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Returning Roots: Adhiyogi’s First Students in India
When Adhiyogi returned to India after years of spreading the light of Yoga across the United States, he found himself once again grounded in the very soil that had first nourished his own spiritual and yogic journey. It was in Pune, a vibrant city brimming with youth, intellect, and promise, that he began sharing his teachings with a fresh new generation of students—young minds from diverse fields like chemical engineering and psychology, all eager to embrace more than just fitness.
Among his first students in India was Meera Jain, a psychology student visiting from Virginia, USA. Her time learning with Adhiyogi left a deep impression. "Thank you so much for everything you have done to help me and teach me on this trip," she wrote in heartfelt gratitude. "I am very lucky to be able to learn from you. I am amazed by your knowledge and generosity. I look forward to learning from you in the future." For Meera, the trip wasn’t merely academic—it was transformational.
Then came Roshni Deshmukh, a spirited chemical engineering student from Pune. For her, the yoga class was far more than a physical experience—it was emotional and deeply personal. "Adhiyogi's class is very special," she said. "It not only brings fitness but also emotional stability into life. He teaches you to smile through it all. Wherever you go, you may lose weight—but here, you gain peace."
Kavita Menon, another student from the same engineering college, echoed this sentiment but from a different place in her life. She described herself as a “careless” person who had difficulty accepting her flaws. But within just one hour a day, Adhiyogi noticed what lay beneath the surface. "He is not just a yoga teacher in my life but my mentor, who gave my life new aspects," she reflected. "He helped me get rid of many flaws. I am really blessed to have him in my life."
These young seekers—Meera, Roshni, and Kavita—were more than just students. They were reflections of the new wave Adhiyogi was nurturing individuals searching not just for strength and flexibility, but for meaning, clarity, and self-understanding. Adhiyogi’s return to India was not simply a geographical relocation—it was a karmic reconnection, where ancient roots met fresh blossoms.
In these classrooms of breath, movement, and silence, something extraordinary was unfolding— India’s timeless wisdom was being reawakened in the hearts of its modern youth, one posture, one lesson, one student at a time.
OM Shantiḥ
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