Inspiration from Swathi

• By vishwa on Inspiration

• November 12, 2026

Swathi, by profession, is a yoga instructor. My admiration for her is not just because she is a fitness freak. I have witnessed her compassion towards dogs which was remarkable.

She has been frequenting the gym for a few years. Prasad and I continue to remain in awe when it comes to her physical prowess. She is exceptionally strong, and is simultaneously physically flexible like a rubber band. In my 30 years of being in the fitness field, I have never seen somebody who is strong and supple in equal measure. It definitely is a contradiction; stronger athletes will turn out to be less flexible and vice-versa. I have rarely come across fitness freaks who are strong and flexible. However it’s a treat to witness her live.

It is soothing to the eyes to watch the sheer precision with which she executes her deadlifts, squats and compound movements. I remember when she joined the gym and I told Prasad that we have a guinea pig at hand. She is one of the clients with whom we can conduct interesting fitness experiments. She also won a competition which was held in the gym, a testament to her strength-endurance.

Last but not the least, she has a beautiful heart which is the epitome of compassion. I have borne witness to her kind gestures. My cousin was fostering a puppy and she wanted someone to adopt her. Swathi was kind enough to bring the puppy from my cousin’s house which is in maddur. She also vaccinated the puppy and fostered it until she found the right family to adopt it. She laboriously screened many interested people and finally picked the right family. The puppy has now found a loving family.

I am very fortunate to call her my gym client. Such a dedicated approach to being the best is a rarity.