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About

Paramita Himalayan Qigong and Yoga school was founded in Rishikesh in 2020. The school teaches Tai Chi, Qigong and yoga, and runs courses and retreats.

Paramita

The Sanskrit word “Paramita” has different meanings. Widely used in Buddhism, Paramita means “perfection” or “excellence.” Another meaning is “that which goes beyond” or “transcendent.” Read what the name means in full.

Vision and Mission

Love, Peace as well as Health and Happiness – are our very natural states. By being obstructed with stress, compulsory thoughts, tensions and so on, our state is no more obvious. Simple and natural movements of Qigong, at a certain level, can release the blockages of the body, breath and mind, so we can reconnect to our nature.

May we all be healthy and live in Peace and Happiness.

Teachers

Who leads the classes

Shiva Shankar

Shiva Shankar

Hatha, pranayama, meditation, philosophy

Grew up in ashrams and cave monasteries and left home for the spiritual path at thirteen. Studied the Vedas and trained in the Sivananda and Yogananda ashrams, at the Bihar School of Yoga and the Iyengar Institute. Has taught on teacher training courses in Rishikesh for many years, as well as in Europe and Asia.

Deepak Nainwal

Vinyasa flow

Practising since 2014 · teaching since 2017

Studied ashtanga vinyasa and hatha, and found his love for practice and teaching in vinyasa flow. His classes are fluid and genuinely good. Teaches on teacher training courses in Rishikesh.

Ujjwal Saxena

Yoga therapy, hatha, meditation

A yoga therapist who teaches hatha and meditation. Has taught on teacher training courses in Rishikesh for many years.