Hello, I'm Anu
Certified yoga instructor, community teacher, and founder of Wellness with Anu. I've been teaching for over a decade. And I'm grateful for every opportunity to share these practices with others.
More than a decade on the mat
My name is Anupma Mangla. My connection with yoga began long before I became a teacher. I first came to the practice as a student during a busy time in my career, when long, stressful days as a working mom in tech often ended in headaches. It became a way for me to slow down, unwind, and find more balance in everyday life.
What started as a personal practice gradually became something I wanted to share with others. I went on to become a certified yoga instructor through a Yoga Alliance-accredited program. Since then, I've kept learning through additional training, my own practice, and, most importantly, from the people I've had the opportunity to teach.
Over the years, I've learned that teaching is as much about listening and observing as it is about guiding a class. Everyone comes with different needs, and I try to meet each person where they are.
That's really what led me to create Wellness with Anu: the belief that wellness should feel accessible, personal, and possible for everyone.
Yoga is still at the heart of what I do, but wellness, for me, goes beyond yoga. It can be movement, a mindful breath, a moment to slow down, or simply finding small ways to feel more balanced in everyday life.
What drives my work
What keeps me teaching is seeing the small changes that happen over time. Not dramatic, overnight transformation, but the quiet kind that comes from showing up and practicing regularly.
It might be someone who arrives carrying the stress of the day and leaves feeling a little lighter. An older adult who begins to move with more ease and confidence. Or someone who was hesitant to join at first, but a few months later looks forward to class each week.
Community has been part of my teaching from the very beginning. I started by teaching yoga through a local San Jose library, bringing together friends, neighbors, and people who were simply curious to try. What began as a small community class grew over the years, and it showed me how meaningful it can be to make yoga welcoming and accessible.
That experience has stayed with me. Today, I continue to offer community classes through a weekly wellness program for seniors. For me, these classes are about more than yoga. They're about creating connection, making wellness more accessible, and giving people a space where they feel welcome and supported.
This continues to be some of the most meaningful work I do. It reminds me that making a difference doesn't always require something big, sometimes it begins simply by showing up, creating space, and being there for one another.
My credentials
Yoga Alliance RYT-200
Registered Yoga Teacher — 200-hour certification
Yoga Instructors Course — VYASA
Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana
Awards
Volunteer of the Year Award — 2019
Dr. Roberto Cruz Alum Rock Branch Library, San José Public Library, for the Movement and Mindfulness program
Teaching philosophy
At the heart of Wellness with Anu are four principles that guide how I teach, connect, and support others.
Whole-Person Wellness
I believe wellness is about caring for the whole person. Through yoga, mindful movement, breathwork, rest, and simple practices that fit into everyday life, I hope to help people find more balance in ways that feel natural and sustainable.
Community
For me, wellness is also about connection. Showing up together, encouraging one another, and sharing the experience can make the practice much more meaningful.
Accessibility
Everyone comes with different needs, abilities, and experiences. I try to meet people where they are and make wellness feel welcoming, approachable, and possible in everyday life.
Compassion Over Perfection
There's no perfect way to practice wellness. What matters is listening to yourself, honoring where you are today, and allowing yourself to grow at your own pace.
Let's practice together
Whether you're looking to make a small change or build on what already works for you, I'd love to welcome you into the Wellness with Anu community.