“Amit ji — our evening asana teacher and alignment instructor — taught me that a challenging class does not require the teacher to be uptempo and energetic. In the storm of my struggles, his voice was the anchor to still my mind.”
Lifetime learners, resident on campus
Yoga Teachers in Rishikesh, India
Our reputation rests on an uncompromising faculty standard. Every batch is assigned 6–7 resident teachers — across asana, philosophy, anatomy, pranayama and meditation — every one trained in-house to our syllabus and Yoga Alliance benchmarks. Students can also request one-to-one consultations with our founder or any teacher.
Photo: full faculty on the yogashala steps
“To Dr. Vivek, who answered all our questions with kindness and generosity, always giving us his time with patience and care.”
The resident faculty
Every subject, its own specialist
Photo: Amit SaklaniLead Teacher · Head of Asana & Yoga Therapy
Amit Saklani
A certified yoga science practitioner from Uttarakhand Sanskrit University with over 7 years of experience, specialising in alignment, adjustment and the therapeutic application of asana. His classes welcome every level, with thoughtful modifications that keep each student supported.
Photo: Sakshi ChaitanyaLead Teacher · Head of Yoga Philosophy
Sakshi Chaitanya
A lifelong spiritual seeker bridging Eastern wisdom and Western education — degrees in engineering and management, IT leadership across three continents, then years of Vipassana, sadhana and Sahaj-Naad-Yog in the Himalayas. His classes make yogic philosophy feel practical, alive and deeply relevant.
Photo: Dr. VivekLead Teacher, Yoga Anatomy · Resident Ayurveda Doctor
Dr. Vivek
An Ayurvedic doctor from Kerala with 12+ years of clinical experience, trained deeply in Panchakarma and herbal medicine under one of Kerala's most respected Ayurvedic figures, with a Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga integrating both sciences into one approach to health.
Photo: Naveen ChauhanSenior Teacher, Yoga Asana
Naveen Chauhan
Practising since 2000 and teaching since 2006 — including a decade teaching in China. Specialises in Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga Vinyasa with a strong focus on alignment, pranayama, meditation and yoga nidra, guiding students toward a safe, sustainable practice.
Photo: Rakshit KhugshalTeacher · Asana, Alignment & Adjustment
Rakshit Khugshal
A BA and MA in Yogic Science (University of Patanjali; Uttarakhand Sanskrit Vidyalaya), a 500 Hr YTT and specialist anatomy training. Teaches asana, pranayama, mantra and adjustments — his specialism is applied anatomy and sequencing.
Photo: Utsav KhatwalTeacher · Yoga Philosophy and Pranayama
Utsav Khatwal
A BA and MA in Yogic Science with training at Sivananda Yog Dhanwantari Vedant Ashram. Specialises in sound healing, philosophy and meditation — and leads immersive retreats in the Himalayas.
Photo: Claudine PitouAssociate Teacher (Volunteer) · Yoga Asana
Claudine Pitou
A teacher of 8+ years who completed her 500 Hr YTT here and returned through our Nishkam volunteer program — after teaching as a volunteer in the Philippines and assisting six months in an Indian ashram.
Nishkam volunteer · RYP alumna
Photo: Shivangi BishnoiAssociate Teacher (Volunteer) · Yoga Asana
Shivangi Bishnoi
An economics instructor at NYU Abu Dhabi with a master's from Columbia — and an RYP 200 Hr (2022) and 300 Hr (2024) graduate teaching Ashtanga, Vinyasa and Yin. Returned to the ashram through the Nishkam volunteer program.
Nishkam volunteer · RYP alumnaTwo of the faculty above are graduates who came back — through Nishkam, our flagship volunteer program for alumni. Learn how alumni return to teach
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