Yoga Teachers

Authentic Masters from the Birthplace of Yoga, Rishikesh

Meet our experienced, certified Iyengar-inspired yoga masters dedicated to posture precision, prop-based alignment, therapeutic yoga, and holistic transformation.

Abhishek Pokhriyal - Founder and Lead Teacher of Ganga Yogshala
@apyogaindia
Lead Teacher & Founder

Abhishek Pokhriyal

Founder of Ganga Yogshala · 13+ Years Experience · 16,000+ Students Guided

Abhishek Pokhriyal, widely recognized as @apyogaindia across social media platforms, is a dedicated Iyengar yoga practitioner and an inspiring yoga teacher with over 13+ years of experience in the field of yoga and holistic wellness.

His journey has taken him across the globe, teaching and sharing the wisdom of yoga in countries like India, Thailand, China, Indonesia, and beyond. Through his deep understanding of alignment and props-based yoga, he has trained and guided more than 16,000+ students worldwide, helping them build strength, awareness, and a deeper connection with their practice.

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Senior Yoga Masters

Guiding your practice with traditional wisdom, posture precision, and personalized attention.

Mayank Tomar

Mayank Tomar

Senior Teacher & Master of Props
9+ Years at Ganga Yogshala Alignment & Adjustment Therapeutic Asana

With over 9 years of dedicated practice and teaching experience at Gangayogshala, Mayank Tomar is a certified yoga practitioner with a deep commitment to the principles of Iyengar-inspired yoga practice. His teaching is rooted in precision, alignment, mindful sequencing, and the intelligent use of props to help practitioners experience asanas with greater awareness, stability, and depth.

Specialising in alignment, adjustment, and the therapeutic application of yoga asanas, Mayank brings a thoughtful and methodical approach to each class. He skillfully integrates traditional yogic principles with contemporary understanding of the body, using props as an essential tool to support correct alignment, refine postures, and make the practice accessible to different bodies and abilities.

Mayank believes that yoga is a holistic journey—one that develops strength, flexibility, balance, body awareness, and inner steadiness. His classes welcome practitioners of all levels, offering carefully considered modifications and personalised guidance so that every student can work safely and meaningfully within their practice.

Namaste, I'm Ramki, a Certified International Yoga Teacher with a Postgraduate Diploma in Yoga Science and over 1,000 hours of advanced yoga teacher training.

I specialise in Iyengar Yoga, with a strong emphasis on precision, alignment, mindful movement, and the intelligent use of props. My teaching approach is systematic and structured, with thoughtfully designed sequences that are adapted to each student's individual needs, abilities, and level of practice.

With over 8 years of teaching experience, I have had the privilege of guiding more than 1,000 students worldwide, supporting them in improving their physical health, mental well-being, confidence, flexibility, strength, and overall quality of life through yoga.

My approach brings together the depth of traditional yoga philosophy and practice with a clear, methodical teaching methodology. Whether you are beginning your yoga journey or looking to refine an established practice, my aim is to create a safe, balanced, and sustainable practice that supports long-term physical and mental well-being.

Ramki

Ramki

Senior Teacher | Iyengar Specialist
PG Diploma Yoga Science 1,000+ Hrs Advanced TTC 1,000+ Students Guided
Chandra Ji

Chandra Ji

Certified Teacher | Alignment & Props
Certified RYT-200 Nearly 10 Years Practice Mindful Breath & Alignment

With nearly 10 years of dedicated yoga practice, Chandra Ji brings a rich and well-rounded understanding of multiple yoga traditions to her teaching. What began as a personal journey toward greater connection between the mind and body has evolved into a deep passion for helping others experience the transformative benefits of yoga.

As a Certified 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), Chandra Ji integrates the complementary principles of Iyengar style Yoga into her teaching. Her approach combines the intelligent use of props found in Iyengar practice to refine posture precision and alignment.

Her classes are thoughtfully structured to develop strength, flexibility, stability, alignment, breath awareness, and mindfulness, while respecting each student's individual body and level of experience. She creates a supportive and inclusive environment where students can practice safely, progress with confidence, and explore their potential at their own pace.

Kalpana Pokhriyal is a dedicated Women's Health & Yoga Coach with over 11 years of international teaching experience across different countries, and 7 years of teaching at Ganga Yogshala.

As a committed Iyengar Yoga practitioner, she specialises in therapeutic restorative practice, the intelligent use of props, and correct posture alignment.

Her core mission is helping women transform their lifestyle through yoga, particularly addressing high-risk lifestyle health issues with gentle, therapeutic, and alignment-focused practice.

Kalpana Pokhriyal

Kalpana Pokhriyal

Women's Health & Yoga Coach
11+ Years International Exp. 7 Years at Ganga Yogshala Restorative & Women's Health
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