Occupation: Yogini

Instagram: @radhikayoga

My birth name is Jolie actually, yet I lived in temples many years and I received this new name Jayaprada Radhika when I accepted initiation from my Guruji some years back, now I am more known as Radhika in the yoga scene and internationally through my travels.

Where were you born?

NZ born, raised in Australia, alternating between the two, to later settle in Melbourne a while.

In one sentence what is unique about your work:

I often have photographs in yoga asana made in classical Indian dress, in holy lands and temples to share a small window into the deeper roots of Yogas timeless lineage and tradition, which is also a small visual landscape into what I share on my travels.

Why do you do what you do?

At first yoga for me was a means to find deeper connection to myself and the world, now yoga has evolved into art and a service, and a means to share the ancient secrets of our existence hidden within and according to the immutable Vedic wisdom.

What inspires you?

My Guru, my time living in temples and ashrams around the world, mystical holy lands, beautiful melodies in all kinds of music especially Kirtan (mantra music), uniqueness, sunshine and beauty in all it's forms.

Describe your personal style

Chameleon like.

Your ultimate must have.

My Japa mala and harmonium - can I choose two?

What super power would you have and why?

Super sonic singing abilities to be able to transfix the heart of anyone that hears with spiritual sound vibration inherent in mantra

What is next for you?

A big six months of travelling and 'hoping' to settle in Bali for a while from August to teach and continue piecing together works for a book, ideally with a balance of downtime squeezed in there!