New Age YogaINSTITUTE · MUMBAIFounders & faculty
Meet the people guiding NAYI’s tradition of study, practice and teaching. The institute lists more than 25 faculty members, with experience across yoga education and specialised practice.
FOUNDER · YCB YOGA THERAPIST
A principal trainer to more than 15,000 people across three decades, Sandhya’s teaching connects classical yoga with Pilates and a practical approach to learning.
The institute lists her as a YCB-certified Yoga Master, MA (Yogashastra), YCB Technical Committee member and AYUSH-appointed Yoga Auditor. It also identifies her as the first teacher in India certified by the Ministry of AYUSH.
CEO · YCB YOGA THERAPIST
Nitin brings 25 years of corporate experience together with yoga scholarship. He holds a B.Tech from IIT Madras and MMS from JBIMS.
The institute lists his qualifications and roles as YCB Yoga Master, MA (Yogashastra), YCB Examiner, UGC NET certified, AYUSH-appointed Yoga Auditor and Special Invitee to the YCB Technical Committee.
A COMMUNITY OF TEACHERS
View the complete teacher names, qualifications and source-listed availability in the specialised programme directory.
Explore attention through practices that bring movement, breath and observation together.
Teachers: Mohini Tamboli (YPI, 11am–12 / 4–5pm) · Sunita Prajapati (YPI, 7–10am) · Kirti Waingankar (YPI, 10–11am)
Discuss this programmeA guided setting for exploring relaxation, breath awareness and a steady personal practice.
Teachers: Richa Chauhan (YWI, 7–9pm) · Abbas Shaikh (YTE, 6–7am) · Kiran Shah (YPI) · Shantanu Kinjawadekar (YTE)
Discuss this programmeExplore self-observation, internal dialogue and mindful practice with the teaching team.
Teachers: Umera Shaikh (YWI, 4–5 / 7–8pm) · Kirti Waingankar (YPI, 6–7pm)
Discuss this programmeAge-focused learning through slow, conscious movement and simple awareness practices. Listed as upcoming; ask about the next batch.
Teachers: Ridhhi Joshi (YPI) · Kokila Shah (YWI)
Discuss this programmeA programme for young learners that introduces movement and attention in an age-appropriate setting.
Teachers: Mangala Savkur (YPI, 3–5pm) · Kavita Gupta (YPI, 10:30–11:30am) · Abhilasha Awasthi
Discuss this programmePractice designed around the changing interests and experiences of adolescence.
Teachers: Monika Dhoot (YWI, 11–12 / 6–7pm) · Jaya Gupta (YWI, MA Yoga, 7–9am / 4–5pm)
Discuss this programmeDiscuss movement, consistency and personal goals with a teacher in this focused programme.
Teachers: Dimple Khatri (YPI, 4–5pm) · Shantanu Kinjawadekar (YTE, 6–7pm) · Triveni Raut (YWI)
Discuss this programmeExplore the institute’s women’s health offering and ask about adaptations and suitability.
Teachers: Richa Chauhan (YWI, 8–9am / 7–8pm)
Discuss this programmeA women’s health programme; discuss the approach with a teacher and your treating clinician.
Teachers: Manisha Panchal (YWI, 10yr) · Monika Dhoot (YWI) · Aarti Panchamia (YTE, MA) · Shambhavi Mulgaonkar (YTE)
Discuss this programmeAsk about the programme’s movement and mindfulness approach alongside your existing clinical care.
Teachers: Aarti Panchamia (YTE, MA, 10am–3 / 6–7pm) · Abbas Shaikh (YTE, 6–7am)
Discuss this programmeExplore posture, movement awareness and appropriate adaptations with a named teacher.
Teachers: Shambhavi Mulgaonkar (YTE, 5–6pm) · Aarti Panchamia (YTE, 10–11am) · Sunita Sodhani (YWI, 15yr)
Discuss this programmeA programme focused on neck-related concerns, posture and guided awareness.
Teachers: Sunita Sodhani (YWI, 4–6pm, Andheri West)
Discuss this programmeDiscuss gentle asana, Sukshma Vyayam and suitable movement options with the teacher.
Teachers: Aarti Panchamia (YTE, MA, UGC-NET, 10am–3 / 6–7pm)
Discuss this programmeAsk about gentle practice, relaxation and individual suitability with the teaching team. Listed as upcoming; ask about the next batch.
Teachers: Yogita Kadam (YWI) · Sneha Shah (YTE) · Aditi Koyande (QCI)
Discuss this programmeAn introduction to the institute’s digestive-health programme and its guided practices.
Teachers: Gauri Pethe (YWI, 7–8am) · Kalyani Thakkar (YTE, 20yr)
Discuss this programmeDiscuss the scope of this focused movement and breath-awareness programme before joining.
Teachers: Pooja Pawar (YPI, 7–9pm) · Sneha Shah (YTE) · Dr Mansi Ghosale (YWI, 6–8am / 7–8pm)
Discuss this programmeAsk about the programme’s approach, prerequisites and suitability for your situation. Listed as upcoming; ask about the next batch.
Teachers: Vaikhari Marathe (YTE) · Nisarg Savla (YPI) · Shaikh Abdullah (YPI)
Discuss this programmeExplore a supervised programme and discuss the practice with your clinician before joining.
Teachers: Nikita Shah (YTE, Therapist, 15yr) · Anita Gagwani (YTE) · Abbas Shaikh (YTE)
Discuss this programmeA focused class option to discuss with both the teaching team and your existing care provider.
Teachers: Manisha Panchal (YWI) · Mangala Savkur (YPI, Mahim & Online)
Discuss this programmeExplore the institute’s breathwork and movement offering, including the context of each practice.
Teachers: Dr Mansi Ghosale (YWI, 6–7am / 7–8pm) · Gouri Shankar (YPI, PG Yoga, 4–9pm)
Discuss this programmeA movement-led programme exploring purposeful sequences and a consistent practice.
Teachers: Gouri Shankar (YPI, PG Yoga) · Manisha Panchal (YWI, 10yr) · Bhavini Parekh (QCI)
Discuss this programmeExplore a combination of movement, breath awareness and mindfulness with the named teacher.
Teachers: Kalyani Thakkar (YTE, 20yr, 8:30–10am offline / 4–5pm online)
Discuss this programmeA specialised offering including face-yoga teaching; ask about the session content and format.
Teachers: Pooja Pawar (YPI, Face Yoga, 7–9pm)
Discuss this programme