Meet Our Experienced Team

Discover Traditional Yoga Secrets from Authentic Masters

At Mira Yoga retreat, we’re proud to have over 10 experienced yoga teachers. These masters have devoted their lives to yoga’s art and science, and they’re excited to share their knowledge with you.

Our teachers are certified yoga instructors with advanced degrees in yoga science. Many have won gold medals in their yoga specialties. With their deep knowledge of traditional Himalayan yoga methods, they offer personal guidance to help you reach your wellness goals.

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Swami Akhandanand

Spiritual Guide / Healer

Swami Akhandanand embodies spiritual devotion and yogic mastery. At age eight, he left family comforts for lifelong ashram simplicity, dedication, and exploration. For over 48 years, he has lived yoga fully—mastering asanas to profound philosophy.

His unwavering enlightenment path yields deep insight into human nature and life's purpose. With compassionate heart and wise mind, he generously shares true yoga essence, guiding seekers to inner self-discovery and divine connection.

A beacon of light, his authentic ashram-rooted teachings empower overcoming challenges, finding peace, and living purposefully. Through his guidance, countless lives transform, revitalizing yoga's timeless wisdom for modern seekers.

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Yogi Nitin

Head Teacher

Yogi Nitin, Mira Yoga Retreat's esteemed Head Teacher, is an E-RYT 500 born and raised in Rishikesh's Himalayas—the yoga spiritual heart. His natural knowledge and passion shine through every class.

Nitin teaches diverse yogic disciplines: Vedanta and Samkhya Philosophy, Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Kundalini Yoga, Pranayama, Ayurveda, and Yoga Therapy. His expertise guides transformative self-discovery journeys.

With over 12 years teaching, numerous certifications, diplomas, and a postgraduate degree in Yogic Science, Nitin masters his craft. His unparalleled dedication to practice and students makes him the ideal guide for deeper awareness and well-being.

A beacon of inspiration, Yogi Nitin leads through profound yoga philosophy and practice. Embark on your transformative path under his knowledgeable guidance.

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Yogi Deepraj

Alignment & Adjustment

Yogi Deepraj is a humble, dedicated teacher passionate about sharing yoga knowledge. With over 11 years teaching across Indian yoga schools, he's a registered E-RYT 500 and our Alignment and Adjustment specialist.

He emphasizes proper alignment for aspiring teachers or those deepening practice. In focused classes, he guides posture corrections with practical, hands-on adjustments for safe, precise movement.

Deepraj approaches yoga with humility and honor, using vast experience to help students achieve goals—whether becoming skilled teachers or improving well-being through yoga's power.

For beginners or seasoned practitioners, his expertise and gentle style inspire unlocking true practice potential. Join his transformative classes for self-discovery and mastery.

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Yogi Rohit

Traditional Hatha Yoga

Born and raised in Rishikesh's spiritual haven, Yogi Rohit embodies yoga as a lifelong journey of self-discovery. With over 11 years of practice and teaching, he’s mastered Hatha, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Vinyasa Flow, Yin, and Sound Healing.

His dynamic, engaging style blends traditional wisdom with modern anatomy knowledge, creating safe spaces for all levels. Holding a Master’s from Uttarakhand Sanskrit University, Rohit brings deep insight. His international teaching in Thailand, Vietnam, China, and India highlights yoga’s universal appeal across cultures.

Beyond the mat, Rohit fosters welcoming, supportive environments. Whether you’re a beginner building foundations or an advanced practitioner deepening practice, his warm guidance offers growth, self-exploration, and inner peace.

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Yogi Rajesh

Alignment & Adjustment

Yogi Rajesh, a dedicated teacher with over 12 years at renowned Indian yoga schools, is a registered E-RYT 500 and our Yoga Alignment specialist. He brings deep knowledge and humble spirit to every class.

His alignment classes guide deeper body awareness and potential. Whether training as a teacher or refining personal practice, his expertise ensures graceful, precise, safe movement. Through careful posture corrections and hands-on adjustments, he reveals optimal alignment and pose power.

With profound respect for yoga's transformation, Rajesh nurtures growth humbly. His classes create learning sanctuaries for self-discovery and yoga's benefits.

Under his compassionate guidance, your journey transcends physicality toward holistic change—deepening body, mind, and spirit connection. Explore your practice's boundless potential in his nurturing space.

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Yogi Yusuf

Yoga Anatomy

Yogi Yusuf is highly qualified with over 10 years of teaching experience across yoga schools in India. He holds certifications from prestigious organizations like the Ayush Ministry of the Indian Government, IYA, and Yoga Alliance, plus a PhD. He’s also authored his own book on yoga anatomy and body science. With deep expertise in yoga anatomy, philosophy, meditation, and mantra chanting, he guides students masterfully.

Yogi Yusuf Ji’s vision is to inspire everyone to embrace yoga not just on the mat, but in every part of life. By weaving yoga into daily routines, we create a better world for all living beings.

Whether you’re a beginner or advanced practitioner, Yogi Yusuf Ji’s classes offer transformation. Through his passion and expertise, you’ll deepen your yoga understanding and unlock profound benefits for mind, body, and spirit.

Under Yogi Yusuf guidance, embark on a transformative journey to a healthier, more balanced, fulfilling life.

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Yogi Lakhi Ram

Meditation & Pranayama

Born in the Himalayas, Lakhi Ram's life reflects ancient yogic wisdom. From childhood, he learned core principles from revered Rishis and Yogis near his village. Through dedicated study and practice, he mastered Pranayama, Shatkarma, and Meditation, plus yoga's philosophical depths from Himalayan gurus and scriptures.

His lifelong commitment earned a Master's in Yoga and Holistic Health, building unmatched expertise through hands-on experience. Lakhi Ram shares yoga's transformative power, helping unlock physical, mental, and spiritual benefits.

He guides students on journeys of self-discovery and growth, blending tradition with profound insight. Whether deepening breathwork or meditation, his teachings foster balance and inner awakening in Rishikesh's sacred setting.

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Yogi Mandeep

Mantra & Kirtan

Immerse yourself in the wisdom of Mandeep ji, a revered priest and gifted teacher whose presence graces Mira Yoga Retreat. His journey began in his village, where the seeds of spiritual curiosity were sown. At the tender age of 11, he embarked on a pilgrimage to Rishikesh, the yoga capital of the world, where his path unfolded.

Mandeep ji's teachings are infused with a profound understanding of Mantras, Indian Mythology, and Music, weaving a tapestry of ancient wisdom and contemporary practices. His classes resonate with authenticity, drawing students into a deeper connection with the spiritual heart of yoga.

Experience the transformative power of his unique meditation techniques, including laughter meditation, where joy bubbles forth from within; silent walks, where nature's whispers guide the soul; and dancing meditation, where movement becomes a celebration of the divine.

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Yogi Shubham

Multi Style Yoga

Yogi Shubham, raised in a mountain village near Rishikesh, has immersed himself in yoga since childhood. With a Master’s in Yoga and Yoga Alliance certification, he excels as a multi-style asana teacher, mastering alignment and adjustments under renowned experts.

He embodies holistic wellness, believing spirituality explores universal truth beyond dogma—balancing action, reflection, freedom, knowledge, and bliss. "Yoga unlocks the universe's mysteries, connecting you to Supreme consciousness beyond religion," he teaches.

With over 10 years of teaching, including 5 years in China and 1 year in Thailand, Yogi Shubham shares profound yogic wisdom. His mission: help everyone master asanas' transformative power for enlightenment and full potential, no matter their background.

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Yogi Ved

Hatha Yoga

Born and raised in Rishikesh's spiritual hub, Yogi Ved's passion for yoga flows deep. With a Master's in Yogic Science and over 7 years of experience, he excels as a Hatha Yoga and Yoga Alignment specialist.

His teaching blends intelligent sequencing with personalized alignment, tailored to each student's needs and level. Beginners and experts alike benefit from his simple, effective techniques that deepen practice and meet goals.

Yogi Ved creates welcoming spaces for authentic ashram life, helping students overcome cultural barriers. Through extensive Rishikesh ashram training, he's gained unmatched Hatha expertise.

His approachable, transformative style roots deeply in ancient traditions while staying accessible. Always striving to improve, Yogi Ved guides Mira Yoga Retreat students to healthier, happier, more fulfilling lives.

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Yogi Prince

Body Movement Instructor

Prince, a renowned Body Movement instructor, has dedicated 8 years to teaching movement's art. With expertise in Yoga, Dance, Body Weight Training, Soft Acrobatics, Arm Balancing, Kalaripayattu, Aerial Yoga, and Animal Flow, he offers unique, transformative approaches. Living in the Himalayan foothills, this traveling yogi understands the human body deeply.

Prince sees everything as art, with the body as life's greatest creation. He guides students to explore its workings, moving with grace, strength, and awareness.

Over a decade of study refined his methods for rich, experiential learning. Students embody movement and find their unique voice.

Prince created "Body Movements for Yoga," blending dance, bodywork, breathwork, and somatic practice. Join him to unlock your body's full potential through artful movement.

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