At Rishikesh Yoga Ashram, our teachers are not just instructors but living embodiments of yoga philosophy. Each guru brings decades of experience, deep spiritual knowledge, and a passionate commitment to guiding students on their transformational journey. At Rishikesh Yoga Ashram, our teachers are not just instructors but living embodiments of yoga philosophy. Each guru brings decades of experience, deep spiritual knowledge, and a passionate commitment to guiding students on their transformational journey.
Our teaching methodology combines traditional Hatha and Ashtanga practices with modern pedagogical approaches, ensuring that ancient wisdom is accessible to practitioners of all levels. Under their guidance, thousands of students have discovered their inner potential and embraced the yogic way of life. Our teaching methodology combines traditional Hatha and Ashtanga practices with modern pedagogical approaches, ensuring that ancient wisdom is accessible to practitioners of all levels. Under their guidance, thousands of students have discovered their inner potential and embraced the yogic way of life. Our teaching methodology combines traditional Hatha and Ashtanga practices with modern pedagogical approaches, ensuring that ancient wisdom is accessible to practitioners of all levels. Under their guidance, thousands of students have discovered their inner potential and embraced the yogic way of life. Our teaching methodology combines traditional Hatha and Ashtanga practices with modern pedagogical approaches, ensuring that ancient wisdom is accessible to practitioners of all levels. Under their guidance, thousands of students have discovered their inner potential and embraced the yogic way of life.
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.
Practiced under as Guru K.R. Murlidhar ji, Guru Rudra Dev ji, and Guru Jaya Kumaran ji, who instilled a deep passion for yoga and its transformative power.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 classes interesting and interactive ensures that all students participate fully, helping them reach their full potential. He aids students in understanding Anatomy and Physiology through the lens of traditional therapy concepts, enriched by modern learning techniques.
