Surya discovered yoga during a transformative journey through the ashrams of Rishikesh and Goa in India. His passion for yoga blossomed as he immersed himself in the teachings and yoga trainings of Hatha, Vinyasa and meditation in India and Thailand. Surya’s dedication led him to earn his RYT-500 certification from Vikasa Yoga Academy in Thailand.
Surya has a rich nomadic background, having lived and taught yoga in various countries for 9 years including Thailand, India, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, and Australia. He co-founded and successfully managed Urban Yogis, a thriving urban modern yoga studio known for its innovative and breath-centered practices. Surya has also modeled for ALO Yoga and served as a Lululemon Ambassador, enriching his connection with the yoga community.
In addition to classes, Surya has organized and led yoga and mental health retreats in exotic locations in Phuket, Chiang Mai, and Bangkok. His workshops include somatic breathwork, yoga nidra, yoga for athletes, Gong sound baths, and vagal toning workshops.
New to Wilmington, Surya brings a clear channel and intention of building community and offering powerful flow classes. He integrates his background into his yoga teachings, creating inclusive, supportive, and empowering environments for all practitioners.
When he’s not on the mat, Surya enjoys exploring nature doing poetry and participating in community ecstatic dance and ceremony’s . He also is a LMFT Mental Health Therapist and offers in person and Telehealth mental health therapy services for Individuals, Teens and Couples.
