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.
Yogi Vinay Khurana Ji
A dedicated life in yoga — teaching, practising, and guiding from the banks of the Ganga.
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.
Ashtanga Vinyasa, Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra, Meditation, Sound Healing, Yogic Philosophy (Samkhya-Yoga), Ayurvedic Wellness
English, Hindi
500+ graduates from 50+ countries across four continents
Study with Yogi Vinay Ji“Come, learn, heal, and grow — with the blessings of Mother Ganga.”
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.
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.
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.
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.”
“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.”
“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.”
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