Our Yoga Teachers
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Born in 1952 in the state of Orissa, His Holiness Swami Atmatattwananda Saraswati began with the career of a science teacher. During this time he suffered from severe colic. He tried different techniques of Allopathic, Homeopathic and Ayurvedic medicine to no avail. He was advised by a friend to seek Yogic treatment. So, he joined the Yoga school for treatment where through Yogic practices and cleaning he was completely cured within 3 months. This began a seeking of a deeper aspect of Yoga philosophy leaning towards spiritually and realization.
At the age of 28 he left his worldly life and joined the world famous master Paramahansa Swami Satyananda Saraswati in Munger. After 6 years with his master he travelled India and Nepal conducting Yoga Camps for 2 years. He was then sent by his master to look after a branch Ashram in Orissa. After 4 years in Orissa he then moved to Rishikesh, the holy city on the foothills of Himalaya and by the Holy river Ganges. He started reading Sanskrit, Vedanta and Indian Philosophy in Kailash Ashram, Rishikesh.
After 3 years he shifted to another Ashram and started teaching meditation classes to the foreigners in his leisure hours. In the year 1995 he was invited to Brazil to teach meditation and philosophy at an international yoga conference. From 1996 on-words Swami started teaching yogasana, pranayama, meditation and philosophy to the western students in Rishikesh. While teaching he felt the need to write a good yoga book. He published a book entitle as "steps to raja yoga" in the year 1999. Following the publication he was invited to many countries like USA, Germany, U.K, Brazil and Taiwan for delivering yoga seminars and giving yoga and meditation classes. From 2001 he stopped all types of teaching for 15 years and focussed on his personal meditation and spiritual practices. He resumed his teaching in order to share his personal experience by giving classes on pranayama, meditation and philosophy. He saw the needs of the students for better guidance in the higher aspects of yoga in a simple way.
He now stay in Mangal Ashram Rishikesh still leading an ascetic life style free of any institution or school. He still teaches regular classes like pranayama, meditation, yoga therapy and philosophy for 200 hours, 300 hours and 500 hours yoga courses in different schools in Rishikesh. He also conducts seminars, short courses in yoga on demand in India and abroad also gives online classes on meditation and philosophy through skype.
Ajay on his journey as a yoga instructor in 2010, immersing himself in the ancient practice with a fervor that would shape his life’s work. In 2012, he ventured to China as a guest teacher, expanding his horizons and sharing his expertise with an international audience. Upon returning to India, Ajay continued to share the gift of yoga with his students before receiving an invitation to join the esteemed California Fitness & Yoga center in Vietnam.
For six transformative years, Ajay served as a pillar of the yoga community at California Fitness & Yoga, where he conducted a myriad of master classes and workshops on a diverse range of topics. His dedication to his craft and unwavering commitment to his students earned him widespread admiration and respect. Ajay’s teaching repertoire spans a multitude of disciplines, including Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Stretch & Twist, Yoga Alignment, and the Six Cleansing Process.
Additionally, he shares his profound knowledge of meditation, offering guidance in Asana & Pranayama, the Four Phases of Meditation, and Chakra Meditation. Delving into the rich tapestry of yoga philosophy, Ajay imparts wisdom on Vedanta, Samkhya, Patanjali Yoga Sutra, the Bhagavad Gita, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, and the Gheranda Samhita. Furthermore, he leads mantra classes, delving into Vedic Mantra Chanting, Divine God Mantra Chanting, and spiritual songs known as Bhajans.
Experienced Yoga Anatomy Teacher with a profound understanding of the human body’s mechanics and its application to yoga practice. Adept at delivering comprehensive and engaging anatomy lessons tailored for yoga practitioners. Committed to promoting a deeper understanding of anatomy within the yoga community.
Profound knowledge of human anatomy and its application to yoga. Effective communication skills to convey complex anatomical concepts.
Master’s in Yoga and Alternative Therapies from L.M.S Govt. Post Graduate college, Rishikesh
Vikrant is a dedicated yogi. He was born and brought up in a small yoga village near Rishikesh and spent his childhood growing up in the company of yogis and saints around his birthplace. He has more than 12 years of teaching experience in the field of yoga and is committed to instilling his great love for yoga and passionate regard for this ancient system in his students. Vikrant specialises in Hatha and Iyenger yoga.