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Our Teachers

Meet the experienced yoga teachers in Rishikesh who guide every course at our Yoga Alliance registered school.

Meet Our Yoga Teachers in Rishikesh

Each teacher specialises in one area of the curriculum and stays with your group throughout the course. You can study with them on our 200 hour yoga teacher training and other courses, all registered with Yoga Alliance.

Bhupendra Nautiyal

Master’s Degree in Yoga · E-RYT 300

Bhupendra Prasad Nautiyal is a dedicated yoga teacher with a profound passion for sharing the wisdom of yoga. With over 12 years of spiritual practice and 9 years of teaching experience, he has inspired thousands of students through his expertise in Pranayama and Meditation. Bhupendra holds a Master’s Degree in Yoga (M.A.) from the recognized Sanskrit University, Haridwar. Rooted in the Rajyog tradition, his teachings blend ancient yogic knowledge with modern approaches to create a transformative experience for his students.

Bhupendra specializes in guiding students into a deeper awareness of breathwork, mindfulness, and meditation. His serene presence and compassionate teaching style make him a trusted mentor for those aspiring to cultivate balance, clarity, and inner peace.

Yogini Vijaya

700-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification

A devoted and compassionate yoga practitioner and teacher, rooted in over six years of dedicated practice and a 700-hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification from the sacred land of Rishikesh, India. With a heart-centered approach, she strives to guide seekers on a transformative path of self-discovery, inner harmony, and holistic well-being.

Her teachings are deeply inspired by the ancient wisdom of yoga — integrating not only the physical discipline of asanas, but also the subtle practices of breath control (pranayama), meditation (dhyana), and yogic ethics (yamas and niyamas). Every class is an offering, a sacred space where students deepen their awareness and cultivate balance in body, mind, and spirit.

Before walking the yogic path professionally, she gathered rich life experience working as cabin crew with airlines like SpiceJet, Qatar Airways, and IndiGo, as well as in conscious retail with Forest Essentials — experiences that deepened her understanding of diverse cultures and the universal need for peace and mindful living.

Through this sacred practice, she aims to hold space for others to evolve — creating an environment rooted in stillness, strength, compassion, and self-growth.

Vikash Kumar

Master’s Degree in Yogic Science · 6-Month Diploma

Vikash is a dedicated and experienced yoga teacher for more than 12 years with a deep passion for sharing the transformative power of yoga. He has developed a profound understanding of traditional Hatha and Ashtanga yoga, along with expertise in pranayama and yoga philosophy.

Vikash began his yoga journey at an early age in Rishikesh, the spiritual home of yoga, where he was inspired by the sacred surroundings and ancient wisdom of the yogic path.

He studied under renowned teachers and gurus, cultivating a strong foundation in both the physical and spiritual aspects of yoga. His practice is deeply rooted in traditional teachings, but he brings a modern, approachable style to his classes, making them accessible to practitioners of all levels.

He focuses on the alignment of body, breath, and mind, helping students connect with their inner selves and deepen their practice, emphasizing mindfulness, self-awareness, and the holistic benefits of yoga.

Kushal Bisht

Master’s Degree in Yoga · E-RYT 500

Kushal, a native of Rishikesh — the sacred land of Yoga — has received his complete yogic education in this very birthplace of the tradition. He holds a Master’s Degree in Yogic Science and is an ERYT-500 certified teacher with Yoga Alliance (US). His service in the field of yoga includes the unique experience of guiding individuals working in the IT sector, helping them restore balance, release stress, and cultivate both physical vitality and mental clarity amidst demanding lifestyles.

At Rishikesh Yog Math, Kushal shares his deep knowledge of Yogic Anatomy, blending traditional wisdom with modern understanding to make the teachings both practical and transformative. Alongside volunteering at numerous yoga camps across Uttarakhand, he continues to joyfully share the wisdom he has gathered over the years, nurturing in others the same light of yoga that guides his own path.

Yogi Ankur

Ankur is a dedicated and passionate yoga teacher and trainer with extensive experience in the field. With a strong foundation in yogic science and a 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training certification from Yoga Alliance (USA), he has been actively involved in training yoga teachers since 2019. His deep commitment to yoga has led him to guide and mentor over 1,000 teachers in India and abroad, with particular expertise in Kundalini Yoga, Pranayama, and Meditation.

Alongside his role as a yoga educator, Ankur is a trained Reiki Master and trained in Marma therapy. His early exposure to traditional healing methods and devotional practices laid the foundation for a lifelong dedication to holistic living and self-healing.

With over five years of experience in traditional wellness practices, Ankur is known as a compassionate and intuitive Reiki instructor who guides students in relaxation and self-awareness.

Rooted in personal sadhana, his teachings extend far beyond technique, inviting students into self-inquiry, emotional healing, and spiritual alignment. He is respected for his clarity, calm presence, and the safe, sacred space he creates.

Nitin Varma

Master’s in Yogic Philosophy · E-RYT 300

Nitin is a highly accomplished yoga professional with a solid academic foundation. He holds a Master’s degree in Yogic Science from Uttarakhand Sanskrit University, Haridwar, and a Master’s degree in Arts (Philosophy) from Shri Dev Suman University, Uttarakhand, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University.

Nitin’s expertise extends beyond yoga to include the basics of Ayurveda and yoga therapy, enriching his holistic approach to health and well-being.

Gokul Bisht

Master’s Degree in Yoga · E-RYT 300 / RYT-500

Yogi Gokul is an expert in Yoga Anatomy and Physiology. Since 2014, he has been seamlessly blending the wisdom of ancient Indian traditions with contemporary scientific understanding, engaging students across Yoga Alliance-registered international courses.

After completing his Master’s degree in Yoga, he earned the RYT-500 from IYMS, Rishikesh. He has trained students in RYS-200 and RYS-300 programs, guiding them through Asana, Pranayama, and Meditation, and currently teaches Yoga Anatomy and Physiology at Rishikesh Yog Math.

Navin Chauhan

Master Degree in yoga & E-RYT 500

Navin is an experienced yoga teacher with more than 15 years of teaching experience in India and China. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Yogic Science from Pt. S. Government (PG) College, Rishikesh. His international teaching journey includes six years as a Yoga Instructor and Teacher at YOGIYOGA Guangzhou, China (2013–2019), as well as teaching at YOGIYOGA Beijing and Shanghai.

He has also taught at Shanghai Spartan Wellness Club, LISHE Yoga & Spa Center in Hangzhou, Yoga Niketan Trust in Rishikesh, and Kabir Ashram in Rishikesh. His extensive experience has given him the opportunity to teach students from diverse cultural backgrounds and levels of experience.

Yogi Kalpendra

Master’s in Yogic Philosophy · E-RYT 300

He has obtained Masters degree in Yoga science from Uttarakhand Sanskrit Universityi, Haridwar in 2008. He also has earned a post-graduate Diploma in Yoga and Holistic Health from HNB Garhwal University in 2005 and Certfied Yoga teacher (ERYT 500 from Yoga Alliance USA),He has been teaching Yoga Philosophy, Pranayam , Yoga Nidra and Meditation for over 16 years now.

His simplicity transcends into his teaching philosophy. His depth of knowledge, yoga expertise, and humility makes him a favorite among students.

Ankit Yogi

Diploma in Yoga · E-RYT 500

Born into a Brahmin lineage amidst the silence of the Himalayas, Yogi Ankit’s path was woven with spiritual threads from the beginning. Fifteen formative years were spent in an ashram under Swami Sri 1008 Arunanand Giri ji, immersed in the depths of Bhakti yoga and Vedic philosophy through the sacred Guru-Shishya tradition.

A scholar of the art, he holds a Master’s in Yogic Science, but his practice found its dynamic heartbeat in Ashtanga Vinyasa. His pilgrimage led him to the KPJAYI in Mysore, where under the guidance of Mata ji Saraswati Jois ji he practices the Ashtanga advanced series and carries her personal authorization to teach.

Now a 500-ERYT certified bridge between ancient tradition and modern seekers, Yogi Ankit has shared this transformative science across India, China, and Hong Kong — offering spiritual guidance for a more awakened, fulfilled life.