Meet Our Distinguished Faculty
Each teacher at Kaivalya Pragya is a dedicated practitioner, scholar, and guide — walking the path they teach.
Dr. Sunita Rakhe
PhD in Yogdarshan | Certified Yoga Instructor (Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla) | Visiting Faculty in Sanskrit at Pune University
Dr. Sunita Rakhe is a highly revered yoga scholar and practitioner with a doctoral degree in Yogdarshan and decades of experience in traditional yoga practice and teaching. Certified by the prestigious Kaivalyadhama Institute in Lonavla, she brings the ancient wisdom of Kriya Yoga and Vedic philosophy to modern seekers with authentic rigor and loving compassion. As a visiting faculty in Sanskrit, she bridges linguistic heritage with spiritual practice, making ancient texts accessible to contemporary students.
Arpita Garud
Psychologist | Kriya Yoga Practitioner | Mental Health Therapist | Entrepreneur
Arpita Garud is a compassionate psychologist and Kriya Yoga practitioner who uniquely bridges modern psychology with ancient wisdom traditions. With expertise in stress management, anxiety therapy, and burnout recovery, she has helped hundreds of individuals reclaim their mental and emotional well-being. As an entrepreneur, she brings innovative approaches to mental health, creating programs that integrate yogic practices with evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Garima Soni
Legal Adviser Supreme Court | Kriya Yoga Practitioner | Documentation & Compliance Expert
Garima Soni serves as the legal backbone of Kaivalya Pragya, ensuring the organization operates with integrity, transparency, and full legal compliance. As a dedicated Kriya Yoga practitioner herself, she understands both the spiritual mission and the practical necessity of proper legal frameworks for spiritual organizations. Her expertise protects the institution and its members, enabling the organization to focus on its higher purpose with security and confidence.
Swami Ram Giri
Traditional Gurukul Education from Kashi | Vedik Scholar | Advaita Vedanta Teacher
Swami Ram Giri is a revered Vedik teacher trained in the ancient Gurukul tradition of Kashi (Varanasi) — the eternal city of learning. Steeped in the non-dual philosophy of Advaita Vedanta, he offers online donation-based classes that make this profound wisdom accessible to all sincere seekers regardless of financial capacity. His teachings draw from the Upanishads, Brahma Sutras, and the living tradition of the Shankaracharya lineage.
Study with Authentic Masters
Our faculty brings decades of practice, genuine lineage, and deep caring to every session. Your transformation is their mission.