OUR TEACHERS
Meet our inspirational Yoga Teachers at Raj Yoga School
YOGA TEACHERS INDIA – RAJ YOGA SCHOOL
At Raj Yoga School, we understand the importance of instructor qualifications. All our yoga teachers are at least 200 hours trained and have graduated from a Yoga Alliance-credited teacher training institution. Wherever you practice yoga, your instructor should have at least 200 hours of training. After all, you are trusting your body to another person! Rest assured, our instructors are qualified to teach you.
RAJ (Head Teacher)
RAJ (Rajinder), born in Himachal Pradesh, North India, in the Himalayas, believes that Yoga is a wonderful opportunity to develop wholesome qualities that can be skillfully applied to bring positive change to our lives and the world. This happens when we challenge ourselves on every level to realise our full potential – on and off the mat. With more than 11 years of teaching experience, Raj offers simple, direct, and effective Yoga instruction and stands out among teachers for his no-frills approach. He believes that there is no place for ego in Yoga. Raj enjoys teaching and sharing practice – avoiding the huge business aspect related to these matters. That is why you find Raj to be keen on the teacher-student relationship. Raj will support you in class and on your yogic journey!
He has more than 13 years of experience in Yoga and more than 11 years of teaching experience.
Raj is a Certified Yoga Teacher & Evaluator by the AYUSH Ministry, Government of India.
Raj learned yoga in Rishikesh and Dharamshala over many years from Swami Sachidanand, Swami Benu ji, Shiva Ji, Usha Mata ji, and a few more Yoga teachers. He is well-versed in Asanas, Pranayama, Shatkarma and Meditation.
He has completed both 200- and 300-hour Yoga Alliance Certificate Teacher Training Courses numerous times.
He has a Govt. degree from College Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India
Raj wants to share the benefits and gifts of Yoga with his students and ensure they proceed on their yogic life journey.
Hatha Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Alignments and Adjustments, Hip-Opening and Back-Bending Workshop, Pranayama, Meditation, etc.
BHARAT (Head Teacher)
Yogi Bharat comes from a spiritual family background. From an early age, he was surrounded by yogis and spirituality. Most of his vacations were spent in ashrams learning philosophy and various spiritual practices. In his teenage years, he started practising Yoga asanas and later on earned a Master’s Diploma in Yogic science. He learned Ashtanga and Hatha Yoga from yogi Chetan Mahesh and prenatal Yoga with Yogacharya Santosh Kumar. While doing his own Sadhana, he developed an interest in deepening his philosophical knowledge. He was introduced to another master of Yoga philosophy, Yogi Benu ji, from whom he has been learning. In addition to Philosophy and Pranayama, Bharat also teaches Yoga therapy, mantra chanting, and meditation. Bharat has a multidimensional approach to Yoga postures and will help you explore the deeper practices of Yoga.
His spiritual upbringing has strongly influenced Bharat, and he has more than 11 years of experience teaching Yoga. Total teaching hours: 6000 hours.
Bharat is a certified yoga instructor (Ayush Ministry, Government of India). He has completed 1100 hours of Yoga teacher training, including RYT-500, E-RYT-200, RPYT, and YACEP; is certified as an E-RYT-200-hour Yoga teacher; and has gained knowledge of Yoga philosophy from Saint Benu Maharaj Ji (certified by the Bihar School of Yoga).
With a multidimensional approach to Yoga postures, Bharat is interested in exploring and sharing the deeper practices of Yoga.
Hatha Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Alignments and Adjustments, Hip-Opening and Back-Bending Workshop, Pranayama, Meditation, etc.
DEV RAI
Born in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, Dev began practising Yoga at an early age. His heart yearned to understand spirituality more deeply, which he eventually tasted through meditation and the teachings of great masters. He practised Yoga for eight years. He is a certified teacher from Shiva Darshan Yoga School. His knowledge and experience make his teaching so profound and unique.
He decided to become a professional Yoga teacher to pursue his passion and use his immense knowledge to spread the benefits of Yoga to the World.
He believes that Yoga sadhana helps to keep the body healthy and the mindset positive. Dev has done extensive research on his own body, which he translates into his vast range of students.
Dev’s multidimensional classes will inspire you to live from your heart, find your peaceful inner strength, and see the unity within our diversity.
He has experience in yoga for more than 9 years. Total Teaching hours as a teacher: 6000 hours.
He learned yoga in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, and practised Sadhana, such as Asanas, Pranayama, and Meditation, for eight years under great Rishis and spiritual gurus. He has completed a 500-hour Yoga Alliance-certified teacher training course.
Yogi Dev has a vision to share the eternal wisdom and holistic living principles of Yoga in a contemporary, accessible form.
Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Aerial Yoga, Shatkarma.
AAKRITI RANA (Yoga Anatomy teacher)
Born into a spiritual family in the Lower Himalayas, Aakriti was introduced to scriptures, asana, and meditation from an early age. Brought up in Delhi, she initially studied Mass Communication and worked as a journalist before taking a conscious break from the media to pursue her deeper interest in yoga. Her journey has since evolved into a blend of traditional yogic wisdom, academic study, professional experience, and personal practice.
Aakriti has worked with the Ministry of AYUSH on multiple healthcare and yoga events across India and internationally, as a yoga instructor and therapist. She has also worked with national and international organisations and has taught beginners, intermediate, and advanced practitioners. Her experience includes internships in Ashtanga Vinyasa and Naturopathy. Her nearly decade-long Vipassana practice has also been an important part of her personal journey.
- Yoga Teacher Training Diploma from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, New Delhi.
- Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga Science from Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, New Delhi.
- Certificate Course in Health Promotion through Ayurveda and Yoga from Indian Red Cross Society.
- 200-hour and 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training Courses
- Master’s Degree in Yogic Science from Uttarakhand Sanskrit University
Aakriti believes Yoga is more than a physical practice. She aims to help students develop greater awareness of their bodies, breath, minds, and inner selves while cultivating sustainable habits for long-term health and well-being. Through Yoga, she encourages self-exploration, spiritual growth, and the discovery of one’s potential, using the practice as a pathway towards healing and inner transformation.
Hatha Yoga, Indian Philosophy, Handstand Workshop, Shatkarma, Pranayama, Meditation, Anatomy & Physiology
NISHA GOSWAMI (Yoga & Anatomy Teacher)
Nisha began her Yoga journey during the 2020 lockdown. Over the years, Yoga has grown from a personal practice into a deeper interest in understanding the human body, movement, and how to practice Yoga safely and meaningfully. Her approach to Yoga is grounded in curiosity, awareness, and the belief that understanding the body can help practitioners develop a more intelligent and mindful practice.
With experience as a Yoga practitioner and teacher, Nisha is particularly interested in the connection between Yoga, anatomy, posture, mobility, and movement. She continues to deepen her understanding of human anatomy through her ongoing study and practical experience in Yoga.
Her learning has also been enriched through working alongside posture therapists, ergonomists, and fitness professionals. Exposure to different approaches to posture, movement, exercise, and the body’s demands in everyday life has helped her develop a broader, more practical perspective that she brings to her yoga teaching.
She believes that anatomy should not make Yoga more complicated. Still, it should help teachers understand why we practice the way we do, while encouraging a more informed, adaptable, and compassionate approach to teaching.
Our kitchen Staff
RAJESH, ANCHAL, AND MEENA
Food Made With Care
Every day, our hospitality and kitchen staff, Meena, Anchal and Rajesh, prepare the best fresh, wholesome vegetarian meals with great care and passion. Everything is homemade, using nourishing ingredients and balanced preparations especially designed to support the body throughout your Yoga Teacher Training or retreat.
Food is an important part of the yogic journey. When the body is nourished with fresh, wholesome food, it has the energy and stability needed for daily asana practice, pranayama, meditation, and study. Homemade meals also allow us to keep the food fresh, balanced, and thoughtfully prepared rather than relying on processed or heavily prepared foods.
From breakfast to dinner, our cooks put love and attention into every meal, creating food that is not only delicious but also supports your practice, your energy, and your overall wellbeing while you are with us.
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