Meet Zeny
Authenticity
Being of Indian descent, (Zeny’s family has roots in Northwest India, in Punjab) Zeny is passionate about her Indian heritage and devotedly studies every aspect of Indian culture and spirituality. Zeny’s teachings are noted for depth in yoga philosophy, history and spiritual richness. Her approach to teaching is to create a sacred space for her students that allows them to explore those aspects of Yoga and Tantra that resonates most deeply with them. “For some the asanas are a gateway into the deeper teachings of Yoga, for others they really love mantra or mediation. My role is to present Tantric Yoga as it is and encourage my students to explore all the wonderful aspects of yoga.” She believes in preserving the traditional values of Yoga and Tantra while making them as inclusive as possible. “Yoga does not need to be re-invented or branded, it just needs to be explored and mastered. While the narrative of Yoga’s origins belongs to the Indian people, it’s applications and benefits are for all of mankind to enjoy.
Resonance
Music and sound are a big part of Zeny's life and personal practice. She started singing in choirs and church at the age of 7, and she also plays the piano, harp, swarmandal, harmonium, tanpura and Indian Singing Bowls. . Her passion for music led her to study at Berklee College of Music where she focused in Vocal Performance and Music Production. She loves sharing the healing power of music, with a focus on chanting. She currently studies Tibetan mantras with Geshe Lungtok Tenzin Gelek, who was appointed as Chant Master by HH 33rd Menri Trizin Lungtok Tenpai Nyima at Menri Monastery in India. She is also a student of Indian Classical Vocal Music (Carnatic) with Devki Nandakumar her Guru of Indian Ragas. Zeny is also blessed to be personally mentored by Dr. Mitch Nur, her Sound Guru with whom she studies Sonic Metaphysics, Sonic Theology and Ethnomusicology. She leads sound meditation and chanting circles in Hawaii and central Europe. In late 2023 Zeny will be releasing her first album of Tibetan chants.
Devotion
Although Zeny has been practicing, teaching and training students for over 20 years, she continues learning, sharing and travels all over the world (with many trips to India) to study, to practice and to spend time with her many teachers including Sri Vidya Guruma Sri La Sri Vidyambasaraswati, Guruma Shruti Nada Poddar, Guru Karunamaya, and many many others. She has dedicated her life to the path of the Yoginis and Sound Healers and aspires to share the teachings of yoga and her chanting music for the upliftment and benefit of all beings. Lokah Samastha Sukhino Bhavantu. May all beings everywhere be happy and free.