Ashwini Surpur, BS (CS), MA (Sanskrit), ERYT-500, CIAYT, is the Executive Director of Yoga Bharati and a Senior Yoga Therapist. With 15 years of experience as a Software Engineer at Oracle, she transitioned to full-time volunteering at Yoga Bharati in 2010. Specializing in yoga therapy, particularly for cancer and terminally ill patients, she's a sought-after speaker on yoga and Hindu philosophy and contributes articles to various publications. Passionate about literature and philosophy, she holds an MA in Sanskrit and enjoys writing poems and articles in her free time.
Chinmay Surpur (ERYT, BS Neuroscience) serves as the Director of Research at Yoga Bharati while pursuing a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Saybrook University. He initiated, completed, and published research studies at UC Santa Barbara and Yoga Bharati, aiming to bridge Eastern and Western therapeutic principles. Chinmay conducts international training and outreach for Yoga Bharati, envisioning yoga's acceptance as therapy in mainstream health systems. His passion extends beyond academia; he enjoys music, singing, reading, and travel. His goal is to publish research on yoga's efficacy in scientific journals, advocating for its recognition as a therapeutic modality for chronic ailments.
Anusha Patil (E-RYT), Manager - Content and Media, is also a senior yoga teacher and faculty of Yoga Teacher Training program. From an engineer to a certified yoga teacher, she blends analytical skills with mindful practice. While working as a SPED staff with children, she saw the positive impact of yoga on their well-being. Certified by Yoga Bharati, she believes in a simple daily yoga practice to live life fully. Anusha enjoys nature, cooking, and dancing. She lives in Redwood Shores with her family. Anusha is pursuing Diploma in Yoga Therapy at Yoga Bharati.
