Meet Us
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Our team is unique blend of Indian and International experienced and certified teachers & therapists for a holistic support for your stay with us.
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All our teachers have solid traditional knowledge with modern understanding and approach
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All our teachers are on the path of self development & growth towards cultivating joyful living
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We only teach what we ourself follow,learnt & experienced on the path of self inquiry & healing
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Please have a read below for an introduction to the people of the Earth Yoga Village. We are looking forward to meeting you in person!
Anand Garg
Yoga Teacher E-RYT 500 & YACEP (Yoga Alliance certified teacher
Anand is an Ex-BFSI who said goodbye to the corporate world in jan 2012 after having worked in the financial industry for 11 years and started his journey back to his inner self through yoga, meditation and other spiritual practices. He had an enlightening moment where he realised that there is a lot more to life than just managing our existence in regards to our day to day functions in relation to Physical/Mental/Emotional/Social/Financial/Professional health. In 2012 he simply set himself on on a that path where life was no longer just about managing things but about living it abundantly & joyfully. As the time passes & his wisdom grows he describes his life to be meaningful, joyful & wholesome. He is very grateful to the universe for such a rich, privileged & empowered life where he has been given a limitless possibilities & opportunities with all the tools & resources to be able to design,create & architect joyful living.
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Since his new direction in 2012, his inner world is continuously evolving. Over this period many professional & personal events have led him to be reborn wiser & kinder, in sink with creation & law of nature, he is a big believer of a balanced life between inner & outer worlds. Investing balanced time & energy in both in order to have a harmonious existence. He truly propagates & practices that. He still feels that his journey is continued as we all have our own unique operative systems which need to be Acknowledged/Accepted/ Observed /Understood & Healed in their own time depending on the complexities of it. It does not matter how long it takes. What matters the most is that life will never be same from there on. It 'll keep on rising to higher scales of joy & peace every passing day.
He travelled all across India & Asian Countries for almost 3 years of from Jan 2012 to Dec 2014 in understanding the very nature of life & its existence by spending lot of his time in ASHRAMS,MONASTERIES,ECO VILLAGES & COMMUNITIES,VIPASANNA and SILENT MEDITATION CENTRES,SPIRITUALS FESTIVALS.serving, practicing & attending many courses & trainings which inspired and led him to start the holistic community of EARTH YOGA VILLAGE on 5th jan 2015. Apart from his corporate degrees he is trained & graduated as Shiromani of Yoga (Yoga Teacher) April 2012 & with Master of Yoga (acharya of yoga) in March 2016 both from Sivananda Ashram in Kerala India. He is deeply involved in learning and understanding the Yogic & Buddhist philosophies & psychology,Modern psychology, Nature of our existence & relation with creation, Mind body soul connection. He has a more than 10000 hours of collective teaching/learning/practicing experience in above subjects.
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He is an ardent follower of a fundamental religion of life called “The Law of Nature“. This concept looks at basic understanding of life as "what you give is what you receive" which advocates compassion & oneness.
Anand lives by the motto 'Love the Life you Live & Live the Life you Love.'
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Teaching - Yogic Psychology, Yogic philosophy,Mindfulness, Hatha, Pranayama & Meditation,Art of teaching
Yoga Teacher (Yoga Alliance certified teacher), Nidra Teacher, Kinesiologist ​
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Kathrin grew up in the beautiful Austrian countryside, which laid the foundation for Kathrin’s strong connection to mother nature. To live in harmony with nature and to do as little harm as possible has always been a major priority for her. That led her to stop eating meat at age 14 and later on in her life turn to veganism. Along with that she developed the interest to understand where our food comes from, how it is produced and what our body really needs.
Having experimented with different nutritional systems for more than 10 years, she came in touch with Ayurveda during her first trip to India in 2007. The core principle of Ayurveda is to understand your own nature and to live in harmony with it. This very individualized approach of Ayurveda deeply resonated with Kathrin and she decided to return to India to study the art of Ayurveda right where it’s coming from. She completed her studies in 2012 in Dharamsala, North India and has been working as an Ayurvedic Therapist ever since.After that she did her Yoga teacher training,Yoga Nidra Teacher Training and various other trainings to continue to enhance her knowledge and wisdom. she has been practicing & Teaching Yoga & Ayurveda for more than decade.
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She has sat several silent meditation retreats both in the Mahayana and Theravada tradition. She is also trained as a Pranic Healer and Reiki Practitioner and has spent many months on organic and permaculture farms all over the world.Kathrin is thrilled and excited to support your journey to health, wellbeing and to your true self here in our magical earth yoga village.
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Her mottos: make food your medicine / nature is my religion / the body is my temple.
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Teaching - Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin ,Yoga Nidra, Ayurveda,Art of teaching, Clinics,
Astrid van Zon
Yoga Teacher E-RYT 500 ( Yoga Alliance certified teacher) | YACEP | c-IAYT (Certified Yoga Therapist)
Astrid embarked on a self-healing journey when she first encountered yoga to address a chronic illness and unhealthy lifestyle. Since then, yoga has become her primary tool for maintaining health, compassion, and presence.Having travelled through spiritual communities in Asia since 2007, each encounter has taught her something meaningful, and her dedicated yoga practice has improved her health. After completing her first TTC in an Indian Ashram, Astrid began teaching and developed a keen interest in holistic medicine and psycho-somatic work.
Her discovery of Yin Yoga 10 years ago provided the inspiration and drive to dedicate all her time to sharing yogic wisdom with others, especially those seeking their own life path through yoga practice. As a certified Yoga Therapist since 2018, Astrid focuses on the mental/emotional aspect of well-being, in addition to physical health.She has been co-teaching and leading Teacher Training since 2016, and has slowly integrated a more mentoring role alongside teaching, delving deeper into Chinese Medicine, Qigong, Acupuncture, and Trauma-Informed Yoga and practices. In her opinion, mindfulness, understanding one's own uniqueness, and the regulation of the nervous system are key to a healthy practice, all of which are woven into Asana, Meditation, and Pranayama practice, bringing the healing aspects of yoga.
Astrid's 200/300 YTTC students describe her as a relatable senior teacher with a personalized approach, bringing years of life experience to her teachings. She is praised for her ability to help students embody the practice and teachings with ease.Astrid is also known for her caring and supportive heart, always eager to find opportunities to learn, heal, and evolve together. She is forever grateful for all the teachers behind the teacher, whether they are strangers, students, friends, or masters. "Yoga is an amazing tool that enables us to walk our path with grace, heal the past, embrace the present, and face the future with confidence." May we all find inspiration and guidance within ourselves and each other!
Teaching - Yogic Anatomy,Teaching Methodology, Teaching Techniques, Asana Clinic & Labs, Vinyasa,Hatha & Yin
Yoga Teacher M.A & PHD Yoga Philosophy Gold Medalist Patanjali Yoga Sutras
Dr. Praveena Shetty is from India. She has been known for her Multiple Masters /diplomas and a doctorate in Yogasutras & other Indian philosophies. She had been a professor for long duration with K. J. Somaiya Sanskriti Peetham & K. J. Somaiya Buddhism center Mumbai for & has been teaching yogic philosophies for a decade now.her teaching style is simple & practical
While she was working as professor at a senior college teaching Human resource and development, life changed for her. She had bouts of Migraine and so she sought the help of Yoga therapy for physical respite. Little did she know that this was going to be a life changer for her. She is on a nomadic journey for the past one year following the inspiration of Abhyaas and Vairagya.now she is here with us Spreading her Wisdom & Compassion to make this world better place thru practical application of Yoga sutras holistically in day to day life.
Teaching - Yoga Philosophy,Nidra - Yoga Patanjali Sutras
Yoga Teacher/Educator - Yoga alliance Professional Certified Senior Teacher
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Jane embarked on her spiritual journey in 2010 while residing in Thailand. Feeling lost, overwhelmed with grief and stuck in toxic habits, she knew that life had more to offer than just suffering. With a strong desire to seek a deeper meaning and purpose to life, she attended a Vipasana Meditation retreat, followed by the discovery of Yoga. Jane committed to a twice-daily practice and became a Children's yoga teacher in 2014. Her path became clear after completing her first 200-hour Multi-style Yoga teacher training in Dharamsala in 2015. Since then, she has taught in various schools, studios & retreats in UK, Portugal, Thailand, and India and has dedicated her life to yoga.
Jane has pursued continuous professional development through over 1000 hours of study, including courses such as 300 hours Vinyasa, Tantra & Bhakti Yoga Teacher trainings, Trauma Informed Restorative yoga, Yoga, Adjustments intensive, Yoga Nidra, SUP yoga and Somatics. Jane incorporates a blend of her personal experience and the knowledge gained from her continuous studies into her classes. She designs innovative sequences aimed at enhancing mental, physical, and emotional well-being, While also encouraging students to tap into their body's intuitive wisdom. Jane integrates somatic and restorative yoga principles to promote nervous system equilibrium, and takes pleasure in crafting harmonious playlists to complement the practice.
Jane embarked on her path as an yoga teacher educator in 2018, instructing her initial YTTC in Goa. Since 2019 she co tutors on an annual 300-hour program in Cornwall, UK, and most recently,. Additionally, Jane is the creator of Wellbeing Bees Children & Teen yoga school and has conducted online and UK-based teacher training sessions for 7 years. As well as Yoga, in 2023 Jane became an Ecstatic Dance DJ & Facilitator and has trained with Wakamai & Dance the Medicine. She runs Ecstatic Dance events in Cornwall, UK & DJs internationally at festivals & retreats.
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Jane harnessed the healing potential of movement, yoga, dance, meditation, and yoga nidra to overcome a chronic health condition and PTSD between 2020 and 2023. She is a firm believer in the idea that the medicine for profound healing lies within each of us. Her devotion to yoga, movement, music, and sound, coupled with her commitment to guide others in uncovering their own healing potential, elevating their vibration, shedding conditioning, and expanding their consciousness, defines her purpose. She flourishes most when working within community and guiding individuals towards transformation and a deeper connection with themselves, nature, and a higher spiritual path. Establishing strong bonds with her students, she assists them in realizing their gifts and pursuing an aligned, joyful, playful and expansive life.
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Teaching - Teaching Methodology, Art of Teaching, Kids Yoga, Clinics, Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, Nidra, Pranayama & Meditation
Yoga & Ayurveda/Naturopathy Teacher - Post Graduate in Yoga Science
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Ms Durgesh is practicing Yoga for more then 15 years, her teachings are rooted in traditional Yogic science and Philosophy with modern prospective.she has been teaching all forms of yoga for more than 10 years.Her deep understanding of human body & mind enables her to teach yoga holistically.Her education is in mainly in literature and yoga science. With various different certificates and diplomas.she has a deep understanding of Asana, Anatomy, Therapy,Kriya,Philosophy & Ayurveda
Earlier in life,She was Assistant professor of Literature in Jamia Hamdard University in Delhi, She was poet, freelance writer and dedicated pursuer of her career in education.Her life completely changed after she came in contact with vipassana practice. After year regular Vipassana practice.she found a new of meaning to life. Quitting her pervious job surrounding completely to the path of yoga.she has done her 1 year Diploma in yogic science and naturopathy.
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Teaching - Yoga therapy, Philosophy, Anantomy,Kriyas,Nidra, Hatha, Yin, Pranayama, Meditation
Yin Yoga Teacher - E-RYT 500 ( Yoga Alliance certified teacher) | YACEP
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Francesca grew up in a small village by the seaside of Italy, that created the foundations for her to be an outdoor being, connected to nature and nomadic life. She has left her home country in 2008 and lived in many places around the world, seeking to discover humanity by travels and immersing herself in many different cultures. She found her way into spiritual and esoteric life at a very early age, and she has deepened her studies into Vedic and Daoist philosophy during her travels through South and East Asia since 2012. In 2017 she started her journey in India, deepening her studies of Yoga : she completed 500hr in Ashtanga, 100hr in Meditation and Yoga Nidra, 200hr in Yin Yoga and she is still a student of Vedic and Daoist practices for her life. She now lives in a small village in the Himalayas of North India, she wants to keep her life in nature and she is connected to plant medicine, therfore she has studied Ayurveda in Kerala, and journied around South America investigating into Shamanism since 2018.
She is now dedicated to conduct womens retreats in nature and teach Yin Yoga around the world along being a practitioner of different healing modalities such as conscious connected breathworks, somatic movements, Reiky and Pranic energy transmission, Psychic readings and Plant medicines.
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On the side, she is a tattoo artist and works with fire element with dance and ceremonies.
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Her favourite quote is: " Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate" is a quote by Carl Jung, a pioneer of depth psychology. The quote suggests that our unconscious mind can shape our lives without us being aware of it.​
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​Teaching - Yin Yoga, Philosophy, Ayurveda, Pranayama, Meditation
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Get Involved
Earth Yoga Village is a community of like-minded people who live by the motto 'Live the Life you Love & Love the Life you Live'. We hope to inspire many other beautiful souls on this planet and to offer you the chance to come and experience, we offer different programs for people traveling on a budget. For people wanting to explore the world, India or community living and share their skills and wisdom with us. Together we grow. Every helping hand is welcome as long as you can commit to be involved fully and passionately.
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We live a conscious life that includes compassion towards other beings and ourselves. We create harmony in our surroundings and aspire to live a fulfilling happy life that inspires everyone we touch. If you think you can help us spread the love and inspire others, please apply below. We can't wait to meet you.
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Earth Yoga Village Community work exchange Program
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Requirements
High degree of self-discipline
Compassionate behaviour
Age - 26 to 40
200 HRS Teacher Training​
Duration & Dates
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01-Jan-2025 to 31-March-2025
01-Jan-2025 to 31- Jan - 2025
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Area of work
Social media /Videography/Photography/Blogs
Admin/Kicthen/House keeping/Organisation
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There may be possibilities of teaching based on need, requirement and readiness. Be aware that its not part of work exchange program & A Paid work.
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What we offer in return
- Love, smiles, faith and immense gratitude
- will be rewarded with everyday sunshine and the gentle breeze of the Arabian Sea
Resident
6 hours a days Sunday to Friday in a week in return of Basic yogi accommodation in 4 bed Shared, All meals & 2 classes a day as per schedule & village program. ​
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Please keep in mind that this is a self-development work exchange program for everyone wanting to progress on their spiritual path. On top of helping in a village & developing your teaching skills, you are expected to attend at least two classes every day to support your spiritual growth towards living the life you love and loving the life you live.
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You shall adhere to all rules and regulations at Earth Yoga Village and failure to do so will result in dismissal and we will ask you to leave.
By submitting the below application form, you agree with all terms and conditions applicable for work exchange .
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