My Story

Taking time out for yourself is the biggest privilege today. And money alone cannot buy it.

It takes a decision — a moment where you choose to put your health and happiness first.

Minal Chaterjjee - founder BTB Yoga
Minal at Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, Uttarkashi

I experienced this firsthand during a one-month residential Yoga Teacher Training at Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, Uttarkashi, in the Himalayas.

Breathing, chanting, moving, and being in the company of like-minded people work on your hormones in ways medicine often cannot.

I Came to Yoga as a Seeker, Not a Teacher

After 20 successful years in the corporate world and building an award-winning business, life looked perfect from the outside.

Inside, my body was asking different questions.

I was managing prediabetes, thyroid imbalance, chronic fatigue, and persistent body aches. I tried orthopaedic medicines, nerve relaxants, dieting, and regular walking.

Something was still missing.

Minal Chaterjjee — corporate years
Minal at work
Award ceremony
Stage award 2019
Face of the Year Award

What Changed Everything

I returned to yoga. This time with intention under my Guru, Gaurav Saxena.

I had practiced yoga on and off for over 10 years. But this time was different. The difference was consistency and pranayama.

Minal practising chakrasana by Nainital lake Minal practising halasana by the lake Minal in pranayama meditation

My background in NLP, behavioural sciences, and psychology helped me understand something profound: a calm mind sustains consistent practice. And consistency, not advanced poses, is the real key.

In Three Months of Consistent Practice

  • HbA1c dropped from 6.1 to 5.6 – prediabetic to non-diabetic
  • Hypothyroid medication reduced from 62.5 mcg to 25 mcg
  • Greater emotional balance and a quieter, more peaceful mind

I’m happy to share my blood reports and personal journey on request.

What I Bring to You

I teach what has worked for me. But I also know every human body is different. Every story is different. Every struggle is different.

That’s why I don’t believe in templates.

At Better Than Before, I combine yogic science, breathwork, behavioural understanding, and personal coaching to create a journey that is:

Safe

Rooted in traditional Vedic and Yogic science. Gentle. Endocrinologist approved.

Practical

60-minute daily sessions. Practised from home. No equipment needed.

Personal

No templates. Your body, your pace. WhatsApp support throughout.

Sustainable

Building habits, not dependency. Practice that stays with you.

My goal isn’t just to help you practice yoga. It’s to help you become Better Than Before — in health, in mind, and in life.

Credentials & Certifications

I bring to you a practice built on learning. A journey backed by proof.

Yoga Siromani Certificate — Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Ashrams

Yoga Siromani

Teacher of Yoga, 200 Hours
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Ashrams & Centres India

NLP Practitioner Certificate — Reserve (SNLP)

NLP Practitioner

Neuro Linguistic Programming Practitioner
Reserve (Society of NLP), Delhi — Feb 2023

Introduction to Psychology — University of Toronto via Coursera

Introduction to Psychology

University of Toronto via Coursera
Nov 2022

Not Walking This Path Alone

I’m supported by a team of advisors who walk alongside you at every step of this journey.

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