Where Ancient Knowledge Meets Living Practice

Darshan Ji

Founder & Lead Teacher

Darshan is a scholar who encountered Patanjali and recognised in it a system as rigorous as anything he had studied. Twelve years practicing, three building Prakruti Yogashala in Tapovan, gathering what he considers the most precise and most neglected body of knowledge available to a human being: Patanjali's framework of the mind, Iyengar's anatomical intelligence, the Tantra of South India, the wisdom of Sanatana Dharma. His students speak of a teacher who makes difficulty feel natural, who can take a concept that has resisted understanding for weeks and place it, through a single moment of dry humour, exactly where it needs to go.

Ajay Ji

Senior Asana Teacher

Ajay Ji grew up with yoga, shaped from childhood by senior Iyengar and Hatha masters. Since 2013 he has taught with one focus: the body understood from within. Students speak of a teacher with an unusual gift for finding the approach that opens what has been closed, precise in his alignment work, inventive in his methods, and always specific to the person in front of him.

Yogi Harmindra Ji

Anatomy, Physiology & Yoga Therapy

Yogi Harmindra Ji grew up in Rishikesh and has practiced since childhood. His Master's in Yoga from Dev Sanskriti University and six years of teaching are grounded in one speciality: the body's intelligence. Postural imbalances, movement disorders, asymmetrical bodies, he addresses these as a clinical matter, with the precision of someone who has spent years studying them. His students tend not to expect to enjoy anatomy. Most of them do.

Sadhu Shree Ji

Philosophy & Meditation

Acharya Sadhu Sri is a scholar and teacher of Yoga Philosophy and Indian Scriptures, deeply rooted in India's ancient wisdom. He holds a Master's degree in Yogic Science and Philosophy, alongside Advanced Diplomas in Vedanta, Sanskrit and Indian Philosophy, and in Buddhism, Vipassana and Pali. His studies have also taken him into Yoga and Vedanta through the Shivananda Yoga Vedanta Forest Academy in Rishikesh. His devotion lies in preserving and sharing Indian Scriptures as living bodies of knowledge. He is presently pursuing advanced Vedanta scriptures at Kailash Ashram under the guidance of accomplished Acharyas.

Jitendra Ji

Meditation

His journey with yoga began at twelve, a young seeker looking for relief who found something that stayed. Through years of practice his own body healed. Meditation became as natural to him as breathing. He teaches with a softness that puts people at ease.

Bhagyashree Ji

Mantra, Meditation & Music Teacher

Bhagyashree is a distinguished Philosophy and Meditation master with a Doctorate and Master's degree, known for her deep expertise in Yoga, Spirituality and ancient meditation practices. With mastery in Sanskrit, she has also been a guest speaker on Indian National Television and at International Yoga Festival programs, sharing her insights with audiences worldwide. Her teaching blends mindfulness, self-awareness and traditional wisdom, guiding practitioners toward inner peace, transformation and self-realization.

Abhishek Ji

Hatha Yoga & Alignment (Iyengar)

Abhishek Ji is a dedicated yoga practitioner and teacher with over eight years of experience, based in Tapovan, Rishikesh, where he leads daily in-person and online sessions for students worldwide. His teaching focuses on Hatha Yoga, with emphasis on proper alignment, mindful awareness and traditional yogic principles. Known for his calm and attentive approach, he helps practitioners develop a safe, strong practice while cultivating mental clarity, inner balance and holistic well-being.

Dr. Akshay Vashisht

Mantra, Kirtan & Yoga Philosophy

Akshay holds a PhD from the University of Patanjali and an MSc from SVYASA. A Kirtan artist who has performed across India, trained in harmonium, mridangam and guitar, with a certification in music from Berklee College. His devotion in chanting is palpable. Students who have never sung a note in their lives leave his classes changed.

Nikhil Ji

Yoga Philosophy & Tantra

Nikhil Ji is a distinguished author and yoga philosophy educator based in Rishikesh, where he has been teaching since 2015. After a successful 30-year career as an electronics engineer, he dedicated himself to exploring and teaching the deeper philosophical dimensions of yoga. His unique blend of technical expertise and spiritual insight allows him to present complex concepts in a clear, practical and relatable manner. He is also the author of “The Veil of Maya”, exploring the essence of yoga philosophy, inspiring seekers worldwide toward deeper knowledge, awareness and inner transformation.

Mahesh Ji

Meditation & Pranayama

Mahesh Harrajaai is a dedicated yoga teacher specializing in Pranayama, meditation and yogic philosophy. He holds an MSc in Yoga and is a registered E-RYT 500 instructor, reflecting his advanced training and extensive teaching experience. Associated with World Peace Yoga School and Vinyasa Yogashala, he integrates traditional wisdom with practical techniques to support physical well-being, mental clarity and spiritual growth. He also shares insights on Ayurveda, therapeutic practices and holistic living, making ancient yogic sciences accessible to a global audience.

Deepti Ji

Asana, Anatomy & Therapeutic Yoga

Deepti Ji brings eighteen years of practice and an MA in Yoga to a speciality most teachers avoid: the body that does not fit the standard model. Asymmetrical bodies, chronic pain, old injuries. Her students describe someone with a rare quality of attention, the kind that registers not just what the body is doing but what the person inside it needs. She moves between anatomical precision and plain language with ease, finding the image or the phrase that makes something click. Sincere, warm, and genuinely present with whoever is in front of her.

Pragya Ji

Vocal Activation & Classical Voice

Classically trained in Indian vocal tradition, Pragya Ji teaches the voice as an instrument. Her classes are precise and specific: she works with how your voice actually functions, where it has been held, and how to use it with full intention. Students consistently describe her classes as one of the most lasting parts of their time at Prakruti.

Dr. Shadwalee

Ayurveda

Dr. Shadwalee Labde holds a BAMS from Pune and brings eighteen years of experience in meditative and healing traditions, including Ayurveda, Pranic Healing, Vipassana, Kriyayog, Chakra Healing, Kali Sadhana and Reiki. A Reiki Grandmaster with additional training in NLP and Crystal Healing, her clinical work focuses on the three doshas, nutrition, pranayama and Ayurvedic balance. She has worked with patients worldwide, helping address a wide range of health and lifestyle imbalances through an integrated approach to healing.

Vikram Ji

Meditation & Pranayama

Yogi Suraj

Meditation & Pranayama