At Kerala Yogashala, we feel blessed on having a team of traditional, qualified and experienced yoga teachers who are dedicated to guiding you on your yoga journey. Maximum of these yoga masters are living yoga since childhood and come from Ashrams of different yoga traditions, each bringing a unique blend of traditional wisdom and contemporary practices to their teaching. With extensive training and years of practice, they are not only adept at teaching various styles of yoga but are also deeply committed to their own continuous learning and growth.
All the teachers understand the importance of safe and supportive environment where every student feels valued and encouraged. Beyond the mat, the yoga teachers of Kerala Yogashala are also mentors and guides, offering insights into the philosophy and lifestyle of yoga. Their compassionate and soft but effective teaching style helps cultivate a deeper understanding and appreciation of yoga, making your learning experience both enriching and enjoyable. We encourage you to learn more about our esteemed yoga gurus, their qualifications, and their personal yoga journeys on this page. By getting to know them, you’ll see why Kerala Yogashala is the ideal place to deepen your practice and transform your life through yoga.
Shibin was born and raised in Kerala, South India the land of Yoga and Ayurveda many years he lived in ashram , has been studying and teaching in the tradition of Swami Sivananda and Swami Vishnudevananda, guiding thousands of graduates in international Sivananda Yoga Teacher Training Courses and Advanced Teacher Training Courses in India, He served many years in the internationally well-known Sivananda yoga ashram and has come back every year since then to serve as a selfless service as a karma yogi. He has helped out with teachings and daily ashram running, Later, he was appointed as the Director at International Sivananda Center, Trivandrum Many years on the yogic path has given him knowledge and experience of yoga, both as a teacher and as a student. He always tries to bring this experience into the classes and individual interactions with all his students in order to give each student the guidance and teachings that she or he needs to develop further on the path of Yoga. Shibin explains his passion for teaching with the words “My work enables me to share my knowledge of the ancient science of Yoga to help create wellness of mind, body, and spirit.” Shibin travel and teach. Yoga workshop, Retreats, and Teachers training course in Rishikesh, Goa and Kerala. “Put your Heart, Mind, and Soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secrets of success
In 2017, he founded navadurga school of yoga, a growing Yoga learning community in India, and continues training teachers and guiding seekers in international Yoga Teacher Training Courses, workshops and retreats in India, Nepal the Middle East and throughout Asia.
Trained as Yogasiromany for yoga teaching from International sivananda Yoga vendanta center, Neyar Dam, H.Q Canada. Advance Teacher Training Course from Sri Sri School Of Yoga ,Bangalore India D.N.Y.S from Asana Andiyappan, college of Yoga & Naturopathy Channai. Completed Yuva Achaarya Training Course And Granted Yuvacharya from Sadhguru Sri.Sri Ravi Shankar, Vyakthi Vikas Kendra, Bangalo re for personality development & Stress Management Techniques. Teacher Training course of Sri Sri Yoga from Art of Living Foundation. Advanced knowledge in Yoga Therapy, Reiki, Ayurveda and Healing Techniques. Certified Yoga Teacher From Yoga Alliance. Certified yoga teacher from QCI Govt. of India.
Santhosh Krishnan is a Registered Yoga Teacher under the Quality Council of India, Ministry of Ayush, Government of India and is a certified yoga teacher under Yoga Alliance, USA. He has been working in India and abroad with many reputed Yoga Institutes including several Government Hospitals. He has completed Masters in Yoga Therapy from Svyasa University and also holds PG diploma in Yoga from Ann amalai University. He is a full time practitioner who has been training and learning the intricacies of yoga from different traditional styles and disciplines like Sivananda Asram, Isha Yoga, Art of Living, Mysore Style Ashtanga Vinyasa, Iyengar Yoga, Yoga Therapy techniques, Thai Yoga Body Works, Body Alignment Workshop etc
Dr. Anish BAMS is an Ayurvedic doctor and he will teach you anatomy classes. Here you will also discuss the benefits of asanas, how to address specific problems, \ or what to avoid during that time.
Uma is our Reiki Master, trained by the Reiki India Research Centre. With her kind and compelling energy, she has been taking Reiki classes and has attuned many within the last 8 years. She is also one of our enthusiastic Yoga Teachers. She is trained in the Sivananda style and has been practising for the past 10 years. She has taught Yoga and Reiki in Abu Dhabi and in her hometown, Mumbai.
Reg 200hr Vinyasa flow Yoga teacher and Yin Yoga teacher . Qualifying over 11yrs ago, offering weekly practices face to face and via Zoom , Workshops – Seasonal Yoga , offering yearly Yoga Retreat in Italy and Ireland, Cooperate Yoga for local businesses who care about their staffs well-being.
Devalekshmi Sreela dedicated the last four years refining her knowledge and expertise in yoga as an instructor. With her unwavering commitment to guide others for physical and mental transformation, her classes cater to practical and time-tested techniques to support individuals at every stage of their yoga journey. At the age of 17, she set a place in the India Book of Records for performing Chakrasana and Padasana together 44 times, and Bhujangasana and Parvathasana together 37 times in one minute. Devalekshmi believes that the purpose of yoga goes beyond the physical postures, freeing oneself from internal obstacles and empowering individuals to embrace life’s inherent beauty and wonder in its entirety.
With about 3 years of Ashtanga and Hatha yoga teaching experience, Sujeesh has students from businessmen to people from national and international organizations. He understands the psychology of different yoga practitioners and is skilled in teaching deeper understandings of yoga. Sujeesh is multilingual with fluency in English, Malayalam, and Hindi.
Born and brought up in the sacred lands of Rishikesh, Abhishek’s interest in yoga began at a tender age when he found himself inclined towards the ancient art of wellness. To fuel his passion, he completed his Master’s Degree in Yoga Science from Sanskrit Gurukul Vishwavidyalaya along with the 500 hours of teacher training. Abhishek studied under esteemed Indian teachers, specializing in Ashtanga Vinyasa and alignment-based practices. Through his teachings, he aims to empower others to lead meaningful lives, tapping into their innate potential and embracing the transformative power of yoga.
Dr. Shahana AS completed her BAMS from Bangalore and is a skilled anatomy and physiology instructor. She is an experienced doctor with a proven track record of excellence in medical practices. She trains individuals and communities about the role of nutrition in preventing and managing several health conditions.
Dr. Sangeeth Sukumarapillai BAMS is an ayurvedic physician from South Kerala, who also conducts ayurvedic workshops and training programs. He is an experienced instructor in Panchakarma, Yoga and Marma Therapy. Dr. Sangeeth is one of the very few doctors from Kerala who is experienced in traditional ayurveda and massage therapies (Kalari treatments) in Kerala. He trains native and international students regarding ayurvedic treatments.
