Experienced Teachers At Rishikesh Yogkulam In Rishikesh

Dhirendra Ji

Hatha Yoga Ashtanga Vinyasa

Born in the lap of the Holy Ganga, at the feet of the Bhootnath Shiva Temple, amidst the forests of the Himalayas, Dhirendra reveals himself as a nature lover and spiritual seeker. Having started his schooling at the tender age of 5, from one of the oldest, most iconic and traditional schools of Rishikesh, Dhirendra believes he was drawn to Yoga by a mystical force as he practiced asanas during the physical education lessons in school. He began to live the yogic way of life from that early age and embraced spirituality as his routines began with worshipping Lord Shiva and the Holy Ganga and continued with practising asanas, eating satvik food and attending music lessons. It was under the able guidance of his Guru Narender Gusain that he was able to leave all his vices and practice Yoga religiously. His dedication was such that there were times that he would practice till his body was sore, and it was around this time that he realized that the external appreciation and praise were pointless and the true meaning of Yoga was the alignment of the body, mind and soul, being able to appreciate himself from within. The next part of his training came under Guru Nalin Sharma, under whom he learned Yogic Philosophy and spiritual growth and finally under Guru Roshan Singh, Dhirendra underwent lessons on personal growth. When his three Gurus thought he was ready, Dhirendra started the Yoga school with one goal - helping other seekers on their yogic journey to explore their full potential.

Ella Ji

Yin Yoga Meditation

Ella is an ex marketing manager who has always been very curios about the human mind and the holistic approaches, which led her to study Neuro Linguistic Programming and Aromatherapy. Her journey into yoga begun in a period were she was experiencing a deep depression and she couldn't find a purpose to live. Moved by an inner call, she decided to go to India and enroll in a yoga course and that's when her life had a turn point. After short, she healed completely from depression, and inspired by the incredible change yoga brought into her life she decided to continue to deepen her studies by taking teacher training courses, retreats and workshop specializing herself in Yin Yoga, meditation techniques (especially Buddhist, Osho, yoga nidra), Pranayama, and Reiki. For her Yin Yoga practice she takes inspiration from Sarah Powers, with whom she did a course in London; and Paul Grilley. Her classes are focused to release the blockages from the body, both mental and physical. In her cueing, you can find many anatomical as psychological and spiritual aspects. She always puts great emphasis on breathing techniques during the class and meditation, both before and after the practice. Since her passion for music and naturopathy, she also likes to add mantra chanting, sound healing and aromatherapy in her classes. Her favourite motto is "Change is hardest at the beginning, messiest in the middle and best at the end."

Jitender Ji

Hatha Yoga Ashtanga Vinyasa Alignment & Adjustment

A distinguished and time-honoured individual, Jitu ji embodies traditionalism. He completed his Bachelor's in Sanskrit from Parmarth Niketan Ashram here in Rishikesh itself and went on to pursue his Master's in Yoga from the prestigious Uttarakhand Sanskrit University. He has spent over 10 years of his life in various ashrams like Bhagirathi Dham Ashram and Anand Dham Ashram. While he teaches Ashtanga Vinyasa at our school, his classical method of teaching brings students in, leaving them with a sense of gratitude and fulfilment.

Ritu Ji

Pranayama Shatkarma

Ritu is a professionally qualified and experienced teacher who has completed a BSC. in yoga therapy from Svyasa University and 500 hours TTC from yoga alliance and 300 hours of Yoga Instructor course from a well-reputed Bangalore university. Believe in sharing knowledge clearly and concisely with real-life examples and stories.

Sadhushri Ji

Yoga Philosophy Meditation

Sadhu Shri Ji has a deep knowledge in philosophy owing to his specialization in Indian Philosophy. He has studied Patanjali Yoga Sutra, Upanishads, and Buddhist literature in depth which has contributed immensely to his knowledge of philosophy and history. Now, for many years, the Yoga Guru has been sharing his valuable experience of philosophy with his students along with teaching his students on how to use the knowledge in day-to-day routine life with the help of practical approach backed by reasoning. He has been helping hundreds of students every year to explore the deeper layers of yoga and become proficient tutors. He began his journey of learning from the Divine Life Society, Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh. Later on, he added several feathers to his caps.

Mahesh Ji

Yoga Therapy Yoga Philosophy

Yogacharya Mahesh, born and brought up in the foothills of the Himalayas in Rishikesh, has a strong educational background and extensive experience in the field of yoga. He completed his B.Sc. in Science from HNB Garhwal University. Afterward, he pursued his passion for yoga by obtaining a P.G. Diploma in Yoga from Uttarakhand Sanskrit University, where he achieved the prestigious gold medal. Continuing his academic journey, he earned an M.Sc. in Yoga from the same university, once again receiving a gold medal for his exceptional performance. In his pursuit of knowledge, Yogacharya Mahesh also pursued a Master's degree in Philosophy from Sri Dev Suman University. To further specialize in the field of yoga therapy, he completed a Diploma in Yoga Therapy. Currently, he is a Ph.D. scholar at Uttarakhand Sanskrit University, furthering his research in the field of yoga. With over 12 years of teaching experience, Yogacharya Mahesh has been imparting his knowledge of yoga philosophy and yoga therapy in Rishikesh. His expertise has taken him beyond the borders of India, as he has conducted workshops at California Fitness and Yoga in Vietnam, as well as at AFFA International in Taiwan. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor in UIPC Yoga Academy and held the position of Head of the Department (H.O.D) at RYDS Rishikesh.