Our Teachers

Our Teachers - Paramahamsa Yoga Mahavidyalaya

Yogapraveena Sri Shivaprakash Guruji

International Yoga Ambassador
International Yoga Trainer & Yoga Referee
Yogpraveena Shivanna, alias Shivprakash Guruji, is a yoga master, coordinator, and organizer of noble thoughts and good practices and hobbies in the field of yoga and has been telling the importance of yoga to thousands of students, women, and men through hundreds of yoga camps since 1980 through the name of Paramahamsa Yoga Mahavidyalaya. Those who learned yoga from him are working as good yoga teachers at city, district, state, national, and international levels. He is the father of many yoga institutions. Worked as a judge in national and international yoga competitions.

He has worked in the field of education as the founder president of Sri Paramahamsa Vidyaniketan School of Mysore Hebbal. Shivprakash Guruji's father, Sangeet Vidwan, and yoga practitioner Sri Sivalingappa, who was a disciple of Sri Pattabhi Joish, started his yoga practice. In later days Sri BKS Iyengar's disciples Sri Ajith Kumar, S. Yoga is practiced by Sri Nagendra, the founder of S-Vyasa Institute, Kanyakumari Vivekananda Kendra, and other Himalayan saints and skilled yoga experts.

🏆Awards & Recognition

In recognition of his yoga achievements, he has received
'International Yoga Ambassador' title given by Ministry of Ayush, Government of India.
The Yogasiri Award from the Dasara Yoga Committee of the Government of Karnataka
The 'Yoga Visharada Award' from the Vivekananda Yoga Institute.
The Yoga Bhushan Award from the Himalayan Yoga Foundation.
The Yoga Praveena Award from the Kannada Krantidal Organization.

Srimathi Bhavana R

Chief Ayurvedic Yogini
Dr. Bhavana R., born and brought up in Mysore, completed schooling at St. Mary’s Convent, Mysore, and pre-university at Sharada Vilas college, Mysore. Persuaded BAMS degree from Govt Ayurvedic Medical College, Mysore in 2003, and postgraduate degree from Manasa/Kuvempu University, Shimoga in 2006. She had been associated with Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali yoga peet, Haridwar since 2014, and she is a certified yoga instructor from the same institute. Also serving as a yoga tutor in Paramahamsa yoga mahavidyalaya since 2017. Also she has been associated with Hatha yoga teachers of various yoga institutes by writing health content and articles.
She has been felicitated with the "Yoga Ratna" award from Paramahamsa Yoga Mahavidyala in 2020.

Areas of Expertise

Ayurveda Mudra Pranayama Yoga Therapy

Sri Vijay Kumar B G

Chief Yogacharya
Mr. Vijay Kumar, a teacher at Paramahamsa Yoga Mahavidyalaya, has been immersed in the practice of yoga since childhood, guided by the wisdom of his grandfather. His journey in yoga led him to complete his degree at Karnataka University in Dharwad, where he deepened his understanding of the discipline. At Paramahamsa Yoga Mahavidyalaya, he combines traditional teachings with modern techniques, ensuring that each class is tailored to meet the unique needs of his students. His commitment to promoting physical and mental well-being through yoga reflects the core values of Paramahamsa Yoga Mahavidyalaya, making him an invaluable asset to the community. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi, Mr. Vijay Kumar's expert guidance is sure to enhance your yoga practice and overall health.

Areas of Expertise

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Iyengar Yoga Prenatal Yoga Kids Yoga Acroyoga

Srimathi Kavya S

Chief Ayurvedic Yogini
Dr. Kavya S., Ayurvedic Physician, is a dedicated Yoga instructor, a passionate and committed Prenatal & postnatal yoga instructor, a certified Garbhasamskara facilitator, a pregnancy & Postpartum Nutritionist, a childbirth educator, a therapeutic yoga instructor, and an experienced Marma Therapy practitioner.
She as 8 years of experience in the field of medical science and extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, Ayurvedic medicines and treatments, and yoga. With a deep-rooted belief in the wisdom of ancient traditions blended with modern science, she support women through the most sacred and transformative phases of their life—pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood.
Mrs. Kavya's journey in this field is driven by a simple yet powerful vision: To empower women physically, emotionally, and spiritually through conscious motherhood. As an Ayurvedic yoga teacher, continue to inspire students and patients alike making a significant impact in the realm of holistic wellness.

Dr. Kavya has been conferred with the prestigious "YOGA RATNA" award in recognition of her contributions to yoga.

Areas of Expertise

Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Garbhasamskara Practices Holistic Pregnancy Nutrition Childbirth Education Therapeutic Yoga Marma Therapy
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