THE ANTI "YOGI"

The Anti "Yogi" puts on full display Mayuri's talents as a dancer, actress, and storyteller. She seamlessly flowed through characters, making her feel like a one-person band. Mayuri clearly knows what her strengths are as a performer and commits so fully to every choice she makes with her body, expressions, and words. ... full review

A fascinating, layered, funny show that really changed my point of view on the western appropriation of yoga and the "fast fashion" that accompanies it. And Mayuri Bhandari is a STAR!!!! Truly I don't know if I've ever seen someone as graceful and fluid on the stage. She holds your attention from beginning to end.... full review

There are Fringe shows. Then, once in a great while, there's something as powerful, as moving, as spectacular, as captivating, as brilliant, as this. Writer and actor Mayuri Bhandari doesn't just perform. She transcends. By using everything at her disposal - her body, her voice, her authority, music, dance, visuals, props - Bhandari dazzles the audience, daring to break the mold of time and space itself. Her characterization of divine gods and valley girls alike, accompanied by perfectly curated live and digital soundscapes, hypnotizes the viewer to the point that our hearts ache with each twist, our smiles erupt at every catharsis, and our eyes water with every revelation. As a practitioner of yoga myself, my curiosity was drawn by the pre... full review

Rivetingly funny and heartfelt show from start to finish. A must see! ... full review

My favorite show of Fringe so far. Impeccable in every single way. She took us through all of the emotions in a seamless performance. I feel inspired to change myself and the world after this show. Thank you.... full review

Brilliant show! Mayuri is an incredibly talented performer and she uses movement, language, and physical theater to craft a powerful comment on present-day American, capitalist imperialism. She is so embodied as a performer, with such fabulous timing, the show is at once funny and poignant - a true tour-de-force! It runs as deep as humanity can go. We all need this show! Don’t miss it! ... full review

Such a wonderful performance sharing a culture with the audience using movement, dance, comedy and drama.... full review

I dynamic and powerful show! Entertaining, engaging and thought-provoking from start to finish.... full review

Clever, thorough, funny, and smart. The way this performance comes together and touches on how yoga has been taken apart for profit is incredible. The storytelling and message is clear, and it will make you re-thing what you know yoga to be.... full review

Phenomenal ... full review