Happier, Redesigned & Whole: The Birth of Now Yoga

The birth of Now Yoga didn’t begin recently - it began long ago. So long ago, in fact, that it almost escapes my conscious memory.

What is conscious—what I clearly remember - is a lifetime of seeking:
seeking myself, seeking God, and seeking something deeper… wellbeing, happiness, contentment, peace, truth.

A Journey to India: Where It Deepened

In March 2023, I was fortunate enough (and incredibly excited) to return to India. It was my fourth visit - but my first time travelling to the north.

Originally, I planned to visit the Adiyogi Shiva statue created by Sadhguru at the Isha Foundation in Coimbatore. I felt deeply drawn to it - and still do.

But once I made the decision to go, something shifted.

With limited time and budget, I knew I had to go to Rishikesh - the home of yoga and mecca for seekers forever - nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas and close to the source of the Ganges.

And then came the real pull…

The idea of fully immersing myself in the Ganges while and where it was still clean and fresh. Full submersion. That moment felt powerful. Transformational. BOOM !*

Rishikesh, Varanasi & A Shift in Awareness

While planning the trip, I realised that Rishikesh wasn’t to far from Varanasi - the sacred city where bodies are cremated on the banks of the Ganges, and what remains is returned to the river.

How auspicious?

During that journey, I had several deep conversations - with friends old or new - that expanded my understanding of life and self-awareness to another level.

The Book That Disappeared… But Not the Message

When I returned to the UK, I wrote a book called NOW Happiness, sharing the insights and powerful conversations from that trip.

But then - technology stepped in.

IT issues led to the book being removed from Amazon, and the original manuscript was lost. Gone.

Frustrating? Yes maybe a little.
But also… part of the process.

Because something new was already emerging.

From Timber Doors to Inner Transformation

At the time, I was working as a timber door designer - creating and selling high-end timber doors across London.

And in mind doors and yoga have something in common:
they’re both points of transformation.

But the reality of dealing with that particular management, and kind of being told my life was theirs not my own… that no longer aligned.

Every time I returned from India, life shifted.

Once the elastic band stretches, it doesn’t go back.
A pickle never becomes a cucumber again.

Discovering Authentic Happiness

I became deeply interested in the concept of authentic happiness.

At the same time, I was mentoring teenage boys at a college in North-West London—running weekly workshops on exam and life preparation, focusing on calmness, confidence, and clarity.

I also began working with the charity Action for Happiness and completed training with Happiitude, becoming a qualified Happiness Coach.

At one point, I read the description of a “happiness coach”… and realised - I was already doing it, it was naturally a part of who I am.

From “Happier London” to Lifestyle Redesign

This led me to start an online coaching business called Happier London.

But quickly, I realised something important:
people weren’t that interested in talking about “happiness.”

So I rebranded to Lifestyle Redesign - a deeper, more practical approach.

The idea was simple:
redesign your life to align with universal principles of wellbeing - principles shared across all major religions and authentic spiritual traditions.