Sunaina Rekhi
Sunaina Rekhi's story is, in itself, a study in breadth. Born in Germany, raised in South Africa and educated in London, she brought a distinctly international sensibility to yoga before it became fashionable to do so. Today she is based in Mumbai and works across the world as a Mind-Body Yoga Therapist, celebrity wellness coach and mental health counsellor — with over two decades of practice behind her. Her most visible credential is also her most unusual: she represented India for yoga at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, becoming the first Indian woman to hold that distinction, a measure of the professional esteem in which her work is held.
Sunaina's approach sits at the intersection of ancient yogic science and contemporary research, drawing on neuroscience and somatic practices alongside traditional teaching. She works with a wide range: Fortune 500 companies, high-performance teams, celebrities and individuals who simply want to live better. Her services span mind-body yoga therapy, transformational wellness coaching, emotional resilience training and mental health counselling. Breathwork and somatics form part of her toolkit, and she also works as a motivational speaker, helping organisations integrate genuine wellbeing practice — rather than tick-box wellness — into the fabric of how their people work.
What distinguishes Sunaina is the consistency between what she teaches and how she builds her offering. SunainaStays, her experiential staycation accommodations in Mumbai and Goa, extend her mission into physical space, creating environments designed around tranquillity and mental well-being rather than simply comfort. Her work does not separate mind from body or personal wellness from professional performance; instead, she holds the view that modern life requires yogic tools to be practical and integrated, not set apart in a studio. That global upbringing is visible in how she communicates: precise, accessible and free of the insularity that can limit more traditional yoga teaching.
Sunaina Rekhi is worth seeking out if you are navigating the specific pressures of a demanding life — corporate leadership, public visibility, the ongoing task of staying grounded across time zones and transitions. She is equally relevant for anyone who wants yoga to mean something more than posture, and who is ready to work with a practitioner who understands the science behind the practice. Her work is available through classes, corporate programmes, retreats and one-to-one coaching. You can learn more and reach her through her website at sunainarekhi.in, or follow her on Instagram at @sunaina_rekhi.