Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD, is a living master in the Himalayan Tradition and spiritual head of the Himalayan Institute. A prolific author and teacher, he shares practical yogic and tantric wisdom rooted in decades of study, practice, and direct experience.

Ishan Tigunait is a lifelong student of the Himalayan Tradition and a senior teacher at the Himalayan Institute. He shares modern insights on authentic yogic and tantric wisdom, and teaches Vishoka Meditation, Sri Sukta, and advanced yoga teacher training programs.

Shari Friedrichsen has taught yoga for over 50 years and is a lead faculty member for the Himalayan Institute’s Vishoka Meditation programs. Known for blending asana, pranayama, and meditation with subtle awareness, she guides students into yoga’s deeper dimensions.

Carrie Demers, MD, is medical director of the Himalayan Institute’s PureRejuv Wellness Center. Board-certified in internal and integrative medicine, she blends modern and traditional approaches to health and is a nationally recognized voice in holistic medicine.

Shiva Tigunait, PhD, teaches Sanskrit and yoga philosophy in the Himalayan Institute’s teacher training programs. Drawing on her background in classics and deep study of tantra, she illuminates how ancient wisdom can enrich modern life and practice.

Judy Moulton is director of the Himalayan Institute’s teacher training programs, a core faculty member, an Ayurvedic Health Counselor. With years of experience and deep personal practice, she is dedicated to guiding students in bringing yoga to life on and off the mat.

Sandra Anderson is core faculty at the Himalayan Institute and a lead instructor in its teacher training programs. Co-author of Yoga: Mastering the Basics, she brings deep study of yoga, tantra, and Sanskrit to guiding students in practice and philosophy.

Greg Capitolo is Director of Mission Programming at the Himalayan Institute, where he has lived and studied since 2006. A senior teacher, his breath-centered approach integrates alignment, pranayama, relaxation, and meditation to guide students into yoga’s deeper dimensions.