Faculty

Yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, led by people you can name.

Sudhanshu Badoni leads every cohort personally. Six experienced teachers support him across Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, pranayama, Ayurveda, and yoga philosophy. No revolving door of strangers.

Main teacher

Sudhanshu Badoni

Main Teacher · Lead Faculty · 12+ years teaching

Sudhanshu Badoni leads every cohort at Deep Yoga Wellness. He runs the YogaAsana YouTube channel where he publishes pranayama tutorials, philosophy talks, and dispatches from the riverside shala in Tapovan. His teaching weaves classical Hatha alignment with the breath disciplines that shape every Deep Yoga cohort's morning practice.

Teaches

Hatha YogaPranayamaYoga PhilosophyTeaching Methodology

Credentials

▸E-RYT 500 (Yoga Alliance)
▸YogaAsana YouTube channel — 4,000+ subscribers

YogaAsana on YouTube @yogasana.in

Supporting faculty

Six teachers, each with their own specialism

Anatomy, philosophy, alignment, Ayurveda, Sanskrit — every cohort is taught by the teacher who has spent years inside the subject. Sudhanshu leads daily; these teachers run the modules they were trained for.

Yogi Benu Ji

Yoga Philosophy & Meditation

Yogi Benu Ji is a revered teacher of yoga philosophy, blending ancient wisdom with modern insight. With over three years of teaching at Deep Yoga and an E-RYT 500 registration, his sessions illuminate the deeper essence of yogic life through authentic, scripture-based learning. He specialises in the Bhagavad Gita and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, making complex ideas accessible and relatable to students. His classes are known for sparking curiosity, inner reflection, and spiritual clarity.

Yoga PhilosophyMeditationBhagavad GitaYoga Sutras

▸E-RYT 500 (Yoga Alliance)

Rahul Rawat

Hatha & Vinyasa Yoga

Rahul Rawat brings a powerful yet balanced approach to Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga. A dedicated E-RYT 500 teacher with a yoga degree, he combines strength, flexibility, and pranayama in his classes to create a dynamic and holistic experience. His focus is on building stamina and mindfulness through structured sequences, often infused with pranayama and brief meditations. Students admire his grounded energy and his ability to guide both beginners and advanced practitioners with ease.

Hatha YogaVinyasa YogaPranayama

▸E-RYT 500 (Yoga Alliance)
▸Yoga degree

Mahesh Bhatt

Ashtanga · Alignment & Adjustment

Mahesh Bhatt specialises in Ashtanga Yoga with a deep focus on alignment and structure. With a yoga degree and over three years of dedicated teaching, he empowers students through consistent practice, discipline, and authentic traditional teaching. Mahesh is known for his keen eye for alignment and his gentle yet firm adjustments that help students unlock their physical potential while staying injury-free. His sessions are powerful and rooted in classical practice traditions.

Ashtanga YogaAlignmentHands-On Adjustment

▸Yoga Degree
▸Traditional Ashtanga training

Lakhi Ram

Hatha Yoga & Pranayama

Lakhi Ram is a calm and disciplined teacher of traditional Hatha Yoga. A Yoga Alliance registered instructor with over three years of teaching at Deep Yoga, his classes are rooted in breathwork, awareness, and mindful transitions for a grounded practice. He often incorporates ancient yogic rituals and deep breathing techniques, helping students build emotional balance and resilience. Lakhi Ji's sessions are a blend of spirituality, physical discipline, and heartful instruction.

Hatha YogaPranayamaYogic Rituals

▸RYT (Yoga Alliance)

Mandeep Ji

Ayurveda · Pranayama & Meditation

Mandeep Ji combines classical yoga, Ayurveda, and spiritual healing into one holistic practice. With E-RYT 500 credentials, he teaches a deeply rooted yogic lifestyle that nurtures both body and soul. His Ayurvedic knowledge helps students understand their doshas and adapt their practice accordingly. Mandeep's peaceful energy, gentle voice, and devotion to yogic living make his sessions truly transformative and rejuvenating.

AyurvedaPranayamaMeditationYogic Lifestyle

▸E-RYT 500 (Yoga Alliance)
▸Ayurvedic practitioner

Ravi Bisht

Vinyasa Flow & Alignment

Ravi Bisht is known for his dynamic and precise teaching style. An E-RYT 500 trainer, he emphasises breath-to-movement connection and deep anatomical alignment — ideal for building strength and flexibility mindfully. Ravi has a modern, upbeat approach to yoga while staying firmly rooted in traditional methodology. His classes attract students who enjoy movement-based meditation and those seeking to refine their physical and mental balance.

Vinyasa YogaAlignmentAnatomy-Led Practice

▸E-RYT 500 (Yoga Alliance)

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Cohorts cap at twenty to thirty students. Every teacher on this page is in the shala for the modules they lead.

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