Gurus
Vivek Arya
Founder Yoga Anatomy Pranayama Philosophy
As a young boy, Sri Vivek’s passion for yoga was quickly obvious to father, who started him on the path to understanding. His thirst for knowledge led him to 15 years of living in an ashram, and into the Himalayas to study yoga and philosophy. Inspired by his burning desire to learn, the sages welcomed him, and taught him mystic ways unknown to many. Today, Sri Vivek is pursuing his PhD in yoga, with a goal to never stop learning and dedicate himself to humanity.
Maya Om
Satsang Mantra Meditation Yoga For Women
Maya-ji’s journey through yoga began a decade ago with a fascination of meditation, mantras, and finding modern ways to practice the teachings of ancient Indian philosophy. That fascination inevitably led to practicing the physical asanas of yoga, with a specific focus on the styles of Hatha and Kriya yoga. After travelling throughout India to deepen her spiritual practice, Maya-ji landed in Rishikesh to complete her Yoga Teacher Training, which she has used to help students connect with the holistic source of yoga. In addition to meditation and yoga nidra, Maya-ji is Akshi’s in-house translator for Russian students.
Swami Atma
Meditation Philosophy Yoga Nidra
Swami Atma, also known as Swami Atmajnanananda Giri, came into this world in the year 1970 in Kerala. During his time in Kerala, he delved into the realm of homeopathy, dedicating himself to its study, and spent three years actively engaging in naturopathy practice. In the pivotal year of 1992, his path intersected with Nitya Chaitnya Yati, an eminent master of the South Indian spiritual tradition, and later, in 1998, he encountered Sudhi Chaitanya, a devoted disciple of the aforementioned master. These encounters served as transformative junctures in Swami’s life, leading him to make a profound decision to embrace the spiritual journey. In the year 2006, Swamiji received initiation at Kailash Ashram situated in Rishikesh. Embarking on a four-year sojourn as a sanyasa mendicant, he ventured far and wide. During this period, he accomplished his Vedanta studies at Sivananda Ashram in Rishikesh, successfully completing the course in 2005. Swami imparts teachings centered around the principles of natural living, advocating for personal hygiene, conscientious living in harmony with the environment, and nurturing one’s mental and spiritual well-being through meditation.
Karamjit Sihag
Vinyasa Flow Anatomy Pranayama Meditation
Karamjit was born into yoga. His ancestors built a monastery for wandering monks and yogis to stay and practice yoga, and he was immersed in the teachings of yoga from childhood by his mother and father. Since then, his curiosity to go deeper has led him to Rishikesh, Mysore, the Himalayas, and even China, and he was determined to absorb the spiritual truth from each of these stages of life. Today, Yogi Karamjit is among the most respected practitioners of yoga and meditation, and he brings both intense willpower and a gentle touch to his teachings.
Sandeep Pandey
Pranayama Philosophy Meditation
Pandey Ji’s journey on the path of yoga began at the tender age of 11, when he became a devotee of Guru Swami Veda Bharti Ji in the Rama Sadhaka Ashram. In his younger years, he was a decorated medal-winning asana champion, but as he grew older, Pandey Ji’s name become deeply respected amongst yogis for his unique approach to teaching Pranayama and Meditation. Today, he is pursuing his PhD in yoga, and taking an authentic and holistic approach to sharing his knowledge with aspiring yogis.
Deepak Bhatt
Hatha Yoga Adjustment & Alignment
Deepak Ji is a dedicated yoga teacher from Rishikesh, born into a traditional Brahmin family steeped in yogic and Vedic practices. With a Master’s degree in Yoga from Uttarakhand Sanskrit University and a 500-hour Yoga Alliance certification, he has been teaching yoga since 2013 across India. Deepak specializes in Hatha, Vinyasa, and Ashtanga, with a strong focus on alignment and sequencing. Alongside yoga, he also studies Vedic astrology, offering unique insights into personal practice and life challenges. His calm presence and deep-rooted wisdom create a transformative experience for every student.
Shobhit Ghanshyala
Hatha Yoga Vinyasa Flow Adjustments & Alignment
Shobhit began practicing yoga at a young age, having studied at various ashrams and yoga schools, including the Sivananda Ashram in Trivandrum and the Divine Life Society in Rishikesh. He is professionally qualified and holds many certifications and has taken many yoga courses and has experience teaching in various countries. Shobhit is a teacher at 200, 300 and 500 hour yoga teacher training courses. His teachings inspire and motivate students to deepen their understanding of yoga.
Mukesh Sevda
Hatha Yoga Vinyasa Flow
Mukesh has been a part of our yoga family since 2016, beginning his journey as a manager and gradually evolving into a dedicated yoga practitioner and teacher. He started practicing yoga and attending classes at our school in 2018, laying a strong foundation for his path ahead. In 2020, Mukesh earned his Master’s degree in Yoga from Uttarakhand Sanskrit University. After completing his studies, he began teaching private students and, since 2023, has been guiding groups in retreats and Yoga TTCs. Currently, Mukesh is pursuing a Ph.D. in Yoga and Pranayama at Shri Khushal Das University.
Our Guest Gurus
Shubham Tadiyal
Hatha & Vinyasa YogaAdjustments & Alignment
Rahul Kataria
MeditationHatha Yoga
Deepa Negi Mira
PranayamaMeditation
Ashish Rawat
Hatha & Vinyasa YogaAdjustments & Alignment
Yoga Teacher
All of our teachers are certified by the Yoga Alliance, with their Master’s or PhD’s in Yoga. But more importantly, our gurus have dedicated their lives to following the path of yoga, and they bring decades of practical knowledge and real-life experience to their teachings.
Vivek Arya
FounderYoga Anatomy
Maya Om
SatsangYoga For Women
Swami Atma
MeditationYoga Nidra
Karamjit Ji
Vinyasa FlowAnatomy
Sandeep Ji
PhilosophyPranayama
Deepak Ji
Hatha YogaAlignment
Shobhit Ji
Hatha YogaVinyasa Flow
Mukesh Ji
Vinyasa YogaManagement
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Akshi Yogashala is wonderful. Truly, I have grown so much through their 200 RYT training program. The teachers/staff – from Swami Atma to Vivek – are exceptional; extremely knowledgable and supportive.
– Bridget Nelson, USA
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– Isabel Maria, Austria
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