
OurYoga Teachers
Meet the faculty of Siddhant School of Yoga — Acharya Siddhant and a team of dedicated Himalayan teachers, each a specialist in their own subject.

Teachers of Siddhant School of Yoga
Experienced yoga teachers at Siddhant School of Yoga
Yoga teachers are the spine of a yoga school. They have the right eligibility and skills to motivate you to start and continue your yoga practice, so that you can grow. Yoga teachers are also very important for a healthy society — they help you develop good qualities so you can live a balanced life and contribute to building a healthy community.
In our society, we need good doctors, engineers, lawyers and many other professionals — but if you look deeply, yoga teachers are just as important for a better, more balanced society. Yoga is not an option; for a balanced lifestyle, it is compulsory. And if yoga is compulsory, yoga teachers are essential.
Qualities for a Healthy Society
- Commitment attitude
- Will power
- Right practice
- Patience
- Mindfulness
- Relaxation
- Discipline
- Focus
- Right way of breathing
- Right understanding
- Positive attitude
- Gratitude attitude
What Makes Our Teachers Different
- Right knowledge about the subject
- Equal behavior toward every student
- Good, clear character
- Self-discipline
- Self-confidence
- Motivational ability
- Responsible & accountable
- Dedicated self-practitioner
Siddhant School of Yoga understands the importance of a yoga teacher, and we are careful in choosing who teaches at our school. Because of these qualities, our yoga teachers deserve respect and honor — a yoga teacher has real potential to help shape a great personality in you.
A good cook prepares delicious food out of simple ingredients — in the same way, a good yoga teacher can transform you from an ordinary person into a dedicated yoga practitioner. Siddhant School of Yoga is proud to present teachers of this quality to society through every course we teach.
Idols of Our Lineage
Great Indian masters kept the ancient yoga tradition alive, passing knowledge through generations of devoted practitioners.

Patanjali
Classical YogaAuthor of the Yoga Sutras — father of classical yoga.

T. Krishnamacharya
Hatha YogaFather of modern yoga — teacher to Iyengar and Jois.

B.K.S. Iyengar
Iyengar YogaFounder of Iyengar Yoga — precision alignment with props.

K. Pattabhi Jois
Ashtanga VinyasaFounder of Ashtanga Vinyasa — root of modern vinyasa.

Swami Sivananda
Integral YogaFounder of the Divine Life Society, spreading yoga worldwide.

Paramahansa Yogananda
Kriya YogaBrought Kriya Yoga to the West via Autobiography of a Yogi.

Swami Vivekananda
Yoga & VedantaFirst to bring yoga and Vedanta to the West.

Indra Devi
First Lady of YogaThe "First Lady of Yoga," popularizing it in Hollywood.

Sri Ramana Maharshi
Advaita VedantaSelf-realized master who taught self-inquiry through silence.

Swami Shashawat Ji
Meditation & SurrenderA living master devoted to stillness, service and truth.

Swami Ram Kripalu Ji
Himalayan TapasyaA Himalayan renunciate now residing in Rishikesh.

Swami Nityananda Giri
Kriya YogaKriya Yoga acharya and author, based in Rishikesh.
Siddhant School of Yoga Teachers
Our faculty combines decades of traditional monastic training in the Himalayas with deep scientific knowledge in biomechanics, alignment and subtle energetic anatomy.
Siddhant Ji
Spiritual Master & FounderSiddhant left home after completing his B.Sc. in search of true knowledge, spending years training with Sadhus and Yogis across the Himalayas and all of India. Under their guidance, he mastered many forms of yoga — Hatha, Kundalini, Mantra, Kriya and more — along with Pranayama, Bandhas, Mudras, yoga philosophy and deep meditation practice.
He later founded Siddhant School of Yoga in Rishikesh, where he now guides students personally in yoga philosophy, meditation and pranayama. His teaching builds real understanding and gratitude, helping seekers from every part of the world transform their practice and discover their true selves. His personal guidance has helped countless students build lasting discipline and quiet confidence in their own daily practice.
18+ Years SadhanaManpreet
Meditation & Mantra GuruManpreet is a dedicated yoga and spiritual practitioner with 15 years of experience in Ayurveda, Naturopathy and yoga anatomy. She stays closely engaged with the spiritual and yogic traditions of Indian culture, and is known among students and staff for being practical, punctual and deeply sincere in her work.
As a skilled teacher of meditation and mantra chanting, she helps students slow down, breathe correctly and find real stillness of mind. Her classes blend traditional wisdom with a warm, approachable teaching style, making even complex spiritual practices feel simple, achievable and personally meaningful. Students often describe her sessions as calming, grounding and genuinely transformative for both body and mind, session after session.
15+ Years PracticeSandeep
Mantra Science & AlignmentSandeep lives in Rishikesh and has a special interest in Sanskrit and sacred texts such as the Gita, the Upanishads and the Yoga Sutras, which makes him especially skilled in mantra science. He also conducts traditional fire ceremonies (Yajnas) as a meaningful part of his teaching practice.
With five years of experience in Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga Vinyasa, he brings a strong, practical understanding of body alignment and adjustment to every class. He is also a capable teacher of Pranayama and meditation, always aiming to share deep knowledge in a genuinely yogic way. His classes are known for their calm, grounded energy and clear, step-by-step guidance for every single student who joins.
5+ Years ExperienceHemlata
Yoga Anatomy & PhysiologyHemlata works as a qualified physiotherapist at a reputed hospital in Rishikesh, and has worked hard to become a specialist Yoga Anatomy teacher — a subject that is genuinely challenging to teach well. With a strong command of human anatomy and physiology, she brings real medical understanding into every class.
She teaches in a clear, digital and practical way, so students can get their yoga anatomy questions properly answered. She is kind and disciplined, and because she works in both medicine and yoga, she helps students understand health from a truly yogic perspective. Her calm, patient approach makes even complicated anatomy topics feel clear and genuinely useful for daily practice.
Lead PhysiotherapistVishal
Hatha & Ashtanga MasterBorn in the holy city of Rishikesh, Vishal holds a Master's Degree in Yogic Science from Uttarakhand Sanskrit University and has taught Hatha, Iyengar and Ashtanga Yoga for many years. He also runs his own yoga center in Rishikesh town, teaching local Indian students with genuine dedication and a strong focus on correct, safe alignment.
Vishal has been part of our school for a long time, valued for his ability to improvise and his sound, practical understanding of both Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga. His classes combine classical alignment with a natural teaching flow that puts every student at ease, whatever their starting level of experience or background in yoga practice.
Master in Yogic ScienceVarun
Ashtanga & Hatha InstructorVarun was born in the Rishikesh Himalayas, and after completing his graduation, stepped into the world of yoga — first with a one-year diploma course, and later a 200-hour YTTC. He has always tried to help others since childhood, and yoga gave that instinct real, focused direction and a genuine sense of purpose.
For the last three years, Varun has lived a genuinely yogic lifestyle, practicing Pranayama, meditation, Hatha Yoga and his personal favorite, Ashtanga Yoga, every single day. His goal is simple: to keep gaining knowledge of yoga and share it with everyone he teaches, with the same sincerity and quiet discipline he brings to his own daily practice.
Certified RYT InstructorKokil Nath
Asana & Philosophy TeacherKokil comes from Assam, in the north-east of India, and is not only a yoga teacher but a genuine seeker of truth. He holds a sound knowledge of Asana, Pranayama, Meditation and yoga philosophy, built through years of honest, personal practice, reflection and steady inward growth.
Because of his seeking nature, Kokil remains honest, authentic and truthful to both himself and his students. He teaches at Siddhant School of Yoga while continuing his own yoga and spiritual growth, in an environment that genuinely supports students and teachers alike. His quiet, thoughtful presence makes him easy to learn from, both inside and outside the classroom, and students value his calm, honest guidance.
Dedicated Yogi & SeekerChittaranjan
Pranayama & Kriyas MasterChittaranjan is hardworking, sincere, confident and enthusiastic in everything he teaches. His classes cover Pranayama, yogic locks, yogic gestures and purification methods, alongside Ashtanga Yoga and classical Hatha Yoga, all taught with real care, patience and close, thoughtful attention to every small detail and movement.
With strong willpower and a genuine love of learning new things, he believes deeply in teamwork and adapts easily to any environment. He brings strong problem-solving skills to his teaching and always welcomes a new challenge — guided simply by dedication and perfection. Students appreciate his patience and the steady, quiet confidence he brings into every single class he leads and teaches, week after week.
Senior Pranayama Master
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