Yoga Gurus At Vinyasa Yoga Academy

Yogi Vishnu Panigrahi

(Our Master, Founder, Meditation)

After practicing yoga from the very early age of 12, he decided to leave his family and friends behind to pursue the yogic path and meet his first Yoga Master - Narayan Muni at Jharsuguda Muni Samaj Yoga Ashram. It was here he took his first steps into the Himalayan Tradition. In 1988 he met his second Yoga Master - Swami Niranjan Ji to learn the wisdom of the Vedas. There he came across the Jnana Yoga (knowledge), which taught him the important lessons in the path to self-realization. After joining Sri Satya Sai Baba's ashram to learn the spiritual beauty and value of Karma Yoga (charity work), his life changed completely. There he learned that he had to undergo heart surgery. That experience made him realize the importance of charity. In the year 2001, he left home for the last time. The decision to become a monk had been made and his wonderings eventually led to the holy city of Rishikesh. Here once again he met the Himalayan Yoga Tradition, but this time to never leave it again. After studying and practicing yoga under Swami Veda's motherly heart, his greatest guru, and becoming a master in the Himalayan Tradition, he opened his first Yoga School, where we welcome students and seekers from all around the world to carry on India's most important heritage, Yoga.

Ashutosh Mishra

(Hatha Yoga Teacher)

Ashutosh Mishra born and brought up in Rishikesh, also known as the international capital of yoga. It was in his gene to relish and explore the significant ancient art of yoga, and he is strongly rooted in Hatha yoga and Therapeutic yoga. His style of teaching is a dynamic combination of intelligent sequencing and alignment for the body and health condition of the person. He was introduced to yoga at a very delicate age. So his father enters him at the University of Patanjali. He spent three years at the university and receive his Bachelor’s Degree in yogic science. He did obtain his master’s in yoga therapy from Uttarakhand Sanskrit University. After finishing his master’s in yoga therapy he decided to carry the mantle of promoting yoga and help all the possible people who longing for help through yoga by being a yoga teacher. He commenced practicing karma yoga in the domain of Ashram, give allowance to local and international students to surmount the cultural barrier, and discover the lifestyle of the Ashram. He is teaching to all the others students with both therapeutic and TTC, and also joining a class of other teachers in all possible opportunity make Ashutosh Ji turn the finest skills and the “continue to improve” mindset make a great asset for any organization.

Yogini Monika

(Pranayama, Meditation, Prenatal Yoga, & Sound Healing)

Monika Ji is a highly respected yoga professional with extensive experience since 2015. She has served as Director and Course Coordinator at prominent yoga institutes in Rishikesh, shaping curriculums and mentoring aspiring teachers. With a Master’s degree in Yogic Science and certifications including E-RYT 500, YACEP, and RPYT from Yoga Alliance USA, Monika Ji specializes in Pranayama, Meditation, Prenatal Yoga, and Sound Healing. Known for her compassion and expertise, she creates a nurturing space for students to explore inner peace, balance, and self-discovery.

Dr. Hemlata Saklani Bahuguna

(Specialist Yoga Teacher & Therapist)

Dr. Hemlata Saklani Bahuguna, a dedicated Yoga Teacher and Therapist from the spiritually rich land of Uttarakhand, India, blends the ancient wisdom of yoga with modern healing practices. A graduate in Physiotherapy from CIMSR Dehradun, she specializes in Rib Fractures and Spinal Cord injuries, and holds a PG Diploma and Master’s degree in Yoga. With over a decade of experience in renowned hospitals, she focuses on Yoga Anatomy and Physio Yoga Therapy to help individuals achieve holistic healing, balance, and vitality. Her compassionate approach guides her patients towards a pain-free, harmonious, and spiritually enriched life.