Our Mission
Through Samudra our mission is to motivate, educate, inspire and guide people in the field of Yoga and Nutrition to develop and integrate a healthy lifestyle as a part of your daily routine. Based out of MYSORE, with over 15 years of experience in Yoga, through our online programs, courses and consultation, we provide global access to a safe and happy space for you to practice and learn.
- “Join us with a SMILE.” -
Your progress, safety and happiness is important to us. Our focus has always been strong fundamentals, which indeed is the stepping stone for what they call “an advanced practice.”
We stick to the traditional roots of the practice, and through our experience, blend them with scientific principles to build an incremental progressive practice.
We emphazize on contentment both in and after class. We believe in making your learning experience fun; creating an engaging and enjoyable atmosphere that makes you feel at home and come back for solace.
ABOUT US
Samudra focuses on a sustainable long-term progressive approach, where our practices, techniques and diets, you can incorporate in your regular day. With over 15 Years of experience in different aspects Yoga, our team of experts ensures a high quality learning experience, providing options for students with different preferences and goals. Our approach is safe, sustainable, and we provide a well-rounded enriching holistic experience that, we promise, will positively impact your everyday life. Our methods involve poses (asanas) and movement in coordination with the breath to bring about a sense of peace and wellbeing from within. We educate in health, wellbeing and nutrition, tailored to fit your routine, to make you a better version of yourself progressively. We work through a 5 step approach: Physically the body (Alignments and awareness in asana), Breathing, Mind, Wisdom and Contentment. These layers are fused with and influence each other, not just on your mat but in your life off the mat too. Equipped with this, we build a secure and joyful environment that make you feel at home and come back for solace. Through the team’s vast experience we deliver a combination of functional, realistic, experiential, and reasonable practices by blending traditional and modern, scientific and spiritual aspects of YOGA. We emphasise on building strong sustainable fundamentals, learning the right alignments that suit your body and right breathing patterns to create a safe and happy yoga practice. A space for those who love classical yoga, to practice and evolve and bring the best out of you. We believe every moment of your practice is precious and intend to guide you to focus on self care to create a calm and peaceful environment.
Nikhil
Nikhil has been practicing under the guidance of Yogacharya Bharath Shetty since 2006. After completing his teacher training at Indeayoga in 2015, he began assisting and teaching at the Indeayoga teacher training programs. Since 2016 he managed and led the teacher training programs at Indeayoga’s residential facility the Yoga Dhaama; where he served as the Lead and Senior Teacher. Since then he has been leading teacher trainings on-and-off and continued his journey with Indeayoga and Yoga Bharata, Mysore. He has taught in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2017 and done workshops in Europe in 2019. He currently leads and teaches online classes through Samudra Yoga and offline in Gokulam, the yoga hub of Mysore. He primarily teaches Ashtanga Vinyasa and Hatha Yoga, and is among the few teachers adept with Pranayama. Years of experience in teaching students worldwide and his extensive background in training teachers speaks for itself. Born in Gokulam, the heart of Yoga in Mysore, Nikhil did his schooling in hill stations like Munnar, Kerala and Coorg, Karnataka. A Graduate in Mechanical Engineering had a brief stint as a Design Engineer and then worked in the Financial Services Information sector (Ultra High Net Worth Prospecting) for a few years. Having grown up in the hills he is passionate about nature, animals and wildlife. His other interests include off-roading, trekking, biology, anatomy and physiology, and sports. He practiced Jiu-Jitsu for a few years and earned a blue belt from Fernando Pacheco. He has also trained under Grant Ratcliffe (Gold Coast, Australia). The Yoga Story, “Atha Yoga Anushasanam” Nikhil began his formal Yoga journey in 2006 under the guidance of Yogacharya Bharath Shetty, while studying Mechanical Engineering in Mysore. A troublemaker in college, Yoga and sports, were the only things that kept him grounded and were the only sensible clear-headed activities he chose those days, he says. He continued to practice, on and off, under Bharath Shetty over the years. Not a very regular student yet Yoga some how followed him and in 2015, having quit work, not knowing what next, he enrolled for a Teacher Training Program in Indeayoga with Bharath sir. Not interested to teach at all, wanting to quit in day 2, he forced himself to complete the training to not disappoint his teacher. Soon thereafter Bharath sir made him assist in TTC programs and slowly got him to start teaching; one of the toughest things and he hated it. Over the years he got comfortable being around in class and teaching. In 2016, when Indeayoga inaugurated the residential facility (The Dhaama) for Teacher Trainings, Nikhil was given the opportunity to manage the whole program and the Dhaama. Since then he has been leading teacher trainings and continued his journey with Indeayoga and Yoga Bharata. He has taught in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2017 and done a few workshops in Europe in 2019. Post pandemic he was doing the Level 1 TTC programs at IndeaYoga Dhaama and also teaches at Yoga Bharata. Having trained under several teachers Nikhil considers Bharath Shetty to be teacher, mentor and guide. He says, “I’am a teacher by chance and not by choice. Yet over the years teaching has become my passion and profession.”
Danita Panashthira
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"Yoga Transcends her Occupation" Her in-depth knowledge of techniques, a keen learner and perfectionist, Danita’s teaching resonates with her deep passion for Yoga. She imparts enthusiasm through her instructions. Danitha’s commitment to empower others and impart knowledge to a larger audience made Samudra Yoga materialise. She has experience Leading and assisting in teacher training programs (level 1 and level 2) at Indeayoga, Mysuru. She also specialises in advanced hip openers and has a strong foundation in standing asanas. She has inspired students across the globe through her punctuality, commitment and discipline in teaching. Having done several Teacher Training Programs in Mysore and trained under various teachers she has a broad expertise. Her understanding of Therapeutic Yoga and her empathy towards students makes her a distinctive teacher. She has a special liking and great patience to teach beginners. A graduate in Mass Media Communication, Danita moved to Mumbai, India from Bangkok, Thailand in 2018, to pursue her Master’s. From her childhood days she has exposure to Buddhist practices and meditative techniques. In 2011 she enrolled for Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Anthropology and practiced Taekwondo during those days. Her first experience of YOGA was in 2015, a period when she tired practicing different styles like Hatha, Yin Yoga, Aerial Yoga and Hot Yoga. Having heard a lot about Ashtanga Yoga in Mumbai, she moved to Mysore in 2020, the hub of Ashtanga, after completing her Master’s. Astounded by how yoga was taught and practiced in Mysore, she enrolled for a 200 hour Teacher Training Program (TTC) at Ashtanga Yoga Mysore in K.C. Layout. She then trained under different teachers in Mysore, and finally decided to pursue another TTC at Indeayoga, Mysore. She completed her her Level 1 in Hatha Yoga and Level 2 in Ashtanga Vinyasa in early 2021. "Teaching yoga is not just a profession for her; it's her passion." Having observed her discipline, practice and potential, she was given an opportunity to assist and teach at the TTC programs at Indeayoga and soon became an integral part of the team. Having a background in mass media communication she is also is adept in managing the digital and social media aspects. Her commitment to teach, work and self practice is impeccable. She has experience Leading and assisting in teacher training programs (level 1 and level 2) at Indeayoga, Mysuru. She also specialises in advanced hip openers and has a strong foundation in standing asanas. With her in depth technical knowledge with respect to alignments, her understanding of Therapeutic Yoga and her empathy towards students makes her a distinctive teacher. She has a special liking and great patience to teach beginners. She feels grateful to have found her calling and to be able to inspire others to embrace the transformative power of yoga.
Dr. Neha Agarwal
I am Dr. Neha Agrawal. I am a Dentist and a Yoga teacher. I finished my Dentistry in 2012 from Indore and later on moved to Mumbai with my family. Since then, I practiced Dentistry for almost 9 years. I had health issues which started when I was just 16. Because of stress I was diagnosed with hypothyroid. I faced a lot of symtoms like weight gain, low confidence, Depression, hair fall, etc. I was always an introverted person. Also, I was never into sports so I was not physically active. Soon, I realised I must look after my health. For that, I started following my passion dancing and then I developed interest in the stretches and understood the importance of physical health, that’s when I got into Yoga. So my first experience of Yoga was in 2016 when I moved to Delhi and started practicing online through some videos. After practicing yoga online for a while, I realised I need to learn the basics so I joined a Diploma course on Yoga Vidya through Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Delhi. Later that year I had to move to Mumbai and I continued dentistry and finished my teachers training course with The Yoga Institute, santacruz, Mumbai. This Institute taught me the Philosophical aspect of yoga. It taught me Discipline , patience, acceptance through Yoga Eventually, I did my internship with the institute under senior teachers and started teaching. Since I had a medical background, I taught Basic Anatomy and physiology to the students coming at the institute for TTCs, and I also conducted Health management Yoga camps and lectures. I took group and Private asana sessions. Also, my dancing skills helped me a lot and I conducted recreation sessions for the people coming to the institute for stress management. When COVID began, I had to leave Dentistry temporarily as I was working in the most infectious prone area in Mumbai , Dharavi. That's how I set my focus completely on Yoga, took a lot of Online lectures, online personal classes, etc. Soon I realised, I was no more an introvert , since teaching my skills helped in developing more confidence in me. I started believing I am here in this world for a specific purpose. I observed the difference I was making in people's lives. But my own practice wasn’t that consistent and strong. So I joined Online classes taught by Nikhil. Now this was a turning point in my life when I felt I found a Guru. My regular consistent practice with Nikhil made me stronger physically and mentally. My teaching skills also improved. I always had an interest in teaching new skills to the kids whether its dance, art and craft, trekking skills, and now, YOGA. I believe, if kids are taught right Yogic practices it will help them not just physically but mentally. I strongly believe that physical health is a by product of yoga. So my purpose of teaching Yoga is to spread mental health awareness.
Dr.Shweatha
Shweatha is a professional educator who teaches students at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, while also actively participating in research endeavours. She holds an M.Sc. and a Ph.D. in Food Science & Nutrition from the University of Mysore, with her doctoral studies conducted at CFTRI, Mysore. She has a strong passion for practicing yoga and has completed Yoga Teachers' Training Course from Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram, Neyyar Dam, Kerala. Her main areas of focus revolve around sports nutrition and diet therapy. She firmly believes that the food we consume greatly impacts our physical and mental health, and she encourages individuals to rely on dietary solutions for any diet-related issues they may face. She places great emphasis on the importance of following a traditional, home-cooked meal, along with regular exercise, proper hydration, quality sleep, a bit of sunshine and maintaining a positive mindset as the fundamental elements for leading a fulfilling and productive life. Shweatha is a passionate and committed lifelong learner who proudly identifies herself as a philomath. She advocates for the sharing of knowledge, as she believes it empowers people to make well -informed and wise choices. Her intention is to work diligently towards these goals, fostering education and enabling individuals to make better decisions for themselves.