About Arhanta Yoga - Our Mission & Team
We Help Yoga Enthusiasts Become Yoga Teachers and Yoga Teachers Become Better Yoga Teachers
Arhanta Yoga ® is an international yoga training institute with yoga ashrams in India and the Netherlands. Established in 2009 by our founder Dr. Ram Jain, PhD (Yoga), our ashrams and online academy serve the diverse and growing international community of yoga teachers and enthusiasts worldwide.
Our team consists of dedicated and inspiring teachers providing internationally accredited professional yoga courses and training while maintaining the authenticity of the ancient teachings in a non-sectarian way. Since 2009, 24000+ yoga teachers have graduated from Arhanta Yoga Ashrams.
Our Purpose
Our Vision
Our vision is a world with a well-educated yoga teachers / holistic practitioners around the corner for everyone.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide professional yoga education courses that improve the standard of yoga teaching worldwide and enable our students to make a fulfilling and prosperous living.
Our Promise
Authenticity
Professionalism
Transformation
Community
Our Story
Arhanta Yoga started in the small living room of Ram’s house in Tilburg, the Netherlands, in 2007. Now Arhanta Yoga has grown into two beautiful yoga ashrams in Ram’s home country India and his second home, the Netherlands. Our centers, spread over 17 and 4 acres of land, respectively, provide a spiritual retreat and a serene haven for focused study and introspection.
Our Milestones
Beginning of Arhanta Yoga classes in Tilburg, the Netherlands
Beginning of Yoga Teacher Training courses in India
Construction started for the Arhanta Yoga Ashram India.
First course at the Arhanta Yoga India Ashram
Beginning of Yoga Teacher Training courses in the Netherlands
Beginning of Arhanta Yoga Ashram Netherlands
First course at the Arhanta Yoga Netherlands Ashram
Beginning of Arhanta Online Courses
Launch of the Arhanta Yoga Online Academy which brings together various experts in the field of yoga and holistic health
Beginning of Arhanta Ashram in Milano, Italy
Our Ashrams
The Arhanta Yoga Ashram India is located on the outskirts of the ancient city of Khajuraho, central India. The Arhanta Yoga Ashram Netherlands is located near the city of Arnhem. Both ashrams are located in peaceful and charming surroundings and are easily reachable with public transportation.
Arhanta Yoga Ashram India
Arhanta Yoga Ashram India
Our Accreditations
Arhanta Yoga Ashrams are Registered Yoga Schools (RYS 200, RYS 300 & RYS 500)
Arhanta Yoga Ashrams are Registered Yoga Schools (RYS) with Yoga Alliance, International Yoga Federation, European Yoga Association and CRKBO (The Netherlands). Our courses meet and exceed the international standards of 200 hours and 500 hours of training. All major yoga institutions, yoga federations and insurance companies accept our certification.
Our Core Values
At Arhatna our six core values help us stay true to our purpose and goals.
Authenticity
We follow our lineage and traditions while embracing openness, curiosity, and change. We authentically express who we are and what we believe in.
Professionalism
We take our role seriously and we embrace ownership of our results. We are on time, we are prepared, we are consistent and reliable, and we perform our duties with diligence.
Commitment
We believe that without 100% commitment, no real growth is achieved. Therefore, we commit to our personal growth and the growth of our students. We understand our responsibility for our actions and value the trust placed in us by our students.
Excellence
We strive for the highest standards because we know it will reward us with satisfaction and self-respect. We constantly seek to improve. We take initiative and find solutions instead of excuses.
Empowering
We are committed to help and support others, so that we all can rise to our potential. We see potential in everyone. We work together to rise together. We respect differences, celebrate commonalities, and value each other’s opinions and individuality.
Integrity
We practice integrity and honesty in thought, speech, and action. We do what is in line with our values, instead of what is easy.
Meet the Team
Teachers Ashrams and Online Academy
Dr. Ram Jain, PhD (Yoga)
Founder & Senior Teacher
Omkar Jain
Senior Teacher & Student Relation Manager
Titouan Mudie
Junior Teacher
Arhanta Online Academy Faculty
Lucia Seglie
Prenatal & Restorative Yoga Teacher
Sarah Visschedijk
Holistic Health Coach for Women
Joseph Drumheller
Clinical Hypnotherapy Course
Marzia Bendotti
Teen Yoga & Kids Yoga Teacher
Michal Durak
Plant Based Nutrition Coach
Joanne Avison
Fascia Specialization Training for Yoga Teachers
Julian Baker
Anatomy & Dissection Lab for Yoga Teachers
Behind the Scenes
Akash Talele
Technical Head & Support
Ankit Jaitly
Digital Team
Maarten Noteboom
Administration & Student Support
Shivani Karkera
Media & Graphics
Akanksha Pillai
Content & Operations Coordinator
Ashish Singh
Web Developer
Hari Sahu
Digital Team
Karen Baraona Lioi
Student Support Assistant
Krishna Pillai
Media & Graphics
Kate Espiritu
Email Marketing
Rani Acharya
Content Writer
Dipanwita Bhattacharyya
Content Writer
