NATURE IS NURTURE AMRIT DASWANI

Originally from Mumbai, Amrit began training in Hatha yoga at the age of 16, a couple years after his father died of diabetes. Before that, Amrit was a popular DJ around the nightclubbing scene of Mumbai, but after seeing his father’s health issues, he felt a calling to pursue a different path, one spreading health, happiness and compassion. Then, an accident came knocking. At age 20, Amrit broke his back after falling off a motorbike and tore his rotator cuff lifting weights with poor posture. He was able to heal his injuries through functional alignment-based training. discovering that when he stretched and strengthened different muscle groups using resistance, specific organ functions improved and the whole day would become effortless and enjoyable. The muscles used in Hatha Yoga and Functional Training are the same ones mapped out along meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine, referred to as ‘ in Indian traditional medicine as well. His movement and meditation practice allowed him to keep a positive attitude and create a space for healing. Through this experience, when he moved to America, he started training and managing the top fitness clubs including LA Fitness and 24 hour fitness. Amrit