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Welcome to Move, Breathe & Play!

Hi, I’m Varun—a traveler, teacher, and lifelong seeker of balance through movement, breath, and play. What started as my own healing journey has grown into a practice I now share with people all over the world.

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Sunshine, ocean, and some joyful movement mischief.

However you choose to explore—online, on the page, or in person—I’m glad you’re here.

Let’s move, breathe, and play—together.

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Yoga doesn’t always have to stay inside the lines. ✨
I love taking something familiar and coloring around the edges — moving with curiosity, rolling into shapes, and finding joy in the unexpected.
Because sometimes play is the most natural way to stretch.

#playfulyoga #yogaflow #yogamobility #mobilitytraining #movementexploration #yogawithaview #fluidmovement #creativeyoga #yogaforflexibility #yogastretch #dynamicyoga #mobilityflow #funyoga #yogapractice #mindbodyconnection #dailymovement #yogainspiration #functionalmobility #yogalife

38 summers have flowed like a river—winding through mountains, brushing past rocks. Carrying so much with it, while leaving much behind.

Grateful for the journey, the lessons, and the beauty of sharing life on this planet we call home. 🌍✨

#birthdayvibes

A Shaolin-inspired neck stretch to release tension and reset the mind.
Root down through standing meditation, step back, and open across the hands as the neck gently rolls—bridging strength, softness, and awareness.
A simple reminder: when the body flows with the breath, the mind follows.

#qigong #shaolin #mindbodyconnection #energyflow #dailymovement #mobilitytraining #neckstretch #neckpainrelief #neckmobility #stressrelief #mindfulmovement #meditativemovement #holistichealth #healingthroughmovement

Ever feel a little off balance? Like your mind is racing ahead while your body is trying to catch up?

This simple Qigong breathing practice is one I use whenever I need to slow things down and re-center. 🌿✨

Here’s how it works (join me in the reel 👇):
1️⃣ Stand tall, palms open like you’re holding a beach ball.
2️⃣ Inhale as you lift your hands to your chest and rise onto your tiptoes.
3️⃣ Exhale slowly, lowering your hands like you’re pressing down a soft cloud, and return to your heels.

Repeat a few rounds and notice how your body, breath, and mind reconnect into one calm rhythm.

💭 After you try it, let me know in the comments: How do you feel now?

#qigongpractice
#breathworkjourney
#mindfulbreathing
#qigong
#stressrelief
#energyhealing
#holisticwellness
#meditation
#balanceyourenergy
#qigonghealing

Rolling, twisting, and flowing in one take — this practice blends yoga with a touch of soft acrobatics. Movement feels different when your clothing moves with you, and the new Atlas Cargo Joggers from @tegofit make it effortless. Light, flexible, and designed to handle transitions that go beyond the mat.

Here’s to finding comfort in motion and style in play.

#yogaflow
#movementculture
#yogaeverywhere
#mensactivewear
#functionalfashion
#yogastyle
#mindfulmovement
#activelifestyle
#yogaclothing
#flowstate

✨ Grounded yet playful. The Balance 2.0 from @groundies_barefootwear move with me through it all—floating down from a handstand, finding balance in the in-betweens, stretching across diagonals, dropping into a wheel pose, and rising back up again.

Every step, flex, and playful pause feels natural—just me, the ground, and the freedom to move.

#groundies
#balance
#barefootshoes
#minimalistshoes
#movementculture
#handstandpractice
#functionalmovement
#mobilitytraining
#playful
#yogaflow

Flipping upside down isn’t just about strength or balance—it’s about breath. 🌬️
In a handstand, the breath leads the mind, and the mind leads the body.
✨ When the breath is steady, you find connection, stability, and flow.
💥 When the breath is scattered, you meet the floor (sometimes with a smile).

Grateful to @goathlos for keeping me grounded—even when I’m upside down—in their soft and breathable bamboo cotton gear. Perfect for practice, play, and everything in between. 🌿🧘

#handstandpractice
#breathwork
#upsidedownyoga
#bodymindconnection
#mindfulmovement
#yogaforstrength
#bambooactivewear
#sustainableyogawear
#movementmedicine
#yogaeverydamnday

Sometimes the best way to test balance is to add a splash 💦
Handstands feel completely different when the ground shifts beneath you — softer, lighter, a little wilder. Landing in the water with a smile is just a reminder… movement doesn’t have to be perfect, it just has to be joyful.

Would you try a handstand in the water? 🌊🤸‍♂️

🎥 by the incredible @au_ag.h2o

#handstandpractice
#movementplay
#yogaeverywhere
#mindfulmovement
#balancetraining
#playfulmovement
#mobilityflow
#yogalife
#yogajourney
#dailymovement

🌟 Play more. Worry less.
From handstands to happy dances, my Blue Active Knits from @groundies_barefootwear move exactly how I do — light, flexible, and full of joy.

📸 by the incredible @au_ag.h2o

#barefootshoes
#groundies_barefootwear
#barefootlifestyle
#playfulmovement
#handstandpractice
#naturalmovement
#movewithfreedom
#barefootrunning
#foothealth
#activelifestyle

From stretch… to flight… and back again. 🧦✨
These @svbflor socks aren’t just ridiculously comfortable — they turn my practice space into the perfect dance floor for movement.
Slide into a deep janushirasana, float up into a handstand, and land right back into the other side… smooth as silk.

When your socks help you flow into stretches and launch into big moments — you know they’re keepers.

Now excuse me while I slide my way into the rest of the day.

🎥 by the super yogi @tanya.s.yoga

#movebreatheplay #yogaflow #handstandlove #slidingintotheweekend #yogalife #yogaınspiration #movementculture #mindfulmovement #yogaeverywhere #play

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