JOIN US IN MOTHER INDIA

Immerse yourself into the roots of yoga — blending asana, philosophy, bhakti, community, and culture — held in the  pristine, sacred and serene setting of the Govardhan Eco Village. 

Raghunath has been training teachers since 2005 and this training in India has been polished with his team for over a decade. The team has been guiding students through transformative Yoga Teacher Trainings that help the students upgrade their practice, their teaching, and their life.

By the end of this training, you will walk away with the confidence to teach with integrity, deeper sense of purpose, a strong daily practice, and connection to an authentic bhakti lineage. 

THIS COURSE IS FOR

 𖥸 Dedicated asana & pranayama practitioners pursuing a deeper personal practice 

𖥸 Current yoga teachers looking to refine their skill, confidence, and authenticity

𖥸 Aspiring teachers who want to build a strong, grounded foundation

𖥸 Bhakti yoga practitioners longing to deepen devotion, connection with ritual, Vedic wisdom & adding call and response chanting to you class.

𖥸 Seekers drawn to the origins of yoga culture and spiritual depth of the tradition

NOT YOUR AVERAGE YOGA TEACHER TRAINING.

THIS IS SPIRITUALLY TRANSFORMATIVE.

MEET THE FACILITATORS

Raghunath

Lead Instructor

Raghunath has been transforming people's life since he was a teenager when he got into yoga and clean healthy living from a young age. Considered a teacher's teacher, Raghunath is a gifted speaker, story teller, educator of self-transformation & spirituality. He leads yoga trainings, sold-out pilgrimages to India, and has been living the life of a yogi for 40 years. He has studied and teaches asana, pranayama, sacred literature, kirtan, and sacred ritual. He is the co-founder of Wisdom of the Sages, a bhakti yoga podcast which has been ranked #1 by Apple podcast in spirituality.

Bobbie Marchand

Yoga Asana and Kirtan Instructor

As a soulful and grounded teacher, Bobbie leads richly textured classes with breath and alignment, blending dynamic asana with structure to support and strengthen the body–mind connection. Her teaching style leaves space for creativity and free-form movement, cultivating curiosity as a way introduce access to intuitive, inner wisdom. She is advocate for experiential rest, drawing from Yin and Restorative practices to soothe the nervous system. Her classes are an invitation to pause, turn inward, and experience yoga as a quiet, nourishing form of support.

Sita Sundari

Yoga Asana Instructor

Cindy Lunsford aka 'Sita Sundari' is a highly accomplished yoga teacher who seamlessly blends strength and grace in her practice and teaching. Known for her ability to break down advanced asanas into accessible, digestible pieces, Cindy empowers her students to cultivate both power and ease in their practice. She is a demanding yet deeply caring instructor, holding space for accountability, clarity, and transformation. She teaches from the heart—offering wisdom, precision, and unwavering support. Cindy is the kind of teacher who challenges you to step up, while making sure you always feel seen, encouraged, and capable.

Lori Pagliaroni

Yoga Asana Instructor 

Lori is a dedicated yoga teacher whose classes are a celebration of the practice. As a student of Sri Dharma Mittra, Lori’s teaching is rooted in a deep, resonant understanding of yoga using challenging asana infused with humor, warmth and wisdom. Each practice includes energizing pranayama, dynamic asana, and when needed, restorative yoga nidra. Lori invites her students to push their boundaries while also being gently supported. Lori’s fun, humble, and kind demeanor transforms each session into a journey of self-discovery, making yoga a physical, soulful, and transformative experience.

Kaustubha Das

Philosophy and Sacred Literature Instructor

Kaustubha Das serves as Senior Educator & Creative Director of The Bhakti Center. He teaches bhakti-yoga philosophy and meditation, which he has practiced for over twenty-five years in the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. Kaustubha was initiated as a Vaishnava brahmana (teacher/priest) in 1990. Between the ages of 21 and 34 he lived as a Hindu monk, traveling and studying in ashrams in both India and America. He aides as a member of the Board of Directors for The Broome Street Temple. You may have heard him in his role as co-founder and co-host on the beloved podcast, Wisdom of The Sages.

Radhanath Swami

Special Guest

His Holiness Radhanath Swami has been a monk in the bhakti tradition for nearly 50 years. While leading social initiatives which feed, house and heal millions in need. He dedicates his life to helping people find meaning in theirs. He is the heart behind Govardhan Ecovillage. He has so much to offer and we are very grateful for his contribution and teachings during our trainings. He acts as a Guru for many of the teachers on this team. 

ACCOMMODATIONS AT GOVARDHAN ECO VILLAGE

Govardhan Eco Village is an internationally recognized award-winning spiritual community rooted in bhakti yoga, sustainability, and conscious living.

Rooms are clean, comfortable, and intentionally simple, allowing students to step out of excess and into presence.

𖥸 Designed with earthen architecture, natural materials, and handcrafted details

𖥸 Each space reflects a quiet elegance — uncluttered, peaceful, and grounding

𖥸 Comfortable beds, private or shared options (depending on selection), and modern bathrooms

𖥸  Daily vegetarian and vegan meals, freshly prepared and deeply nourishing

Learn It. Live It. Give It.

Applications are limited to protect depth and integrity.