Shubhra’s Journey

Before she became the founder of Shubhananda Yoga, Shubhra Anand was a devoted, full-time mother- raising two children who would go on to become India’s top-ranked athletes.

Her journey began not on a yoga mat, but on the sidelines of skating rinks and tennis courts.

Her children started as competitive skaters at the age of 3, quickly rising to become national-level champions and India’s No. 1 in their age categories. From skating, they explored multiple sports until they found their true passion- tennis.

What followed were years of intense commitment and travel. Shubhra spent her days at tournaments across India and internationally, managing schedules, nutrition, injuries, training blocks, and emotional resilience- all while being a mother, a mentor, and a silent student of high performance and wellness.

By 2016, her son was 18 and preparing to leave for New York, USA, to pursue his undergraduate studies and play Division I college tennis. Her daughter, then 13, was carving her own path as a rising tennis star, following in her brother’s footsteps with unwavering dedication.

As her children grew stronger, so did she.

In the quiet space that opened up when her son left for college, Shubhra heard her own calling. Years of being around elite athletes, top coaches, physiotherapists, and sports scientists had given her an unspoken education and now, she was ready to transform not just her life, but the lives of others.