Linda Lalita Winnick moved to the Hudson Valley in 1999 with her then 2 yr old son and her pup, Jupiter. She left Williamsburgh,  Brooklyn and the fashion industry to pursue her studies in Ayurvedic medicine and yoga philosophy. 

She started Shakti out of her living room in 2002. It was born out of the need to create a safe beautiful non-judgmental space to practice Yoga.  She focuses on the cultivation of Shakti or Inner Power.  A certified yoga teacher, with a Master Degree  in Ayurvedic Medicine and Yoga Philosophy (Degree and Certificate both earned in 2000) , Linda’s teaching of yoga integrates her over three decades of experience as a yoga practitioner and teacher with the principles of exercise physiology and the energetics of Ayurveda. Her classes reflect the attunement of time, place, season, and group dynamic.

Shakti Yoga is all about creativity and thoughtfulness! We modernize the traditional tenets of Hatha Yoga using Vinyasa Krama ( purposeful sequencing)  and Shat Karmas (cleansing techniques) as well as pranayama (breathwork). Our sequencing and masterful demonstrations promote your growth of flexibility, strength, and efficient alignment. 

Shaping her offering with joy, Linda Lalita  and her staff create an inclusive space that challenges each person to feel free to do what they can to foster their own strength and well-being through the art of yoga.  Variations are always recommended. Her classes are challenging and at the same time punctuated with laughter at her whimsical commentary. They can be adapted to all levels of ability and individual limitation.

Linda Lalita is owner of multiple Shakti Yoga Studios in the Hudson Valley New York. She was a popular workshop instructor at the Omega Institute for a decade. Linda trains yoga teachers in her methods. (200-Hour and Advanced 500-Hour) She is invited to teach in programs around the country and in Europe.