Meet Our Mentors and Instructors
With extensive training and a deep understanding of yogic principles, our mentors and instructors bring a wealth of knowledge to every class and workshop. They are here to support your growth, helping you achieve balance, wellness, and a deeper connection to your practice.
Dr.HR Nagendra Guruji
Chancellor, S-VYASA University
Dr. H. R. Nagendra, Chancellor of SVYASA University, is a global leader in yoga and integrative medicine. With a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from IISc Bangalore, he transitioned from NASA to champion holistic health. Dr. Nagendra has harmonized ancient yogic wisdom with modern science, earning numerous accolades, including the Padma Shri for his contributions to yoga research and education. His mission is to bring the healing power of yoga to the world, uniting body, mind, and spirit.
Dr. R Nagarathna
Director, Arogyadhama
Dr. R. Nagarathna, Director of Arogyadhama at SVYASA University, is a renowned physician with an MBBS, MD, and FRCP, who has pioneered the integration of yoga therapy with modern medicine. Dr. Nagarathna's innovative work has earned her national and international recognition, particularly for her contributions to the management of chronic diseases through yoga.
Prof. K. Subrahmanyam
Pro-Chancellor, S-VYASA University
A linguistic pundit himself and ardent follower of Swami Vivekananda, his interests are reflected in his doctoral thesis on Swami Vivekananda’s English. He is the author of more than 30 books in English, Tamil, Telugu and German on Education, Culture, Religion and Philosophy. More than 200 articles stand as a testimony in standard journals.
Dr. N. K Manjunath
Pro-Vice Chancellor,
S-VYASA University
Dr. N. K. Manjunath, Pro-Vice-Chancellor & Director of Research at S-VYASA University, holds a Bachelor's in Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences and a Ph.D. in Yoga & Geriatric Medicine. Recognized with a Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa), he has 28 years of experience in academia, research, and administration. With 84 research papers to his credit, Dr. Manjunath's work focuses on the psychophysiology of yoga, neural correlates of meditation, and aging
Prof. M.K Suresh
Dean of Academics, S-VYASA University
Prof. MK Sridhar, Dean of Academics at SVYASA Yoga University, is an Hon. Adjunct Professor at Hindu University of America, Florida. He has served as Hon. Visiting Professor at Yoga University, Bangalore, and Hon. Director of Research at Sri Chidambara Institute for Research and Development, Gubbi. His past roles include Registrar and Deputy Director of Publications at Karnataka Samskrit University, and Hon. Dean at Yoga University
Dr.M.
Jayaraman
Dean of Yoga and Spirituality, S-VYASA University
Dr. M Jayaraman, PhD has extensive experience in Vedas, Vedanta, and Yogashastra, with prior roles as Director of Research at Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram and Director of Textual Research in Yoga at Indic Academy.
Dr. Jayaraman has edited, translated, and published numerous works, including 23 books and 20 peer-reviewed articles. His contributions to immersive Yoga learning and digital repositories include notable works like Yogasya Bhasha and Yoga-vaisharadi
Kedar Mansing Jadhav
Ph.D Student, S-VYASA University
B.Sc. Mathematics, MA Yogic Science, currently a Ph.D. Scholar at SVYASA University ( NET JRF ). He is interested in learning Ancient Bharatiya knowledge.
Dr.Amit Singh
CMO, Arogyadhama
Dr. Amit Singh, with over 10 years of experience in Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy, he has treated patients with major non-communicable disorders. Dr. Singh is also a faculty member at Vivekananda Yoga University (USA), Yunnan Minzu University (China), and VYASA Singapore. A prolific researcher, he has published over 50 papers in international journals and contributed to the Textbook of Allergy for Clinicians.
Dr. Arundhati Goley
BNYS, MD Yoga
She is a highly skilled Yoga and Naturopathy Physician and brings over 7 years of experience in the field of naturopathy and yoga. She is currently serving as in charge in the department of Rheumatology, Arogyadhama Holistic Health Center. Finished her BNYS and MD degree from
Dr. Jinsi Sundaran
Meditation Instructor
Assistant Professor, S-VYASA University the Department of Psychology, The School of Yoga & Naturopathic Medicine. More than 15 years of experience in teaching, clinical, and research activities Expertise in treating Psychosomatic disorders,Women’s health, Gut health and Personality disorders Major area of interest is to explore various methods of psycho-diagnosis and newer treatment perspectives Authored articles on Mind, Health, and
Nutrition in various magazines and newsletters. Health awareness speaker and Personality Development trainer at various online and offline platforms
Dr.K.S Nibedita
Medical Officer, Arogyadhama
Dr. K.S. Nibedita has working experience in the field of yoga and naturopathy from past 6 years. She has treated patients with lifestyle disorders. She strongly believes that it is the need of the hour for prevention and management of psychosomatic diseases through yoga therapy and naturopathy. She has completed her BNYS, MSc (yoga) from SVYASA University She is currently working in SVYASA, Arogyadhama as a medical officer.
Tanvi Makkar
Meditation Instructor
Tanvi has an MSc in Yoga Therapy from S-VYASA University. She has extensive experience teaching yoga, especially meditation sessions, both online and offline. Additionally, she has been a crew team member for organizing mental health events.
Avani Prakash
Yoga-Philosophy Instructor
Avani Prakash, has an MSc in Yoga Therapy, has been actively involved in Seva projects, including teaching English to tribal students and mentoring students from Model Residential School, Attappady. Her interests include yoga philosophy, public speaking, voiceovers, writing, and teaching.
Adrita Sarkar
Yoga- Asana & Pranayama Instructor
With a string of international and national accolades to her name, including multiple gold medals at prestigious championships and top rankings in national competitions, Adrita exemplifies dedication and excellence in both .