Yoga Teachers in Rishikesh

Learn from dedicated teachers who have spent years practising and living yoga in the sacred land of Rishikesh. Authentic lineage, small classes, and genuine care for every student.

RYS Yoga Alliance USA
500+ Students Taught
50+ Countries
Expert Senior Teachers
Yoga Alliance RYS Certified School
Ashtanga & Hatha Traditional Styles
Sound Healing Certified Teachers
Small Batches Personal Attention
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Yogi Vinay Khurana Ji

A dedicated life in yoga — teaching, practising, and guiding from the banks of the Ganga.

Yogi Vinay Khurana Ji — Founder and Lead Yoga Teacher at Maa Ganga Yogashala, Rishikesh

Yogi Vinay Khurana Ji

Tapovan, Rishikesh  |  Yoga Alliance USA Certified

Yogi Vinay Khurana Ji found his path to yoga through years of deep study and personal practice in traditional Indian systems — Ashtanga Vinyasa, classical Hatha, Pranayama, Ayurveda, and the meditative disciplines of Vedanta and sound healing.

He established Maa Ganga Yogashala in the spiritual heartland of Tapovan, Rishikesh, with a single vision: to share authentic yogic wisdom with sincere students from every corner of the world. Today he has guided over 500 graduates from 50+ countries — each leaving with both a Yoga Alliance certificate and a deeper relationship with their own practice.

Specialisations

Ashtanga Vinyasa, Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra, Meditation, Sound Healing, Yogic Philosophy (Samkhya-Yoga), Ayurvedic Wellness

Teaching Languages

English, Hindi

Students Trained

500+ graduates from 50+ countries across four continents

“Come, learn, heal, and grow — with the blessings of Mother Ganga.”

Yogi Vinay Khurana Ji
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Meet the Faculty

Every teacher at Maa Ganga Yogashala is chosen for depth of knowledge, personal practice, and genuine dedication to student growth.

Yogi Suresh Ji

Senior Hatha & Anatomy Teacher

With over 15 years of teaching experience, Yogi Suresh Ji brings classical Hatha yoga methodology, asana alignment, and applied yoga anatomy to every class. His patient, detail-oriented approach helps students build safe and sustainable practices.

Hatha Yoga Yoga Anatomy Alignment

Priya Sharma

Pranayama & Meditation Teacher

Priya has dedicated a decade to the study of breathwork, seated meditation, and Yoga Nidra. Drawing on classical Pranayama texts and contemporary mindfulness research, she guides students into stillness with precision and compassion.

Pranayama Meditation Yoga Nidra

Dr. Ravi Shankar

Yogic Philosophy & Ayurveda

A scholar of Samkhya-Yoga philosophy and Ayurvedic wellness, Dr. Ravi Shankar brings depth and intellectual clarity to our philosophy and Ayurveda lectures. Students gain the theoretical foundation that makes their asana practice truly meaningful.

Yoga Philosophy Ayurveda Vedanta

Subjects Taught at Our School

A complete yogic education — from posture and breath to philosophy and healing.

Asana Practice

Ashtanga Vinyasa and Hatha sequences taught with correct alignment, intelligent sequencing, and safe adjustments. Suitable for beginners through advanced practitioners.

Pranayama

Classical breathwork — Nadi Shodhana, Kapalabhati, Bhastrika, Ujjayi, Kumbhaka, and Sitali — taught safely from foundational to advanced levels.

Meditation

Seated meditation, Trataka, mantra, Yoga Nidra, and mindfulness-based techniques. Daily morning practice develops consistency and inner stillness.

Yogic Philosophy

Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, Samkhya-Yoga, Bhagavad Gita, the eight limbs, the koshas, and the philosophical foundations that bring meaning to physical practice.

Anatomy & Physiology

Applied musculoskeletal anatomy for yoga — understanding how the body moves in each asana, common injuries, contraindications, and how to adapt poses for different students.

Sound Healing & Ayurveda

Tibetan singing bowls, mantra chanting, and Nada Yoga alongside introductory Ayurvedic principles — completing the holistic picture of yogic wellness.

What Students Say About Our Teachers

“Yogi Vinay Ji is the teacher I had been looking for. His depth of knowledge, his patience, and the way he explains complex philosophy in simple terms — I left Rishikesh understanding yoga in a way I never had before.”

Camille Dubois 🇫🇷 France · 200-Hour YTT

“The teaching team is extraordinary. What impressed me most was how every teacher actually lives what they teach. The Pranayama sessions with Priya changed my breathing practice completely.”

James Okafor 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · 100-Hour YTT

“The anatomy classes gave me real confidence to teach. Dr. Ravi's philosophy lectures were some of the best learning experiences of my life. Vinay Ji held the whole programme together beautifully.”

Mei Lin Chen 🇦🇺 Australia · 200-Hour YTT

About Our Teachers — FAQ

Our lead teacher is Yogi Vinay Khurana Ji, the founder of Maa Ganga Yogashala. He is supported by experienced co-teachers specialising in Hatha yoga, Pranayama, Ayurvedic anatomy, and yogic philosophy — all trained under respected Indian lineages.

Each teacher at Maa Ganga Yogashala brings many years of dedicated practice and teaching experience. Yogi Vinay Khurana Ji has guided over 500 students from 50+ countries. All teachers hold recognised qualifications and continue their own practice as an integral part of teaching.

Our teachers are trained in Ashtanga Vinyasa, Hatha yoga, Yin yoga, Pranayama, Meditation, Yoga Nidra, Sound Healing, Chakra work, and Yogic Philosophy (Samkhya-Yoga). The curriculum draws from multiple traditional streams to give students a well-rounded, classical education.

Yes. Maa Ganga Yogashala is a Yoga Alliance USA Registered Yoga School (RYS). Our lead teachers meet the Yoga Alliance's teacher experience and qualification requirements, and students who complete our programmes graduate as Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teachers (RYTs).

Private sessions with Yogi Vinay Khurana Ji can be arranged on request, subject to schedule availability. Please contact us via WhatsApp or the enquiry form to discuss private tuition options.

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