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.
Shilpa Kurkut
Shilpa Kurkut, eRYT-200, RYT-500, IAYT Certified Yoga Therapist, specializes in yoga therapy for seniors, adults, and children in Pleasanton. With a Diploma in Yoga Therapy from Yogabharati and an MSC in Zoology, she brings over 20 years of yoga experience. Shilpa has also taught at the Blind Center in Santa Clara and conducted workshops including Vision, Stop Diabetes, Back Pain, and Kids Yoga Summer Camps. Her dedication to holistic wellness and extensive expertise make her a sought-after yoga therapist and educator in her community.
Rima Shah
Rima is the Yoga Education Administrator at Yoga Bharati. With a background in physical therapy education from India, she is a trained yoga teacher with a focus on therapeutic practices. In addition to coordinating and administering yoga services, Rima conducts prenatal classes, wellness sessions, and yoga therapy sessions. She strongly believes in the transformative power of yoga, which has positively impacted not only her life but also her entire family. Her son, Arnav, enjoys participating in the Yoga Bharati community and summer classes. Rima eagerly anticipates many more fulfilling years of practicing and teaching yoga.
Mona Shah
Mona Shah (C-IAYT) is a Manager, Yoga Therapy Education at Yoga Bharati. She is a IAYT certified Yoga Therapist and Yoga Bharati Faculty member with over 10 years of yoga teaching. She is particularly drawn to individualized Yoga Therapy sessions, aiming to personalize healing. Mona designs curriculums and workshops to enrich yoga education for students and practitioners. Beyond yoga, Mona finds joy in gardening, hiking, and reading, especially Philosophy and Health/Wellness literature. With a background in Biochemistry and Computer Science, she has contributed to healthcare companies in the Bay Area, adding depth to her holistic approach
Kalpana Thiyagarajan
Kalpana Thiyagarajan, E-RYT, is a Manager of Yoga Teacher Training Program. She is a senior yoga instructor and faculty member of Yoga Bharati’s Yoga Teacher Training program. She was a software engineer and a Product Manager at several companies, including eBay, before quitting the IT career in 2019 to pursue her passion for Yoga. Kalpana is dedicated to teaching Yoga to both adults and children, and she finds joy in sharing her deep knowledge of the practice. Apart from Yoga, she is an avid reader with a keen interest in history, literature, and philosophy. She believes in the transformative power of Yoga, viewing it as a path to empowerment in life. She is pursuing Diploma in Yoga Therapy at Yoga Bharati.
Preeti Joshi
Preeti Joshi, an accomplished IT Professional, currently serves as a Project Manager at Apple. Besides her corporate role, she nurtures a profound passion for yoga, completing her teacher training in 2020. With a keen focus on instructing yoga to children and individuals with special needs, Preeti leverages over a decade of dedicated practice in her teaching. She maintains a strong connection with Yoga Bharati, actively engaging in and volunteering for various events and training programs. Continuously expanding her expertise, she explores specialized courses, particularly immersing herself in the philosophies of yoga outlined in the Bhagavad Gita and Patanjali Yoga Sutras.