Our Teachers

Ashutosh Mishra

Hatha Yoga, Therapeutic Yoga & Yogic Science

RYT 500

Ashutosh Mishra is a Hatha and Therapeutic Yoga teacher at Bali Yoga Retreats, with over eight years of teaching experience. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Yogic Science from the University of Patanjali and a Master’s degree in Yoga Therapy from Uttarakhand Sanskrit University. After completing his studies, he began his journey through karma yoga at an ashram, helping students from India and abroad adapt to ashram life. He later progressed to teaching therapeutic yoga and yoga teacher training programs. His teaching emphasizes careful sequencing, proper alignment, and adapting practices to each student's individual needs.

Maa Haripriya

Kundalini Yoga, Sound Healing & Reiki

RYT 500

Maa Haripriya is a Kundalini Yoga teacher at Bali Yoga Retreats with over 10 years of teaching experience. Born in the UK to an Indian family, she moved to India to pursue her spiritual path and undertook years of hands-on training. She later expanded her practice to include Sound Healing, Reiki, and Cacao Rituals, integrating these modalities into her Kundalini sessions. Her teaching approach emphasizes awareness, personal growth, and adapting each session to students' individual needs. She currently leads Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training at Bali Yoga Retreats in Ubud, Bali.

Yogi Azmi

Vedic Philosophy, Yoga Philosophy & Number Meditation

Yogi Azmi is a Yoga Philosophy teacher at Bali Yoga Retreats in Ubud, Bali. His journey into yoga philosophy began in 2012 when he met a Balinese spiritual master and spent two years studying at the master's ashram. During this time, he developed a deeper understanding of Vedic philosophy and learned number meditation. He later studied Yoga and Health at Hindu Dharma University in Bali and completed additional Yoga Alliance teacher training programs. His teaching focuses on explaining traditional yogic concepts in simple, practical language, helping students connect philosophical teachings with everyday life.

Yogi Rohit Rawat Ji

Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga & Anatomy

E-RYT 200

Yogi Rohit Rawat Ji is a Himalayan yoga teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience. He specializes in Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, anatomy, and teaching methodology, helping students develop a strong foundation in yoga practice and class structure. Coming from the Himalayas, his teaching is rooted in traditional yogic values. His personal practice has also deepened through Krishna devotion, which influences his approach to yoga as a holistic way of life, extending beyond physical postures.

Yogi Vishnu Panigrahi

Himalayan Yoga Tradition, Hatha Yoga & Meditation

RYT 500

Yogi Vishnu Panigrahi is the founder of Bali Yoga Retreats and an experienced yoga teacher with over 25 years in the yogic path. He began practising yoga at the age of 12 and later became a monk in 2001. He trained under several respected spiritual teachers, including Swami Veda Bharati, in the Himalayan Yoga Tradition. He has taught over 10,000 students from more than 100 countries and continues to guide students through yoga practice, philosophy, meditation, and teacher training in Ubud, Bali.

Yogi Yansa Ji

Asana, Meditation & Traditional Yoga

RYT 200

Yogi Yansa Ji is a yoga teacher at Bali Yoga Retreats in Ubud, Bali, with over eight years of experience. Born in Klungkung, Bali, in 1972, he first discovered yoga through a book during sixth grade. His personal journey deepened after experiencing chronic pain, which eventually led him to his mentor, Dada Vibhakarananda. He later joined the Ananda Marga community and completed his 200-hour yoga teacher training under Master Manohara and Dada Vibhakarananda. His teaching emphasizes the connection between the mind and body, giving attention to students' mental well-being alongside their physical postures.