“Yoga does not just change the way we see things; it transforms the person who sees.” – B.K.S. Iyengar.
Hatha Yoga Iyengar Yoga
Yogi Arvind Negi, a yogi & mentor to his students, hails from the Yoga Capital of the World, Rishikesh, India. His journey into the depths of yoga led him to the serene life of an ashram, where he discovered the profound importance of following Yamas and Niyamas, the ethical and moral guidelines of yoga. Yogi Arvind strongly believes that no yogi can reach spiritual enlightenment without following Yamas & Niyamas thoroughly.
Yoga, to him, is not merely a physical exercise routine. Believing in the concept of - समत्वं योग उच्यते - Evenness of mind is known as Yoga. He believes that yoga is a path that intertwines with the soul, enriching our intellect, and awakening our deepest potential.
Yoga Philosophy Meditation
Yogacharya Sanjeev Pandey ji, a 7th generation Himalayan Yogi, he is MSc. Phd. Yogic science & Human Consciousness, B.N.Y.S. in Yogic Science & Naturopathy and Doctor in Yoga Therapy and Naturopathy. He had opportunity to meet personally many well-known monks, rishis, yogis (Swami Satyananda, Baba Neem Karori, Swami Nardananda Saraswati) and get authentic knowledge of Vedic & yogic science.
He is sharing yogic knowledge in Yoga and Vedic Science since 1995. His classes on Yoga Philosophy, Kundalini Yoga and Meditation are aimed to bring student from his present level to desired statement of development in order to connect with himself. The students are able to connect with themselves spiritually making their experiences deeper and more unique. He helps students to find the deep meaning of Yogic Philosophy and about Kundalini Yoga and how to apply in their personal life.
Yoga Philosophy
Guru Keshav Dav Ji, a spiritual guru & practitioner, hails from the tranquil region of Amanguna near Rishikesh. Raised amidst the awe-inspiring Himalayas, he had a profound fascination for philosophy, mystical yoga, and spirituality from an early age. Under the guidance of his esteemed mentor, Sri Asaram Ji, he delved into the realms of Sanskrit and spiritual wisdom while tending to cows in the Himalayan forests finding himself more closer to his roots. His spiritual quest led him to study under the tutelage of various masters, including Gorakshpith, where he refined his skills in traditional yoga and Ayurveda.
With over 15 years of dedicated practice and extensive pilgrimages to sacred sites, Keshav Dev Ji's spiritual experiences and knowledge continue to deepen. As a revered teacher at Gurukul Yogashala, he ardently imparts his wisdom and conducts transformative yoga classes, touching the lives of countless seekers.
Hatha Yoga Pranayama
Shikha Sharma, a native of Delhi, started her journey into the world of yoga at the tender age of five under the guidance of her father. Despite pursuing further studies in commerce, her passion for yoga remained unwavering. This passion has led her to learn Yoga under respected teachers in India. It wasn't until the onset of the second wave of COVID-19 that she decided to delve deeper into her yogic path, ultimately earning a Master's degree in Yogic Science.
She is a dedicated Hatha Yoga teacher, blending her academic knowledge with the wisdom passed down through generations, helping others discover the transformative power of yoga. In her classes, she blends breathwork with movement creating a perfect balance during asana practice. Her classes help students finding their balance with help of aligning breath, body and mind.
Pranayama Yog Nidra
Born and raised in a traditional Brahmin family in the holy city of Rishikesh, Yogi Upendra Ji was introduced to yoga and ancient scriptures in his early childhood by his father, a Sanskrit scholar. He decided to pursue his studies further, traveling to the Bihar School of Yoga in Munger to complete a certificate course before studying Vedanta at the Yoga Vedanta Forest academy at Sivananda Ashram Rishikesh.
Here, he surrendered himself to perfecting his teaching and yogic discipline under the guidance of his Guru Swami Vishwa Rupananda Saraswati. His Pranayama and Yog Nidra classes not only helps students gaining the in-depth knowledge of different Shat Kriyas (Yogic Cleansing) but also Pranayama techniques. His Yog Nidra classes help students to connect with their inner-self and start their self-journey into the spiritual world.
Ayurveda
With BAMS from Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Dr. Shivani Negi is proficient Ayurvedic Doctor. With the passion of spreading knowledge of Ayurveda to everyone and passion to heal others with Ayurveda, she set on the journey of gaining expertise in the field. As an Ayurveda & Panchakarma consultant and teacher, she brings wealth of Knowledge and expertise in Ayurveda in her practice.
Her classes help the students to understand the holistic wellness through natural ayurvedic methods. With passion of sharing that wisdom of Ayurveda, her Ayurvedic classes and ayurvedic health consultations are dedicated to help students understanding the optimal health according to their lifestyle and help them in making changes according to the science of Ayurveda.
Ashtanga Yoga Vinyasa Yoga
Naveen Bisht is an accomplished Ashtanga & Vinyasa Yoga teacher who has been teaching at Gurukul Yogashala for the past 5 years. With passion for changing lifestyle with yoga, he pursued the Ashtanga & Vinyasa style to share the it with others. He went on to study under some of the most respected teachers in India and has since become a highly skilled and knowledgeable practitioner. In his classes, Naveen brings a mixture of traditional and modern approaches to yoga, focusing on alignment, breath, and mindfulness.
He places a strong emphasis on proper technique and individualized instruction, ensuring that each student receives the guidance they need to reach their full potential. With his ability to teach the Primary and Intermediary series of Ashtanga, his classes help every practitioner to connect with themselves.
Sound Healer Reiki Healer
With life-long passion to understand human mind and how different healing works, Disha started her journey of being a Sound Healer and Reiki Healer creating a scared space for her students to heal themselves and others as well. She uses diverse range of Sound Healing instruments to help in unique needs and intentions.
Through the melodic interplay of singing bowls, gongs and other instruments, through the universal guidance, her sound healing sessions helps in deeper relaxation, emotional release and inner harmony. Her Sound Healing and Reiki Healing Sessions helps the students connect with themselves and find inner harmony.
Anatomy & Physiology Alignment & Adjustment
Ritesh Bhatt is a yoga teacher for last 6 years. He was born and raised in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand (also known as world capital of Yoga). His journey of yoga started with Sivananda Saraswati Asram in Rishikesh. Later he got trained under the tutelage of his guru, Acharya Shri Praveen Nair. “Understanding the Body” and then move is the essence of his teaching. As fascinated by the subject, he has developed a unique teaching methodology. That make his class more interesting and fun.
Now his initial steps in his spirituals journey brought him to many places to learn different cultures, tradition and to know more about the world. His classes are the mixture of in-depth understanding of Anatomy and knowing right alignment of the various asanas.
Anatomy & Physiology Yoga Therapy
With Diploma and Masters in Yogic Science, Gagandeep is an accomplished Anatomy & Physiology and Yoga Therapy Teacher who has attained the vast knowledge under some of the most respected teachers in India. With passion of changing lifestyle with teaching the right yoga anatomy and yoga therapy to everyone, his teaching style is mixture of traditional belief and modern concepts to give a holistic understanding about Yoga Anatomy.
His ability to make his interesting and interactive that all the students participate in the class, helping them in their full potential. He helps students in understanding the Anatomy and Physiology according to the Traditional concepts of therapy compiled with modern learning.
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