Founder of
Sanmaarga Yoga Studio
Mr. Santhoshkumar, the founder and lead instructor of Sanmaarga, discovered his passion for yoga during his college years. In 2014, he was introduced to yoga by his guru, Dr. Shivasankaran, which sparked a deep connection to the practice that would shape his future. By 2016, he had already started teaching yoga to his peers, and his enthusiasm quickly grew into a lifelong commitment.
After completing his civil engineering degree in 2018, instead of following a conventional career path, he chose to fully immerse himself in yoga. In 2020, he further honed his skills by completing a 200-hour Teacher Training Course at the renowned Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre. Armed with both knowledge and passion, he began offering online and offline yoga classes, expanding his reach to students around the world.
In 2022, he moved to Bangalore, where he worked part-time at Yogatute Studio while continuing to teach as a freelancer. This allowed him to further refine his approach and gain invaluable experience teaching over 800 students globally. It was clear that his dedication to yoga was more than just a career; it was his life’s work.
Sanmaarga is a direct reflection of his philosophy: yoga is a transformative path that fosters a deeper connection to your true self. Santhoshkumar’s deep understanding of the practice, combined with his commitment to each student’s journey, makes his teaching style unique. For him, teaching yoga is not just a job but a privilege—a chance to guide others toward greater balance, health, and mindfulness.
Guiding Our Journey
Our Vision
Sanmaarga envisions the planet where individuals from all walks of life are empowered through the transformative practice of yoga. This vision is rooted in the belief that yoga is not just a physical exercise but a holistic lifestyle to well-being, personal growth, healing, and inner peace, ultimately fostering a more harmonious and compassionate global community.
Our Mission
Sanmaarga is dedicated to share the experience and teachings with passion for all who wish for a healthier and happier life. Our mission is to make the profound benefits of yoga accessible to everyone, regardless of their background. We are trying to achieve this by providing equipped infrastructure and high quality teaching that is both authentic and inclusive, respecting the diverse needs and abilities of our students. Through our regular classes, workshops, we aim to inspire individuals to embark on a journey of self discovery, mindfulness, and empowerment. We are committed to create a supportive community where practitioners can connect, learn, and grow together, supports us in fostering a culture of positivity, resilience, and well-being. Our values are based upon honesty, wisdom, love, compassion, and integrity.
Achievements & Recognitions