Yoga Teacher Training School
Our Teachers
SWAMI SEVANANDA (Hari Om baba)
Ayurveda & Philosophy
Yogi with 20 years of experience, who gave up his materialistic existence at the age of 28 in order to pursue higher knowledge. After finishing his spiritual practise at a number of ashrams, including the Sivananda ashram and the Bihar school of Yoga, Baba ji began to disseminate his knowledge by travelling to a large number of cities and towns in India as well as to other nations, including Canada, Germany, and the United Arab Emirates.
His entire life was devoted to learning and then passing on what he had learned to a huge number of pupils; as a result, a large number of individuals have learned the technique from him. He devoted his entire life to learning and then passing on what he had learned to a large number of students. Baba ji is extremely knowledgeable in the areas of Ayurveda, Tantra, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra, and meditation.
BHARATH RAM
founder
Bharat Ram – Founder & Lead Teacher, Adiyogam North Goa
M.Sc. Yoga Science (SVYASA) | ERYT-500 | YACEP (Yoga Alliance USA) | QCI Level 2 (AYUSH, India) | NET (Yoga)
Hatha | Iyengar-Inspired | Aerial Yoga | Breathwork | Sound Healing | Mudgar | Therapeutic & Trauma-Sensitive Approach
Bharath Ram is the founder and lead teacher of Adiyogam, a forest-rooted yoga school in North Goa that combines traditional yogic knowledge with contemporary therapeutic practice. With over a decade of international teaching experience and a rare blend of academic, practical, and lineage-based training, Bharath is known for holding deeply grounded spaces where students feel safe to explore, grow, and transform.
🎓 Education & Credentials
- M.Sc. in Yoga Science – SVYASA University (Bangalore)
- ERYT-500 – Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (Yoga Alliance USA)
- YACEP – Continuing Education Provider (Yoga Alliance USA)
- QCI Level 2 Certified Yoga Teacher – AYUSH Ministry, Govt. of India
- NET (Yoga) Qualified – University Grants Commission, India
Bharath’s academic and professional background ensures that every training at Adiyogam is both authentic and evidence-informed, appealing to global students seeking quality and credibility.
🧘♂️ Training & Lineage
His practice is deeply rooted in Iyengar alignment principles and classical Hatha Yoga, shaped by intensive mentorship with:
- Sharat Arora (Dharamshala) – Iyengar-based therapeutic & meditative teaching
- Bharath Shetty (Mysore) – Integrative Hatha with a focus on healing
- Saraswati Jois (Mysore) – Ashtanga tradition and discipline
- SVYASA lineage – Yogic philosophy, therapy, and modern anatomy
Bharath’s style blends alignment, breathwork, and subtle body awareness, making every session a blend of precision, presence, and purpose.
🪂 Aerial Yoga Specialization
Bharath has been teaching Aerial Yoga for over 3 years, with a therapeutic, slow-paced approach tailored to modern nervous system needs. His aerial trainings focus on:
- Spinal decompression & joint relief
- Nervous system regulation through inversion therapy
- Iyengar-style safety and alignment principles in suspension
- Trauma-sensitive sequencing and progressive strength-building
He currently leads one of India’s few Aerial Yoga TTCs, merging aerial flow with breathwork and emotional integration.
🪘 Innovative Additions: Sound Healing & Mudgar Training
Bharath has integrated unique healing modalities into his programs at Adiyogam:
- Sound Healing Journeys using singing bowls, mantra, and vibrational resonance to support parasympathetic activation and deep release
- Mudgar Training – An ancient Indian movement practice using wooden clubs to build joint stability, core strength, and endurance, especially beneficial for aerial practitioners and teachers
These additions create a multidimensional training environment where students work with movement, sound, rhythm, stillness, and silence.
✨ Teaching Philosophy
Bharath’s approach is clear, spacious, and deeply human. He teaches not to impress—but to awaken presence, precision, and embodied insight. Students describe his style as:
- Grounded and accessible
- Subtly powerful
- Meditative yet methodical
- Emotionally supportive and intellectually enriching
He guides with the belief that yoga is not what we master, but what we return to.
🌿 At Adiyogam
At the Adiyogam campus in Arambol, Goa, Bharath leads:
- 200HR & 300HR Yoga Teacher Trainings
- Aerial Yoga Teacher Trainings (7-Day TTC)
- Iyengar-Based Alignment Intensives
- Sound Healing & Mudgar Workshops
- Private Mentorship & Teacher Development Programs
His trainings attract dedicated yoga students, therapists, bodyworkers, creatives, and caregivers from all over the world who seek depth, authenticity, and a return to inner intelligence.
“Yoga is not what we perform. It’s what we return to—over and over again.”
— Bharath Ram
GAURAV KUMAR
Philosophy & Meditation
In accordance with his Advaita Vedantic philosophy, Gaurav Kumar tries to be an objective observer of the world around him. In 2011, he began his adventure into the field of Yoga, and after completing a Master’s in Yoga at SVYASA University, his understanding of Indian philosophy was fine-tuned.
So that his seven-year-old daughter can understand it, he explains Indian philosophy in a methodical and straightforward way. The teachings of the Ashtavakra Gita form the basis of his worldview. He promotes work-life harmony by leading corporate Yoga classes, workshops, and webinars. Knowledgeable in the Ashtavakra Gita, the Patanjali Yoga Sutra, Hatha Yoga, and Kundalini Yoga, with a focus on Indian philosophy.
PAVITHRA SHETTY
Pranayama & Meditation
Pavithra Shetty is a professionally trained and qualified yoga instructor who works out of Bangalore. It was in the year 2019 when she first began her studies of Yoga, and she has been instructing ever since. It was yoga that started the fire of transformation within her, and after receiving her certification in Hatha yoga, she went on to pursue Ashtanga vinyasa and Iyengar yoga from some of the most renowned instructors in Mysore. Yoga was the spark that ignited the fire of transformation within her. Pavithra is of the opinion that the practise of breath work, in conjunction with Vinyasa, reawakens the vital force and paves the way for more profound states of meditation.
Her area of expertise is imparting to others, via the practises of asanas, pranayama, and meditation, the ability to subdue the turmoil that resides inside them and evolve into the most fulfilled and healthy version of themselves. She is of the opinion that the key to real freedom is cultivating awareness and learning to act as the observer of one’s own thoughts, which enables one to approach each new day with a sense of grateful navigation. Through the practise of yoga, she hopes to encourage others to recognise their innate capacity for healing and to open themselves up to the delight of experiencing life to its fullest.
Maithily Sevekari
Philosophy, Meditation & Movement Teacher
(BA in Philosophy from Pune University, 500 hr RYT)
Maithily Sevekari is a passionate yoga teacher and movement practitioner with a strong foundation in philosophy. Holding a BA in Philosophy from Pune University, she has trained in contemporary dance and yoga since 2014. She is internationally certified with two 200-hour teacher trainings from Yogalaya, Pune, and Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Ashram, Madurai, and has completed a medical yoga therapy internship. Since 2020, Maithily has been a dedicated Iyengar Yoga practitioner at RIMYI.
As a full-time freelance instructor in Goa and Dharamshala, she specializes in Hatha Yoga, Yoga Philosophy, Alignment, Anatomy, and Meditation. With teaching experience at renowned institutions like Yogalaya and Sivananda Ashrams, Maithily also leads personalized online sessions globally, reaching clients in Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, the UK, and the US.
Maithily blends her expertise in yoga and dance through Movement Meditation workshops across India, integrating somatic movement, yoga philosophy, and improvisational dance to promote healing, self-expression, and creative exploration.
Shilpa
Anatomy & Breathwork Teacher
(500+ Hours Certified | Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Meditation & Breathwork)
Shilpa is a dedicated yoga teacher whose journey began in her teenage years in India—where the roots of yoga first took hold in her life as a physical practice. What started on the mat evolved into a lifelong path of self-discovery, healing, and conscious living.
With over 500 hours of Yoga Alliance–accredited training, including a Diploma in Yoga Teaching from Melbourne, Shilpa brings a rich blend of Eastern tradition and modern understanding to her teaching. She has taught extensively in Australia, offering group and private classes in some of Melbourne’s most respected studios, before returning to India to reconnect with the roots of the yogic tradition.
Her teaching integrates Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Yin, Power, Slow Flow, Restorative Yoga, as well as breathwork and meditation—offering a well-rounded, deeply therapeutic experience for students of all levels.
What truly sets Shilpa apart is her attunement to the inner experience of practice. She encourages her students to treat each pose as an opportunity for self-inquiry, using yoga as a space to explore not just the body, but the breath, the mind, and the subtle emotional landscape.
Her classes emphasize alignment, body awareness, and breath-led movement, guiding students to develop both strength and softness, stability and surrender. Whether leading a dynamic flow or a still, meditative practice, Shilpa creates a safe, inclusive, and deeply present environment where students feel seen, supported, and empowered in their journey.
At Adiyogam, Shilpa brings not only skill and experience, but also the rare ability to hold space with warmth, clarity, and compassion—qualities that resonate deeply with those seeking more than just a physical practice.
Shreya
Kundalini and Meditation Teacher
(1500+ RYT, Kriya and Kundalini Sadhaka )
Shreya is a traveler, classical and latin ballroom dancer, fitness enthusiast, social cause contributor, and holistic health advocate.
From the start, she loved Yoga because it made her feel better physically, spiritually, and mentally by performing things she never thought she could on her mat. She swears by breath-related fluidity. Her mother, a yoga teacher, took her to her first session at 13. Her yoga adventure began 20 years ago and became a passion and lifestyle. She is appreciative for the practice that helped her overcome her vulnerabilities and struggles throughout life. She studied yoga with Bharat Shetty, Hansanji, Parveen Nair, and Ravi Bisht to give back to the field. Her different Himalayan, Mysore, Singapore, and Bali teachers inspire her. She advises on diet, lifestyle, ayurveda, and divine feminine awakening in addition to yoga.
Shreya believes yoga should continue in one’s thoughts, words, and actions after class. Yoga is for everyone, and despite its ancient roots, it is incredibly relevant and beneficial in today’s stressful, chaotic, and tough environment.
Vipassana, Kriya Yoga, and other meditations helped her discover her profound understanding. Her classes aim to integrate body and mind and leave students feeling rejuvenated, nourished, and balanced. Her lesson usually combines asanas, pranayama, chanting, and meditation. Recommended for beginning yoga students seeking an exciting experience.
RYT 1000+ Hours (Yoga Alliance USA), 250+ hours Hatha Sivananda Yoga, Netala, Uttarakhand (2017): 250+ hours Mysore Ashtanga Indea Yoga Bharat Shetty (2018)
Over 300 hours Multi-style RYTTC, Rishikesh (2021) – 250+ hours Kundalini Yoga, World Peace, Rishikesh (2021) – Awakened Goddess course with Puja Puneet, India’s top life coach. 2024