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DR. JITENDRA DAS

FounderLead Teacher

Dr. Jitendra Das is a seasoned yogi and scholar who has been sharing the wisdom of yoga with students across the globe since 2001. Based in Rishikesh—the heart of yogic tradition—he is the founder and guiding force behind Patanjali International Yoga Foundation (PIYF). His journey, however, began long before that.

Born and raised in India, Dr. Das has been immersed in yogic life from an early age. He pursued formal education in Yoga, Sanskrit, Ayurveda, and Vedic philosophy in Haridwar, a city often referred to as the "Gateway to Heaven" and one of the holiest cities in India. Haridwar is also home to the renowned Gurukul Kangri University, where Dr. Das completed his B.A. in Sanskrit and Vedic Literature, followed by an M.A. in Yoga and Scientific Research—where he was awarded a Gold Medal—and later earned his Ph.D. on the subject “Patanjali Yoga and Ayurveda.”

Throughout his student life, he spent his school vacations traveling across India, learning directly from monks and teachers at various traditional Ashrams. These immersive experiences shaped his practical understanding of yoga beyond theory.

After years of learning, he felt a calling to give back. He chose Rishikesh—already a magnet for yogic seekers—as the location to start his center. What began as a humble initiative gradually grew into PIYF, now a well-known yoga school registered with the Government of India and Yoga Alliance International.

Dr. Jitendra Das has taught in Australia, Fiji, Singapore, Russia, Ukraine, Israel, Canada, the USA, England, Scotland, Wales, and nearly every major country in Europe—even in dreamlike destinations like the Gran Canaria Islands. Wherever he travels, his teachings carry the energy and depth of authentic Indian yogic knowledge.

His expertise lies in teaching Ancient Hatha Yoga (based on the Patanjali system) and Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga (Mysore style). But his approach isn’t limited to asanas. Dr. Das guides students through the deeper layers of yogic science—Pranayama, Bandhas, Mudras, Kriyas, Ayurveda, Mantra chanting, and Meditation.

He frequently conducts workshops, seminars, retreats, and international yoga festivals. His teachings blend practical techniques with scriptural insights from the Yoga Sutras, Gheranda Samhita, and other classical yogic texts.

“Yoga is my life, my passion, my dharma and my everything. My life is dedicated to sharing this path. Let’s walk it together.”

Dr. Das refers to his style as “Ancient Style Hatha Yoga”, which honors the traditional teachings of Sage Patanjali without modern distortion. His mission is clear—to preserve and spread the timeless teachings of yoga in their purest form.

Areas of Expertise:

• Traditional Hatha Yoga (Patanjali-based system)
• Ashtanga Vinyasa (Mysore Style)
• Yoga Sutras and Vedic Philosophy
• Gheranda Samhita & Ancient Yoga Texts
• Therapeutic Yoga & Holistic Healing
• Kriyas (Cleansing techniques) & Mudras
• Mantra Chanting & Meditation
• Shatsang (Spiritual Discourse)
• Anatomy and Physiology for Yogic Practice
• International Seminars & Advanced Workshops

Dr. Jitendra is admired not only for his knowledge, but for the humility and sincerity with which he teaches. His classrooms, whether in Rishikesh or abroad, are full of energy, wisdom, and genuine care. Students say his presence alone is calming—and his teachings are full of clarity and depth.

Even after more than two decades of teaching, Dr. Das remains a devoted student of yoga. He continues to explore ancient scriptures and modern science to bring the best of both worlds into the classroom.

If you're looking for a teacher who embodies the spiritual, scientific, and practical aspects of yoga, Dr. Jitendra Das offers all of that—and much more. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced practitioner, his teachings can guide you toward a more conscious, balanced, and fulfilled way of living.

And if you ever get the chance to be there during his evening kirtans or yajnas—you’ll know what I mean. His chanting—it’s not just soulful, it shifts something in you. Whether he’s on the tabla, harmonium, or the hang drum, he has this way of turning sound into something that reaches past your thoughts—straight into your bones.

Somehow, even in silence, he teaches. A mantra workshop with him feels like a journey; a silent meditation session—like being held. There’s no big performance. Just presence. He doesn’t teach from memory or manuals. He teaches from lived truth, from sadhana, from a place that feels… well, real.

“I meditate when I teach,” he often says. “Teaching is my meditation, and meditation is my teaching. Come, let’s sit and be still together.”

He’s not trying to impress you. He’s trying to reach you. Every class is a quiet invitation—to turn inward, to listen to that subtle sound inside, and to meet the stillness that lives beneath all the noise. He likes to remind his students that yoga isn’t something you ‘do’—it’s more like something you start becoming when you stop chasing and start feeling.

And don’t worry—if you don’t know Sanskrit or haven’t ever chanted before, he’ll still make space for you. His vibe is soft, grounded, deeply spiritual—but always approachable. Students say he meets them where they are. Gently. Firmly. Like a teacher should.

Many lovingly call him Mandeepji. He also offers special workshops on ritual therapy—combining mantras, mudras, and deep inner intention to clear energetic weight. Honestly, students have cried, released, healed, transformed—right there in those sessions. Not because of magic. But because of presence.

He gets called often to spiritual festivals, kirtan gatherings, and yoga retreats across India. People seek him not for the performance—but for the truth he carries. For the way he brings you back home to yourself.

So, if you’ve never touched a mantra before, or maybe you’re looking to deepen your journey into sound, fire, or silence—studying with Acharya Mandeep Bhatt might just be one of those rare, real chances to step into what yoga was always meant to be.

Mayank teaches and specializes in:

• Ancient Style of Hatha Yoga
• Iyengar-Inspired Alignment Techniques
• Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow
• Yoga Anatomy & Physiology
• Pranayama & Energy Body Awareness
• Postural Adjustments & Injury Prevention

One of Mayank’s most helpful strengths is his solid grasp of body movement, joint behavior, and structural safety. He combines this with yogic philosophy in a way that’s simple and meaningful. His approach helps students ease out of discomfort, understand alignment better, and practice in a way that suits their body—especially if they’re struggling with stiffness, old injuries, or constant tension.

“Yoga isn’t about how it looks. It’s about how it feels. When the body moves with awareness, everything changes.”

His classes are both gentle and strong at once. He has a peaceful presence, gives clear but not overwhelming cues, and creates a space where students feel safe to explore. He encourages everyone to really listen to their own body, rather than forcing anything. Breath, grounding, subtlety—these are his guiding lights in a class.

He’s taught at many respected yoga schools across Delhi and Uttarakhand, offering trainings, workshops, and retreats. A number of students have told him that his classes gave them exactly what they didn’t even know they were searching for—be it physical lightness or some quiet space inside the mind.

At PIYF, he teaches modules like:

• Functional Anatomy for Yoga Teachers
• Applied Asana Practice with Alignment Principles
• Therapeutic Yoga Adjustments
• Flow-based Sequencing Techniques
• Pranayama with Structural Awareness
• Teaching Methodology with a Focus on Safety

Mayank is particularly insightful when it comes to helping people release pain—especially pain that stems from postural issues, joint strain, or spinal imbalance, often caused by long sedentary hours or poor lifestyle habits. His sessions often include healing suggestions, practical guidance, and even Ayurvedic tips for long-term wellness.

“Teaching yoga is not just about sharing poses. It’s about showing others how to trust their breath, their body, and their path.”

He continues to study, refine, and evolve in his own practice—believing that a true teacher always remains a student too. He is appreciated for being warm, easy to talk to, and grounded in his values. For those wanting to improve their alignment, understand their physicality better, or simply feel more at peace in their own skin, Mayank provides a supportive and real space to explore it all.

He strongly believes—and lives this belief—that every single student, no matter their level or background, has the right to feel strong, steady, and whole in their yoga journey. And he’s right there, walking beside them, one breath at a time.

Trained by the Master of Gong, Don Conreaux I have achieved my knowledge in bringing the vibration of Sounds into my experiences of meditation and Kundalini teaching, trained and certified as a Kundalini teacher by Yogi Bhajan School with the Master Teacher my great Guru Gurmukh.

I am a Yoga Alliance recognised teacher, RYT 500, E-RYT 200, YACEP based in Madeira, teaching different styles, and often organising Gong Bath journeys and mandala painting workshops. As well Wing yoga & Restorative Teacher Training Courses, and hosting retreats in Madeira and around some destinations in Europe.

My style wants to balance strength, flexibility, mobility, and relaxation throughout the breath and much more.

Certified as NLP practitioner to approach a better knowledge of how our minds and behaviours happen to cause often physical diseases and as well mental blockages.

She has Studies:

• Teacher Training Course with the emphasis on anatomy 200 hrs at Life Bright Hatha Yoga, Vietnam
• Certificate Vayu Sadhana the Wind Meditation 100hrs at Chakratirtha Krida Parisad, India
• Aerial Yoga Teacher Training Course at ULU Yoga, Thailand
• Traditional Indian Hatha TTC at Shree Jagannath Yoga, Vedanta & Sanskrutika Kendra Odisha, India
• Thai Foot Reflexology Massage, Thai School of Chiang Mai, Thailand
• Certificate in Mindfulness
• Certified Reiki, 1st Level
• NLP Basic Practitioner Ethical Evolutive Coaching, 1st Level
• Restorative Yoga Training
• Teacher Training Course 300 hrs online Traditional Kundalini by Adi Yoga Peeth
• Gong Master training certificate with Don Comeaux, France
• Kundalini Teacher Training, level 1, with Guru Gurmukh, India
• Kundalini Training, level 1, Sadhana work, Mallorca
• Certified @BackMitra, Restorative Alignment