Yoga of Leadership
What does yoga have to teach us about leadership?
When most people hear the word "yoga," they think of postures, flexibility, or physical well-being. Yet, in its deeper sense, yoga is a path of awareness—a way of cultivating clarity, presence, discernment, and right action amidst the complexities of life.
In a world that often rewards speed, urgency, and constant activity, the wisdom traditions of yoga invite us to pause and ask:
How do we lead without losing ourselves?
How do we remain steady amidst uncertainty?
How do we act with purpose while staying grounded?
How do we build success without sacrificing well-being?
On the occasion of International Yoga Day, join us for a reflective and experiential exploration of leadership through the timeless insights of the Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita. No prior knowledge of yoga is required.
Who is this for?
Yoga of Leadership is designed for:
✅ Founders & Entrepreneurs
✅ Leaders & Managers
✅ Coaches & Facilitators
✅ Anyone curious about applying yogic wisdom to work and leadership
Whether you lead a team, business, a community, or simply your own life, this session offers practical insights for navigating modern challenges with greater awareness and intention.
What You Will Experience
Note: This is not a yoga class.
✅ Practical leadership insights from yogic traditions.
✅ Embodied practices to cultivate presence and attention.
✅ Guided reflection and inquiry.
✅ Contemplative dialogues.
Key Themes We Will Explore
Yoga of Action
Skillful Action in a Complex World
Much of modern workplace is driven by urgency, pressure, and endless striving.
Yogic wisdom shows the possibility of acting with attention, clarity, and steadiness.
How can actions become an expression of awareness instead of reaction for you?
Yoga of Followership
Art of Listening, Learning,
& Leaning In
Best leaders practice the art of followership before charting out the path of leading self and others.
The yogic path begins with humility and the willingness to learn, observe, question, and be guided.
How does the dance of leadership and followership look like for you?
Yoga of Leadership
Being a Yogi Leader
How do you practice a leadership that create conditions for the self, others, and the planet to flourish?
How does one cultivate leadership presence that inspire excellence, than attempt to control people?
A Yogic lens for modern leadership dilemmas.
What You May Walk Away With
✅ A deeper understanding of leadership through a yogic lens
✅ Practical principles that can be applied immediately in work and life
✅ Greater clarity about your own leadership journey
✅ A simple set of practices to support awareness and presence
About Leadership Dojo
Leadership Dojo™ by Zensei® is a monthly leadership lab series exploring leadership through play, reflection, and embodied awareness.
Drawing from methodologies such as Flow Game, LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®, Somatic Leadership, creative inquiry, and dialogic practice, Leadership Dojo creates spaces where people can think better together, lead with greater awareness, and create meaningful impact.
Play. Reflect. Create.
For founders building companies, cultures, and meaningful lives.
Facilitator
Hariprasad Varma is the Founder of Zensei Leadership and an experiential learning facilitator with over 10 years of experience across leadership development, coaching, organizational transformation, and well-being.
His work integrates leadership development, Somatic Experiencing®, LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®, Flow Game, yogic depth psychology, and dialogic methods to create transformative learning experiences for leaders, teams, entrepreneurs, and communities.
He has previously worked with organizations including Google and Amazon. His clients include leaders from Fortune 500 companies across India, Europe, and USA.
Reserve Your Spot
Spaces are intentionally limited to support meaningful interaction and dialogue. Join us for a morning of reflection, connection, and creative exploration.
Price: Free. Prior registration is required for participation as we have limited spots.
Group size: Max. 15 participants. (On First Come, First Serve Basis.)