Laruga is one of few students to have achieved Certification in the Ashtanga yoga system after completing Advanced A with Sharathji in Mysore.     She is an internationally renowned practitioner and teacher known for her precise technical knowledge and profound strength of practice. On the other hand she is also a deep thinker and feeler; something that comes across strongly here, as she talks about her journey from cheerleading to Ashtanga yoga and applying yoga philosophy as to dealing with the challenges of everyday life.