Who We Are
Amrita Yoga is a community dedicated to the authentic teachings of yoga as transmitted through Amma's lineage of love, compassion, and spiritual wisdom.
Meet Amma – The Inspiration Behind Amrita Yoga
Amrita Yoga was born from the vision and divine intention of spiritual leader and humanitarian Satguru Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, lovingly known as Amma.
Amma's life is a living expression of compassion, service, and unconditional love. For decades, she has embraced and uplifted millions through her humanitarian work and spiritual guidance. Her guidance reminds us that yoga is not about perfecting postures or pushing the body, but about cultivating awareness, presence, and patience.
At the heart of Amma's life is darshan, her tender, transformative embrace that symbolizes unconditional love and deep listening. Through this simple yet profound gesture, Amma inspires people to reconnect with their true nature and live with purpose. Amrita Yoga carries this vision forward, offering a space for all to rediscover inner stillness and live from the heart.
"Yogasana practice is about understanding that the substratum of all movements is awareness. In the light of this awareness, we can burn away our latent tendencies and be eternally free. The practice is not about pushing the body. Patience and enthusiasm are most important in this journey of yoga."
Meet the Director of Amrita Yoga
Brahmacharini Shobha
Director of Amrita Yoga®
Irresistibly drawn to the universally revered Satguru Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, known to millions as Amma, Shobha dedicated her life to Amma's teachings. Under Amma's personal guidance, she gained profound spiritual insights, which led her to become an emissary for Amrita Yoga®.
Born from Amma's sankalpa (divine intention), Amrita Yoga® was inspired by unconditional love and a commitment to serve the world. Shobha developed Amrita Yoga® under Amma's direct guidance. This unique school of yoga is focused on awareness with heart-centered intention, transcending the physical aspects of asana practice.
Meet Our Certified Instructors
Each instructor follows a clear and heart-centered path of growth, ensuring Amma's teachings are shared with authenticity, depth, and care at every level.
Bālā
Certified Beginner Instructor (Level 1)
Instructors who gently guide new practitioners with care and compassion, laying a strong foundation for the journey ahead.
Lalitā
Certified Progressing Instructor (Level 2)
Instructors who deepen the practice through growing experience, refined awareness, and a connection to the heart of Amrita Yoga.
Durgā
Certified Intermediate Instructor (Level 3)
Senior instructors who share the practice with clarity, dedication, and a steady inner presence.
Shiva Shakti
Certified Senior Instructor (Level 4)
Experienced teachers who embody wisdom, compassion, and mindful presence in their teaching and daily life.
Amṛta Namaskārah
Certified Ācārya Mentor (Level 5)
Revered mentors who guide and nurture the next generation of Amrita Yoga instructors with grace and humility.
Durgā - Level 3 Instructors
Shirley Abrahamer (Punita)
Amritapuri, India
Brahmacharini Hema
Amritapuri, India
Beth Kucharczyk (Devika)
North Carolina, USA
Anne Wohltat (Abheda)
MA Center, Germany
Arati Jaxner
Amritapuri, India & Sweden
Nirmala Iser
MA Center, Switzerland
Lalitā - Level 2 Instructors
Swāminī Ambikāmṛta Prāṇā
Chicago, USA
Jagruti Patel
Chicago, USA
Wendy Steben
Washington DC, USA
Martha Lee (Kavyashree)
San Ramon, USA
Sarah Langley (Tanmayi)
Santa Fe, USA
Brahmacharini Aswathy
Amritapuri, India
Bālā - Level 1 Instructors
Andrea Bonsignore (Valsala)
San Ramon, USA
Vidya Ashok
Kuwait
Priya Sahana (Sahana)
Amritapuri, India
Ana Sujata Madariya (Sujata)
Boston, USA
Nallur Anjana (Rani)
UAE
Visala Hohlbein
Seattle, USA
Victoria Taft
Boylston, USA
Nanna Aakard (Sugata)
Copenhagen, Denmark
Jens Joergen Aakard (JJ)
Copenhagen, Denmark
Yoshiro Ito (Amritesh)
Tokyo, Japan
Chiharu Ito (Sahaja)
Tokyo, Japan
Anna Tuuli Yla-Kauttu (Sumangala)
Finland
Marie Cyril (Murali)
France
Neelima Pratap (Neelima)
Canada
Ildiko Kumaran (Manasa)
Atlanta, USA
Claudia Pulka (Vasanta)
Austria
Sally Jaswal (Shyama)
Canada
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