Yoga Kiran was co-founded by Nidhi and Sachin, emerging from their shared transition toward a slower, more intentional way of living. Following an MBA from the UK and a corporate career in marketing, Nidhi stepped away from the corporate world in 2015 to study the deeper dimensions of traditional well-being. She is joined by Sachin, a writer holding a Master’s in Social Entrepreneurship from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in Mumbai.
Both founders have spent years exploring the remotest parts of the Himalayas, and their teachings are rooted in their immense personal journeys of self-discovery. Apart from teaching yoga, Nidhi has driven over a lakh kilometers solo across the country, feeling the pulse of this country, while Sachin has walked 20,000 kilometers along the country’s sacred rivers, documenting his journeys through his writing.
Through these vast explorations of both landscape and inner terrain, they bring a lived, authentic understanding of personal transformation through yoga, walking, and stillness.
Established in Varanasi in 2016, Yoga Kiran is a non-profit organization dedicated to weaving this lived wisdom into modern life. Drawing from their extensive journeys, Nidhi and Sachin curate immersive nature retreats, online health programs, and spiritual pilgrimages, creating grounded spaces for individuals to shed modern conditioning and return to their truest selves.
Honoring Nidhi’s mother, the name Kiran also translates to a “ray of light.” Rooted in classical yoga, Ayurveda, and the wisdom of nature, our spaces are not designed for self-improvement, but for self-transformation.
Yoga Kiran holds space to release the weight of modern disconnection, quiet the mind, and return home to yourself.
Our Mission
To make the profound benefits of yoga accessible to all, regardless of age, fitness level or background, in a nurturing, supportive and inclusive environment where people can deepen their understanding of yoga, explore its philosophy and feel its effect physically, mentally and spiritually.
Our Philosophy
Yoga is more than physical exercise: it is a holistic way of living that integrates body, mind and spirit. Through classes, workshops and retreats we weave traditional yoga principles with modern living, for a positive and lasting effect on our students’ lives.
Who joins us
10,000+
lives reached through retreats, nature immersions, online sessions, talks, workshops and healing circles across India.
Children, women, working professionals, students, seekers, spiritual aspirants and travellers, and partners from corporates, universities, NGOs, wellness communities and government.
Nidhi was born in the sacred city of Varanasi and has been a lifelong student and teacher of traditional Ashtanga and Hatha Yoga. She is the founder of Yoga Kiran, an effortthat brings ancient yogic wisdom into modern life in a way that feels gentle, grounded, and meaningful. For over ten years, she has led retreats, workshops, and online programs that combine movement, breath, meditation, and yoga philosophy. Her approach is holistic : helping people improve their health and manage or even reverse chronic conditions through simple changes in lifestyle, sleep, nutrition, and emotional wellbeing.
Beyond yoga, Nidhi actively practices strength training, mindful eating, and studies lifestyle medicine, which she weaves into her teachings. She encourages her students to listen to their own bodies, experiment, and find what truly works for them—rather than blindly following set routines. Before following her heart back to India, Nidhi worked in the corporate world in the UK and the Czech Republic. In the past five years, she has travelled over 90,000 km solo across India, including a 20,000-km journey from Kanyakumari to Kashmir, sharing yoga, listening deeply to people’s stories, and spreading the message of conscious living. Her work creates space for real, lasting change—one that honours each person’s unique path.
Kiran Singh
Co-Founder & Vision Holder, Yoga Kiran
Kiran ji has been the quiet, unwavering force behind Yoga Kiran – not only as its co-founder, but as the original spark that first lit the path for Nidhi. A radiant woman of many talents, she has gracefully journeyed through six diverse careers in her lifetime, each marked by resilience, reinvention, and a deep spirit of service. From educator and entrepreneur to an ever-evolving nurturer of creativity, Kiran ji once founded and ran a thriving institute that offered over 150 courses – from yoga, painting, sculpture, stitching, and embroidery to baking and beyond. It was a sanctuary of learning, a celebration of hands-on skill, and an invitation to explore the limitless expressions of the human soul.
Nidhi grew up immersed in this vibrant world – watching her mother manage it all with quiet grace and unwavering determination. In every project, every class, and every interaction, Kiran ji poured her full presence and heart. To Nidhi, her mother has always been more than a parent – she is her first teacher, her guide, and the living embodiment of purpose in action. It was through witnessing Kiran ji’s unshakeable faith in herself and her ability to build something meaningful from scratch that Nidhi found the courage to walk her own path – one that would eventually become Yoga Kiran.
The very name Yoga Kiran draws inspiration from her. Kiran, which means ray of light in Sanskrit and Hindi, is both her name and her essence – and it reflects the deeper purpose of our work: to spread the light of yoga, wisdom, and healing far and wide. Yoga Kiran, in its spirit and in its roots, is a continuation of the legacy she has lovingly shaped – one of creativity, empowerment, presence, and inner growth.
Even today, Kiran ji remains deeply involved behind the scenes – guiding with her intuition, anchoring us with her wisdom, and inspiring every chapter that unfolds. Her spirit is woven into the foundation of Yoga Kiran, her values echo through every retreat and workshop, and her light shines through every life we touch. She is not only our co-founder – she is our elder wisdom keeper, and the wind beneath our wings.
Tathagata Mukhejee
Digital & Tech Support, Yoga Kiran
Tathagat’s journey with Yoga Kiran began in 2020 as a sincere student – quietly committed, deeply present, and eager to explore the depth of yoga beyond the mat. Over the years, his presence organically evolved into something much more integral. From the silent corners of Zoom facilitation to the sweeping Himalayan landscapes of our retreats, Tathagata has steadily become one of the most dependable pillars of Yoga Kiran’s growing family.
A filmmaker by profession and a seeker at heart, Tathagata brings a rare blend of artistic sensitivity and practical efficiency to the work he does. He has been instrumental in managing the back-end operations that keep our online offerings flowing smoothly – whether it’s tech support, coordinating live sessions, or ensuring every experience feels seamless and held. He has co-supported several of our in-person retreats across the Himalayas and Goa, offering his calm, behind-the-scenes presence that makes everything run with ease.
Beyond logistics and tech, Tathagata also lends his creative eye as a photographer and videographer, helping Yoga Kiran document its journey in visual form. His thoughtful blogs and written contributions reflect his personal evolution and the essence of the teachings he has absorbed along the way. Today, he continues to be a vital part of our day-to-day functioning, embodying the spirit of quiet service and unwavering dedication. His journey reminds us that yoga is not just something we teach – it’s something we live, support, and nurture in community.
Divyansh Singh
Media & Logistics Support, Yoga Kiran
Divyansh has been a steady and essential part of Yoga Kiran’s journey since 2019. With a quiet dedication and an unwavering sense of reliability, he has been supporting the backend processes of our retreats – from coordinating logistics to ensuring that every printed workbook, retreat handbook, and Yoga Kiran merchandise reaches our participants with love and care.
Beyond logistics, Divyansh has also lent his creative eye to the visual storytelling of Yoga Kiran. Whether it’s capturing behind-the-scenes glimpses through his lens, helping film sacred moments in the Himalayas, or assisting in content shoots, his contributions in media and documentation have helped preserve and share the essence of our work with the world.
With a strong passion for technology, travel, and cars, Divyansh brings a grounded presence and a constant sense of enthusiasm to the team. His willingness to help, explore, and grow makes him an irreplaceable part of the Yoga Kiran family. Through every task he takes up, he continues to shine his unique light into the fabric of this movement.
Vivek Singh Mathur
Website Design & Tech Support, Yoga Kiran
Vivek has been an integral part of Yoga Kiran’s journey over the past few years, bringing with him a unique ability to merge creativity with technology. With a deep understanding of design, user experience, and digital functionality, he has helped translate the vision of Yoga Kiran into a seamless online presence. From designing and maintaining the website to offering timely tech support, Vivek ensures that the digital face of our work remains elegant, intuitive, and aligned with our values.
His behind-the-scenes contributions may not always be visible, but they are foundational to the smooth functioning of our programs, retreats, and outreach. With a calm and collaborative spirit, Vivek brings clarity and structure to our creative expressions, making sure every detail – from layout to loading speed – reflects the warmth and integrity of our offerings.
Whether it’s building a new feature, fixing a glitch, or simply holding space for creative brainstorming, Vivek continues to support Yoga Kiran in bringing its vision to life – beautifully and efficiently.
Priya Badlani
Community Manager & Outreach, Yoga Kiran
Priya brings to Yoga Kiran a rare blend of youthful energy, deep empathy, and genuine passion for people. As our community and communications anchor, she plays an integral role in holding together the threads of day-to-day coordination — from managing our online classes and supporting our retreat logistics, to being the warm voice behind our social media channels. She ensures that every message shared, every participant responded to, and every plan carried forward reflects the heart and harmony Yoga Kiran stands for.
Her work extends beyond the visible — she has been a key part of ideating and shaping new programs, retreats, and digital offerings. With an innate ability to listen and understand people, she helps Yoga Kiran stay close to its community’s evolving needs. Whether it’s brainstorming a new wellness series or bringing consistency across platforms, Priya’s quiet diligence and strong sense of responsibility make her a constant source of support to the entire team.
Currently pursuing her studies in science at the prestigious Miranda House, University of Delhi, Priya’s curiosity goes far beyond the classroom. She is deeply passionate about wellness, health, and nutrition — often immersing herself in research and self-study, eager to deepen her understanding and apply it in meaningful ways. Her groundedness, warmth, and desire to serve make her an invaluable part of Yoga Kiran’s growing ecosystem — a young woman with a clear purpose, helping others find theirs.
Sachin Chhachhia
Facilitator & Program Design, Yoga Kiran
Since 2023, Sachin has been an integral part of Yoga Kiran’s inner journey – not only as a facilitator of retreats but as a quiet strategist behind much of the thought, structure, and soulful direction the organization has taken. With a mind rooted in clarity and a heart tuned to simplicity, he has been pivotal in shaping Yoga Kiran’s core strategies, refining its vision, and helping translate its deeper intentions into actionable, purposeful offerings. From ideating new programs and retreats to defining the functional and philosophical pillars of the organization, Sachin’s presence has brought steadiness, focus, and thoughtful expansion.
Having walked thousands of kilometers across the length and breadth of India – sometimes on foot, sometimes on a bicycle – Sachin’s life is a living inquiry into presence, slowness, and connection. His intimate relationship with the mountains, villages, and people of India informs his work at Yoga Kiran in a way that no textbook can teach. With Nidhi, he has co-facilitated immersive retreats in the Himalayas, holding sacred space for transformation, deep dialogue, and inner stillness with sincerity and grace.
Beyond operations and planning, Sachin holds the unseen threads together – helping Yoga Kiran remain rooted while it grows. His contributions reflect not just professional alignment, but a personal commitment to the path of inner work, conscious living, and service. In many ways, Sachin’s role is not just supportive – it is foundational. He is part of the core team not only because of what he does, but because of how he holds space: with patience, clarity, and a deep care for the journey Yoga Kiran is here to walk.
Outside of Yoga Kiran, Sachin is the voice behind Nowhere Human —a digital sanctuary where he shares reflections, photographs, and stories from his journeys. His posts, drawn from slow travel, solitude, and observation, offer rare glimpses into the raw beauty of life on the road – inspiring thousands across the globe to pause, reflect, and remember the simple joy of being. Through his online presence, his contemplative insights into the inner and outer landscapes have become a source of nourishment for a wide and growing community.
Nidhi Singh
Founder & Health Educator, Yoga Kiran
Nidhi Singh is a seeker at heart, a storyteller, and a health educator guiding people back to themselves. Born in the sacred city of Varanasi, she once lived the typical high-speed life – an MBA, a thriving corporate career, the so-called dream. But a deeper longing stirred within her, and she chose a different road – one of simplicity, presence, and purpose. She left that world behind, and never looked back.
Nidhi is a certified teacher in traditional Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga, as well as a trained yoga therapist. Her teaching blends ancient depth with modern relevance – always rooted in the understanding that each individual is unique. She emphasizes the importance of personalized practice, not a one-size-fits-all approach. For her, yoga is not limited to the physical. It is a spiritual journey, a healing process, a remembering of wholeness.
Over the last ten years, Nidhi has been living and traveling across India, driving more than 90,000 kilometers solo, from mountain caves to coastal villages, from quiet forests to busy urban centers. In her journey, she hasn’t just taught yoga – she has listened. To people. To pain. To the pace of modern life and its toll on the body and mind. It is this listening that has shaped her path.
She now lives by – and teaches – the philosophy of slow, conscious living, deeply aware that the speed and noise of today’s world is at the root of many of our modern ailments: anxiety, burnout, disconnection, and chronic disease. Her work aims to address this at the root – not by offering a quick fix, but by guiding people to return to rhythm, breath, and awareness.
Through her organisation Yoga Kiran, Nidhi has touched the lives of thousands – from remote villages in India to global students who join her online programs focused on women’s health, emotional well-being, mindfulness, and meditation. She is especially passionate about spreading accurate, accessible, and culturally rooted wellness education, which she believes is still lacking in both rural and urban India.
Her retreats, workshops, and seminars are not just about postures — they’re about deep reconnection. About pausing. About listening to the body. About understanding the self.
A lover of poetry, mysticism, and silence, Nidhi is also a Sufi practitioner, often found spinning in meditative whirling, drawing wisdom from the Sufi way of being – soft, surrendered, and deeply in tune with the divine. She weaves this love of history, culture, and spiritual practice into her offerings, making her teaching multidimensional and alive.
At her core, Nidhi is here to empower people, not just physically, but mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. To remind them that health is not about chasing perfection, but about harmony. And that healing doesn’t begin in a hospital – it begins in awareness. In the small moments. In how we breathe, live, relate, and choose.
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