Emmy-nominated filmmaker, restaurateur, and wellness advocate Tirlok Malik is set to lead a one-hour Happy Life Yoga workshop at the Bhakti Marga New York Center on Saturday, January 24, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The session will take place at the centre’s Manhattan location at 243 West 30th Street, 10th Floor, offering New Yorkers a rare opportunity to experience Malik’s unique, life-focused approach to wellness and inner balance.
Unlike conventional yoga classes that emphasise physical postures and require mats or specialised attire, Happy Life Yoga is designed as what Malik calls a “yoga of life.” The workshop focuses on simple yet powerful principles of eating right, thinking right, and moving right, making it accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds. No prior yoga experience is required, and participants are encouraged to arrive with an open mind rather than expectations of a traditional fitness session.
“Happy Life Yoga shows you tools to live happier and healthier,” Malik said while speaking about the upcoming workshop. “It is about understanding life better — simple wisdom that anyone can apply.”
A Wellness Experience Rooted in Ancient Wisdom and Modern Life
The Happy Life Yoga workshop draws inspiration from Ayurveda, Indian philosophy, and classical yoga traditions, blending them seamlessly with insights from Malik’s personal life journey as an immigrant, entrepreneur, and creative professional. The hour-long session is structured to be engaging and interactive, combining practical exercises, affirmations, reflective moments, and humour to convey its core message: happiness is an inside job.
Participants can expect a lively and uplifting experience rather than a lecture-driven format. Malik is known for his storytelling style, often weaving real-life anecdotes into timeless wisdom to make complex ideas relatable and actionable. Laughter, reflection, and moments of quiet introspection are integral to the workshop, creating a space where wellness feels approachable rather than intimidating.
Over the years, Happy Life Yoga has resonated strongly with urban audiences seeking balance amid fast-paced lifestyles. Malik has conducted more than 100 workshops and programs across New York, including high-visibility locations such as Central Park and Times Square. Many of these initiatives have been offered in a philanthropic spirit, reinforcing his belief that happiness and well-being should not be limited by background, profession, or income.
Bhakti Marga New York: A Sanctuary in the City
Hosting the workshop is the Bhakti Marga New York Center, part of a global spiritual movement founded by Paramahamsa Vishwananda, a living spiritual master whose teachings emphasise devotion, service, and direct experience of divine love. The New York center serves as a sanctuary for busy urban dwellers, offering daily spiritual and wellness-based programs aimed at restoring inner peace and clarity.
By welcoming Happy Life Yoga, the centre continues its mission of providing practical spiritual tools that integrate seamlessly into everyday life. Organisers say the collaboration reflects a shared vision of making ancient wisdom relevant to contemporary challenges, particularly stress, emotional fatigue, and disconnection.
The event is hosted by conscious filmmaker Neha Lohia, affectionately known as the Chief Happiness Officer for Happy Life Yoga, who has been instrumental in curating experiences that blend mindfulness with creative expression.
A Life Dedicated to Storytelling and Service
Tirlok Malik’s journey spans multiple worlds — cinema, entrepreneurship, and wellness. An Emmy-nominated filmmaker, he is widely recognised for pioneering narratives around the immigrant experience in America through films such as Lonely in America and Khushiyaan. His work has earned numerous accolades for its ability to bridge cultures and highlight universal human emotions.
Beyond filmmaking, Malik has emerged as a passionate advocate for holistic living, using Happy Life Yoga as a platform to promote balance, gratitude, and self-awareness. Through workshops, talks, and community initiatives, he continues to remind audiences that true success is not measured solely by external achievements, but by inner contentment and clarity of purpose.
An Invitation to Pause, Reflect, and Reconnect
As New York continues to pulse with energy and ambition, the Happy Life Yoga workshop offers a moment to pause and reconnect — not by escaping life, but by understanding it better. Organisers say the session is ideal for professionals, creatives, students, and families alike, especially those seeking practical tools to navigate daily stress with greater ease and joy.
For Malik, the message remains simple and consistent. “True happiness lies within,” he often says. “Once you learn how to access it, life becomes lighter, clearer, and more meaningful.”
