Darshan Deep Gerela - Certified Yoga Instructor
India
• Yoga Teacher
Certified and Highly Disciplined Yoga Instructor with a rare and profound foundation in traditional yogic practices. Possesses five years (2016-2020) of immersive experience living and training in a Gurukul (a traditional residential yoga school), complemented by a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification (TTC) from Rishikesh, India. Expert in guiding students through not only physical postures (Asanas) but also the deeper philosophical aspects, cleansing techniques (Kriyas), breathwork (Pranayama), and meditation. Seeking freelance, part-time, or full-time opportunities to bring authentic, holistic, and impactful instruction to an international wellness community.
🌐 Professional Experience (Revised)
Immersive Gurukul Trainee & Disciplined Practitioner
Traditional Residential Yoga School (Gurukul), India
• Duration: 5 Years (2016 – 2020)
• Lived and trained full-time in a traditional, highly disciplined yogic environment, cultivating a profound and rare understanding of holistic yoga.
• Mastered advanced yogic techniques including:
• Shatkarma (Yogic Cleansing): Daily practice of Jala Neti, Sutra Neti, Vamana Dhauti, and Varisaara Dhauti.
• Meditation: Daily advanced practice and instruction in preparation, techniques, and psychological effects.
• Pranayama: In-depth study and practice of advanced breath control techniques.
• Developed a foundational expertise in all eight limbs of yoga, including the application of Bandhas (Energy Locks), Mudras (Gestures), and the philosophical aspects of Food According to Gunas.
🎓 Education & Certifications (Unchanged)
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification (TTC)
The Association for Yoga and Meditation, Rishikesh, India
• Date: Completed August 27, 2025
• Affiliations:
• Registered Yoga School (RYS 200) with Yoga Alliance USA.
• Member of International Yoga Federation.
• Recognized by the Yoga Certification Board, Ministry of Ayush (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy), Govt. of India.
• Key Modules Included:
• Philosophy, History, and Classifications: Origins of yoga, traditional vs. modern yoga, definitions, and classifications.
• Practical Disciplines: Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Mantras, Kriyas (Cleansing), Pranayama (Breathwork), and Meditation.
• Scientific Foundation: Anatomy and Physiology (Body Systems, Movement), Teaching Methodology, and Lesson Planning
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