Our Founder
Yogi Sanjeev Semwal Ji
Founder - Rishikesh Yoga Teacher Training Centre
Our founder, Sanjeev Semwal, is a third-generation yoga guru from the Yoga Capital of the World – Rishikesh. Having received his Yogic initiation from his grandfather, Sanjeev has worked relentlessly in integrating age old traditions known to a very few, in today’s modern living.
A family man born and raised amongst the mountains; Sanjeev is a staunch believer in building a sense of community for those around him. Animal welfare, education for all and an inherent need of supporting the less fortunate, are causes that he willingly let’s consume him.
Early Life
At his highly formidable teenage years, Sanjeev Ji lived a life of discipline and consistent training. Always surrounded by highly educated and knowledgeable yogis, he started his formal training at the age of fifteen under his grandfather’s guidance, by learning aasanas and bhakti.
Following his instant liking for yoga and everything related, he decided to pursue higher studies from Ved Niketan International School of Yoga. And in line with the eight limbs of Yoga, he continued his svādhyāya by completing varied teacher training courses, under the able direction of several renowned teachers. In addition to being a highly knowledgeable teacher, Sanjeev Ji is also a certified master in Ayurvedic therapies and wellness management.
"A life of simple thinking and unsurmountable kindness is a life well lived."
- Yogi Sanjeev
Work Experience
Upon completion of his masters in Yogic Science, the next course of life was almost crystal clear. However, the spirit of wander could not be curtailed in Sanjeev like most of us. In this time, he worked across various places from the UAE to Seychelles over a span of a decade, through his hospitality career. With the global experience now acquired, he spent no time in opening a yoga teacher training centre at his birthplace - Rishikesh. The reason being, Rishikesh is a place where anyone can get to experience the life changing transformation with help of yogic sciences. It is a place where thousands of students no matter what nationality have been beautifully soaked in a practise that came from our ancestors.
Achievements
Now for over more than a decade, Yog Sanjeev Ji remains at the helm of all affairs of Rishikesh Yoga Teacher Training Center. From deciding the curriculum to ensuring each student gets only the best – he leaves no stone unturned in making a lasting impact in the lives of those he comes across. A mentor, a friend, a disciplinarian – this highly qualified gentleman knows what strokes work with which folks. While his current schedule leaves him with very little time to teach, Sanjeev most enjoys conducting his military style vinyasa classes in Aṣṭāṅga, Haṭha and several other forms and adaptations of Yoga.
Join us in starting your journey of transformation today. Indeed, Yoga is meant for everybody and we at Rishikesh Yoga Teacher Training Centre, make that even more possible.
