Our Yoga Teachers At Maa Shakti Yog Bali

Meet our well-professional yoga teachers who are making us and our school proud.

Sumit Thalwal Ji

Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500, YACEP, Founder

Yogi Sumit ji began his yoga practice at his birthplace, Rishikesh, at age 14. He has studied classical Hatha yoga at Uttrakhand Sanskrit University, Haridwar, Ashtanga yoga in Mysore, and Acro yoga in Goa. He later added Therapeutic yoga to his studies which gives him extensive knowledge of the human body and the proper alignment of yoga asanas.

Sumit believes in experiencing yoga first as a student before teaching it to others. He still enjoys broadening his own yogic horizon and is passionate about creating a healthier place for mind, body, and soul by sharing the practice of yoga

Abhishek Ji

Yoga Alliance International E-RYT 500

Introducing himself as Abhishek, also known as Kanki, he is one of the yoga teachers at Maa Shakti Yog in Bali. With a great zeal, he is enthusiastic to share his extensive knowledge and experience of yoga with all his students. He eagerly looks forward to spending quality time with each of them and connecting on a personal level.

Whether someone is a novice or an experienced practitioner, his ultimate goal is to help them experience yoga first as a student before taking up the role of a teacher.

Yoga has been an inseparable part of his life for several years. He considers it an honor to guide and teach others on this transformative journey. With a passion for creating a healthier mind, body, and soul, he strives to provide a supportive and encouraging environment where students can deepen their practice and enhance their self-awareness.

YouTube Videos (An Online Exposure)

Opening Ceremony at Maa Shakti Yog

Iyengar Yoga Asanas | Yoga in Rishikesh

April 2019 Batch | Yoga TTC in Rishikesh

Troy Terzian, Australia | Yoga in India

Student's Reviews

I visited Rishikesh in early January to find a course but none really stuck out for me. I later came to Maa Shakti based on recommendation and it was the BEST DECISION I'VE MADE. I don't usually post reviews but I felt my unreal experience needed to be shared. Sumit is easily the best teacher I've had. I started the course with a lower back issue from previous yoga practice, Sumit was very attentive to this throughout the course...

- Sarita Thakrar, UK

MAA Shakti Yog school was a transformational experience for me. I learned so much in 200 hrs. Our instructor Sumit taught how to do all poses safely and with proper alignment. A personal growth journey for mind, body and spirit. I treasure my memories of being at the school and under the instruction of Sumit and Jaggi. I highly recommend the 200 hr course at MAA Shakti Yog school.

- April Morthland, Spain

An incredible school with incredible teachers. I came to Rishikesh to do my 200hr YTT and to deepen my understanding of yoga beyond just asanas and I am so happy to have chosen to do this at Maa Shakti yoga school. They teach with such passion and have such an in depth understanding of the practice, philosophy, pranayama and mediation techniques. You cannot go wrong with this school.

- Troy Terzian, Australia