Where Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Innovation
The story of MendOnBend and the journey to blend yoga tradition with AI technology
Our Founder's Journey
Usha Kizhakekara is a free spirit who has called San Ramon, CA home for most of her adult life. Working as a software engineer in Silicon Valley, she discovered the profound impact of integrating mind, body, and spirit on overall well-being. Yoga has always been a significant part of her life, offering a vital refuge from daily stressors.
Her yoga journey began at the age of 15 when she and her dad signed up to learn Swami Vivekananda Yoga. Her practice deepened as she explored the teachings of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras etc. In 2006, she earned her Iyengar Yoga, and later on a two year Pranayama, Yoga Therapy and sound bath certification. She incorporates all of this, and uses retreats and workshops to guide people on the path of well-being and self-discovery.
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.