Yoga Faculty - A Team of Best Yoga Gurus in India
At Rishikesh Yogpeeth we have a team of qualified teachers, Ayurveda doctors and therapists.
Our faculty consists of some of the best yoga teachers in India. We train our teachers in-house in addition to their existing yoga qualification. This is to make sure all our teachers meet the high standards of Rishikesh Yogpeeth’s Yoga education system and Yoga Alliance Syllabus.
For each Yoga Teacher Training batch we assign 3 to 4 experienced yoga instructors specialising in different aspects of yoga, not just asana but the other seven limbs of Patanjali Yogsutra to provide a comprehensive and integrated platform for our students to not just learn but to live Yoga
The team of teachers includes a lead trainer with E-RYT designation with a few thousand hours of on the ground teaching experience.
Roshan Singh (E- RYT 500)
Roshan Singh is the founder Member and President of Rishikesh Yogpeeth, highly regarded as one of the visionary to manifest this dream into reality. According to him, life itself is the Yoga School and the events in it, are the process required for the evolution of human awareness.
Started Teaching in the year 2005, during the course of time he taught Yoga Philosophy, Yogic Anatomy and Physiology, Asana, Pranayama and Meditation, with all of this vast experience he also holds E-RYT 500 under Yoga Alliance registration.
Dr Vivek Pettikattil Murali
Bachelor in Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery (BAMS), Rajiv Gandhi University for Health Sciences
Dr. Vivek is a passionate Ayurvedic doctor, having a deep connection with the healing practices of Ayurveda. Born and brought up in Kerala, India, Ayurveda was not just a career choice but a natural calling for him. From a young age, he had immense familiarity with the Ayurvedic principles, with his family and elders using simple Ayurvedic remedies for their health and well-being.
However, what truly intrigued him towards Ayurveda was his father’s illness. When modern medicine failed to cure his father, it was Ayurveda that healed him. This pivotal moment ignited his passion to become an Ayurveda doctor and work towards the well-being of other people.
The turning point in his studies came when he encountered the ancient Ayurvedic text, Astanga Hrudaya. This classic work helped him understand the intricacies of Ayurveda, revealing that the practice is not just about curing illness but about achieving balance in life.
Dr. Vivek was fortunate to be mentored by one of the prominent figures in Kerala Ayurveda, who also helped him learn about Panchakarma treatments, herbal remedies, and the preparation of Ayurvedic medicines. In addition to his Ayurvedic expertise, Dr. Vivek was also involved in the practice of yoga during studies. Completing a Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga enhanced his ability to integrate Ayurveda and yoga, allowing him to offer a comprehensive approach to health.
Dr. Vivek believes that Ayurveda is not just a system of healing but a way of life. With the aim to preserve the health of a healthy person and treat the sick, Ayurveda emphasizes the importance of a balanced lifestyle. With over 12 years of experience in Ayurveda, Dr. Vivek is committed to helping his patients’ lead healthier, happier lives through natural healing methods and holistic practices.
Aman Tiwari
Born and brought up in the sacred town of Rishikesh, Aman ji is a devoted Yoga Asana teacher who also shares the wisdom of human anatomy with clarity and humility. At a very early age Aman had decided to take forward his family’s rich lineage of Sanskrit and spirituality. He completed his Bachelor's in Sanskrit followed by Masters in Yoga. Having an absolute sense of clarity, he pursued his 500 hours Yoga Teacher Training at Rishikesh Yogpeeth. Knowing his aspirations, Rishikesh Yogpeeth started grooming their youngest family member to become one of the finest Yoga asana and Yoga Anatomy teachers with 5 years of rigorous discipline, sadhana, self practice and gaining experience by not just teaching in the classroom but living the Yoga.
Aman's aim is to bring a unique sense of empowerment to each of his classes. Through intentions, mantras, pranayama and asanas his goal is to have his student leave each class feeling refreshed and renewed. Expect to move, sweat and breathe in his asana class. And he refers to that as a live example in his Yoga Anatomy classes where he teaches foundational applied anatomy and physiological systems based on yogic science. He has specialisation in biomechanics of yoga asanas where students get deep and practical understanding of muscle activation and stretching techniques, joint stabilising techniques which is one of the most crucial aspects when teaching the going-to-be-teachers.
Students value his ability to convey subtle teachings in a way that is practical yet steeped in yogic wisdom. Through careful instruction and presence, Aman ji helps each student experience yoga not just as physical movement, but as a pathway to self-inquiry and inner silence.
Sakshi Chaitanya (Sahil Patel)
Sakshi Chaitanya is a lifelong spiritual seeker and an experienced teacher of yoga philosophy with a strong academic foundation, a successful corporate background, and rich global life experience. With a background that bridges Eastern wisdom and Western education, he brings a rare combination of intellectual clarity, worldly insight, and spiritual depth. From an early age, he was a curious and introspective child, filled with existential questions and drawn to the deeper mysteries of life. Guided by spiritual mentors and a well-stocked town library, he explored subjects like mythology, science, history, and spirituality. He consistently excelled in academics and went on to earn degrees in engineering and management from reputed institutions.
His professional journey began in the IT sector where he rose to many leadership roles in various countries. His time in the corporate world, along with travel across North and South America and Europe, expanded his understanding of human nature. It was during this time that he began practicing Vipassana meditation, which rekindled the spiritual longing from his early years.
This inner calling eventually led him to leave corporate life and return to India, marking the beginning of an intense phase of spiritual seeking. He immersed himself in study, sadhana, and service across traditional ashrams, learning from different masters and deepening his understanding of yoga, Vedanta, meditation, and the major schools of Indian philosophy. During this period, he also began teaching in yoga retreats and ashrams in India and abroad.
He spent extended time in the Himalayas, living in solitude and practicing Sahaj-Naad-Yog. This silent and meditative period brought about deep inner transformation and strengthened his connection to the self.
Chaitanya Ji's classes are known for being highly interactive, engaging, and thought-provoking. He helps students experience yogic philosophy as something practical, alive, and deeply relevant to their journey.
Amit Saklani
Amit is a dedicated and passionate yoga instructor with over 5 years of experience in guiding students through the transformative practice of yoga. Certified yoga science practitioner from Uttarakhand Sanskrit University specialised in alignment, adjustment and therapeutic approach in yoga asanas.
Amit believes in a holistic approach to yoga, blending traditional and contemporary techniques to create a harmonious balance between strength, flexibility, and inner peace. Their classes are designed to cater to varying skill levels, offering modifications and adjustments to ensure that each student feels comfortable and supported.
Whether a beginner seeking an introduction to yoga or an experienced practitioner looking to refine practice, Amit Ji classes are combined with deep knowledge of asanas, creating an environment where students can flourish and grow.
Shailesh Chamoli
Shailesh is a young gun of Rishikesh Yogpeeth. At a very early age Shailesh had an absolute clarity about what he was going to do.
After completing Bachelor in Yoga Sciences from Swami Rama Himalayan University, Shailesh started his training at Rishikesh Yogpeeth as an assistant teacher.
His dedication towards yoga is unparalleled hence Rishikesh Yogpeeth decided to send him to one of the most prestigious yoga schools, Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute, Lonavala to further pursue his academic aspirations and deepen his learning.
One of the turning points in Shailesh’s life was the 6 months internship in Yoga therapy in a hospital where he has worked with patients suffering from the aftermath of cancer treatment.
He worked with other departments as well like psychiatry, neurology and orthopaedics where he was engaged with patients on physical level with shatkarma, asana, joints movements as well as mental and spiritual level with pranayama, mantra chanting, relaxation and meditation practices. Seeing the impact of these practices it further implanted his faith and confidence in Yogic practices. Thus he dedicated his life towards yogic practices for the betterment of the society by practicing and sharing what he learned, and the learning is still on….
Abhishek Negi
Abhishek is not just any teacher but the one who is fully invested in his students, and takes the learnings of Yoga from textual knowledge to practical life wisdom. Abhishek's teaching horizon covers both the ancient wisdom of yoga philosophy and the physical practice of asana. With a deep understanding of yogic texts, including the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, and Upanishads, Abhishek seamlessly integrates philosophical teachings into dynamic and accessible asana practices.
Masters in Yogic Science and with more than 8 years of teaching experience, Abhishek Ji is now a doctoral candidate pursuing his Phd on comparative study of Gheranda Samhita and Hatha Yoga Pradipika. Born and brought up in Rishikesh on the bank of Ganga ji, Abhishek's education is not just college oriented but being under the blessing of some lesser-known-to-the-world saints and sages who are in lifelong Sadhana.
According to him, Ayurveda is not just a system of treating illness, but a science of life. It offers a body of wisdom designed to help people stay vital and realising their full human potential. He works closely with our ashram guests providing them with procedures on daily and seasonal routines, diet, behaviour and use of senses. In his own words ‘Ayurveda emphasises the health is the balanced and dynamic amalgamation between our environment, body, mind, and spirit’.
Shahin Azha (Spiritual Mentor)
He is the spiritual mentor of Rishikesh Yogpeeth as a Yoga School. He is one of the guardians, who laid the foundation for us, so we can embark upon the path of Yoga.
Originally from Iran but a world traveler and a Yogi in real sense, who has lived his life exactly the way he expresses in his words. Rishikesh Yogpeeth will always be grateful for all his love and support.
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