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Brahmacharini Shobha

Director, Amrita Yoga®
Assistant Professor, Amrita School of Spiritual & Cultural Studies
Head, Department of Yoga – Amritapuri Campus

MBA, Pursuing PhD
Specializations: Yoga Therapy, Yogic Psychology, Mind–Body Integration, Meditation Research

Brahmacharini Shobha (Ms. Shobana Pillai) serves as the Director of Amrita Yoga, Mata Amritanandamayi Math, and Assistant Professor in the School of Spiritual and Cultural Studies, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri. She has over 29 years of experience in teaching yoga, meditation, and mind–body practices to students across India and around the world.

Her Yoga journey began at the age of five under Swami Vijnanananda, a disciple of Swami Sivananda. Inspired by Amma, she developed the Amrita Yoga® system, founded on awareness with heart-centered intention. She has trained more than 375 teachers and taught 145,000+ students worldwide, conducting programs across the USA, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and India. Read More »

Brahmacharini Hemaa

Program Manager & Intermediate Instructor, Department of Yoga, Amritapuri Campus

  • Leads the organization, planning, and coordination of all Amrita Yoga® programs at Amritapuri
  • Oversees instructor scheduling, class operations, and program logistics with strong managerial efficiency
  • Certified Amrita Yoga® Instructor for adults, youth, and children
  • Experienced in conducting beginner and intermediate-level Yoga sessions, including personalized training
  • Certified IAM® instructor, offering structured sessions for corporate groups, schools, and communities
  • Known for administrative excellence, team management, and dedication to high-quality Yoga instruction
Brahmacharini Aswathy

Program Coordinator & Intermediate Instructor, Department of Yoga, Amritapuri Campus

  • Supports the coordination of departmental programs, workshops, and special initiatives
  • Certified Amrita Yoga® Instructor for adults, youth, and children
  • Skilled in accessible and senior-friendly Yoga teaching
  • Assists with event organization, documentation, and instructor support
  • Brings clarity, structure, and a learner-centered approach
  • Valued for reliability, teamwork, and efficient program execution
Priya Sahana

Event Management Coordinator & Kids Yoga Instructor (Progressing Instructor), Department of Yoga, Amritapuri Campus

  • Plans, coordinates, and executes Yoga events and outreach activities
  • Certified Amrita Yoga® Instructor for adults, youth, children, and seniors
  • Specializes in Kids Yoga and Senior Yoga with a compassionate teaching style
  • Supports communication, participant coordination, and creative program development
  • Brings strong interpersonal, organizational, and creative skills

INTERNATIONAL Team Members

  • Swamini Ambikamrita Prana, USA
  • Beth Kucharczyk, USA
  • Shirley Abrahamer, Israel
  • Anne Wohltat, Germany
  • Wendy Steben, USA
  • Martha Lee, USA
  • Andrea Bonsignore, USA
  • Nirmala Iser, Switzerland
  • Jagruti Patel, USA
  • Arati Jaxner, Sweden
  • Sarah Langley, USA
  • Vidya Ashok, Kuwait
  • Nallur Anjana, UAE
  • Visala Hohlbein, USA
  • Victoria Taft, USA
  • Nanna Aakard, Denmark
  • Jens Joergen Aakard, Denmark
  • Yoshiro Ito, Japan
  • Chiharu Ito, Japan
  • Anna Tuuli Yla-Kauttu, Finland
  • Marie Cyril, France
  • Neelima Pratap, Canada
  • Ildiko Kumaran, USA
  • Claudia Pulka, Austria
  • Sally Jaswal, Canada

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