Shirish began his studies of yoga and Sanskrit as a child in India near Pune. His grandfather and teachers in the Iyengar and Ashtanga tradition guided him through his early years.
Well-versed in an eclectic blend of Ashtanga and Iyengar Shirish teaches beginner and mixed level classes. His beginner classes emphasize breathing, alignment and meditation. His mixed level classes flow quickly and are more athletic in nature and appeal to students who like a hardy vinyasa flow practice.
His quest for knowledge of Sanskrit and yogic philosophy are motivated by his mother who is a professor of Sanskrit.