Uschi's life transitioned to India in 2008, and she has been based in Varanasi ever since.  Coming from the spiritual villiage of Ojai, California, USA, Uschi grew up in the community of philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti. After completing her studies, she was recruited to work for a top high fashion house, and worked with celebrities, stylists, and a high-end clientele for 7 years.

A life transition led Uschi back to Ojai in 2001, where she met her friend and yoga teacher Kira Sloane. From this point onward Uschi's life became focused on the teachings of Yoga. She completed her first RYT 300hr, and coordinated The Ojai Yoga Crib, a pioneering Yoga festival. This led her to India, where she has been based ever since. Realizing a lifelong dream, Uschi began to work in a rural development program in Varanasi, training women and producing a product line.

Uschi grew into wanting to share her experience, passion, and fluency for India with friends and an extended community. Inspired by many years of life in Varanasi,  in 2010 she began to coordinate Yoga Retreats with her life partner Rakesh. Uschi's discourse as a guide, teacher, and mentor are based on her many years of studying the classical texts of Hinduism, Tantrism, and Yoga. She inspires her collaborators and guests to experience and feel the teachings of India at a heart level.