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Ritesh Bhatt

Hatha Yoga and Movement Teacher

Find the silence within, and everything else will align.

8+ Years Experience
International Retreat Leader
4.9 Average Rating
1700+ Students Guided
Ritesh Bhatt
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Overview

Meet Ritesh

For more than a decade, Ritesh has been helping students build a deeper connection between body, breath, and awareness. His classes blend traditional yogic principles with modern movement techniques, creating experiences that are both transformative and accessible.

Areas of Expertise

Teaching Philosophy

Teaching Beyond Postures

Awareness

Awareness

Learning to listen to the body.

Alignment

Alignment

Moving safely and effectively.

Transformation

Transformation

Creating lasting wellbeing beyond the mat.

"Yoga becomes meaningful when it transforms the way we live."

Ritesh Bhatt
Experience & Certifications

A Journey of Practice

Experience Journey

2014

Started teaching yoga in Rishikesh.

2017

Completed advanced 300-Hour teacher training.

2020

Began leading residential retreats across India.

2023

Conducted international workshops on movement mechanics.

Now

Lead Instructor at Samsaara Retreats.

Certifications

200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training
300-Hour Advanced Teacher Training
Meditation Teacher Certification
Pranayama & Breathwork Certification
Functional Movement Specialist
8+Years Teaching
1700+Students
150+Workshops
35+Retreats
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Moments From Classes & Retreats

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Student Experiences

What Students Say

The 5-day Goa retreat led by Ritesh was a game changer for my stress levels. The functional movement workshops helped fix issues with my posture that I have had for years.

Rahul Mehta

I joined Ritesh in Dharamshala. His guidance during silent meditations was supportive, knowledgeable, and deeply inspiring. The setting was magical.

Sarah Johnson

Ritesh has an incredible ability to make yoga approachable while still honoring its depth. Every session leaves me feeling stronger, more centered, and deeply aligned.

Priya Shah

Incredible guidance and wonderful group energy in all of Ritesh's classes. He corrects postures with gentle adjustments and has a wealth of anatomical knowledge. I will definitely join again next year.

Michael Chang

The 5-day Goa retreat led by Ritesh was a game changer for my stress levels. The functional movement workshops helped fix issues with my posture that I have had for years.

Rahul Mehta

I joined Ritesh in Dharamshala. His guidance during silent meditations was supportive, knowledgeable, and deeply inspiring. The setting was magical.

Sarah Johnson

Ritesh has an incredible ability to make yoga approachable while still honoring its depth. Every session leaves me feeling stronger, more centered, and deeply aligned.

Priya Shah

Incredible guidance and wonderful group energy in all of Ritesh's classes. He corrects postures with gentle adjustments and has a wealth of anatomical knowledge. I will definitely join again next year.

Michael Chang
4.9 / 5
Based on 200+ Reviews
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Hatha Yoga
Pranayama & Breathwork
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