Yogananth's own path in yoga began at a young age, where he garnered numerous State, National, and International Titles in Yoga Championships. In his twenties, he desired to share the artistic side of yoga asanas, leading him to publish the breath-taking coffee table book, "Yoga from the Heart." This exquisite collection of four hundred beautiful asanas served as a testament to the artistic expression that can be found within a devoted practice of yoga.
With his extensive academic qualifications, Yogananth possesses a profound understanding of yoga. He earned a Master of Science in Yoga and Naturopathy, as well as a Ph.D. from the Physical Education and Sports University of India. His doctoral research focused on the transformative effect of Yoga Therapy on recovering breast cancer patients, highlighting his knowledge and experience in utilizing yoga as a therapeutic tool.
Motivated by his comprehensive knowledge of the benefits of Yoga Therapy and his unwavering commitment to helping those suffering from cancer and various physical conditions, Yogananth founded the Andiappan Yoga Community ( AYC, a registered NGO in Hong Kong) in 2010 Hong Kong. Today, AYC stands as the largest Yoga NGO in Hong Kong, with a dedicated team of over 300 volunteers conducting numerous projects and classes throughout the year. Through AYC, Yogananth has been able to give back to the community in the most meaningful way he knows - by sharing the healing power of yoga.
As the Founder of the International Yoga Academy, Yogananth has extended his knowledge and expertise to countless individuals worldwide, guiding them on the path to becoming qualified yoga instructors. Additionally, he established Asana, a yoga magazine dedicated to sharing valuable insights and knowledge within the field of yoga, furthering the dissemination of yoga wisdom. Dr. Andiappan is the founder of www.yogafromtheheart.live, an online yoga platform serving thousands of people daily. Through this extensive resource, individuals can easily practice yoga online regularly,
Dr. Andiappan's impact transcends geographical boundaries, as he has travelled the world, conducting workshops and Teacher Training courses in numerous countries. From Hong Kong and Greater China to Singapore, Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, Canada, and France, his teachings have touched the lives of many, spreading the transformative power of yoga far and wide.
Yogananth's unwavering dedication to yoga as a way of life, combined with his humble and down-to-earth nature, serves as an inspiration to all who cross path with him. His passion for sharing the benefits of yoga with the world is evident in his efforts to make yoga accessible and his commitment to empowering individuals through this ancient practice.
Dr. Vishnu is a Yoga Therapist, Natural Therapy Specialist, Assistant Yoga Research Associate, Ayurveda Consultant and has lived in Hong Kong for nearly ten years. He comes from a traditional Hindu family of Ayurvedic Astrologers near Tirupati, India. For over 10 years, he served as a chief Yoga Therapist and Research Associate Lecturer at Asana Andiappan Yoga College in Chennai, South India, and has done research work on Hatha Yoga and Naturopathy.
He studied Siddha, Naturopathy and Yoga Therapy under the direct guidance of Dr. Asana Andiappan for over 15 years. Master Vishnu completed ND (Naturopathy Diploma) from United Kingdom CPD(UK) Accredited course. He is Registered Naturopath from mANP(UK) and mGNC(UK), which are Naturopathy Regulatory bodies in the UK.
Graduated from University of Madras Chennai with a B.SC Physics, Applied Science and a Diploma in Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (DNYS). Also studied (Post Graduate Diploma Yoga and Naturopathy) at Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai.
He has graduated in Science (Yoga and Naturopathy) from MS University, MPhil (Yoga) from Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University, and completed PhD (Yoga) from Vedic Wellness University, Florida University, USA.
Yoga and Naturopathy Therapist for over 20 years and has assisted a variety of research projects in Yoga therapy, Nutraceuticals, Siddha Medicine, Naturopathy diet, and Ayurvedic science teaching students from various medical backgrounds in India.
In addition to his Yoga and Naturopathy degrees, he has completed an MBA (Hospital Management) at Annamalai University. In 2010 he received the Yogacharya Award from the Chief Justice of Madras High Court for his contribution to Yoga Theoretical Excellence and Ayurveda. He also presided World Ayurveda Day 2021, Hong Kong.
In addition to his Diploma in Ayurveda, (Ayurveda Lifestyle Consultant), he has also completed the DAMS program, a government-accredited diploma in Ayurveda Medical Science, and the Advanced Diploma in Ayurveda. Currently, he is a Member of CMA(UK) as an Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy Health Coach.
He studied and practiced Hatha Yoga and Yoga Therapy for over fifteen years, under the guidance of the legendary Guru, Dr Asana Andiappan. He has studied Babaji's Kriya Hatha Yoga and published numerous articles on the subject of Ayurveda Marma Sastra. Ayurvedic Tridoshas Imbalances in the body and Red Flag Analysis in Naturopathic Analysis comprise some of his teaching styles.
Master Raja has studied yoga for over 10 years under the direct supervision of Guruji Dr. Asana Andiappan. He is a professionally qualified and experienced instructor and has acquired his Diploma, Post Graduate and Master Degree in Yogic Science at Tamil Nadu physical education and sports university in India.
Master Raja has years of teaching experience in the yoga field starting with working as a Yoga master at Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre. His classes are unique with individual attention on each persons specific needs.
These include stress management, weight control as well as specific goals such as inversions, arm balance, and backbends.
He encourages his students to work with their physical and mental limitations through his customized sequences, alignments, and hands-on direction. This enables his students to gain a deeper understanding of yogic techniques in their own practice and an ability to explore and rediscover one's natural strength, endurance, and range of motion.
Master Raja is a versatile teacher in various styles and levels of yoga such as Hatha Yoga, Andiappan Yoga, Core Yoga, Yoga Balance, Slimming Yoga, Yoga Therapy and Pranayama Meditation.
Master Mahesh is the grandson of Guruji Andiappan, He was born into a family of yoga masters and started his yoga journey at the very young age of 4. He has trained under the tutelage of Guruji Dr. Asana Andiappan and Guruma Sugatha Kumari Andiappan.
He has completed his Diploma and Bachelors in Yoga and Naturopathy and currently studying Masters in Yogic Science at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University in Chennai.
He has won numerous awards in state and national level Yoga competitions. Mahesh has travelled extensively all throughout various parts of India, Hong Kong and trained yoga students of various backgrounds such as law enforcement personals, judicial academy, staff training college of various banks staff .
He has also conducted yoga theory and practical classes for the teacher training students at Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre, Chennai.,
Mahesh specializes in Hatha Yoga, Thirumoolar's Ashtanga Yoga and Yoga Therapy for special needs and ailments.
Keshav has over ten years experience in the yoga field starting with working as a Yoga Therapist in various health centers and Universities. His classes are unique with individual attention on each person's specific needs. These include stress management, weight control as well as specific goals such as inversions, arm balance and back bends.
He encourages his students to work with their physical and mental limitations through his customized sequences, alignments and hands on direction. This enables his students to gain a deeper understanding of yogic techniques in their own practice and an ability to explore and rediscover one's natural strength, endurance, and range of motion.
Keshav is a versatile teacher in various styles and levels of yoga such as Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Core Yoga , Sun Vinyasa , Back Care Yoga, Yoga Balance, and Andiappan Yoga.
While teaching and conducting yoga and naturopathy camps and awareness programs in South India, he gained extensive knowledge in Yoga Therapy while treating people with numerous common ailments. He has also served as a Yoga Therapist and Ayurvedic Massage therapist in renowned medical institutions.
Dilip’s classes incorporate his understanding of ancient yogic and medical science to create specific techniques that cater to individual needs. Students will find him to be a caring and compassionate teacher, and his classes to be filled with fun and good energy.
Coming from a family of Yoga Teachers, yoga has always been a part of Master Dhiraj's life. Dhiraj has studied from various renowned yoga teachers including Guru Swami Harshananda and Dr. Abodh as well as Gurus from various yoga traditions since childhood. He has completed his Master's Degree in Yoga and Meditation from JVBI Ladnun Rajasthan, India. With over 18 years of yoga teaching experience, he has given yoga classes for multinational corporations in India such as Sony, Vodafone, Panasonic, Ray-Ban. He has also conducted two scientific research studies on the effects of yoga on middle-level school students sponsored by NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training) New Delhi.
Master Dhirai's classes are a unique blend of various types of yoga such as Raja Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga and Gyana Yoga which aim to attain a perfect balance and harmony between the body and the mind. His classes are suitable for beginners to the experienced practitioners.
Master Dhiraj teaches Hatha Yoga, Yoga Therapy, Destress Yoga, Pranayama Meditation, and Kids Yoga.
She took her first yoga class in 2004 and since then has been a passionate yoga practitioner, grateful for the balance and peace yoga brought to her life. She later completed 500 hours YTT under Dr. Yogananth Andiappan and has since been passionate to share her knowledge and learnings from him to help both kids and adults gain the benefits she did from yoga.
Breath work & Body awareness is predominate in her teachings as she believes the most important part of yoga is the connection to ones breath. Her creativity and passion for kids has allowed her to focus her practice for Mom’s and Kids.
Dyana believes that planting the love of yoga at an early age can benefit a child’s mental and physical health greatly. In addition to her teacher trainings, Dyana has immersed herself in other areas such as Ariel yoga, Wheel yoga and A Mindfulness for Children teacher training course in order to broaden her horizons.
She has completed 200 hours of Hatha Yoga teacher training course and 300 hours of advanced Hatha Yoga teacher training with the International Yoga Academy with Master Yogananth Andiappan as her main teacher. Anuja is also an active member of Andiappan yoga community a non-profit, a volunteer-run organization whose mission is to share Yoga with those who may not be able to afford Yoga classes or those with special needs. She has also been teaching Yoga privately with now a passionate and active group of students who have credited her teaching style.
Anuja is an active mother of two has always believed that Yoga has helped her maintain calm and balance in an otherwise very hectic and fast-paced life in a big city like Hong Kong. I believe yoga strengthens, it centers and makes you stretch your abilities. It is food for both body and soul and she truly believes that it is something that can help anyone that goes into it with an open mind.
Driven by a passion for growth, Phoebe expanded her expertise through advanced training in inversions and prenatal yoga, further enhancing her teaching skills. While rooted in Anahata's teachings, she also studied under various yoga masters to broaden her practice and provide a well-rounded experience for her students.
Phoebe creates a nurturing and inclusive environment, guiding students on a transformative journey of self-discovery and inner harmony. Join her at Anahata Yoga and experience the profound benefits of yoga under the guidance of a passionated instructor with a deep connection to the studio and a diverse yoga education.
The daily practice of yoga and pranayama helped her find focus and healing, which contributed to her life both on and off the mat. In 2018, a back injury sidelined her as pain and discomfort made most activities unbearable. In time, yoga strengthened her body, allowing her to regain flexibility and stability, and to this day, her back still amazes her!
The following year, she completed her 200 Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training at Anahata. In 2020, she participated in Master Yogananth Andiappan's yoga heritage tour of India. On this tour, she was able to gain a deeper understanding of yoga's spiritual and cultural roots, as well as the various styles and teachings of the various ashrams. In Chennai, Vanessa completed her 300-hour Intensive Advanced Hatha Yoga Teacher Training at Master Yogananth's father's school, the Asana Andiappan College of Yoga, under the expert instruction of Master Maharajan. For his inspiration and guidance, she is grateful to all her teachers, especially Master Raja, Master Yoko, and Master Yogananth.
Vanessa practices Andiappan Tradition Yoga and is inspired by Ashtanga Yoga and Hatha yoga. Her practice is grounded in strength, yet always balanced with flexibility and awe for the unique abilities of each body. As a recipient of the mental and therapeutic benefits of yoga, Vanessa is eager to share her practice with Anahata students.
Yoga, in my view, serves as a grounding force, fostering confidence, resilience, and a profound connection to one's physical and mental health within a nurturing environment. Through my role as an instructor, I aim to instill in children a positive outlook on life, empowering them to flourish both mentally and physically. My aspiration is to sow the seeds of mindfulness and inner strength in your young ones, enabling them to not only benefit personally but also to share the invaluable teachings of yoga with their peers and families.
Under the guidance of Master Yogananth Andiappan and other esteemed instructors, Christine completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. This foundational training ignited her passion for yoga therapy, leading her to pursue an additional 500 hours of professional training at Anahata. Through this extensive education, she learned how to heal the body using yoga therapy principles and calm the mind with breathing and meditation techniques.
Christine has also completed a 300-hour Yoga Therapy & Ayurveda Teacher Training and a Singing Bowl Therapist Certification. She enjoys incorporating singing bowls into her classes as a tool for stress relief, enhancing the overall experience for her students.
As a member of Yoga Alliance and a volunteer with the Andiappan Yoga Community (AYC), Christine believes that yoga extends beyond physical movement; it is an inner practice that fosters personal growth. She is excited to share this journey with her students, helping them explore the profound meaning of yoga beyond the mat.
Priya was inspired by various yoga Gurus in India who strongly motivated her to teach yoga and preach its techniques for other people's health and happiness. She holds a master's degree in Yoga Therapy from Tamilnadu Physical Education and Sports University and a postgraduate diploma in Yogic Science.
She has successfully completed various accredited yoga courses which include prenatal yoga, yin yoga, pranayama and Ashtanga Vinyasa. She is also a qualified Pilates trainer and has taught in few countries.
Her classes emphasize breathing, stretching, core strengthening, balancing, and meditation techniques to improve overall health and well-being. Priya's teaching method is creative, engaging, and inspiring. Her goal is to provide students with a total body workout coupled with relaxation techniques to help them balance body and mind.
