Hi! I am Huma. I was born in Islamabad in 1977. A native, born and bred of the Indian Subcontinent. I have since spent the greater chunk of my life in London. This seems relevant because it gives context to my open-minded and non-dualistic understanding of and approach to yoga. I am fascinated by the human body, the mind, mother nature, consciousness, the divine. I was lucky enough to discover the yoga mat during my late teen years as a safe space where I could connect with my spirit and settle my mind.  

I have sought and received direct, visceral knowledge and insight from extraordinary humans since my first official study pilgrimage to Kathmandu, in 2004, with Krishna Uprety (Bihar Yoga). I have an MA in Social Anthropology from SOAS and Advanced certification in the Jivamukti Yoga Method which I completed with Sharon Gannon and David Life in 2009. I have travelled to the source and had the privilege to study with Krishnamacharya’s family in Chennai. Them and others have all guided me back to the most profound teachers present here, at my feet, in the mundane and mystical realms of my own life; the birth of my son, also the death of some loved ones.

What cracks your heart open? “Urdu Qawwali and Ghazal. The infinite moods of the sky. Unitive moments with trees, and ocean. A flower blooming and withering. The spark in someone’s eyes. Stillness in time. The Love expressed in song and art. The magnificence of humans. Sameness revealing itself in diversity.”

“Huma has yoga in her very core, and you leave her classes feeling bathed in a glow. She has a gentle, calm aura that takes your poses and practise to places you might not think you will go. She skilfully connects you with your breath, in a way that is so helpful and leaves you feeling held and nurtured.” - Gabby Bennet

“I have been attending Huma’s classes since 2016. I always feel stronger, more focused and energised after every class. Her playlists are so good and suited to the energy and pace of the class. I also really appreciate and benefit from the life messages Huma shares. I feel like everything comes together for me after her class.” - Rachel Peckham

“I have been a student of Huma’s for many years and am ever grateful for the authentic, grounded, wise, loving and humble way she embodies and teaches yoga. Huma is a gift.” - Annabel Gerbi