Where Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Innovation
The story of MendOnBend and the journey to blend yoga tradition with AI technology
Our Founder's Journey
MendOnBend was founded by Usha, a unique blend of Silicon Valley software engineer and dedicated yoga practitioner, whose life embodies the perfect fusion of technology and ancient wisdom.
The Beginning (Age 15)
Usha's yoga journey began when her father introduced her to the transformative teachings of Vivekananda and Shivananda Yoga. This early exposure planted the seeds for a lifelong dedication to yogic philosophy and practice.
Deepening Understanding
Her practice evolved through intensive study of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, the wisdom of Jiddu Krishnamurti, and the spiritual insights of Paramahamsa Yogananda. These foundational texts became the cornerstone of her teaching philosophy.
Iyengar Certification (2006)
Earned her Iyengar Yoga certification, mastering the precision and therapeutic applications of yoga asanas. This certification provided her with a deep understanding of yoga's healing potential.
Vipassana Integration
Expanded her practice with Vipassana meditation, adding mindfulness and insight meditation to her growing toolkit for holistic well-being.
Pranayama Mastery (2-Year Training)
Completed an intensive two-year Gitananda Pranayama Teacher Training, including immersive studies in Pondicherry, India and Wales. This advanced training deepened her understanding of breath as the bridge between body and mind.
Silicon Valley Innovation
As a software engineer in Silicon Valley, Usha discovered how technology could amplify and democratize the benefits of yoga, leading to the vision for MendOnBend.
Our Mission
Ancient Wisdom
Preserving and sharing the timeless teachings of yoga, from Patanjali's Sutras to traditional pranayama practices, ensuring these profound insights remain accessible to modern practitioners.
AI Innovation
Leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence to personalize yoga therapy recommendations, making ancient healing wisdom more precise and accessible than ever before.
Holistic Growth
Fostering complete well-being by addressing the physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions of health through personalized, AI-enhanced yoga therapy protocols.
"We believe that the ancient wisdom of yoga, when enhanced by modern technology, can create unprecedented opportunities for healing, growth, and spiritual evolution. MendOnBend is where tradition meets innovation." — Usha, Founder & Chief Yoga Technologist
Our Philosophy
🎯 Personalized Healing
Every individual is unique. Our AI-powered assessments honor your constitutional makeup (doshas), current state (gunas), and specific needs to create truly personalized therapeutic recommendations.
📖 Evidence-Based Tradition
We ground our platform in authentic yogic texts and traditional practices while using modern research to validate and enhance their effectiveness.
🌍 Accessible Wisdom
Yoga's benefits shouldn't be limited by geography, economics, or experience level. Technology helps us democratize access to quality yoga therapy and spiritual guidance.
👥 Community & Connection
While we embrace technology, we never forget that yoga is fundamentally about connection—to ourselves, others, and something greater than ourselves.
Join Our Journey
Whether you're a beginner seeking healing, an experienced practitioner deepening your understanding, or a teacher looking for innovative tools, MendOnBend is here to support your unique path.