Galileo Galilei once said, “Mathematics is the language with which God wrote the universe.”

According to Math teacher Ms. Seema Chanadrana, math has always been the one subject she felt a connection towards.

“Studying number patterns and relationships has always been like decoding a personal, private messages from the Divine for me,” Chandarana said.

Spirituality is a daily aspect of Chandarana’s life. It is something that grounds her and helps her see the world in a different way than most people.

“I think I was born on a spiritual path,” Chandarana said.

Yoga came calling to Chandarana after 9/11 happened and the world seemed to “bleak” to continue.

“Yoga, which means union (of the body and the spirit), has been a process of purifying my inner vision and allowing a brighter, clearer view of the external world,” Chandarana said.

She practices yoga every morning and sometimes makes her students join during math.

“She makes learning math fun and tells the most amazing stories,” said sophomore Stephanie Schmidt.

Chandarana says yoga begins within her and helps her feel in control of her mind and body.

“The practice of yoga – spirituality – is every breath I take,” Chandarana said.