Ashwini
The Modern Renaissance Woman
Artist | Yogini | Ayurveda Nutritionist | Jyotish Astrologer | Engineer | Web Designer
Namaste!Ashwini
The horizon where intellect meets intuition.
Ashwini lives as the many meanings of her name first dawn light, first star constellation, swift movement, vitality & celestial healer.
The first rays of the rising sun bring clarity through her yoga, the swift, expansive movement of light and planets across the stellar field guides her Vedic Jyotish, the first Nakshatra constellation shapes perception and form through her art, the celestial healer restores balance through her Ayurvedic nutrition; and the strength and vitality of the horse move through her website design building presence with speed, power & reach.
She does not just share knowledge, she initiates awakening.
Ashwini Led 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training at the University of Washington for 7+ years, mentoring and certifying the next generation of teachers.
Classically trained at Gage Academy of Art, apprenticing under master painters in rigorous European atelier traditions.
Holds a Master’s in Electronics Engineering (Carleton University) bringing precision, systems thinking, and discipline into creative work.
Honored as a vessel of yogic lineage, Ashwini led teacher trainings for 50+ students twice yearly, receiving the MVP Award at UW Rec (2024).
Highly sought-after bird artist working with Seward Park Audubon and BirdNote, guiding students in drawing na with precision and sensitivity.
Published in Creature Zine, featured by the University of Washington’s The Whole U and interviewed by Disney Veteran Steve Huston, celebrating her integrative vision.
Her fluency in Sanskrit and deep Vedic knowledge grounds her teaching in authentic lineage and philosophical depth.
Awarded for excellence in bird drawing by New Masters Academy, recognizing her precision and mastery in observational art.
Ashwini published LTE/5G research with IEEE, contributing to advancements in next-generation communication systems.
I love Color!Artist Statement
I work at the threshold where light becomes nature’s intelligence and color becomes living consciousness. Rooted in India and the Pacific Northwest, my work bridges two worlds of perception temple pigments and evergreen skies, festival color and misted mountains.
Through painting, yoga, and contemplative practice, I explore the union of structure and intuition, logic and breath, form and feeling.
Birds, flowers, and skies become shifting fields of vibration where red, gold, and violet emerge as expressions of a single creative intelligence. To create is to listen to light, and to participate in its continuous becoming through color, movement, and awareness.
|| तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय ||
“Tamso ma jyotir gamaya”
Guide me to the light.
- Brihadaranyaka Upanishad.
“Light reveals shadow,
shadow reveals light.
All becomes color.”
My Color
Philosophy!
Born into Yoga-Vedantik tradition, Ashwini's journey into yoga began in India as a child, practicing yoga asana and Surya namaskar under revered Gurus. Today, she is a celebrated yoga instructor, blending her background as an Electronics Engineer and classical realist painter into a unique teaching approach.
With over 2000+ hours of teacher training from renowned yoga academies in Hrishikesh and Mysore, India Ashwini led the 200-HRYTT program at University of Washington for 7 years, she is highly regarded for her expertise in planning sessions aligned with Yoga Alliance curriculum guidelines. Her teaching method integrates yoga philosophy, Sanskrit pronunciation, anatomy, breathwork techniques, posture labs, and class design, making yoga learning enjoyable and engaging for students.
She specializes in Himalayan Kundalini, Hatha, and Vinyasa yoga traditions, holding certifications in prenatal, children's, and yin yoga. She empowers mothers through prenatal yoga. Her students delight in her blend of humor, poetry, and philosophy in her teaching approach. Graduates of her training program UW REC YTT have launched successful yoga teaching careers under Ashwini's guidance, benefiting from her focus on professional development in yoga.
Integrating her passion for Bollywood dance fitness into her classes, Ashwini combines extensive experience in guiding both in-person and online art, yoga and fun. Her dedication earned her the prestigious MVP award at UW REC in 2024.
Ashwini’s teachings extend beyond physical asana practice, emphasizing a deeper mind-body-breath connection. Her classes feature posture alignment cues, dynamic movements, breath exploration techniques, and guided meditations. Inspired by polymath Leonardo da Vinci, Ashwini encourages students to integrate their passions into a harmonious whole.
Ashwini Yoga Veda Academy
|| लोकाः समस्ताः सुखिनो भवन्तु ||
“May all beings be joyful.”
- Upanishad.
“Bliss is our nature.
Yoga is how we live it,
together.”
My Yoga
Philosophy!
Ready to Unlock Your Full Potential?
Rooted in the land of yoga - India and trained in Rishikesh, Ashwini (E-RYT 500) brings authentic yoga rooted in tradition and lived experience.
Weekly online bird drawing classes with Ashwini, whose bird drawing skills are highly sought after by organizations such as the Audubon Center, BirdNote.
Media Spotlight
Media Spotlight
Ashwini Sadekar fuses
logic, art and yoga
It would not be too far a stretch to describe Ashwini Sadekar as a Renaissance woman. The Whole U asked Sadekar to explain what makes her tick.
from Engineer to Artist: Exclusive Interview with Disney Veteran Steve Huston
Gain valuable insight for aspiring multi-faceted artists with Ashwini’s thrilling journey of integrating tripod passions—engineering, art, and yoga.
Ashwini's Artistic Brilliance Takes Center Stage in Seattle Art Magazine!
Color Scientist Ashwini: Star Creative in Creature Zine Seattle's Prism Issue! 🌈 Don't Miss Her Inspiring Insights and Tips for Creatives.
Unveiling Ashwini's Journey: Engineer in India to Artist in USA - Brushwork Podcast with Stephanie Scott
Feathered Art at Seward Park Audubon Center: Celebrating 15 Years with Ashwini's Bird Paintings Class