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Girish Jha

7304 South Stuart Avenue, Gilbert, AZ, USA

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Girish Jha Teaches

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About Girish Jha

Teach, Guide, Mentor in Authentic Yoga/ Tantra Tradition Based on Ancient texts, age-old traditions, and Spiritually oriented aims at awakening, realization, and transformation (Acharya) Girish Jha is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) 500/ Grand Parenting with Yoga Alliance,...

Teach, Guide, Mentor in Authentic Yoga/ Tantra Tradition Based on Ancient texts, age-old traditions, and Spiritually oriented aims at awakening, realization, and transformation
(Acharya) Girish Jha is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) 500/ Grand Parenting with Yoga Alliance, which acknowledges the completion of a yoga teacher training with an approved and active Registered Yoga School (RYS).
More than 20000 hours of teaching, training, educating people from different age groups, gender, occupations.
Bachelors in Science, Masters in Yoga and applied psychology, Diploma in Yoga from International center, India, Certificate in Research Methodology in Yoga from Svyasa University.
Acharya is an honor conferred by Himalayan Master, Mentor, and Guide.
The Master-Disciple Tradition (MDT) offers experimental, experiential and exploratory learning is a FREE LEARNING SYSTEM. This learning system offers morning, afternoon and evening reading, explanation, rational understanding followed by contemplation, reflection aimed at revelations by awakening intuitive, illuminative faculties. I had the opportunity to learn under this tradition for over 20 years.  Later, Himalayan Master and a Living Legend initiated me into this tradition and his guidance still continues in my life. I always experience myself like a humble student and learner, which inspires to explore with humility and wisdom the secrets of life. One can learn simultaneously from different masters in this eternal tradition which I did after completing graduation in 1979 until present. 
Mentored by many Himalayan Masters in the Authentic Yoga Tradition, Tantra, Buddhism, Jainism, Jnana, Bhakti, Hatha and Raja Yoga under Master-Disciple tradition, for over 26 years. Notably from great masters:
Swami Dhirendra Brahmachari, New Delhi, India                                                                                                                                                [ 1981-1986 ] 
Studied and practiced Hatha Yoga practices like Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Sat Karma and Yogic Sukshma Vyayama etc under his guidance. This Yogic Sukshma Vyayama is subtle practices adapted and customized by him from many scriptures and texts. Many great yoga masters around the world have adopted these practices. 
Sri Aurobindo and Mother, Pondicherry, India [1982-present]
Sri Aurobindo is regarded as one of the most important and great masters who brought synthesis between authentic yoga and moderns science.  Self-Study and practice of Sri Aurobindo Integral Yoga while staying at Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry, India.  
Swami Laxman Das Avadhoota, Himalaya, India [1980-2012]
The most revered, realized and laughing yoga master of Uttaranchal (abode of spiritual masters and Himalayan state). I was initiated into the eternal tradition of Yoga and Avadhoota order of monks in 1987 and constantly receiving guidance, inspiration and blessings from him till date. 
Swami Shaktisheshwarananda, Ujjain, India [1993-2001]
A great master who perfected the art of physical perfection – endowed with tremendous strength, power and stamina. He used to take 10000 calories per day and digest easily after practicing specialized, esoteric practices of Yoga. I had learned the part of this secret as he left the body in 2001. 
Swami Gitananda Giri, International Centre for Yoga Education and Research, Pondicherry, India [1989-93]
A great spiritual and yoga master who was educated in  science and practiced surgery for more than 10 years before taking up intensive yoga and became one of the renowned masters of yoga in this century. I was blessed by him and always received his guidance for more than 10 years. 
Swami Asangananda, Mahamandelshwar, Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh, Uttaranchal [1982-2000]
A great master who read most of the scriptures and President of one of the most famous Ashram (Yoga Center) in the terrain of Himalayas. He inspired me to take up the study of scriptures and introduced me my Mentor after 5 years. He is still guiding millions through his inspiring talks and discourses. 
Pahari Baba, Rourkela, Orissa, India [1985-1990]
A great Tantra master who taught me the secrets of tantric – an ancient science of spiritual awakening while living in the material world. 
Studied Yoga, Indian philosophy, Tantra and psychology about aim and purpose of life, problems, and sufferings, 
Informal learning under monks, spiritual masters, and philosophers –practiced Bhakti Yoga, Tantra Yoga, and Jnana yoga 
I learned from other masters whose names are written below:
 Swami Garib Das Ji, A Tantra yoga Master, Sannota, Buland Sahar, Utter Predesh
 Mahamandelshwar Vishwa Yogi, Rishikesh 
 Acharya Tulsi and Acharya Mahaprajna, Adhaytma Sadhana Kendra and 
 Jain Vishwa Bharati Institute Ladnun, Rajasthan, 
 Mahamandelshwar Swami Veda Bharati, Disciple of Swami Rama , 
 Swami Pilot Baba, Dehradun, 
 Swami Lalan Baba , A Tantra Master , Kamkhya Shaktipeeth, Gauhati, Assam, 
 Maharshi Mahesh Yogi,  Shankaracharya Nagar,  Rishikesh,  
 Sri Sri Ravi Shanker, The Art of Living Foundation, Bangalore, India  
 Paramhansa Swami Niranjanananda, President, Bihar School of Yoga, India 
 Pundit Naresh Jha Shastri, great Tantra master
 TEACHING/ TRAINING EXPERIENCE
 [Instructor – yoga teaching, conducting yoga well- being classes for mgmt. of illnesses]       [1982-83]
[Conducted 15 classes/ week for a group of 25-80 students and 5 illness mgmt. classes /week; reported to the medical doctor about the changes for assessment, participating in research activities attached to the center]
[Vishwayatan Yogashram funded and governed by a federal government, India.  The center was renowned center for yoga teacher’s training, wellbeing classes, and research activities]

 [Assistant Research officer –MDNIY, Federal Government yoga institute of yoga research, education and training][1983-2004]
[Conducted regular well-being and illness mgmt. classes in groups of 25-90 people/class. Developed certificate/ diploma/ specialized courses in yoga for undergraduate/ graduate and modern experts. Developed syllabus and overall course structure, including weekly lab practicum, and administered all grades Conducted research studies in asthma, stress mgmt., diabetes, and meditation. Talks, Seminars, national and international conferences participation. Policy planning and project formation of national institute of yoga.] 
[Program officer –MDNIY, Federal Government yoga institute of yoga research, education, and training][2004-2006]
[Collaborated on curriculum and exam development, met with students upon request, and graded all written work, including final exam papers. Administration of yoga staff and overlooking their works, performance Developed syllabus and overall course structure, including weekly lab practicum, and administered all grades especially of certificate courses for Army officers.]
[Chief Mentor and head –PIYAS, a nonprofit org. dedicated to teaching, training, and promotion of yoga tradition in India[2006-2007]
[Collaborated on curriculum and exam development, met with students upon request, and graded all written work, including final exam papers. Administration of yoga staff and overlooking their works, performance Developed syllabus and overall course structure, including weekly lab practicum, and administered all grades especially of certificate courses for Army officers.]
[Director, Professor, and Head of Yoga & Naturopathy –GDPAU, NJ, USA][2007-2008]
[Developed a project for conducting specialized courses and programs for Americans.]
 [Director, Professor and Head of Yoga & Naturopathy –Shreyas USA LLC NJ, USA][2007-2008]
[Developed a project for conducting specialized courses and programs for Americans. Conducted classes of the combined wisdom of yoga, science, and spirituality for 15 science experts in NYC. Conducted teacher training courses for experts visited from Wisconsin. Presented Talk to psychologists, social workers, experts in Princeton Center of behavioral health, NJ.  Volunteering services to seniors for the last 5 years in the healthy aging program. Conducted Seminars, Workshops, talks, Stress mgmt. programs in NYC, NJ, and PA   ]
RELATED EXPERIENCE [DEEVLOPMENT OF CURRICULUM, COURSES, ASSESSMENT AND TEACHING]
[Indian Farmers and Fertilizers Corporations, India]
[Teacher and Trainer][1985] – [1985]
[Developed and conducted stress management program including assessment of stress level and results] 
[National Institute of Rural Development, India]
[Teacher and Trainer][1986] – [1986]
[Developed and conducted stress management program including assessment of stress level and results. Conducted personal/private sessions for managing relationship issues affecting senior bureaucrats] 
[Vishwayatan Yogashram (1965-1994), International Yoga teacher Training Center India]
[Teacher and Head][1986] – [1988]
[Conducted Yoga teacher is training to more than 6000 students –practicum, philosophy, assessment of performance and results.] 
[Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy, India   ]
[Teacher and Head][1989] – [1990]
[Conducted Yoga teacher’s training to more than 400 students –practicum, philosophy, assessment of performance and results.] 
[High Schools, Delhi Government, Delhi, India]
[Teacher’s Trainer][1986] – [1988]
[Developed syllabus and overall course structure, including weekly lab practicum for yoga teachers working in High Schools)
[Service Secret Bureau, India]
[Teacher and Head][1993] – [1993]
[Developed and conducted the crash course in yoga for healthy lifestyle program including assessment and results. Developed specialized course for officers and trained] 
[LBS academy of Administration, India]
[Teacher   and Head][1994] – [1994]
[Developed and conducted stress management program including assessment of stress level and results. Conducted crash course on yoga for young bureaucrats] 
[Ministry of health, Mongolia, Ulan Bator, Mongolia]
[Teacher   and Head][1994] – [1994]
[Developed and conducted Yoga  certificate course, including   the program . assessment   and results.  ] 
[Federal Ministry of Health, India]
[Teacher’s Trainer][1994] – [1994]
[Developed and conducted Reorientation Yoga teacher’s certificate course, including   the program. assessment   and results.  ] 
Conducted corporate stress management programs for 
HCl Ltd , TCS, IBM, and other big companies in India 
PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH STUDIES AND PAPERS
[“Research Project on Asthma”] 
[A long-term research conducted entitled, Integrated Yoga Practices for the management of Bronchial Asthma, in Federal institute of yoga, India ]                [1991-1993]
[“Yogic Management of mental Stress”] 
[Guest speaker at the Conference Organized by Indian Council of Research in Yoga, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh]                [1991]

[“Yoga vis-à-vis Modern Science”]
[International Conference on the  Literary and Practical Research in Yoga, organized by International Centre for Yoga Education and Research, Pondicherry, India]     [1991]
[“Neurosis –yogic management”]
[Paper presented to the Indian Council of Research in Yoga, India][1991]
[“An Approach for dynamic integration of Nature and Human Consciousness”]
[Paper presented to 4th World Congress, Holistic Approach][Dec 1991]
[“Relevance of Yoga”]
[Article published in Sahara Daily news Paper, India   [1992]
[“A Comprehensive report on the Possible Role of Integrated Yoga Practices in the Management of Drug Addicts”]
[Paper presented to federal ministry of health and family welfare , India ][1992]
[“Potential role of Yoga in the management and rehabilitation of Drug Abuse”]
[Paper presented at the workshop, organized by Federal Ministry of welfare, India][1992]
[“Yoga- A Way of Life”]
[Article published in the Souvenir for International Yoga Festival organized by Department of Tourism, Government of Pondicherry, India][1992]
[“Introduction to Yoga in Industries”]
[Paper presented at the India International Centre, New Delhi][1993]
 [“Spectrum of Drug Addiction: Potential role of Yoga in de-addiction and prevention of relapse”]
[Paper presented and published in the Souvenir of Indian Council of Research in Yoga, Bhopal,][1993]
[“Traditional concept of Consciousness and Sleep”]
[Paper presented at the International Conference on Sleep Wakefulness, New Delhi, India]                                                 [1993]

[“Yoga: A quest for reality or realization of the state of pure consciousness”]
[Paper presented at the Second International Conference on Yoga Research & Applications, Bangalore India]        [1994]

[“A Prospective Study on Yoga Program for Drug De Addiction: The Manipur Experiment”]
[Paper presented at the International Yoga Festival organized by Government of Pondicherry, India]                                                 [1994]

[“Yogic Management of Heart disorders ”]
[Paper presented at the II National Ayurvedic Seminar on Heart Disorders India]                                                                                 [1994]

[“Yoga: A Science of Spirituality”]
[Paper presented at the International Yoga Festival organized by Government of Pondicherry, India]                                                 [1995]

[“Consideration of Environment and Values in Sri Aurobindo’ s Education System”]
[Paper presented at the National Seminar on the Importance of Environment and Values in Education System, organized by GuruKul Kangri University, India]                                                                                                                                                                                                                         [1995]

[“Meditative techniques for Hypertension”]
[Paper presented at the Second National Conference on Yoga  : Diabetes, Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disorders , India]             [1995]

[“Meditation: A step to Self-Actualization or Total Awareness of Reality”]
[Paper presented at the III National Conference on 
Yoga   for Gastrointestinal and related disorders, India]                             [1995]

[“How to solve chronic disorders ”]
[Guest Speaker  to the SPOOL( Science and art of living foundation), New Delhi, India]                                                              [2000/ 2002 ]

 [“Principles of Lifestyle Management in Yogic Scriptures”]
[Paper presented to the International Vedic Convention, New Delhi, India]                                                                                                       [2004]

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
[Rest, Relaxation and Resilience Program][1990] – [2000]
[Conceived, developed, scripted and conducted the program to more than 800000 people worldwide based in authentic yoga tradition]
[The program and practices are simple, easy and effective for people of any age, gender for managing anxiety, chronic fatigue, insomnia, stress]

[Shanti Meditation – I-V levels][1987] – [present]
[Conceived, developed, scripted and conducted the program to more than 700000 people worldwide based in authentic yoga tradition]
[The program and practices combine the wisdom of authentic yoga traditions, Buddhism, psychology, Jainism, Tantra and other schools of yoga] 
[It integrates the steps and can be easily customized for individuals and groups. This program is conducted in tri-state at different locations and also online]
[Authentic Yoga Tradition- Level   I – V][1986] – [present]
[Conceived, developed, scripted and conducted the program to more than 800000 people worldwide based in authentic yoga tradition]
[The program and practices are is based on authentic yoga tradition- a consciousness-based approach aims at conscious evolution and transformation. includes 6-10 groups of practices unlike other styles where physical stretching is given importance ]

[Healthy Aging Program][1990] – [2000]
[Conceived, developed, scripted and conducted the program to more than 800000 people worldwide based in authentic yoga tradition]
[The program and practices are simple, easy and effective for people of any age, gender for managing anxiety, chronic fatigue, insomnia, stress]
[Volunteer excellence award is given for 5 years by New Brunswick resource center for conducting this program]
[Traditional meditations –modern perspective]
[Applied traditional meditations practices – Kundalini, Nada, Yantra, Tantra, Preksha, Vipassana and others for solving individual, social, professional issues including spiritual awakening]
[Other programs developed are Stress Management, Corporate Stress Management, Autism Management, Parkinson management, asthma management, self-discovery, healthy cooking and eating etc.]
AWARDS AND CREATIVE WORKS 
[30 TV serials on yoga Sadhana (practices and applications)][1991] – [1993]
[Conceived, developed, scripted and presented 30 serials on yoga telecasted by major TV channels in India]

[National Conference of Yoga][1993] – [1995]
[Conceived, developed and organized national conference/s on yoga for three years as an annual event in capital of India sponsored by federal ministry of health, India]
[Increased mass awareness about yoga and its applications amongst experts , researchers and common man]

[Authentic Yoga – teaching, training and talks to ambassadors and diplomats][1996] – [2000]
[Conceived, developed and conducted programs for ambassadors, diplomats and common man at cultural center of Indian Embassy, Jakarta, Indonesia]

[500 Radio Talk in India and 100 Talks in the USA][1992] – [2011]
[Presented Talks on All India Radio and Community Radio in NJ, USA]

[Bhaskar Award, Bharat Nirman, India][2004] –  
[Highest award conferred for extraordinary services in the field]

[Board of world movement of yoga, Europe][2008] – [present]
[Executive member and representative of USA]

 [Title of Acharya][2005] – [present]
[Acharya title conferred by Himalayan master for master –disciple learning for 26 years]

[Volunteer Excellence Award, New Brunswick Senior Resource Center, NJ, USA][2008] – [2012]
[Conducting healthy aging program for seniors voluntarily for the last 5 years] 

Proven excellent educator, manager, team leader, organizer, recruiter, and administrator. 
Educated students, made learning a joyful experience. Taught high school science and math, undergraduate psychology, philosophy, complementary health care, religion, spirituality.
Research and Planning, Writer, Speaker:
Experienced in researching, identifying needs, understanding needs and creating educational programs/ training.
Curriculum designed -teachers, educators, students
Actively worked with proven results in mental health care, leadership development, corporate wellness, personal development, performance enhancement, self-confidence, goal setting, inner peace, team building, stress management, meditation. Impacted the lives of thousands of people. 
successfully event manager - organized workshops, seminars, conferences, guest lectures 
Excellent communicator, Recruiter
Excellent verbal, written communication skills, commanding, impressive and convincing voice to inspire learners and effect the learning. 
Interviewed people in a cordial, respectful, curious manner and getting the best about people – subjectively and objectively, analyzing skills, attitudes, motivations. 
Organization, Management and Leadership Skills:
Highly organized in life for preventing stress and maximizing the use of time. 
Demonstrated talents, solved complex problems of attitude, behavior, stress, peer pressure 

Computer, Social media skills: 
Educated , proficiency in computer skills- MS office, email clients, PowerPoint, antivirus, web searching.
Proficiency in social media- social networking, blogging, educated people its importance and applications.
Social sensitivity, Diversity: 
Proven ability to build rapport with a diverse workforce in multicultural settings.
Volunteer services:
Volunteered services to bring about a change in lives of seniors, high school students, needy and disabled.

First Registered March 2007
Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider

Teaching Experience

Current

Fellowship in Prayer

July 2011 - Current
Princeton, Princeton University
Princeton, NJ, USA
Current

Online Shanti Meditation/Mindfulness Program

August 2010 - Current
East Brunswick, NJ, USA
Current

English Town

February 2010 - Current
Englishtown, NJ, USA
Current

Shreyas, USA LLC

August 2008 - Current
East Brunswick, NJ, USA
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Calm Waters Wellness & Yoga Center

February 2014 - December 2014
2378 New Jersey 33
Robbinsville, NJ, USA
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Senior Center New Brunswick

May 2008 - July 2014
New Brunswick Amtrak, Albany Street
New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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Brooklyn, Private Program on Parkinson

August 2010 - December 2013
Gateway National Recreation Area, New Mexico Court
Staten Island, NY 10305, USA
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Chicklet Books Store Studio

January 2010 - September 2012
Princeton, Princeton University
Princeton, NJ, USA
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Zen Studio

December 2009 - February 2010
New Jersey, USA
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Society of Friends, New Brunswick

August 2008 - August 2008
New Brunswick Amtrak, Albany Street
New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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Rotary Club,

December 2007 - December 2007
New Brunswick Amtrak, Albany Street
New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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Shreyas Holistic Education Research Institute of Yoga & Allied Sciences (SHREYAS)

June 2006 - June 2007
New Delhi, Delhi, India
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Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga

May 2000 - May 2006
New Delhi, Delhi, India
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Prajna Institute of Yoga & Allied Sciences (PIYAS)

January 2005 - May 2006
New Delhi, Delhi, India
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Jawaharlal Nehru Indian Cultural Centre, Indian Embassy, Jakarta, Indonesia

May 1996 - May 2000
Jakarta, Special Capital Region of Jakarta, Indonesia
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Secret Service and Commando, India

January 1996 - May 1996
New Delhi, Delhi, India
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Central Research Institute of Yoga

March 1983 - May 1996
New Delhi, Delhi, India
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Ministry of Health, Mongolia

December 1994 - May 1995
Ministry of Health, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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Lal Bahadur Shastri Academy of Administration

February 1994 - June 1994
Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration Campus, Charleville
Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, India
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Service Secret Bureau

May 1993 - August 1993
Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India
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Manipur Prison

December 1992 - March 1993
Manipur, India
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National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD),

September 1985 - February 1986
Andhra Pradesh, India
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Indian Farmers & Fertilizers Corporation Ltd,

May 1985 - December 1985
Gurgaon, Haryana, India
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Jammu And Kashmir, India Vishwaytaan Yoagshram

March 1982 - August 1983
Katra
First Registered March 2007
Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider

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