Yoga Teachers in Rishikesh, India

A dedicated and passionate yoga practitioner with over 7 years of experience, Amit is a certified yoga science practitioner from Uttarakhand Sanskrit University, specialising in alignment, adjustment, and the therapeutic application of yoga asanas. He believes in a holistic approach that blends traditional and contemporary techniques to build strength, flexibility, and inner peace.

Amit's classes welcome every level, with thoughtful modifications that keep each student supported. Whether you are a first-time practitioner or refining a long-standing practice, his deep asana knowledge creates space to flourish.

Sakshi Chaitanya is a lifelong spiritual seeker and an experienced teacher of yoga philosophy who bridges Eastern wisdom and Western education. A curious, introspective practitioner who is drawn to life's deeper mysteries, he was guided early on by spiritual mentors and went on to earn degrees in engineering and management from reputed institutions.

His professional journey took him into IT leadership roles across North and South America and Europe. The corporate years expanded his understanding of human nature, and it was during this time that he began practicing Vipassana meditation, rekindling the spiritual longing of his youth.

Dr. Vivek is a passionate Ayurvedic doctor with a deep connection to the healing traditions of his native Kerala. Ayurveda was never just a career for him but a natural calling, shaped from a young age by family and elders who turned to its simple remedies for everyday wellbeing. The defining moment came through his father's illness - when modern medicine could not help, Ayurveda did, igniting his lifelong commitment to science.

His studies were transformed by an encounter with the ancient text Astanga Hrudaya, which revealed Ayurveda not merely as a system for curing illness but as a way of achieving balance in life. Mentored by one of Kerala's most respected Ayurvedic figures, he trained deeply in Panchakarma, herbal remedies, and traditional medicine preparation.

A highly experienced yoga instructor with over two decades of personal practice since 2000 and nearly two decades of teaching experience since 2006, he has taught internationally across India and China, including 10 years of teaching in China from 2009 to 2019. Trained in traditional yogic sciences, he specializes in Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga Vinyasa, with a strong focus on alignment, pranayama, meditation, and yoga nidra.

His teaching emphasizes precision, mindful awareness, and authenticity, helping students build a safe and sustainable practice. With a keen interest in Ashtanga and alignment, he guides practitioners toward physical strength, mental clarity, and inner balance through classical yoga traditions.

Claudine has been a yoga practitioner and teacher for over 8 years and is part of Rishikesh Yogpeeth's Nishkam Volunteer program. Her practice is rooted in a background in recreational gymnastics, which gave her a deep early connection to body awareness long before she came to yoga.

Two years ago, her path led her to India, where she completed her 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Rishikesh Yogpeeth. She has since shared her practice across borders, offering classes as a volunteer in the Philippines and spending six months as a yoga assistant in an ashram in India.

With a background in tourism and a love of travel, Claudine brings an open, adaptable, and warmly human presence to her classes, drawing on experiences that have built her confidence and sensitivity as a guide.

Abhishek holds a Bachelor's degree in Yoga from Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University and a Diploma in Yoga from Jai Ram Ashram (Uttarakhand Sanskrit University), along with a 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification from Aatm Yogashala. His foundation has been shaped by seven years of close study under Rishikesh's traditional teachers.

With over four years of teaching experience, Abhishek specialises in Ashtanga Vinyasa, Hatha Yoga, and Iyengar based alignment, with a particular gift for hands-on adjustments. He has a strong grounding in traditional pranayama and regularly leads workshops on alignment and adjustment.

Rakshit Khugshal is a dedicated yoga teacher with nearly a decade of practice since 2015 and over five years of teaching experience. He holds a BA in Yogic Science from the University of Patanjali, an MA in Yogic Science from Uttarakhand Sanskrit Vidyalaya, and a 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training certification, complemented by a specialist anatomy course under an experienced mentor.

At Rishikesh Yogpeeth, Rakshit teaches asana, pranayama, mantra, alignment, and adjustments. His specialism lies in applied anatomy and sequencing, guiding students toward awareness, precision, and a deeper connection with their bodies.

Utsav Khantwal brings 7 years of dedicated practice and 3 years of teaching experience. He holds a BA in Yogic Science from the University of Patanjali, an MA in Yogic Science from Uttarakhand Sanskrit Vidyalaya, and a Yoga Teacher Training certification from Sivananda Yog Dhanwantari Vedant Ashram.

Utsav specialises in sound healing, yoga philosophy, and meditation. At Rishikesh Yogpeeth, he teaches mantra, pranayama, and asana, guiding students toward deeper awareness and inner stillness. He also leads immersive retreats in the Himalayas, offering students a chance to deepen their practice in sacred surroundings.

A dedicated yoga practitioner and teacher with 7 years of experience, Shubham holds a B.Sc. in Yoga Therapy from Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S VYASA) and an M.Sc. in Yoga Therapy from Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Sanskrit University. He has completed a 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Rishikesh Yogpeeth and is trained in Pranic Healing at Basic, Advanced, and Crystal levels.

With 2 years of professional yoga therapy practice in Abu Dhabi, Shubham has vast student and retreat guest experience, as he blends therapeutic approaches with traditional yogic methods. His interest in applied philosophy lends his classes a thoughtful, holistic depth.