Our teachers carry authentic Indian Himalayan ashram training and the guru-shishya parampara lineage. Every retreat at our Pokhara, Nepal center is guided by teachers with deep traditional grounding and years of practice.
Founder & Spiritual Head
10+ years teaching yoga
Born in the Himalayas and trained at ashrams in the Himalayas of India, Swami Ananda carries forward the authentic guru-shishya parampara lineage. With over 10 years of teaching experience, he brings traditional yogic wisdom to practitioners seeking genuine spiritual growth and transformation.
Yoga & Anatomy Teacher
10+ years practicing & teaching
Born in Himachal Pradesh in India's Himalayan region, Deepika has been practicing yoga since the age of 10. Her dedication earned multiple medals at state and national yoga competitions. A 500-hour certified yoga teacher, she studied under renowned masters over many years.
Yoga Teacher
10+ years teaching
Shiva brings the dynamic energy of traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga, having trained extensively in Mysore, India. His classes are challenging yet accessible, blending traditional sequencing with modern alignment insights.
Our instructors are not certified through weekend workshops. They were trained in Indian Himalayan ashrams under recognized masters following the traditional guru-shishya parampara — the lineage-based transmission of yogic knowledge that has survived in India for thousands of years. This grounding shapes how we teach.
Learn more about our lineage and tradition, or explore the yoga styles we teach at our Pokhara retreat center.
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