Know Your Teachers

Dhruvaji makes the most difficult Yoga philosophy concepts very easy to understand. He is not just experienced in teaching but realized in Yoga philosophy. His voice vibrates through all his chakras. Answering the most complex questions in the most understandable and easily implementable manner is his expertise. Dhruvaji has been a mentor to many Yogis in selfless service for the past three decades.

Education:

• Masters in Science Gold Medalist in Physical Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (1989-1994)
• E-RYT 500 Registered Yoga Teacher and YACEP Continuing Education Provider from Yoga Alliance
• Master Diploma (MD) in Yoga Therapy from Jaipur
• Diploma in Sound Therapy (DSoT) from Jaipur

Experience:

• 30 years of overall teaching experience
• 3 years of teaching experience in Rishikesh
• 6 years of teaching experience in Kerala
• 4 years of online teaching experience (Europe, USA, Australia)

Expertise:

1. Yoga and Asana Philosophy
2. Pranayama Philosophy and Subtleties
3. Meditation Philosophy
4. Higher Stages of Ashtanga Yoga
5. Chakras, Ida, and Pingala Balancing
6. Kundalini Sushumna Awakening
7. Yoga and Meditation Music Mastering
8. Mantras, Dance, Musical Instruments, Colors, Bhramara, Murchha, Nadi Shodhana, Kumbhaka, Trataka, Mudra, Gandha, and Slo-Mo Meditation
9. Ayurveda Doshas, Prakriti, Vikriti
10. Spiritual Questions and Answers

At the tender age of twelve, Jeet began his journey into the depths of Yoga, seeking solace for his partially deaf ears and hyper-acidic body. Through dedicated practice, his hearing mended, and his body found balance once more, marking a transformative progress in his life. Now, with over a decade of personal practice and formal teaching, Jeet teaches students Vinyasa Flow, Hatha Yoga, and Mantra Chanting and guides them through 200-hour and 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training courses. He also encourages students to learn about the strength of Ashtanga Yoga, which truly inspires them in their journey.

Education:

• Masters in English literature.
• Gold Medalist in Masters in Yoga.
• Certified 500 Hrs Yoga teacher from Yoga Alliance.

Experience:

• 9 years of overall teaching experience.
• 6 years of teaching experience in Rishikesh.
• 2 years of teaching experience in Delhi NCR.
• 1 year of experience in Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur.

Expertise:

1. Hatha Yoga
2. Vinyasa Yoga
3. Ashtanga Vinyasa
4. Mantra Yoga
5. Bhakti Yoga Keertan

Individual who has great passion for spreading positivity and wellness through the art of yoga. Witth a warm and charming personality, he create a nurturing space where students feel not just heard, but truly understood. As a dedicated listener, he ensure that each student learn and embraces every aspect of the yogic journey.For him, it's about empowering individuals to cultivate a deeper connection between mind, body, and soul. Whether it's mastering a challenging pose or finding inner peace, he is committed to guiding and supporting his students every step of the way.

Education:

• Masters in Yoga from University of Sankskrit Vishwa Vidyalaya Haridwar
• Certfied 500-RYT from Yoga Padma School Rishikesh
• CCY (Certification Course Yoga) from Kaiwalyadhama
• Practiced Iyenger yoga under Gurus such as Usha Mata, Swami Rudra Deva Gowda, Praveen Nair, Eyles Shefronn for about 7 years

Experience:

• 12+ years of overall teaching experience
• 7+years of teaching experience in Rishikesh
• 4 years of teaching experience in Hongkong, China

Expertise:

1. Hatha Yoga
2. Alignment Adjustment
3. Iyenger Yoga
4. Pranayama

Meghna Banerjee is a yoga teacher, habit coach, and psychologist. Over the years she has gained 6+ years of experience in the health and well-being field. She has worked on psychiatric cases in rehabilitation centers and has conducted yoga, meditation, and mental health sessions over the years in the corporate field. She has also offered lifestyle coaching and helped 1000+ clients transform their lives by incorporating healthy habits. Her teaching offers an integrative approach toward healing which incorporates evidence-based therapies and transformative yoga practices.

Education:

• B.A Applied Psychology from Amity University
• MSc. in Clinical Psychology NSHM Knowledge Campus
• 500-RYT Certification in Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga from Yoga Alliance USA
• 500-RYT in Kundalini Yoga from Yoga Alliance USA
• Science of Well-Being Certification from Yale University
• Positive Psychology Certification from the University of North California
• Mindfulness and Resilience to Stress at Work Certification from Berkeley
• Existential Well-being Counselling Certification from KULeuven, Belgium

Experience:

• Mental Health professional for 4 years
• Yoga Teaching experience of 3 years
• Corporate Yoga experience of 2 years
• Mindfulness and Resilience training in the Corporate sector for 2 years

Expertise:

1. Therapy
2. Meditation
3. Mindfulness
4. Yoga Anatomy
5. Pranayama
6. Yoga Philosophy
7. Hatha Yoga
8. Clinical Psychology

Dedicated and passionate Yoga Teacher Trainer with a wealth of experience in the field. With a strong background in yogic science and a 500-hour yoga TTC certification from Yoga Alliance U.S.A., he have been actively involved in teaching yoga teachers since 2015. His commitment to the art of yoga has led him to train over 1000 teachers in India and abroad, with a significant hold on Ashtanga and Hatha Yoga. Additionally, he also taught in many countries abroad. He is also one of most flexible and favorite teachers of our students over the period of time. His extensive experience, coupled with his academic qualifications, reflects his dedication to promoting the principles and practice of yoga on a global scale.

Education:

• 500-RYT certified Yoga Teacher
• Certified Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Teacher

Experience:

• 8+years of teaching experience in Rishikesh
• Taught in countries like Vietnam and China

Expertise:

1. Ashtanga Yoga
2. Vinyasa Flow
3. Hatha Yoga
4. Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga

Yogi Mahesh ji is a very calm and humble yoga practitioner who is always ready to help others in whatever way he can, be it guiding or councelling, teaching the techniques of pranayama and mediatation or teaching the therapeutic effects of Yoga. His main intention is to share with others the real essence of Yoga by which we can make the best use of this human form of life. His journey of Yoga started in teenage when he was quite inquisitive about the deeper truths of life. In search for the real goal of life he came across this beautiful process of Yoga and started practicing it. By divine arrangement he met his Guru and very soon within few years he got inclined to the yogic practices and got transformed from an aggressive and stressed person to calm and peaceful soul. Since last few years he started sharing about the science of Yoga to people from around the world in different schools and NGO'S. He has conducted several workshops in schools for teachers and children to help them in their studies and improve their health in a hollistic way.

Education:

• E-RYT 500 registered with Yoga Alliance, USA.
• Masters in Yoga-MSC(Yoga) from Yoga University in India-SVYASA, Bangalore

Experience:

• 12+ years of teaching experience in Rishikesh

Expertise:

1. Pranayama
2. Meditation
3. Chakra & Kundalini Meditation
4. Yoga Philosophy
5. Yoga Therapy
6. Yoga Nidra
7. Mantra Chanting
8. Kirtan Yoga

Bhawana was born and brought up in Nainital (Uttarakhand), and was associated with Yoga/Yogic lifestyle from childhood because of family beliefs. She has lived & worked all around the world, and experienced the true meaning of life is in having a spiritual connection and growth.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science
• Masters from IIM
• Certified 500-RYT Kundalini & 500-RYT Multi-style
• Certified Pre & Post Natal Teacher

Experience:

• 12+ years of Corporate Trainer & Yoga Instructor
• 3+ years of Teaching Experience is RIshikesh

Expertise:

1. Kundalini Kriya, Pranayama & Meditation
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2. Sound & Reiki Healer

Kanna is a devoted teacher, a certified Alternative Medicine Practitioner, a trained Homeopath, a licensed Acupuncturist, a skilled Marma Therapist, and an Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant. He is also well trained in the ancient South Indian martial art of Kalaripayattu and in Mudgar training. Rooted in the rich soil of South India, Tamil Nadu, his earliest encounters with traditional healing, movement, and devotional practice shaped a lifelong commitment to a holistic, self-healing way of life.

Over the past 10 years, Kanna has trained deeply in multiple healing arts and philosophical traditions, combining lineage wisdom with clinical skill to guide students and patients toward greater clarity, resilience, and inner freedom. Teaching meditation and Indian philosophy sits at the heart of Kanna’s work. He spent years living and learning in Rishikesh with senior teachers and gurus, immersing himself in the wisdom traditions that continue to inspire his path.

Kanna’s passion is to make holistic living accessible and practical—not as a distant ideal but as an everyday practice. He guides people in creating simple, sustainable routines and personalized Ayurvedic lifestyle adjustments that empower them to live with balance, vitality, and inner harmony.

Education:

• E.Homeopath.
• Dip. in indian acupuncture
• Dip. In ayurveda

Experience:

• 10+ years of overall teaching experience.
• 5+ years of teaching experience in Rishikesh
• 5 years of teaching experience in South India.

Expertise:

1. Ayurveda & Homeopathy
2. Acupuncture
3. Traditional Marma and Kalari practitioner

Dr. Akshay Vashisht is a young and dynamic teacher, After continuously experiencing, practicing, and gaining Yogic knowledge from his Guru, he finally started his teaching in yoga in 2016 and continues to share his knowledge with people across the globe. He loves teaching and sharing the deeper aspects he has gone through in his life in subjects such as Pranayama, Meditation, Yoga Philosophy, Yoga Therapy, etc, Moreover He has a keen interest and knowledge in Ashtanga yoga and the spiritual Indian Vedic philosophy. He encourages the yoga students to explore and deepen their practice at their own pace. Akshay is a Sound Healer and is a touching Kirtan Yoga Singing artist who has performed in many colleges and institutions being inspired to spread peace and bliss all around the world. He knows how to play a wide variety of instruments amongst which are harmonium, mridangam, cymbals, guitar, and djembe, and would love to share his knowledge with you.

Education:

• PhD from the University of Patanjali
• Master of Science(MSc) degree in Yoga Education from Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA)
• Yoga Instructor Certificate (YIC) from Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA)
• Certified Yoga Professional by the Ministry of AYUSH
• Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-500), accredited by the Yoga Alliance, USA
• Certified Yoga teacher from the Council of Yoga Accreditation International (CYA International)
• Certification in Music from the Berklee College of Music

Experience:

• 7+ years of teaching experience in Rishikesh

Expertise:

1. Pranayama
2. Meditation
3. Yoga Philosophy
4. Yoga Therapy
5. Yoga Anatomy
6. Mantra Music
7. Kirtan Yoga & Instruments

As a highly qualified and energetic teacher with a keen eye for detail, he have extensive experience working with individuals of all ages. He take great care in planning his classes, incorporating intention, asana, pranayama, and meditation to ensure that participants leave feeling refreshed, revitalized, and reconnected with their inner energy. His ultimate goal is to contribute to creating a better world for all by enlightening people about the essence of their being

Education:

• Certified as a Panchakarma Technician
• Masters in Yoga (Himalayan Garhwal University)
• 500-RYT certified Yoga Teacher (World Peace Yoga School)
• Yoga Certifcation course (Uttarakhand Sanskrit Universirty)

Experience:

• 7+ years of overall teacher experience
• 5+ years of teaching experience in Rishikesh
• 2 years of teaching experience in China (TAINJAO YOGA STUDIO)

Expertise:

1. Hatha Yoga
2. Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow
3. Vinyasa Flow Yoga
4. Power Yoga
5. Aerial Yoga
6. Pranayama

Ajay Pandey is a dedicated and experienced yoga teacher with over 8 years of continuous teaching experience, deeply rooted in traditional yogic practices and modern alignment-based methodologies. With a strong academic foundation and extensive practical exposure, Ajay brings clarity, precision, and depth to his teaching.

His approach emphasizes correct alignment, safe adjustments, mindful movement, and intelligent use of props, ensuring that yoga remains accessible, effective, and sustainable for practitioners of all levels. Ajay’s teaching style integrates discipline with awareness, allowing students to develop strength, stability, and inner sensitivity simultaneously.

Alongside in-person instruction, Ajay has been actively teaching online yoga classes, guiding students consistently across different regions, adapting traditional teachings to contemporary learning environments without compromising authenticity.

Education:

• Master’s Degree in Yogic Science
• 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate (YTTC)
• 300-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Certificate (YTTC)
• Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance

Experience:

• 8+ years of overall teaching experience in Rishikesh
• 5+ years of online yoga teaching experience
• Experience in teaching diverse student groups with varying physical abilities and goals
• Strong background in structured class design and progressive sequencing

Expertise:

1. Traditional Hatha Yoga
2. Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
3. Adjustment & Alignment Techniques
4. Props-Based Teaching
5. Online Yoga Instruction

Deepak Verma is a certified Yoga Master with over 9 years of experience, specializing in Ashtanga Vinyasa and Pranayama. Trained in Rishikesh, he offers classes that blend physical strength, flexibility, mental clarity, and inner peace. His inclusive approach helps students build resilience, self-awareness, and well-being, making his classes suitable for all levels.

Education:

• Master's in Yogic Science from Jai Ram Ashram
• 500-RYT Yoga Alliance Certified

Experience:

• 9+ Years of Teaching Experience in Rishikesh

Expertise:

1. Ashtanga Vinyasa
2. Pranayama

Born in the Uttarakhand Himalayas, Jitendra Singh Bandhari started His Yoga Journey With Shivanand Ashram, Rishikesh, in 2000. After practicing in the Ashram, he completed a Yoga and Vedanta Course from Shivananda Ashram. He Continued His Education By Obtaining A Master's Degree in Yogic Science from Jain Vishwa Bharti University, Rajasthan.

Education:

• Yoga & Vedanta Course from Shivananda Ashram
• Master's Degree in Yogic Science from Jain Vishwa Bharti University, Rajasthan

Experience:

• 20+ years of teaching experience in Rishikesh
• Taught Yoga in Zhengzhou, China

Expertise:

1. Traditional Hatha Yoga
2. Pranayama Meditation

OP is a yoga educator born and raised in Rishikesh, India, a city deeply rooted in the yogic tradition. Growing up in an environment where yoga is part of daily life has strongly influenced his understanding of practice — not just as a discipline, but as a way of living and learning.

With over 10 years of teaching experience, OP specializes in Applied Yoga Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Functional Movement, helping practitioners and teachers understand the mechanics of the body within yoga practice. His work bridges traditional yogic knowledge with modern movement science, offering a grounded and practical approach to asana and therapy.

Being based in Rishikesh — often regarded as the birthplace of yoga — has shaped his respect for lineage while encouraging thoughtful inquiry and application. His teaching emphasizes spinal movement, joint health, and intelligent practice, supporting longevity and clarity in yoga.

Education:

• 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
• Spinal Synergy Training
• Advanced Fundamentals of Yoga
• Biomechanics of Asana
• Ongoing self-study in Applied Anatomy & Movement Science

Experience:

• 10+ years of teaching experience
• Teaching Yoga Anatomy to Yoga practitioners, Yoga teachers, and teacher trainees
• Movement-focused and therapy-oriented students
• Functional movement education

Expertise:

1. Applied Yoga Anatomy
2. iomechanics of Asana
3. Functional Movement
4. Yoga Therapy (movement-based approach)
5. Spinal Mechanics & Spinal Health
6. Anatomy-informed Ashtanga Practice