Our Faculty
Namaste, dear students. I am Yogi Vishnu — I welcome you warmly to Samadhi Yoga Ashram, Bali. The relationship between teacher and student is sacred to us. After years of teaching, I have come to believe that this relationship is built on wisdom and shared experience — not just information.
Our Bali faculty brings together teachers from the Himalayan yogic tradition and respected local Balinese masters — each rooted in years of personal practice. Our students consistently tell us they feel the ashram in Ubud is their own home: safe, quiet, and dedicated entirely to the quality of yoga education.
A yoga teacher is a teacher of love and compassion. They share not only information, but experience — and that experience is what opens the eyes of the student.
— Yogi Vishnu Panigrahi
Exposed to a spiritual atmosphere since birth, Yogi Vishnu has spent his life within the Himalayan yogic tradition, close to revered masters such as Swami Veda Bharati and Swami Avdheshanand Giri. He travels extensively to teach yoga, meditation and inner-faith — and remains deeply dedicated to guiding disciples at Samadhi Yoga Ashram in Bali and Rishikesh into the path of self-awakening.
A devoted teacher of Traditional Kundalini and Tantra Yoga, Maa Haripriya guides students through subtle energy practices with grace and depth. Born in the UK to an Indian family, she returned to India to immerse herself in the wisdom of the Himalayan masters, and now brings Sound Healing, Cacao Rituals and Reiki into her Kundalini practice in Bali.
Rooted in Balinese spiritual tradition, Yogi Yansa teaches asana and meditation with a calm, grounded presence that draws students into deep stillness. His teaching blends Indonesian yogic culture with classical hatha foundations, giving students a unique perspective they will not find anywhere else.
Yogi Shakti combines naturopathy with classical yogic science, helping students reconnect with the body’s natural rhythms and its capacity to heal. His sessions move beyond technique into the science of how yoga, food, and breath work together — a perspective deeply valued by retreat guests.
An Ayurveda doctor and diet consultant, Dr. Devyani guides students towards balanced living through dosha-friendly food, lifestyle routines and one-on-one consultations. She blends classical Ayurvedic principles with practical, sustainable habits that fit into modern life — a complement to every yoga and retreat programme at the Bali campus.
Train With Us in Bali
Every teacher here teaches what they live. Enrol in a course or retreat — or write to us and we will help you choose the right teacher and the right path for your practice.
We Follow
Samadhi Yoga Ashram follows the teachings of generations of Himalayan masters and saints who lived in the cave hermitages of the Himalayas. The teaching lineage stretches back nearly 5,000 years and includes Adi Shankaracharya, Swami Rama of the Himalayas, and his student Swami Veda Bharati. This tradition was practiced for centuries without a single name — we refer to it simply as the Tradition of the Himalayan Masters.
Yogi Vishnu Panigrahi, the founder of Samadhi Yoga Ashram, is a student of Swami Veda Bharati — who was, in turn, a student of Swami Rama. Through this unbroken teacher-student chain, the practical methods of pranayama, meditation, kriya and yoga philosophy have been transmitted from one generation to the next without being diluted by trend.
Although yoga has roots in Hindu culture, it is not a religion. The Himalayan path is open to anyone — regardless of religion, language or nationality. What it asks of you is sincerity, regularity, and willingness to learn from a teacher. The classical teacher-student relationship is still the foundation of how we work.
The ashram teaches the full eight-limbed path of yoga — including Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Raja Yoga, Kundalini Yoga and Tantra Yoga. A central instruction of the Himalayan tradition is "to be free of fear, become aware of the reality within." The work is practical, daily, and grounded — not abstract, not religious, not performative.
Vedic Era
Author of verses of Rig Veda
4th Century BC
Father of Yoga Sutras
550 BC
Tamil Siddhar & Yoga Master
1925 — 1996
Founder, Himalayan Institute
1933 — 2015
Himalayan Tradition Master
1974 — Present
Lives in Rishikesh
If you have any queries about courses at Samadhi Yoga Ashram, please reach out. Our team usually replies within 24 hours and can help with course details, schedules, accommodation, payment options and travel logistics.
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