Amar Yoga Peeth

Swami Sanjiv Kashyap

Swami Sanjiv Kashyap has travelled more than 20 countries to spread yoga meditation and healing but lives humbly in the small city of Bikaner. 

He has taught as a Yoga Philosophy, Pranayama & Meditation teacher in several renowned Yoga Teacher Training Schools in India (Rishikesh, Varkala, Goa, Delhi). And throughout his life he has helped his students and visited them to establish their yoga schools in international countries such as Slovakia, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary and some Asian countries. 

He is a prudent thinker, an eminent poet, an enlightened scholar, an eloquent speaker and above all, a philanthropist who has dedicated his whole life into helping others through yoga, healing and spiritual teachings. He is a Reiki Grandmaster and Alternative healing therapist (Shiatsu, reflexology, meridians, acupressure, pranic healing, magneto therapy). 

He has written over 15 books on the spiritual subjects he practices and teaches. Most notable of his book, Yoga Samagra Vigyan published in 2010 by Diamond publication which is a commentary on Patanjali Yoga Sutra has been very popular among Hindi readers. Many of his works have translations in other languages English, Spanish, Slovakian, French and Gujarati. 

Sanjiv Kashyap, as a philosophy teacher covers topics from Hindu and Buddhist Philosophies such as Bhagwat Gita, Upanishads and Vedanta. 

In his meditation classes, students explore various types of Kundalini, Chakra, Mantra, Tantra and other modern & ancient meditations.

Worth mentioning- 

President Rover Award, 1982 
500 hour Yoga & Meditation Teacher Training (several times)

April 2022  -  Tushita Meditation Center, Dharamsala

March 2023  -  Amar Yoga Peeth, Bikaner

Amar Yoga Peeth

Amar Yoga Peeth is located in Bikaner, Rajasthan but we offer our teachings to students globally. Our NGO is affiliated with the Rajasthan Govt to offer Yoga, Meditation, Alternative Therapy, courses such as regular classes, Seminars, Retreats, Workshops, and Diploma & Teacher training courses. We want to connect with the teachers, practitioners, and enthusiasts who share an authentic understanding of the practice in order to pass it on with compassion and integrity.

We respect all enlightened masters and we are non-religious and non-sectarian. Our aim is to create a loving and caring community, celebrate our humanity (and divinity), and spread peace, harmony, and unconditional love.

We want our students to learn these practices, become self-reliant, spread joy, and make this world a more beautiful place. 

Ritika Shandilya

Ritika is dedicated to life. She is a yoga, meditation, art & healing practitioner - a retreat host with years of experience guiding individuals toward holistic well-being. With a background in somatic movement, breathwork, and traditional yogic practices, she seamlessly integrates ancient wisdom with modern therapeutic approaches to create immersive healing experiences. Her journey, spanning from academia to deep spiritual exploration, has led her to train in various modalities, including Yoga, Acro Yoga, Reiki, and meditation techniques rooted in Tantra and Kundalini traditions. She has facilitated retreats and workshops in India and internationally, curating transformative spaces that encourage self-discovery, embodiment, and emotional healing.

Ritika’s offerings extend beyond movement and breathwork—she also delves into money healing, subconscious reprogramming, reflective journaling practice, and creative expression through art. She has led numerous group sessions, online workshops, and in-person retreats, helping participants cultivate mindfulness, reconnect with their inner selves, and embrace holistic health.

Her work is deeply inspired by nature, community, and the exploration of human potential. Ritika creates nurturing environments for individuals to heal, grow, and thrive.

Worth mentioning- 

Ritika transitioned from being an NYU graduate working in New York City to a holistic healer, shifting from an analytical approach to an intuitive one.

April 2022  -  Tushita Meditation Center, Dharamsala