Rajendra
Rajendra got his yoga certification training in 2006 from Raghuramji in Los Angeles. He has been practicing yogasana and studying yoga philosophy. He has been associated with Yoga Bharati LA since its inception and leads Yoga Bharati LA chapter now. He holds engineering degree and works in software industry. Rajendra is looking forward to live a yogic life and encourage others to follow yoga practices.
Dr. Sunil Thummala
Dr. Sunil Thummala, M.D., MBA, 1st US Board Certified Neurologist, and Certified Yoga Teacher. He is the President of Yoga Bharati, Dallas chapter and a Board of Director of Yoga Bharati. He is also a faculty of Diploma in Yoga Therapy course. As a SathyaShodhana, he is an amateur photographer with interest in Physics, Astronomy, and Vedanta. His clinical expertise includes Stroke, Movement Disorders, Headache, Multiple Sclerosis, Dementia, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Peripheral Nerve Disorders, and Traumatic Brain Injury-related Psychosis.
Savita Joshi
Savita Joshi, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, B.E. MBA, is the Executive Director of Yoga Bharati Dallas chapter. She has been teaching yoga for the past 20 years. As a chief yoga therapy consultant at Dallas chapter, she offers yoga therapy for various psychosomatic ailments. She is one of the faculty for yoga training programs and guides yoga therapy students. She has contributed at a traditional Sanskrit medium online school as an Executive Director for a couple of years. She likes hiking, gardening, bhajans, reading spiritual books, and spending time with her family.
Rohini Garimalla
Rohini Garimalla, B.S. in Computer Science and E-RYT, currently advancing her expertise through a Diploma in Yoga Therapy at Yoga Bharati. Her yoga journey began in 2013, sparking a deep curiosity that shaped her path as a dedicated student and teacher. She is passionate about the multidimensional nature of healing, embracing health and wellness that nurtures the physical, emotional, and spiritual layers of our being.
Sheela Venkata
Sheela Venkata, B.E., RYT-200, currently pursuing a Diploma in Yoga Therapy with Yoga Bharati. She has been involved with the Dallas chapter activities since its inception. She manages the center’s yoga therapy activities and works with the team in providing yoga therapy for various ailments. She has been teaching yoga for 10 years and is committed to sharing transformative benefits for yoga. She is passionate about helping community members to integrate the principles of yoga into all aspects of life. As a devotee, she helps at the local temple activities. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, gardening, hiking, and spending time with her family.
Rupa Shankar
Rupa Shankar B.E., Master’s in Yoga (from S-VYASA), currently working towards C-IAYT with Yoga Bharati. She has six years of experience in IT. She has also completed a 3-year residential Vedanta course under Swami Parthasarathy. She has also pursed studies in Sanskrit. Over the past seven years, she has passionately shared her knowledge of Vedanta and Integrated Yoga Therapy. She leads transformative yoga practices, insightful Vedanta discussions, and soulful chanting sessions for all ages—kids, youth, and adults alike.
Sharat Joshi
Sharat Joshi, RYT-200, B.E., is a software engineer. He serves Yoga Bharati Dallas chapter as a Treasurer. He is passionate about Gita chanting and teaching children and adults. He also is passionate about bringing yoga to the underserved and underprivileged communities. He supports the chapter in upbringing the holistic understanding of yoga in the communities and is involved in chapter activities and events.
Himabindu Gorantla
Himabindu Gorantla, B.Sc. Biotech& Biochem, MBA, LLB, certified yoga instructor (from India) with 5 years of experience. Currently pursuing DYT from Yoga Bharati. She is a volunteer at Yoga Bharati as a yoga instructor with a strong commitment to the holistic teachings of yoga. She contributes to the organization by teaching kid’s classes for special needs, yoga therapy workshops for adults, and supporting the growth of the community. Outside of yoga, she enjoys activities such as stroke painting, hiking, reading, meditation, and traveling. She believes in continuous learning and personal growth, both on and off the mat.
Sejal Sharma
Sejal Sharma B.S in Comp Sci, certified Early Childhood Teacher, certified yoga teacher (200hr), and an Ayurvedic Health Counselor (600hr) from Kerala Ayurveda. She has pursued 2 years of Sanskrit studies from Samskrit Bharati. Combining all the areas of her study, she contributes at Yoga Bharati in IT related admin work, along with some areas of content development. She is interested in all ancient Indian scriptures and sciences which led her on her Ayurveda and Yoga journey. She loves learning and is eager to pursue her further studies at Yoga Bharati.
Dr Joysree Subramanian
Dr. Joysree Subramanian, MD, MBBS, C-IAYT, Pain Board Certification -ABA, and American Board of Anesthesiology certified. She has over 40 years of experience in the medical field, with expertise in Anesthesiology, and pain medicine. She is affiliated with O U Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center and Baylor Scott and White Medical Center. She is passionate yoga practitioner and integrates yoga therapy in her practice. She is a Physician Advisor at Yoga Bharati.
Anu Benakatti
Anu Benakatti, is a Bachelor and Master’s in Biology. She is a program manager at USICOC, and is an renowned host and television anchor and COO at iAsiaNews Dallas Texas. She volunteers as a Media Advisor for Yoga Bharati Dallas chapter.
Dr. Sejal Mehta
Dr. Sejal Mehta, M.D. M.B.A. received her medical degree from B.J. Medical College, India. She completed her residency and fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She worked in Kansas City for four years in a private hospital. She moved to Dallas in 2004 with her family and started a private practice with PMA. She has been actively practicing in the Dallas metro area and providing excellent state-of-the-art patient care. She is a Physician Advisor for the Yoga Bharati Dallas Chapter.
Seetha Ramu
Seetha Ramu (MS, EYRT) is President of the Detroit Chapter and a senior yoga instructor. She has organized and facilitated several YTT sessions and yoga retreats in Detroit. She is certified by VUASA and an EYRT with Yoga Alliance. She has been teaching free community classes for the past several years. She works for a well known healthcare company as a senior EDI manager.
Dr. Ram Pramod
Dr. Ram Pramod (PhD EYRT), Executive Director, Detroit Chapter has been an essential part of Yogabharati, Detroit chapter since its inception. He is a senior faculty member with Yoga Bharati, Detroit. He holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering from Clemson University and works as a Director in an automotive company.
Nachi Muthukumar
Nachi Muthukumar (MS, BS Computer Science, RYT-200) is a volunteer at Yoga Bharati. He has undergone yoga teacher training at Yogabharati, Los Angeles in 2016 and is currently pursuing his Diploma in yoga Therapy. He has conducted Yoga Teacher Training programs (YTT) and also has led the Stop Diabetes Movement in the Los Angeles Area. He has been conducting yoga wellness programs for all ages around the Greater Los Angeles area. Nachi completed his Masters & Bachelor in Computer Engineering from India (Tamil Nadu). He is currently the Director of Engineering in SureCo, Inc at Santa Ana, CA.
Avima Sharma
Avima Sharma is a Yoga Teacher at Yoga Bharati LA. She is a software engineer by education and blends mindfulness with tech in daily life. She works as a Product Testing leader at NBC Universal and is based in Los Angeles with her family, she’s passionate about promoting balance, both on and off the mat, through a holistic Yoga practice.
Anil Surpur
Anil Surpur, B.E (E&C), M.S (Yoga), MBA, E-RYT 500, YACEP, C-IAYT, serves as the President of Yoga Bharati, where he is also a Senior Faculty and Yoga Teacher. Apart from his teaching roles, Anil actively engages in Yoga research. He holds positions on the Board of Directors of both Yoga Bharati and Vyasa USA. Furthermore, he currently holds the role of Director of Engineering at Ooma Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA.
Ashwini Surpur
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.
Amit Ganghas
Amit Ganghas (ERYT) is an experienced young yogi who has completed two teacher training programs: one from Sivananda Ashram and another from SVYASA Bangalore. He also has a Master's in Yoga from SVYASA. He is currently studying Kinesiology at West Valley College. Yoga has been both his career and passion. He has taught at various studios in Delhi, India, for the past five years and is now in the Bay Area for further studies.
Manjul Mishra
Manjul Mishra discovered Yoga after being diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis in 2019. Starting with Therapeutic yoga, she progressed to Vinyasa, Ashtanga, and Iyengar styles, experiencing profound physical and mental benefits. She completed her RYS 200 with Sanatana Yog Sandesh in Rishikesh and is pursuing her RYT 200 with Yoga Bharati. Additionally, she's a certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor, integrating Ayurvedic principles into her classes. With a daily practice of Yoga, meditation, and Ayurvedic Dinacharya, she's deeply committed to holistic wellness. Hiking and biking complement her passions. Alongside Yoga and Ayurveda, Manjul holds an M.S. in Electrical Engineering and works as a Product Specialist at Siemens.