About Us
Where Ancient Wisdom Meets the Modern World.
Avana Yoga was born from a deep reverence for India's classical yoga tradition, a living lineage that stretches back thousands of years through the Vedas, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, and the timeless teachings of the Bhagavad Gita.
We believe yoga is far more than movement. At its heart, it is the science of the mind, a path towards Samadhi, inner stillness, and the clarity that comes from truly knowing oneself. Every class, course, and retreat we offer is rooted in this understanding.
From the UK to India and beyond, we share these teachings with sincerity, depth, and care, welcoming students and teachers who are ready to experience yoga not as a trend, but as a transformation.
Meet The Team
Yogi Madhav is a devoted student and teacher of traditional Yoga, rooted in the living wisdom of India’s ancient philosophical traditions. Raised in a traditional Indian family, he was introduced to the authentic teachings of Yoga from an early age, a connection that has shaped his entire life’s path.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, Sanskrit, and Hindi, and a Master’s degree in Yoga and Meditation. His studies span the Vedas, classical Indian philosophy, Yoga Therapy, Ayurveda, and Naturopathy , forming a holistic foundation that informs every aspect of his teaching.
Since 2012, Yogi Madhav has been teaching internationally across yoga schools, universities, institutes, and NGOs, guiding students through 200-hour and 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training programs. Over the years, he has built a strong and supportive global community of practitioners who continue to grow under his guidance.
His teaching style is defined by simplicity, clarity, and depth. He offers precise, grounded instruction while preserving the integrity of the tradition, helping students move beyond the physical postures and into a direct experience of what Yoga truly is.
Yogi Madhav continues to share these teachings worldwide through workshops, retreats, and teacher trainings, welcoming students at every stage of their journey.
Madhav
From a young age Prabhakar was drawn to a spiritual way of living. He loved yoga and practiced many different styles. It wasn’t until he began doing Hatha yoga that he wanted to immerse himself in a training to deepen his own personal practice. As a yoga teacher he brings to his students a depth of experience in hatha and ashtanga style yoga. He soon realized that the yoga mat was a place to find a sense of contentment, self awareness and mind body connection. He has 1000+ hours of professional yoga teacher training behind him, backed up with an experience of more than 16 years of teaching yoga. He tries to offer his students the opportunity to take the yogic path at their own pace. He has been associated with several yoga centre’s all over india, teaching philosophy and meditation.
Prabhakar
Dr Pragyan tripathi is a renowned Ayurveda and Panchkarma trainer. He is a sensitive and seasoned doctor with a strong background in herbal medicine. He is very active in promoting Ayurvedic principles and remedies. He provides highly individualized and dedicated patient care. He has strong ability to recommend healthy regimens for patients lifestyle. Dr Pragyan has immense knowledge of detoxification and Ayurvedic medicine. He is an expert in pulse reading (nadi). He also specializes in treatment for enhanced immunity, stress management, obesity, hair and beauty care, spine and joint care etc. He develops individual treatment plans, provides therapies to alleviate chronic and acute illness. He provides Ayurvedic medicines and herbal supplements to patients.
Dr. Praghyan
Leena grew up in a yoga-practicing family, beginning her journey as a child, chanting Om and Om Sri Sai Ram at the age of six, and practicing alongside her granddad (Bapujee) and the local Mandir community. Her holistic upbringing included asanas, meditation, acupressure, and pranayama, instilling an understanding that yoga goes beyond the physical, touching the mind, body, and heart. Over the years, Leena trained with inspiring teachers worldwide, completing her 200-hour Independent Yoga Network certification, 100-hour Ashtanga Vinyasa training in India, 100-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training, 100-hour Meditation Teacher Training in Rishikesh, Sound Healing Teacher Training at Haritha Yogashala, Soma Prana Vinyasa – The Art of Regeneration (35YTT), Embodying Love – Sensual Health for Women, and Children’s Yoga & Mindfulness (50-hour YTT + CPD for 8–12 year-olds), alongside numerous workshops and courses.
Leena
