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ॐ Our Story

About Anand Yoga School

A holistic yoga and wellness institution dedicated to preserving authentic yogic wisdom while making it accessible and practical for modern life.

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14+
Years
50,000+
Clients
Who We Are

Healing Through Authentic Yogic Wisdom

Anand Yoga School is a holistic yoga and wellness institution dedicated to preserving the authentic wisdom of Yoga while making it accessible and practical for modern life.

We focus on creating a balanced ecosystem where individuals can heal, learn, and grow through disciplined yogic practices guided by experienced professionals. Our approach bridges the gap between traditional wisdom and contemporary science.

15+
Experts
20+
Programs
Our Integrated Approach

Seven Pillars of Practice

  • Traditional Hatha Yoga
  • Therapeutic Yoga Practices
  • Pranayama & Breathwork
  • Meditation & Mindfulness
  • Lifestyle & Diet Guidance
  • Stress Management
  • Preventive & Restorative

Our Vision

To create a healthier and more conscious society through authentic yogic education and holistic wellness programs that reach every individual regardless of background or location.

Our Mission

To provide accessible, scientific, and traditional yoga-based solutions for physical, mental, and emotional well-being, making authentic yoga education available to all.

Our Values

What Guides Everything We Do

Our core values form the foundation of every program, interaction, and experience at Anand Yoga School.

01

Authenticity

We preserve the traditional essence of yoga while making it practical and accessible for today's world.

02

Compassion

Every student's journey is treated with care, patience, and personalized attention.

03

Evidence-Based

Our programs blend ancient wisdom with modern scientific understanding for genuine results.

04

Community

We foster a supportive, inclusive environment where everyone can grow and heal together.

Our Journey

Milestones That Define Us

The key moments that shaped Anand Yoga School into what it is today.

  1. 2018

    School Founded

    Anand Yoga School was established with a mission to bring authentic yogic education to modern learners.

  2. 2019

    Therapy Programs Launched

    Introduced disease-specific yoga therapy programs, becoming one of the few schools offering structured therapeutic care.

  3. 2021

    Online Platform Live

    Launched our online learning platform, making yoga education accessible to students globally.

  4. 2023

    Corporate Wellness Division

    Expanded into corporate wellness, partnering with organizations to improve employee health and productivity.

  5. 2024

    500+ Students Transformed

    Celebrated the milestone of 500+ students who completed programs and therapy courses.

Authentic Lineage

Rooted in the Classical Texts

Every program, therapy plan and course at Anand Yoga School draws from the timeless wisdom of the great yogic scriptures — taught with clarity for modern life.

हठयोगप्रदीपिका

Hatha Yoga Pradipika — Swami Swatmarama

The foundational text of Hatha Yoga — asana, pranayama, mudra and bandha as a path to health and inner stillness. The backbone of our therapeutic sequences.

घेरण्डसंहिता

Gheranda Samhita — Sage Gheranda

A sevenfold path of purification, strength, steadiness, calm, lightness, perception and freedom — guiding our cleansing practices and holistic programs.

योगसूत्र

Yoga Sutras — Maharishi Patanjali

The classical science of the mind — the eight limbs of Ashtanga Yoga that shape our approach to meditation, counselling and mental wellness.

Our Mentors

Meet the Experts

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Lead Mentor

Dr. Shivom Acharya

Founder, Lead Mentor & Yoga Therapist

14+ Years Experience

Dr. Shivom Acharya brings over 14 years of experience in yoga therapy, counselling and classical yogic education, having guided more than 50,000 clients in India and abroad. His approach bridges classical yogic texts — the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita and Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras — with modern therapeutic and corporate wellness needs.

  • ✦ 14+ years of teaching & therapeutic practice
  • ✦ Guided 50,000+ clients in India and abroad
  • ✦ Classical texts: Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita, Yoga Sutras
  • ✦ Yoga therapy & counselling for lifestyle disorders
  • ✦ Creator — Acharya Corporate Yoga & Mind-Body Resilience Framework
  • ✦ Online therapy for NRI & international clients
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Dr. Anand Kumar

Founder & Chief Yoga Therapist

18+ Years Experience

Dr. Anand Kumar holds a PhD in Yoga Science and is a certified yoga therapist with 18 years of experience. He has designed evidence-based therapeutic programs used by hundreds of students worldwide.

Yoga TherapyPranayamaHatha YogaStress Management

500+ students

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Priya Mehta

Senior Yoga Instructor & Meditation Coach

12+ Years Experience

Priya is a certified RYT-500 instructor with deep expertise in meditation and mindfulness. She specializes in women’s yoga therapy and emotional wellness practices.

MeditationMindfulnessWomen's WellnessRestorative Yoga

300+ students

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Rajan Sharma

Pranayama & Breathwork Specialist

15+ Years Experience

Rajan has dedicated his practice to the science of breath and pranayama. His breathing therapy programs have helped hundreds of patients with respiratory and cardiac conditions.

PranayamaBreathing TherapyCardiac WellnessRespiratory Health

400+ students

Evening Ganga aarti at Har-ki-Pauri, Haridwar
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