Chanting has been transformative for me. Focus, concentration, meditation, routine, reproducing sounds through aural listening, breath control have all always eluded me. And I am no singer by any stretch of imagination. But chanting brought out something in me. It required all of me to be present - listening carefully, staying with the rhythm, and allowing sound and breath to guide my attention. It was an active meditation.
Through chanting I found moments of complete silence which may sound ironical but what I mean is that it quietened all my inner voices. It made me confront my self critical thoughts and it humbled me. When my mind wanders or doubts surface, my chanting practice invites me to notice them, slow down the reactions and return to the sound, the breathing and the moment.
All this has been possible because of my teacher, Puneeta, who holds the space with a balance of kindness, firmness and humour. That makes the learning environment supportive and encouraging. This practice is a journey and not a destination in itself and it keeps unfolding gradually with patience and curiosity.
You realize your perspective changes when you’re upside down — or maybe that’s when things are finally the right way up 😁. From early morning yoga sessions to the Pondicherry retreat and the chanting gatherings, each experience with Puneeta has helped me discover a part of myself I hadn’t encountered before.
In this for the long haul, and I look forward to continuing as part of the community you’re building, step by step—while building my own strength to take on whatever challenges lie ahead.
Sarmishtha 
A Closing Note from Puneeta
Hridayam was born from my own journey with Iyengar Yoga, as a practice that brings steadiness, awareness, and quiet transformation over time.
Each offering here is guided with care, rooted in tradition, and shaped by lived experience. There is no rush, only a steady unfolding, supporting you wherever you are in your practice and in your life.
You are welcome to step in, explore, and allow the practice to meet you where you are.