Yoga Sadhana Guru

What Yoga Sadhana Guru does

Yoga Sadhana Guru is a privately held yoga teacher training school founded in 2014 by Acharya Shri Parveen Nair and his senior disciple Shri Ramana Louis, headquartered in Rishikesh, India with operating branches in Melaka (Malaysia), Shenzhen (China), and Phnom Penh (Cambodia). The school is a Yoga Alliance USA Registered School in good standing since 2017 and delivers certification programs at the 50-hour, 200-hour, and 300-hour levels, alongside yoga retreats, an online programme, a specialized Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training, and the annual RasAnubhava Embodied Yoga Summit. Its core differentiator is the proprietary "Embodied Yoga / Embodied Movement" methodology developed by founder Parveen Nair, which integrates mindfulness, movement re-education, breathwork, anatomy, and music, grounded in Advaita Vedanta philosophy and the teachings of Ramana Maharishi.

The business operates on a direct-to-consumer, one-time-payment model with tiered pricing by accommodation (single, shared, deluxe) and segmented pricing between Indian and international students. Core 200-hour and 300-hour TTCs are priced between approximately $1,600 and $3,000 USD depending on location and room type, and fees include lodging, vegetarian meals, course materials, and local excursions. Enrollment is self-serve through the company's website (yogasadhanaguru.com) with phone and email support, and marketing is driven primarily by content (blog, video testimonials) and organic social media (Instagram, YouTube, Facebook). Customer segments include aspiring yoga teachers seeking international certification, experienced teachers seeking advanced training, and wellness retreat seekers; all customers are individuals with no enterprise channel or B2B revenue disclosed.

The company is bootstrapped and founder-owned, with no external venture, private equity, or institutional investment disclosed. Revenue is not publicly reported, and the operating model appears to be a small, founder-led boutique school. Key growth vectors include new vertical product lines (Prenatal/Postnatal), annual community events (RasAnubhava), and the existing four-country footprint, though scale remains modest by any standard metric.

Name

Yoga Sadhana Guru

Legal name

Yoga Sadhana

Website

https://yogasadhanaguru.com/

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Yoga Sadhana Guru is a bootstrapped, Rishikesh-based yoga teacher training school operating in India, Malaysia, China, and Cambodia. It offers Yoga Alliance-certified 50-, 200-, and 300-hour TTC programs, retreats, and a proprietary Embodied Yoga methodology to aspiring and advanced yoga practitioners worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Yoga Teacher Training

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSADACAL

Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) & Pilates Instructor Training

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Yoga & Pilates Instruction

SECONDARYHSADACAA

General Yoga Instruction (Hatha/Vinyasa/Flow)

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Yoga & Pilates Instruction

SECONDARYHSADAJAA

Guided Meditation Instruction (1:1 & Group)

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Meditation, Mindfulness & Breathwork

SECONDARYTHAGAMAB

Wellness Retreat Centers (Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness)

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Wellness, Spa & Health Retreats

SECONDARYTHAJAHAA

Yoga & Meditation Experiences (Studio Classes, Guided Meditation, Mindfulness)

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Wellness & Spa Experiences (Retreats, Thermal Baths, Yoga)

Keywords

• Yoga teacher training
• Yoga certification programs
• Embodied yoga methodology
• Yoga retreats Rishikesh
• Yoga alliance certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Rishikesh

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Yoga Teacher Training Programs: Revenue from intensive yoga teacher training certification programs including 50-hour, 200-hour, and 300-hour courses. Programs include accommodation, meals, training materials, and certification upon completion.
2. Yoga Retreats: Short-term immersive yoga retreats offering daily yoga practice, meditation, pranayama, and wellness activities. Includes accommodation and meals.
3. RasAnubhava - Embodied Yoga Summit: Annual 8-day summits for embodied yoga teachers featuring in-depth sessions on self-enquiry, embodied movement, pranayama, and community practices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Yoga Sadhana Guru is a private yoga teacher training school that delivers residential yoga certification programs (50-hour, 200-hour, 300-hour, and prenatal/postnatal), online yoga courses, and short-term yoga retreats. Programs are grounded in the proprietary Embodied Yoga/Embodied Movement methodology developed by founder Parveen Nair, integrating Hatha, Vinyasa, and Ashtanga styles with philosophy, anatomy, pranayama, and meditation, and are delivered in-person at training centers in Rishikesh, Goa, Malaysia, China, and Cambodia.

Product overview

Yoga Sadhana Guru is a yoga teacher training school offering a portfolio of certification programs and wellness services. The core offerings include the 200-Hour and 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training courses (both Yoga Alliance USA-certified), a 50-Hour Embodied Yoga Training, an Online Programme for remote learning, and Yoga Retreats at international locations. The company also runs the RasAnubhava Embodied Yoga Summit annually and offers specialized Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training. The school specializes in an 'Embodied Yoga' methodology developed by founder Parveen Nair, integrating Hatha, Vinyasa, and Ashtanga yoga styles with emphasis on movement awareness and self-inquiry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Embodied Yoga: A systematic approach to human movement developed by Parveen Nair, offering experiential approach to movement, body and consciousness through movement re-education and re-patterning.
• RasAnubhava - Embodied Yoga Summit

Products and services

• 50-Hour Embodied Yoga Training A foundational yoga training program focused on sensing, feeling and action through embodied movements, providing introductory-level training for yoga practitioners. Scheduled October 30 - November 6, 2026 in Rishikesh.
• 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh An internationally recognized, Yoga Alliance USA-approved 200-hour certification program providing comprehensive yoga teacher training covering Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga yoga styles, pranayama, meditation, philosophy, anatomy, and teaching methodology. Typically conducted over 24 days.
• 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh An advanced yoga teacher training certification building on the 200-hour foundation. Offers deeper exploration of embodied anatomy, kinesiology, alignment and adjustments. Typically conducted over 28 days.
• Online Programme Digital yoga education platform providing online courses and login access for remote students to engage with yoga training content.
• Yoga Retreat International yoga retreat program conducted at various locations including Rishikesh, Mexico, Barcelona, and other destinations. Includes Hatha Yoga, Embodied Movements, Restorative Yoga, meditation, pranayama, yoga Nidra, and wellness workshops on Ayurveda and nutrition.
• Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training Course Specialized yoga teacher training focused on maternal health, covering prenatal and postnatal yoga practices, breathwork, relaxation techniques, anatomy during pregnancy, and practical teaching experience for supporting expectant and postpartum women.
• RasAnubhava - Embodied Yoga Summit Annual immersive embodied yoga summit featuring self-enquiry practices, embodied movement patterns, pranayama, meditation, and spiritual discourse based on Advaita Vedanta philosophy. Includes accommodation, vegetarian meals, and course materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• Yoga Alliance USA-certified 200-Hour and 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training certificates enabling global teaching opportunities

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, Trivandrum: Long-established traditional YTT school in India offering internationally recognized teacher training with residential ashram delivery. Closest direct comparable on curriculum depth, Yoga Alliance alignment, and residential Indian YTT model.
• Tattvaa Yogashala: Rishikesh-based Yoga Alliance registered school offering 200-hour and 300-hour YTT programs at similar price points. Direct geographic and product competitor for inbound yoga students.
• Arhanta Yoga Ashram: India-based (with Netherlands HQ) Yoga Alliance registered YTT school running 200-hour and 300-hour programs in residential ashram setting. Comparable on curriculum, certification, and international student pipeline.
• Rishikul Yogshala: Rishikesh-headquartered Yoga Alliance registered school offering 200-hour, 300-hour, and 500-hour YTT. Direct competitor in the same city with overlapping product tiering.
• World Peace Yoga School: Rishikesh-based Yoga Alliance registered school offering 200-hour and 300-hour YTT plus retreats. Direct peer on geography, target customer (international aspirants), and pricing tier.
• Sampoorna Yoga: India-based Yoga Alliance registered school offering 200-hour and 300-hour YTT plus retreats across Indian locations. Comparable product mix and international student orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Ananda in the Himalayas: Luxury Himalayan wellness resort offering yoga programs, meditation, and Ayurveda retreats. Comparable on Rishikesh/Himalayan wellness positioning but serves a higher-end, hospitality-led customer.
• Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health: US-based yoga and wellness center offering teacher training and retreat-style residential programs. Comparable on curriculum breadth and residential delivery, but operates in Western market.

Emerging players

• Alo Moves: Subscription-based digital yoga and wellness platform offering certification-adjacent content from celebrity instructors. Represents the online channel that threatens in-person YTT economics.
• Glo (Yoga, Pilates, Meditation): Online yoga and meditation subscription platform with thousands of classes from renowned teachers. Indirect competitor for the same discretionary wellness spend that funds YTT.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@YogaSadhanaInternational
• Facebookfacebook.com/yogasadhanainternational
• Instagraminstagram.com/yoga.sadhana.international

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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