SRMD Yoga
Rejuvenate Your Mind & Body with a Yoga Meditation Retreat in India
SRMD Yoga is an initiative envisioned by Pujya Gurudevshri as a means to augment a seeker’s spiritual progress and wellbeing by facilitating physical and mental health. Through asana, pranayama, meditation, philosophy and other yogic techniques, SRMD Yoga promotes a holistic way of living by aligning one’s body, mind and soul.
“Yoga is straightening of the mind and not just bending of the body.”
Yoga Essentials – Beginners Course for Self-Growth at Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur
Experience the best of both worlds: flexible online learning with 5 days of onsite residential training at the beginning and end of the course. Join us at our International Headquarters, Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram, Dharampur (SRMD Dharampur), through this 10-day immersion. Over the course of 12 weeks, you will journey deeper into yoga theory online, expand your practical experience in-person and feel empowered by joining the SRMD Yoga community. This is one of the most sought-after yoga training in Mumbai and nearby regions for serious practitioners.
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Yoga at the Ashram
Address: Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram
Shrimad Rajchandra Marg, Dharampur, Valsad, Gujarat
Time: Daily | 5:15 pm – 5:45 pm
Yoga in Dharampur Town
Address: Shrimad Rajchandra Viklang Center,
Dharampur, Valsad, Gujarat
Time: Tue and Thu | 7:00 am – 7:45 am
Atmarpit Hardikaben
Yoga in Mumbai
Address: Mumbai Spiritual Centre,
Patel Chambers,
3rd Floor, Plot No.13,
Shrimad Rajchandraji Marg, Opera House,
Mumbai — 400004
Time: Tues and Thurs | 8:15 AM – 9:15 AM
Yoga in Dubai
Address: SRMD Dubai Centre,
Villa 10, opposite Citi Max hotel,
Mankhool, Dubai
Time: Sat | 7:15 am – 8:15 GST
Yoga in London
Address: Shrimad Rajchandra Mission, Dharampur, London Spiritual Centre,
6 Falconer Road,
Bushey WD23 3AD,
United Kingdom
Time: Sat | 8:30 am – 9:30 am GMT
SRMD Yoga Online Teacher Training Course (200 Hrs)
SRMD Yoga is here to guide the inquisitive learner step-by-step through the Yoga Alliance-certified Online Teacher Training (200 hours). Whether you are a starter or an expert, this self-paced course shall add profound value to your life. Cover various topics on and related to yoga, such as detailed asana technique, yoga philosophy, peaceful pranayama, meditation, Western and Eastern anatomy and sacred sound healing. It is part of global offerings often found in yoga ashram, yoga ashram in Dubai, and SRMD London spiritual centre programs. Recognised among the best yoga and meditation retreats in the UAE, SRMD Yoga continues to expand its global reach.
For more information, please contact ttc@yoga.srmd.org
SRMD Yoga Instructors
Devki Desai
Devki Desai started her yoga training under the guidance of Shri B. K. S. Iyengar at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute in 1984. She became a trainer at the same institute in 1995 and since then, she has been conducting yoga sessions across the globe. Presently a senior trainer, Devkiben also takes yoga sessions at Dharampur Ashram.
Atmarpit Dr. Mansiji
Atmarpit Dr. Mansiji, MD FAAP is a spiritual seeker originally from Arizona, USA, who has come to India to be in Pujya Gurudevshri’s divine refuge. She is a practicing pediatrician and is also a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance. She completed her Yoga Teacher’s Training Program in classical ashtanga and hatha at World Peace Yoga School in Rishikesh. Within Yoga, her passion lies in yoga with children and yoga anatomy. Atmarpit Dr. Mansiji takes yoga sessions at the Dharampur Ashram and leads workshops in Mumbai.
Atmarpit Suprinaben
Atmarpit Suprinaben is a spiritual seeker who has moved to India from New York, USA to stay in Pujya Gurudevshri’s divine refuge. She is an Experienced Registered Yoga teacher (ERYT) with Yoga Alliance. She completed her Yoga Teachers’ Training Program in classical ashtanga at Ashtanga Yoga Mysuru and her Advanced Yoga Teachers’ Training course at World Peace Yoga School in Rishikesh. Suprinaben takes yoga sessions at Dharampur Ashram and leads workshops in Mumbai. She has also completed the Brain Gym 101 certification course.
Avni Talsania
Avni Talsania is a core team member of SRMD Yoga. Hailing originally from New Jersey, USA, Avni shifted to India to pursue a spiritual path. She is a Registered Yoga teacher (RYT 500 hours) with Yoga Alliance and holds a Masters of Science in Yoga from the world-renowned Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana. Avni has extensively studied the Yoga Sutras, yoga therapy for diseases, Sanskrit texts, Physiology and advanced asana techniques in the two yoga capitals of the world, Mysore and Rishikesh. Avni regularly teaches classes in her studio and online for hundreds of students worldwide. She has conducted workshops and sessions for Microsoft, IBM, TATA, Four Seasons Hotel, Aditya Birla Capital, Yoga International, and many more organizations. She has been featured in various publications like Vogue, Mumbai Mirror, and DNA. Avni previously worked as a yoga therapist at VYASA Arogyadhama (an Alternative Healing Hospital) where patients with various diseases from Arthritis to Schizophrenia to Cancer come to be treated with yoga therapy and Ayurveda. Her forte is being both highly advanced in her asana practice but even more advanced in her theory. She is able to break down complex philosophical concepts and jargon into practical and impactful lessons for the urban yogi in the 21st century.
Kalpesh Kamdar
Kalpesh Kamdar is a SRMD Yoga teacher residing in Kolkata, India. He is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500 hours) with Yoga Alliance. Kalpesh first completed his 200-hour training course in 2015 from Ashtanga Yoga, Mysuru. In 2017, he spent time training under Shri Ajay Kumar in Mysuru and in 2019 Kalpesh completed his 300-hour teacher training course. He has been conducting yoga classes in Kolkata for over five years, and regularly teaches classes to local celebrities. He also conducts classes at the SRMD Yoga Headquarters, Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram Dharampur and leads the SRMD Yoga Programme virtually for participants around the globe. Kalpesh is the Calcutta Center Coordinator.
Rima Sheth
Mumbai, India. She is an Indian Yoga Association certified Yoga instructor with a specialisation in Kids Yoga. Rima has taught yoga for over 25 years at the Activity High School, introducing children from 1st to 8th standard to asana practice and yoga philosophy. Throughout her tenure, Rima has studied Yoga Therapy and various meditation techniques, ensuring classes are holistically beneficial to the body, mind, and soul. She conducts yoga sessions at the International Headquarters of SRMD Yoga, Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram Dharampur and leads virtual classes for the residents of the surrounding area in Dharampur. Rima also offers yoga classes to the elderly, prisoners and post-COVID rehabilitation care patients.
Dr. Bijal Ghelani
Dr. Bijal Ghelani MBBS GDPH FRACGP is a SRMD Yoga teacher residing in Sydney, Australia. She is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 350 hours) with Yoga Alliance, Australia and has completed her training in Hatha and Yin Yoga at My Health Yoga School in Australia. With her deep medical background, Dr. Bijal promotes yoga as whole-body wellness therapy to achieve the best health outcomes. Dr. Bijal is a general practitioner. Dr. Bijal is the Sydney Center Coordinator.
Kelly Scharff
Kelly Scharff is a SRMD Yoga teacher residing in New York, USA. She is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200 hours) with Yoga Alliance and has completed her training in Hatha and Classical Ashtanga Yoga at World Peace Yoga School in Rishikesh. Kelly is also a certified meditation teacher and has led virtual yoga and meditation classes for practitioners across the United States for the last three years. She conducts weekly virtual classes as a teacher for the SRMD Yoga New York Center and contributes to the SRMD Yoga content team. Kelly makes yearly visits to the International Headquarters of SRMD Yoga, Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram Dharampur, where she conducts energizing yoga sessions. With her serene and inviting nature, Kelly has an art of connecting yoga philosophy with the asana practice, adding more depth to the overall experience.
Nisarg Ved
Nisarg Ved is a SRMD Yoga teacher residing in Dubai, UAE. He is a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance (RYT 200 hours) from World Peace Yoga School in Rishikesh. Nisarg’s foremost intention is to heal the mind-body-spirit by combining his knowledge and professional training with his passions for singing and meditation. He conducts yoga classes and workshops at various studios across Dubai and Muscat like Bhakti Lounge Dubai, Dhyana Dubai, Yoga La Vie, and more. Nisarg also leads sessions for various corporations like Dubai Petroleum Company etc. and conducts the SRMD Yoga Programme virtually for participants around the globe. Nisarg is the SRMD Yoga Dubai and Muscat Center Coordinator.
Shreya Sanghvi
Shreya Sanghvi is a SRMD Yoga teacher residing in New York, USA. She is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200 hours) with Yoga Alliance and has completed her training in Classical Ashtanga Yoga at Ashtanga Yoga School in Mysore. Shreya has over three years of experience teaching various forms of yoga including hot yoga, power yoga, ashtanga and restorative yoga, both in-person and virtually. As a teacher, her goal is to facilitate her students to strengthen the mind-body-soul connection through mindful movement and breathing techniques, while providing a space for students to further explore their inner-self. Shreya practices yoga at various studios throughout New York to expand her breadth of different yoga styles as well as teaching techniques. Shreya is the New York Center Coordinator.
Atmarpit Apurvaji
Atmarpit Apurvaji is a certified yoga instructor by the Indian Yoga Association. He has been practicing yoga for many years under the guidance of a life-long disciple of Shri B.K.S. Iyengar. Apurvaji takes yoga sessions at Dharampur Ashram. He has also completed the Brain Gym 101 certification course.
Hridayarpit Rumi Chedda
Hridayarpit Rumi Chedda is a certified yoga instructor by the Indian Yoga Association. He has been practicing yoga for many years under the guidance of a life-long disciple of Shri B.K.S. Iyengar. He has also completed the Brain Gym 101 certification course.
Atmarpit Hardikaben
Atmarpit Hardikaben is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (ERYT) with Yoga Alliance. She completed her Yoga Teachers’ Training course in classical ashtanga at Ayush Yogadarshanam in Mysuru, her Advanced Yoga Teachers’ Training course at World Peace Yoga School in Rishikesh and continues to learn and practice under the guidance of a life-long disciple of Shri B.K.S. Iyengar. Hardikaben takes yoga sessions at Dharampur Ashram and leads workshops in Mumbai. She has also completed the Brain Gym 101 certification course.
Parima Shah
Parima Shah is an internationally certified registered yoga teacher (RYT500). She completed her teacher yoga training at Ayush Yogadarshanam in Mysuru and then, later, followed up with the Advanced Yoga Teacher Training course at World Peace Yoga School in Rishikesh. Since 2017, Parima has taken yoga classes at the ashram in Dharampur Ashram, in San Diego, and in San Francisco, where she currently resides. In addition, she has conducted yoga workshops at corporations in Silicon Valley. She specialises in Yoga therapy and children’s yoga.
Atmarpit Pratikbhai
Atmarpit Pratikbhai is a certified yoga instructor by the Indian Yoga Association. He has been practicing yoga for many years under the guidance of a life-long disciple of Shri B.K.S. Iyengar. Pratikbhai takes yoga sessions for seekers at Dharampur Ashram. He has also completed the Brain Gym 101 certification course.
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