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Yogasva draws its knowledge from every guru who spreads the light of eternal knowledge with love. Learning/Education is a continuous process and Yogasva team is fortunate not just to have gained knowledge about yoga from regular university studies but also from many other great teachers & seers. From time to time our teachers attend various classes, workshops, practices conducted at other places to enrich their knowledge. Our Team is a product of confluence of knowledge contributed by many teachers. It is imperative to mention, the student community of Yogasva are integral contributors in broadening the horizon of learning of our Yoga team.
(ANATOMY)
Anant is a highly skilled Yoga Anatomy instructor from Rishikesh, with a practical and engaging teaching style. He is also a professionally trained Hindustani Classical Musician who incorporates mantra chanting into his classes.
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Anant is a skilled and versatile professional with deep and practical knowledge of Yoga Anatomy. He hails from Rishikesh, the Yoga capital, during his formative years under the able guidance of his venerable father pursued a Bachelor’s degree followed by a Master’s in Zoology, Thereafter, he embarked on a path of teaching and pursued a Bachelor’s in Education to refine his teaching skills. Throughout his academic years, Anant continued practising Yoga at school and home. Eventually, under the guidance of his Guru, he began his teaching career and has since become one of Rishikesh’s most respected and sought-after Yoga Anatomy instructors. Anant’s teaching style is interactive, practical, and engaging, allowing his students to think on their feet and develop a love for Anatomy as a subject. At the end of each class, his students often express surprise at how quickly time has flown by. In addition to his role as an Anatomy teacher, Anant is also a professionally trained Hindustani Classical Musician. He has a soulful and melodious voice and plays the Tanpura, Harmonium, and Tabla. Anant opens and closes his classes with beautiful mantra chanting that transports his students to another world.
(PHILOSOPHY)
Jaggi, a renowned yogi from Haridwar, was introduced to yoga at a young age by his grandfather. After studying Yoga science, he journeyed to the Himalayas to deepen his knowledge and became a master of Hatha Yoga.
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He is known for his engaging and compassionate teaching style in Rishikesh, drawing from ancient Indian texts and personal experiences to impart his wisdom on anatomy and philosophy.Jagjeet Singh, affectionately known as Jaggi, hails from Haridwar, a city steeped in spirituality and yoga. Growing up in a family of passionate yoga practitioners, Jaggi was introduced to yoga at an early age by his grandfather, a well-known yogi in his time. The ancient Indian texts, including the Bhagwat Gita, that he read as a child always piqued his curiosity about life. Following his Master’s degree in Yoga science, Jaggi felt a natural pull towards spirituality and set out on a quest to find a master who could help him quell his mind. His journey led him to the Himalayas, where he met several spiritual leaders and gained extensive knowledge of yoga. Jaggi has since become a master of Hatha Yoga, practising and teaching yoga therapy, marma therapy, alternative therapy, yoga asana, pranayama, mudras, and bandhas. After returning from the Himalayas, Jaggi felt a deep desire to share the knowledge he had gained with others, which led him to become a teacher. Today, he is one of the most renowned yogis in Rishikesh, known for his engaging and compassionate teaching style that radiates positive energy and warmth to everyone who steps into his class. Jaggi is an excellent teacher of anatomy and philosophy, drawing from ancient Indian texts and personal experiences to impart his wisdom.
(ASHTANGA YOGA)
Ajay Pundir started practicing yoga at 17 after a road accident and later obtained an M.A. in Yoga. Practicing Ashtanga yoga for almost 8 hours per day made him a skilled and sought-after teacher. He advises to discover one's preferred style of practice instead of dabbling in everything.
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Ajay Pundir’s alliance with yoga commenced when he was 17 years old, following a calamitous road accident and a year-long bed rest. Over time, under the mentorship of distinguished gurus, his involvement with yoga underwent a metamorphosis. He realized that yoga is the solitary form of practice that caters to the entirety of the body, its organs, as well as the mind and the spirit. This spurred him to obtain an M.A. in Yoga. Practising Ashtanga yoga for almost eight hours per day elevated him into a skilled and sought-after teacher. Even now, amidst a busy teaching schedule, he devotes four hours daily to self-practice. Teaching yoga necessitates practice and experience. He advises, “one should discover which form or style of practice resonates with them, and then work toward that style, instead of dabbling in everything and mastering nothing.”
(HATHA YOGA AND ANOTOMY)
Yogacharya Keshavananda, was born in the holy town of Rishikesh where the journey into the realm of yoga began when he was a mere 10-year-old, a curious and determined child who set his foot on a quest to learn the ancient art and science of yoga with a thirst for knowledge that he fervently pursued over the years
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Keshava is currently pursuing his bachelors in Yoga and has been teaching since 2017, imparting his knowledge with finesse and perspicacious insight guiding his students through the intricacies of asanas, pranayama, mantras, and anatomy. His deep-rooted interest in the philosophy and scriptures of yoga further adds to his multifaceted personality, rendering him a veritable asset to the yoga community. Despite his mastery of the craft, he humbly shies away from the titles of “teacher” or “guru”.
(ALIGNMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS)
Pankaj Sharma, a native of Himachal Pradesh, developed a deep love for yoga at a young age. After completing his Bachelor's degree in Sanskrit, he spent eight transformative years in an ashram in Rishikesh, living a yogic lifestyle and expanding his knowledge of the practice. Pankaj's passion and extensive training have made him a respected member of the yoga community, with a warm and accessible teaching style.
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Pankaj Sharma is a native of Himachal Pradesh. He grew up with deep-seated respect and admiration for yoga from a young age. After completing his Bachelor’s degree in Sanskrit, he moved to Rishikesh to learn yoga in the Gurukulam style and spent eight transformative years of his life in an ashram, living a declined yogic lifestyle and expanding his knowledge of the practice. Pankaj’s desire for knowledge led him to pursue a Master’s degree in Yoga while teaching at various ashrams and yoga schools. His early initiation into ashram life helped him develop a keen sense of alignment and adjustments, as well as teaching skills and a deep understanding of the philosophy of Yoga, Vedas, and Upanishads. His passion for yoga and extensive training has made him a sought-after instructor and respected member of the yoga community. He has a warm and friendly teaching style that makes yoga accessible to people of all levels and backgrounds.
(PHILOSOPHY AND MEDITATION)
Kavitha grew up in a traditional Tamil family and developed a love for performing arts and yoga at a young age. After a spiritual journey, she found her guru and studied Vedanta sastra at the Gurukulam. .
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With over 20 years of experience in IT and a passion for meditation, Kavitha is also a certified yoga trainer, social worker, counselling psychologist, and gifted vocalist and storyteller.Kavitha’s upbringing in a traditional Tamil family fostered her love for performing arts and culture and led her to practice yoga at 7. After a spiritual journey spanning over 5 years, and many spiritual masters Kavitha found her guru Pujyasri Swami Dayananda Saraswati ji, who became her spiritual father, gave her mantra Deeksha and guided her studies in Vedanta sastra at the Gurukulam. Following her time at the ashram, Kavitha moved to Hyderabad and became closely associated with Swamini Sri Aatmalinananda Saraswati ji. In addition to her spiritual pursuits, Kavitha has over 20 years of experience in the IT corporate sector and is a certified yoga trainer with a passion for meditation and yogic philosophy. She is also a social worker and counselling psychologist decorated with several awards for her contributions to social welfare and education and is known for her exemplary work on mental health and emotional well-being. She is also a naturally gifted vocalist, percussion instrumentalist, and storyteller, making her an absolute delight to hear recite and sing the Gita, mantras, sutras, and kirtans.
(HATHA YOGA AND AYURVEDA)
GS, born in Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu, began practicing yoga at five years old under Dr Asana Andiappan. He teaches hatha yoga and yoga therapy, holds a Master's Degree in Technology Management, and has over 27 years of corporate experience. GS is fluent in English, Hindi, and Sanskrit and is pursuing Japanese N4 certification, which helps him align his lessons with his students' cultures.
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G Subramanian, known colloquially as GS among his associates, was born in Tirunelveli in Tamilnadu, India. At the tender age of five, he started his yoga asanas education from celebrated Yoga Guru Dr Asana Andiappan. In 1992, GS began teaching asana lessons as an adolescent, with his work on yoga a reflection of his asana practice from an early age and extensively travelled, lived and gained work experience from across the world. He has completed 100, 200 and 300 hours of Intensive hatha yoga teacher training, and Ayurveda. GS teaches hatha yoga for everyday life and yoga therapy for a pain-free lifestyle. GS holds a Master’s Degree in Technology Management and boasts over 27 years of corporate experience. He is a certified English (TEFL) teacher, fluent in English, Hindi, and Sanskrit. He is presently pursuing Japanese N4 certification. His natural gift for languages enables him to understand other cultures, which aids in aligning his lessons with his students.