Established in 2013, RASOHAM ACADEMY is a specialized centre for learning that focuses on Skill Development Workshops & Internationally Recognised Certification Programmes in Creative Arts & Yoga.
‘RASOHAM’, 30 Murrays Gate Road, Alwarpet, Chennai – 600018, Tamil Nadu, INDIA
+91 76394 76396
academy@rasoham.org
Founder of Vinieyoga Healing Centre and Chief Consultant at Vinieyoga Academy, Expert Therapist, Thodu Varma practitioner, Nadi Pariksha expert, Lara Abhiesheik was trained in the tradition of Sri T. Krishnamacharya’s Viniyoga by none other than Sri Desikachar at the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram (KYM) in Chennai, India. Over a decade before he approached Sri Desikachar, Lara spent time mastering hatha yoga techniques, which gave him the impetus to further understand the layered aspects of Vinieyoga and Vinyasa Krama. Guided by a deep understanding of alignment of the body, breath and mind he mastered highly advanced asana and pranayama techniques. He specializes in course planning principles, unique to the Krishnamacharya yoga tradition. He went on to learn ‘nadi pariksha’ (disease diagnosis) and applied his vast knowledge of function-based asanas in yoga therapy. He has used other healing methods like ‘thodu varmam’ along with yoga therapy to meet the needs of over 10,000 seekers (and counting). He has designed several specialized Teacher Training Courses, including ones for Yoga Therapy, for Pain Management, for Women, and Sleep Disorders. For a decade now, Lara has been mentoring an expertly trained team of yoga teachers and therapists through VHC, an authentic centre for yoga training and yoga therapy that follows the Sri Krishnamacharya yoga tradition. Under his able stewardship VHC has rolled out 10 batches of certified yoga teachers’ training programs, innumerable programs for specialised yoga therapy and continues to serve thousands of health seekers.
Guru Vasathalakshmi Narasimhachari, is an internationally acclaimed performer, choreographer, teacher, and art mentor. She is the Founder Director of Kalasamarpana Foundation, which was established in 1969 as an arts organization dedicated to promoting and propagating Indian Classical Dance and Music. With hundreds of professionally well-established students as performing artists and teachers across the globe, she brings with her over five decades of experience in the field of dance. Her exceptional ability to impart both complex and practical aspects of learning and training in Natyam, has placed her among the top teachers of Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi styles of Indian classical dance. In addition to being a nattuvanar par excellence, she has conducted numerous performances and is an extraordinary veena player. During the early 1970s, both Vasanthalakshmi and her husband Guru Narasimhachari had the privilege of learning Yoga under Sri TKV Desikachar and Smt Menaka Desikachar.
Guru Vasanthalakshmi Narasimhachari is the Author and Founder trustee of RASOHAM Public Charitable Trust, leading the team in several community outreach programs.
www.kalasamarpana.in
Anuradha Suresh, co-founder of Future Self Performance Institute in Chennai, offers comprehensive services in personal training, physiotherapy, nutrition, and education. With a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy, Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education, MSc in Dietetics and Food Service Management, and certifications as a Pre and Post Natal care instructor, Pilates instructor, Certified Personal Trainer (American Council of Exercise), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist, Anuradha brings over 15 years of experience. She has positively impacted over 5000 clients through her expertise in health and fitness.
An injury prevention and recovery expert, Anuradha has worked with numerous celebrities in sports and film, who endorse her approach to pain management and rehabilitation, further solidifying her reputation as a trusted professional in the industry.
Dr. Sudharshanan Balaji, MBBS, received extensive training in biomedical research methodology, genetics, and stem cells from prestigious institutes. Dr. Sudharshanan founded the Clinical Cellular and Molecular Genetics and Translational Research (CCMGTR) Club, the first-of-its-kind in the world, at Government Kilpauk Medical College to bridge research and clinical application. With 18+ years of experience as a trained Bharatanatyam dancer under The Narasimhacharis, Carnatic music under A Narayanan, trained veena player from Kalakshetra, and Yoga practitioner of the Krishnamacharya Tradition, Dr Sudarshan’s research interests include the impact of performing arts on health and genetic diagnostics for non-communicable diseases. He is acclaimed for his research on “The Beneficial Effects of Ragams Shankarabharanam, Reethi Gowlai & Kapi on Fetal Cardiac Activity”. He taught music to children on the Autism Spectrum in Hitham and Neyam initiatives by Padmashri awardee Bombay Jayashri Ramnath and tutored students in Carnatic Music at Vidya Vanam, a school for underprivileged tribal children, with Dr. Sudha Raja. He received recognition for outstanding contributions in medicine, genetics, and research, including the Governor’s Recognition Award from the American College of Physicians’ (India Chapter), Republic Day Award for Meritorious Service, and COVID Warrior award. He is an elected member of prestigious organizations such as ACMG, ACP, AUA, ISSRF, and ISHG. Dr. Balaji authored the book “Training Manual and Resource Handbook on Decoding Mutations/SNP/Variants” published by Amazon.
