Teaching Faculty – Yin Yang Yoga Academy, India

Born in the lap of the Holy Ganga at the feet of the Bhootnath Shiva Temple in the Himalaya forests: a nature lover and a spiritual seeker. Dhirendra started going to school when he was 5 years old; his school, Rishikesh, is one of the oldest characteristic traditional schools in the world, and from the earliest period at school, he holds the belief that a mystical force captured him and hence he was inspired to work on the asanas in the course of the physical education lessons. At the tender age of 12, he initiated himself into the yogic way of life, starting off with Shiva Puja and Ganga Worship, asanas, and satvik food for earning spirituality; and took music classes. He was guided properly by his austere Guru Narender Gusain and proved that all maladies can be thrown off and the yogic way of life be fully adopted. He was so devoted sometimes he would practice his body was sore and it was then that he started to realize that outward approval and appreciation meant nothing and the significance of Yoga was that it was about bringing together one's body, mind, and soul to appreciate himself within. He then had the opportunity to learn under the guidance of Guru Nalin Sharma and realized Yogic Philosophy and spiritual growth. Eventually, it was Guru Roshan Singh, who led Dhirendra in personal growth. Under the approval of the three Gurus, Dhirendra was ready to venture upon the establishment of a Yoga school aimed to guide the yoga enthusiasts towards the yogic path and help them realize their potential.

The founder, Amit Payal, is an E-RYT 500-Hour Yoga instructor and also holds a Masters Degree in Yoga Science. He is one of the renowned and famous Yoga masters in Rishikesh India. Passionate about teaching and guiding his stars to the best, Amit with several specializations as seen in the likes of Alignment, Adjustment, Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga, Yoga philosophy, Anatomy, and Pranayama, ensures that his pupils be it the teachers or students go beyond their comfort zones and make break-throughs and break grounds for themselves. Passionate about Yoga, he makes sure that every individual graduate leaves with a realization of their self-value and with a feeling of togetherness and unity. Over five years now, he has been actively engaged in conducting teacher training courses, and he has taught more than 100 YTTCs to seekers from all possible nooks and corners of the Earth. Being highly skilled in yoga, students under his tutelage are able to delve straight into their minds and bodies. He skillfully teaches them breath control and movement which are the pillars of yoga practice. Amit believes that his teachings should reflect the deep, real, and ancient wisdom of Yoga and its thousand-years-old traditions.

Ella, a former Marketing Manager, is very curious about the human mind and holistic approaches. She studied NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and Aromatherapy. She started her yoga journey during one of her depressive episodes when she did not know why she should live. She was driven by some inner beckon that led her to travel to India and upon registration for the yoga course that changed her life positively. She healed completely from depression after a short, and deeply inspired by the incredible change that yoga constantly made in her life she decided to deepen her studies by taking teacher training courses, retreats, and workshops specializing in Yin Yoga, meditation techniques (especially Buddhist, Osho, yoga nidra), Pranayama, and Reiki. She has also been trained under Sarah Powers during a class in London for Yin Yoga and draws inspiration from her; as well as from Paul Grilley. She teaches classes aimed at liberating the body from all types of blockages that the body may be experiencing both mentally and physically. For example, hoe cueing contains elements that are physical, psychological, and spiritual. She always talks about the phenomenon of breathing techniques including meditation in class, before and after practicing. This is the reason she combines these techniques with her classes of mantra chanting, sound healing, and aromatherapy; she loves music and naturopathy. Her best motto quotes says, "Change is hardest at the beginning, messiest in the middle, and best at the end."

Pankaj Sharma was born in Himachal Pradesh state at the foot of the Himalayas. He did his B.A Sanskrit' and thereafter went to Rishikesh where he spent 8 years in an ashram leading a disciplined and yogic life, learning yoga in the age-old Gurukul style. Pankaj continued being a learner and did a Master's in Yoga while teaching in many ashrams and Yoga schools. Thanks to his sub-ashramina course that has enabled him to study Vedas, Upanishads, and Philosophy, Pankaj secured a place in yoga at a very young age.

Jitu ji is a prominent and centuries-old embodiment of tradition. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Sanskrit from Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Rishikesh, post which he continued his Masters in Yoga from Uttarakhand Sanskrit University. He gave 10 years of his precious life to other ashrams, like Bhagirathi Dham Ashram and Anand Dham Ashram. His classical mode of teaching brings students to Ashtanga Vinyasa lessons at our school and leaves them with a feeling of gratitude and satisfaction.

Deepa Negi Mira works as a teacher specializing primarily in meditation, Yoga Nidra, mantra chanting, and laughter yoga. She has also been a nurturing teacher for 200-hour and 300-hour yoga teacher training programs in other good yoga institutes for more than 12 years. Spirituality differs from person to person and can be defined in ways that differentiate one from another, but Deepa's understanding of "spirituality" means peace, stability, and, ideally, reconciliation with oneself. After a great sense of support and respect from all who appreciate her very much, she feels that spirituality is something that exists in nature. Deepa Ji enjoys photography and nature walks accompanied with teaching yoga on various dimensions. Traveling is her passion, she enjoys discovering new horizons.

Ekta ji happens to be an experienced yoga teacher with a rich teaching experience of 7 years from the vibrant city of Bengaluru. She is especially renowned for conducting Pranayama and meditation-oriented classes. Her journey had begun in the studios and gyms of Bengaluru where she conducted classes for her patients based on individual requirements like reducing weight, building strength, treating depression with therapeutic practices, and post-injury healing. Since 2018 Ekta ji has been guiding groups and individuals through personalized classes so that yoga can reach every corner of the world, whether it is a far-off village or a Metropolis like New York. Besides being a pranayama expert she also excels in meditation classes that build up peace and mindfulness, Pranayama techniques as well as Meditation and Yoga Nidra.

Mandeep ji came to Rishikesh in the year 2002 and devoted several years of his life to the practice of Yoga on the sacred banks of the Ganges River. After obtaining education from the renowned Parmarth Niketan Ashram, he has been teaching mantra chanting, yogic philosophy, and meditation to other seekers for the past 10 years. Apart from being a learned astrologer, for not less than 9 years, Mandeep Ji is also great at music, and a sound healer. Mandeep Ji, truly a master in his field, practiced Yoga for eighteen years, and he strives to motivate the students to explore and achieve all their capacities.

Since Indian philosophy happens to be his specialization, Sadhu Shri Ji has vast knowledge regarding the same. He has complete knowledge of philosophy and history, as he had done intense study over the Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, Upanishads, and Buddhist literature. In all his lessons, the Yoga Guru has been telling his students of his very useful philosophy lessons which he has been imparting for many years in everyday life. He guides hundreds of students every year into the world of classical yoga and the art of being powerful teachers. He began his yogic journey from the Society of Divine Life, Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh, followed by adding more feathers to his cap at a later stage.

Siddha Ji is highly experienced and trained. He holds an MBA in marketing management and a postgraduate diploma in Retail Management, besides BA in Geography. He used to work for multinational companies in Dubai and India. It gradually evolved into teaching yoga classes, while transferring his passion for yoga to other people. He considers his yogic classes as an innovative means of passing on classical knowledge and even the futuristic approach of viewing the lessons that enforce a constituent mental impression in the students. Safe Alignment and Yoga as Healing Modality with Ongoing Studies of Various Breathing Practices (Pranayama) – the sessions includes such topics as mindfulness, the awareness of body and breath, Yoga Nidra, and different forms of meditation techniques. His diversified training and yoga studies enable him as one whose intuition was open as to the one-ness of the universe. Jehir is creative and inspirational; it draws from various walks of life and inspires liberally.

Yogacharya Mahesh, hailing from Rishikesh in the foothills of the Himalayas, possesses immense academic learning of yoga and considerable practice. He has completed his graduation with B.Sc. M.Sc. Science from HNB Garhwal University. Passed Yoga Science from Uttarakhand Sanskrit University which further led him to a P.G. in Yoga, wherein he was awarded a gold medal also which was very prestigious. He continued with his academic career and he successfully won the gold medal again the second time when he came out victorious in his Yoga exams from the same university by bagging an M.Sc. Yogacharya Mahesh holds a Master's Degree in Philosophy from Sri Dev Suman University, which he pursued to gain knowledge in the different spheres of academic study. Later, he also took a Diploma in Yoga Therapy to gain further specialization in yoga therapy. Currently, he is pursuing further research in yoga and is a PhD. scholar at Uttarakhand Sanskrit University. Yogacharya Mahesh Teaching yoga philosophy and therapy, in Rishikesh, for over 12 years; traveled abroad and presented workshops in California Fitness and Yoga, Vietnam, and AFFA International, Taiwan. He also served at UIPC Yoga Academy as an Assistant Professor and as the H.O.D of RYDS Rishikesh.

Dr. Hemlata ji is a reflection of great wisdom and dedication to the sphere of yoga anatomy and physiology. She inspires the field with her scholastic accomplishments, extensive work experience, and pure dedication to teaching yoga as a transformative principle. She taught anatomy and yoga therapy for years in the spiritual paradise of Rishikesh. To be able to guide innumerable people with her inspiration on the yogic journeys, she is highly regarded as a teacher and mentor due to her teaching skills. Hemlata ji has a tremendous educational background and phenomenal experience in working and she has dedicated her whole life to the dissemination of knowledge of yoga and its benefits in teaching. She has also been affiliated with some prestigious Medical colleges in Dehradun and Delhi including CIMSR, CMI, Yashoda Hospital, Shri Krishna Institute of Biomedical Science & Research, and now is part of Chandan Institute of Medical Sciences, JKP Srivastava Medicity Hospital & Amendment in Affiliation of SRMS. Hemlata ji has been greatly supportive in a career as a yoga therapist. Her enthusiasm for teaching is reflected in the fact that for 8 years prior to that, she was a yoga/anatomy/physiotherapy teacher.

Kanha Ji hails from the southern states of India. Born and brought up there, he undertook his schooling in Anatomy and Physiology, after graduation with expertise in Ayurveda Marma Therapy. In Tamil Nadu, further research into Ayurveda was quite of an interest where he learned, found, and grasped himself the essence and advantages of that age-old practice. He also learned the traditional martial art form of 'Kalaripayattu' in Kerala. He is a teacher with rich knowledge and experience of 10 years in Ayurvedic studies and Therapy. His method of teaching is clear and allows the students to seek their Ayurvedic lifestyle under the guidance of an expert like him. He is also forward-looking about life as well as adventure, which is found in traveling and embracing different experiences and destinations.

Yogi Ankit Ji is extremely proficient in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Pranayama, and Yogic Sciences. In the past few years, he has mastered the art of yoga by mastering different styles including Ashtanga, Hatha, Iyengar, and Acro on a regular basis. He is totally devoted to the expansion of authentic yoga techniques in all parts of the world and has been performing at yoga events since he was 15. In addition, he is also a certified teacher from the famous Uttarakhand Sanskrit University. He conducts many yoga classes which range from beginner to advanced level courses. His students refer to him for Vinyasa Yoga, Yoga stretching, Iyengar Yoga, Dynamic Yoga, etc. Yogi Ankit Ji always focuses on the enlightenment of self through yogic knowledge and yoga asanas.