Master Shailendra
Founder & Lead TeacherAshram-trained from age 12, former Delhi cricketer, and three years in the Shankaracharya's inner circle — the visionary behind Prana Himalayas.
His Journey →Our Origins
Born from a deep reverence for the sacred yoga traditions of Uttarakhand, on the banks of the Ganges.
The Story of Prana Himalayas
One Seeker's Journey, A Sanctuary for All
Prana Himalayas was born from the life journey of its founder, Master Shailendra (Shally) — a boy from Rishikesh who entered the Sivananda Ashram at 12, later played professional cricket for Delhi, and was then called by destiny to live three years in the inner circle of His Holiness the Shankaracharya as a close disciple.
In 2025, after training and certifying western teachers across Australia, he returned home to Tapovan with a grand vision: a sanctuary named for the soul's lifeforce — PRANA — where seekers could experience transformation fully. In a world where yoga is often transformed into commercial workout regimes, we keep the light of true Yoga alive — where breath, stillness, sattvic diet and sacred surroundings allow individuals to experience self-realisation.
We welcome seekers from every corner of the earth with open arms, humbleness and genuine hospitality.
The Full Journey →
Our Philosophy
Authentic Yoga. Living Lineage. Timeless Wisdom.
We teach yoga as it was received — as a complete way of living, not merely a physical exercise. Our teaching follows the Himalayan parampara: Hatha asana and alignment, pranayama, meditation, self-study and selfless service — carried directly from the seat of His Holiness the Shankaracharya (disciple of Swami Karpatri Ji Maharaj) into our shala in Tapovan.
Every sequence is structured by Master Shailendra himself — Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced — balancing stretching, alignment and therapeutic healing for all age groups.
Explore Our Programs →What We Stand For
Four Pillars of Prana Himalayas
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Authenticity
Rooted in classical texts and the living tradition — nothing diluted, nothing performed.
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Hospitality
Genuine Himalayan warmth — every guest is received as a member of the family, not a booking.
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Sattva
Clean food, clean air, clean intention — an environment that supports clarity and healing.
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Community
Sangha, kirtan and shared practice — the relationships formed here often last a lifetime.
Meet Our Guides
Teachers Born of This Land
Native practitioners raised in the yogic culture of Uttarakhand, carrying forward an unbroken lineage of practice and study.
Devashish Dangwal
Lead Hatha TeacherTwenty years of daily practice in the Himalayan tradition, specialising in alignment and pranayama.
Sachin Dangwal
Philosophy & MeditationScholar of the Yoga Sutras and Bhagavad Gita, guiding satsang and seated meditation at dawn.
Anandamay Ankur
Bhakti & KirtanMusician and heart-worker leading evening kirtan and the sacred Ganga aarti at the ghat.
Daily Life
Life Along the River
Days begin before sunrise with herbal tea and the sound of the river, move through practice and sattvic meals, and close with fire and mantra at the evening aarti.
Between sessions there is time to wander the forest trails above Tapovan, read beneath the trees, write, rest — or simply sit with the Ganga and let her carry what you no longer need.
See Daily Life in Pictures →Come Home to Yourself
Your Place in the Shala Is Waiting.
Write to us with your dates and intentions — we will help you choose the right program.