Lalit Kumar: Founding Director and Renowned Yoga Instructor

Lalit Kumar is the Founding Director of Himalaya Yoga Valley Centre and a renowned yoga instructor. A native of India, Lalit has been teaching yoga for over 20 years in India and internationally. He is a respected figure in the global yoga community, sharing the wisdom of yoga directly from its source.

Teaching at Himalaya Yoga Valley

As the lead yoga instructor for all Himalaya Yoga Valley programs, Lalit divides his time between the Goa centre and the European centre in Ireland. He leads 200 and 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training courses and Asana Intensive Programs. Lalit also conducts yoga retreats and immersions worldwide. He is regularly invited to lead workshops and masterclasses in countries like Switzerland, France, Germany, Denmark, the UK, Italy, and Spain.

Lalit’s Yoga Journey and Training

Lalit’s yoga journey began at the age of seven in a traditional Indian yoga school, or Gurukulam. He has studied under some of India’s most respected yoga masters. In 2003, Lalit was initiated by Swami Veda Bharti into the Himalayan Tradition. He has spent nearly a decade studying various traditional styles at Ashrams across India. These include Ashtanga Yoga at Shri K Pattabhi Jois’ Institute and Shri Parakala Mutt in Mysore. Lalit has also trained at the Sivananda Centre in Trivandrum and Swami Ram Sadak Gurukulam in Rishikesh. Additionally, he has trained with BKS Iyengar, Sri K Pattabhi Jois, Sri Sharath Jois, and BNS Iyengar. Lalit continues to train in Mysore with Sharath Jois.

Lalit’s Teaching Style

His teaching style blends traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga with Iyengar-inspired alignment techniques. He focuses on physical adjustments to enhance alignment through a precise yet dynamic practice. Lalit is passionate about yoga teacher training and sharing his knowledge. His classes are demanding but accessible to yogis of all levels. He believes self-discipline and self-study help students grow personally and thrive in life.

A Unique Approach to Teaching

Lalit’s teaching approach is unique, blending a light-hearted style with expert knowledge. His mantra is to spread awareness of yoga’s benefits while sharing the philosophy and lifestyle of Ashtanga yoga’s Eight Limbs.

Personal Life

On a personal level, Lalit is a devoted spiritual practitioner and a loving family man. He considers his children to be his greatest teachers and most precious gift.

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