Racheal Nikita Sharma

Namaste! I am Dr. Racheal Nikita Sharma, a yoga educator, researcher, and lifelong student of wellness. With over five years of experience as a yoga expert and consultant, I have had the privilege of guiding people from all walks of life—children, seniors, professionals, and expectant mothers—toward balance, vitality, and inner peace.

My Qualifications

I hold a Ph.D. in Yoga from the University of Lucknow, along with a Master’s in Human Consciousness & Yogic Sciences. I am a certified RYT-200 yoga teacher through Yoga Alliance USA and the National Institute of Naturopathy. I have cleared the UGC NET in Yoga and completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Naturopathic Science & Yoga. My academic journey includes an MBA in Marketing and a certificate in Research Methodology from ICSSR and Alagappa University.

My Yoga Specialties

I teach and practice a wide range of yoga styles, including:
• Traditional Hatha Yoga & Vinyasa Flow
• Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
• Iyengar Yoga
• Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga
• Corporate Yoga & Kids Yoga
• Yin Yoga for deep relaxation

My Experience

Currently, I serve as an Assistant Professor of Yoga at MIT World Peace University in Pune. I have also worked as a Research Fellow with NCERT and Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth, contributing to Central Government projects focused on yoga, education, and wellness. My research spans over five years, and I have taught yoga in both academic and community settings for more than two years.

My Achievements

I have been honoured with multiple Best Paper Presentation awards for topics like:
• Yoga for Excellence in Action (Bhagavad Gita)
• Managing Metabolic Disorders through Yoga
• Yoga & Naturopathy for High Blood Pressure
I have also organized and participated in national seminars and awareness campaigns, including the National Yoga Fest in Hyderabad and the National Yoga & Diabetes Awareness Program.

My Published Work

I love exploring the intersection of philosophy and wellness. Some of my published papers include:

• “Philosophical Counselling in the Bhagavad Gita” — Indian Journal of School Health and Wellbeing
• “Enhancing Wellness Through Yoga: The Five Pillars of a Balanced Yogic Diet”
• “Transformative Philosophy in Action: The Bhagavad Gita’s Approach to Yoga” — IJ of Emerging Knowledge Studies.

I am excited to share my insights and experiences with the Yogic Zone community. My goal is to make yoga practical, inclusive, and deeply nourishing for every reader.

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