Anuj Rana

CERTIFICATION:

• - 500 hours Master Level Training from SriMa International School of Transformational Integral Hatha Yoga
• -Yoga Course from Morarji Desai
• -200 hours Sivananda International Teacher Training Course from Kerala (Yoga Siromani)
• -Pranayama & Meditation course from Morarji Desai
• -300 hours Sivananda International Advanced Teacher Training Course from Kerala (Yoga Acharya)

“I don’t aim for perfection in my classes, I aim for my students to use asanas as an exploration of personal strength, compassion, and inner wisdom”, says Anuj, voicing a sentiment that loops back to Lifeyoga’s ideal of practicing yoga on and off the mat.

Anuj has been associated with the International Sivananda Vedanta Centre in Delhi for a decade now. Adaptable, patient, and encouraging, he credits his teaching style to all the sadhaks he has encountered along the way. “I am committed to lifelong learning and believe that my students are my best teachers”, he smiles.

Amit Sharma

CERTIFICATION:

• - Iyengar certificate from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• - MSc in Yoga from JGRU, Jaipur
• - Post graduate diploma in Yoga Therapy SVYASA Bangalore
• - Yoga Instructor Certificate SVYASA Bangalore
• - Diploma in Naturopathy and Yoga from GPC, Delhi

A true example and advocate of guru-shishya parampara, Amit has spent over two decades learning, practicing, and teaching yoga. He’s practiced under the tutelage of people he’s looked up to and renowned yogis; from his maternal grandfather at a young age to Shri S. Nandakumar who continues to be his mentor to this day. For Amit, as he often says, "Teaching is learning."

With a well-rounded practice and deep knowledge in Iyengar yoga. Amit has taught across the world. His teaching style is personable and unique, well-suited to the variety of students who flock to his classes. “I am a lifelong student of yoga and I’m determined to serve the practice by having more people embrace yoga as a lifestyle”, he shares.

Dr. Abodh

CERTIFICATION:

• - Over 28 years of experience
• - Trained more than 2000 yoga instructors in multiple branches of yoga, including teaching, therapy, and research
• - Acted as examiner and visiting faculty for SVYASA and Jain Vishwa Bharti Institute
• - PhD in Yoga from where Abodh ji's research focussed on the comparative study of Patanjali Yog Sutra and the Bhagavad Gita

Yoga is not simply bending the body, but bending the mind”, says Abodh with a gleam in his eye. Spend five minutes with Abodh and he’ll sweep you into a luminosity of ideas, shlokas, and anecdotes. He’s the driving force behind our programming, and our teachers are richer for being under his tutelage.

Abodh’s sessions are deeply therapeutic, creating a strong connection between the body and mind. His therapy-led sessions not only address lifestyle imbalances and sports-related injuries but encourage students to cultivate a deeper understanding of themselves. He embraces the philosophy of “yogah karmasu kaushalam or to enjoy the journey itself without focusing on the fruit.

Abodh Shrivastava

CERTIFICATION:

• - Over 28 years of experience
• - Trained more than 2000 yoga instructors in multiple branches of yoga, including teaching, therapy, and research
• - Acted as examiner and visiting faculty for SVYASA and Jain Vishwa Bharti Institute
• - PhD in Yoga from where Abodh ji's research focussed on the comparative study of Patanjali Yog Sutra and the Bhagavad Gita

Yoga is not simply bending the body, but bending the mind”, says Abodh with a gleam in his eye. Spend five minutes with Abodh and he’ll sweep you into a luminosity of ideas, shlokas, and anecdotes. He’s the driving force behind our programming, and our teachers are richer for being under his tutelage.

Abodh’s sessions are deeply therapeutic, creating a strong connection between the body and mind. His therapy-led sessions not only address lifestyle imbalances and sports-related injuries but encourage students to cultivate a deeper understanding of themselves. He embraces the philosophy of “yogah karmasu kaushalam or to enjoy the journey itself without focusing on the fruit.

Pankaj Rana

CERTIFICATION:

• - A Yoga Alliance certified teacher
• - Yin Yoga, TCM and Anatomy Teacher Training - 100 Yoga Alliance Hours
• - Teacher’s Training Diploma from International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre

With over 20 years of experience as a teacher, Pankaj has travelled extensively within India, China, Singapore and Hong Kong, and conducted classes in Hindi, English, and Mandarin. He’s introduced the traditional practice of yoga in multiple cities across China, has been featured on Chinese television, and has performed numerous live yoga demonstrations to promote yoga and speak of its many benefits.

“I believe a safe yoga practice is paramount”, states Pankaj. Pankaj’s upbeat manner coupled with his creativity and versatility as a teacher lends to a practice that feels tailor-made to every student. He has a wonderful ability to connect with students and conduct classes with great patience and dedication.

Pragya Singh

CERTIFICATION:

• - Certification course in Yoga for Wellness from Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY)
• - Diploma in Yoga Science from MDNIY
• - Certification course in Yoga Therapy from MDNIY
• - 200 hours TTC from Yoga Alliance
• - Master practitioner certificate in sound healing therapy from Institute of Sound Healing
• -Professional sound healer certificate from Institute of Sound Healing

“From rolling in muddy Earth during playtime and swimming in countryside lakes to sleeping in fields of green and contemplating the stars in the deep sky, I’ve always been nature’s child”, smiles Pragya. You see that very energy of her vibrant childhood in Pragya’s ever-smiling and good-natured demeanour. She was introduced to yoga by her mother and together their yogic journey has encompassed not only the physical practice but everything that surrounds a yogic lifestyle from eating well and living with ideologies of ahimsa and harmony.

A practice from Pragya’s personal toolbox as a teacher, that will stand you in good stead, is her priority towards a strong foundational practice and acknowledging + encouraging personal progress in a group practice. “Take the time to hone and mould your practice and your routine, and the heights you can reach are phenomenal”, she says.

Pooja Yadav

CERTIFICATION:

• - PG from Delhi University
• - Six month course in Yoga for Wellness from Morarji Desai National Institute
• - PG Diploma in Yoga Education from Kaivalyadhama
• - MA in Yoga from Uttarakhand Sanskrit University

My early childhood was naturally yogic. We were following nature’s clock and there was no restlessness”, says Pooja. Mild and soft-spoken, Pooja’s demeanour belies the strength in her lithe frame. She grew up in a farming family with nature as her companion and believes village life was conducive to finding an inclination towards yoga and spirituality.

From working with children in an ashram to conducting yoga camps at Tihar Jail for CRPF Paramilitary Troops, Pooja’s teachings have been as diverse as her practice. “It is a pleasure to share yogic philosophy with our community so that they can experience a little more joy and bliss as well”, she says.

Ravitabh Sahu

CERTIFICATION:

• - BA from Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute
• - Pursuing his Masters in Yoga Therapy from SVYASA, Bangalore
• - Completed a 500-hour TTC in Rishikesh

Ravitabh was introduced to yoga when he was 14 years old. Being an avid sports person all through his school years, he brings that same passion to his yoga practice. Attend his classes and you’ll find yourself immersed in a session that is equal parts dynamic and calming. He hopes to “further strengthen our community’s practice and bring out their untapped potential, both on the mat and in life.”

Ravitabh sums up his experience, “Yoga is awareness towards every action in life, which helps us grow physically, mentally, emotionally, socially and spiritually. Yoga itself is life.”

Aastha Mathur

CERTIFICATION:

• - 500 hours of teacher training from Jaipur Yogasthali Society
• - Yoga instructor training from SVYASA, Bangalore
• - Master's Degree in Yoga from a university in Rajasthan

Aastha had always wanted to pursue an unconventional path in life. While she initially gravitated towards an artistic field, it was through a very personal transformation in 2015 that she discovered her calling as a yoga teacher. Her yoga sessions are energetic and lively, and you’ll find yourselves that bit more inspired to push further. “I’m passionate about empowering and inspiring our community to enhance their overall well-being through our classes”, she says.