Yoga Teachers at Yoga Samaadhi
Yoga teachers, and instructors at Yoga Samaadhi - RYS 200, RYS 300 & RYS 500
Acharya Chandramani
Acharya Chandramani believes in the natural flow of life and trusts what it brings for each of us. He trusts that all things are lead and guided by a divine force and he does his best with what life brings each day. He starts his day with meditation for a centered and peaceful state of the mind to welcome the day and to bring presence and mindfulness to his actions throughout the day. Not only does he love to share his vast Vedic knowledge with his students, he also brings the ancient philosophy that he learnt since childhood into his daily life through constant contemplation and translating it into mindful speech, thoughts and actions.
Acharya Chandramani was born in a traditional spiritual family. From his early age, he was naturally inclined and interested in following the traditional spiritual practices of the Vedas. At 8 years of age, he became a serious practitioner of the yogic principles of Swetambara Jaina tradition. Later he was initiated into the Vedic Sanskrit tradition by Swami Vivekananda at the age of 10 in Prabhat Ashram, UP, India. Acharyaji was fully dedicated to the teachings and daily discipline of the traditional Sanskrit gurukulam from childhood to adulthood. Later in 2004, he was initiated by Swami Veda into a meditative lineage of yoga and meditation as passed down by Swami Rama of the Himalayas at Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Rishikesh India. In his pursuit of academic education, he acquired a bachelor and master degrees in Sanskrit Literature and PhD in a well-known Yoga & Vedanta scripture known as Yoga-Vashishtha from Uttarakhand Sanskrit University. Acharyaji also holds 500 E-RYT and RCYT & YACEP from Yoga Alliance USA.
Acharya Chandramani served as a fulltime traditional scholar and yoga guide at Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Rishikesh from 2004 until 2018. He has been guiding worldwide yoga students into the Vedic Sanskrit literature and its philosophy and holding yoga retreats, yoga teacher trainings and yoga seminars for more than 25 years. Apart from his teaching interests, he finds his passion for writing on practical philosophy of life and for sharing his personal experiences. He has authored several books including “Insights into Yoga Psychology”, and “World Peace Prayers”. He also has been the editor of several publications including “The Unadorned Thread of Yoga: The Yoga-sutra of Patanjali”. As a lifetime dedicated practitioner, Acharyaji initiated into social welfare to serve humanity through his traditional knowledge and personal experiences. Currently, he is serving at a yoga and meditation centre as Founding Director of Yoga Vidya Mandiram Rishikesh, India and Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Expertise: Yoga Philosophy & Vedic Scriptures, Vedic and classical Sanskrit language, Meditation & Relaxation
Laurie Woerth
Raised in the peaceful countryside of Alsace, France, Laurie Woerth first discovered yoga in her teenage years. While pursuing a degree in chemical engineering, she began to feel called toward something deeper. This inner search gradually led her to the path of yoga, Eastern philosophy, and traditional healing systems—planting the seeds for a more spiritually aligned life and career.
Laurie has trained in various styles of yoga, including Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Prenatal, and Ashtanga, both in France and Nepal. Over the years, she has also cultivated expertise in yoga anatomy, meditation and pranayama—core elements that form the basis of her teaching. Her approach of teaching is contemplative and meditative, creating space for students to turn inward, explore their own experience, and develop greater independence and self-awareness in their practice. Having taught in France and Southeast Asia, she has guided diverse groups of students and spent the past years assisting and teaching in Yoga Teacher Training Courses (TTCs), which she presents with clarity and depth to empower students with practical and embodied knowledge. She blends modern science with the wisdom of Eastern traditions to create grounded, inclusive, and insightful learning environments.
Laurie’s teaching reflects her own journey of seeking balance between intellect and intuition, science and spirituality. She holds space with sincerity, inviting others to connect more deeply with themselves through mindful movement and breath.
Expertise: Yoga Asana (Styles: Hatha Yoga, Yin & Restorative Yoga), Yoga Anatomy & Physiology, Pranayama, Relaxation & Meditation
SIDDHESH VICHARE
Born and raised in the tropical mountains of Maharashtra, India, Siddhesh Vishare was schooled in Vedanta Philosophy. Later, finding himself at a crossroads, he turned towards esoteric psychology, which led him to Yoga Darshana and Eastern mysticism.
Over the years, through intensive personal practice and close study with esteemed teachers, he has developed a nuanced and experiential understanding of yoga as both a science and a path to self-realization. His approach bridges ancient philosophy with contemporary insight, weaving together elements of modern psychology, anatomy, and the mystical frameworks of the Upanishads and Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. He offers a rich and unique blend of practices that reflect his broad training and deep inquiry. His teachings encompass traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga delivered with a therapeutic, adaptive approach, Iyengar-based alignment for practitioners of all levels, and more creative modalities such as Wheel Yoga and Acro Yoga. He is also deeply rooted in Yin and Restorative yoga, offering deeply nourishing sessions that cultivate stillness, awareness, and healing.
What sets his teaching apart is a technical, practical style that emphasizes self-inquiry and embodied development. He invites students to explore from within, to cultivate curiosity, and to become self-reliant in their practice. His work with pranayama and Osho-inspired meditations adds further depth, as does his exploration of Sufi and Zen Buddhist traditions, offering students a truly holistic and integrated experience. Over the years, he has led Yoga Teacher Training Courses, retreats, and Ashtanga yoga workshops across India (Mysore, Goa, Dharamshala), Nepal (Pokhara), Bali (Ubud) and Thailand (Chiang Mai), mentoring students from across the globe.
Expertise: Yoga Adjustments & Alignment, Yoga Asana (Styles: Hatha Yoga & Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga), Teaching Methodology
Nishant Tyagi
Nishant Tyagi has been a dedicated yoga practitioner for over a decade. His journey with yoga began as a means to heal from depression and has since become a lifelong passion. Through the practice of yoga and its comprehensive philosophy, Nishant achieved a balanced state of mental, emotional, and physical health, leading to profound personal transformation. Inspired by his own healing, Nishant pursued advanced studies in yoga. He holds a 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification from the Yoga Alliance standard and on the path of pursuing a Master’s Degree in Yoga Science, complementing his extensive practical experience with formal academic knowledge.
Nishant’s teaching approach is deeply rooted in his personal experiences and professional training. He excels in yoga asana, with a particular focus on alignment and adjustments. His teaching style is characterized by a compassionate and attentive approach, encouraging students to be mindful during practices, listen to their bodies and avoid forceful movements. He adapts practices to meet individual needs, ensuring that each student can progress safely and effectively. Nishant has led numerous Yoga Teacher Training Courses in India. He is well-versed in various yoga styles, including Ashtanga Vinyasa, Hatha Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga and Iyengar Yoga. Besides asanas, Nishant’s personal studies and practice encompass pranayama, meditation, mantra recitation, and yoga philosophy. He occasionally teaches these disciplines as well, offering a holistic learning experience to his students.
Nishant’s passion for yoga extends beyond the mat. He regularly participates in wellness seminars, and yoga workshops and retreats, continually expanding his knowledge, especially in the topics related to healing through yoga and sadhana (spiritual practice). Nishant’s mission is to share the transformative power of yoga, helping others achieve physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. His students appreciate his empathetic nature, insightful teachings, and ability to make complex concepts accessible.
Expertise: Yoga Adjustments & Alignment, Yoga Asana (Styles: Hatha Yoga & Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga), Teaching Methodology
