About Vini

The journey inside yoga started for Vini many years ago. From a young age he practiced yoga regularly as a form of physical exercise without a deep spiritual intent. As an adult, after several years working a very hectic schedule with a Japanese company, his yoga journey shifted. It’s in this moment that Vini discovered the yoga consciousness inside himself – truly feeling the relaxing power of his daily practice.  This led him to rethink his path in life. After the realization that he felt disconnected from his soul, Vini left his job, beginning a spiritual journey around India, his Motherland. He began to meet likeminded people, sharing thoughts about life and serving others all of which gave him new power for a new life. In September 2012, with help from friends, Vini founded the Yoga Vini Welfare Society in Rishikesh.  He believes that he is fulfilling his dream: to make people happy, by teaching in the yogic way, in a relaxing place that is ideal for finding balance.  Vini is not a spiritual guru or a Yogi living in the jungle. He believes simply in serving society by spreading good thoughts, teaching people how to relax and to find space in their lives. He likes to say: “We are a part of the society. We live here. We serve here.  I am sharing a way of life that I have discovered and the one that I have understood.  If we start walking, people will join us, making the way easier, together.” Positive thoughts attract positive people. Positive people give positive energy. Positive energy makes you……happy

At Yoga Vini, overlooking the banks of the holy Ganga River and nestled in the heart of Rishikesh, India (otherwise known as the ‘yoga capital’ of the world), we aim to create a tranquil environment for you to pursue yoga.

Our Philosophy:

We believe that the pursuit the yogic path is a lifelong journey and commitment.  Yoga Vini emphasizes that the practice of yoga is not about destinations or the completion of postures, but rather the journey we take as we learn to turn a physical posture into a true yogic posture. And so, utmost attention is given to the specific details and alignments found within each one. This enables you to receive their maximum benefit and experience them as they were intended to be. More than just an exercise, more than just flexibility, more than just looking good on a yoga mat; yoga is a tool to help us find the harmony and balance that we are looking for in life.

Our Approach:

We offer a combination of daily drop in classes, yoga workshops and yoga teacher training courses, to suit your needs and time schedule.  Yoga Vini classes meet you at your level of ability – beginner, intermediate or advanced – and then our teachers help you get more out of each pose.  We do this through careful explanations and gentle and specific adjustments. Often, we suggest seemingly small adjustments but these can make a big difference in your practice. We don’t force poses; rather, we assist, encourage, and support you all along the way. Many students have found our adjustments to be be very helpful.

Our Style:

We offer great techniques and simple tips that are well-explained and easy to understand. All eight limbs of yoga are encouraged and supported. Each class concludes with a gentle and very relaxing massage allowing for a deep relaxation.

Spirituality and Yoga:

These definitely go together. In this rich spiritual atmosphere of Rishikesh and on the banks of the sacred Ganges, we give helpful teachings and discussions about yoga`s profound philosophical and spiritual basis along with heart-expanding bhajans and kirtans.