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Himalayan Institute
The Himalayan Institute is a global leader in yoga, meditation, and holistic health—serving humanity through education, spirituality, and humanitarian outreach. Rooted in the Himalayan Tradition, we bridge ancient wisdom with modern life. Learn more: himalayaninstitute.org/about/
https://himalayaninstitute.org
Honesdale, PA
“The mission of the Himalayan Institute is to inspire, educate, and empower all who seek to experience their full potential.”
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Tradition of the Himalayan Masters, also known as the Himalayan Tradition
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Leadership
Himalayan Institute
The mission of the Himalayan Institute is to inspire, educate, and empower all who seek to experience their full potential.
Honesdale, PA, US
Panditji
aka Pandit Tigunait
Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD, is a living master in the Himalayan Tradition and spiritual head of the Himalayan Institute. A prolific author and teacher, he shares practical yogic and tantric wisdom rooted in decades of study, practice, and direct experience.
Honesdale, PA, US
Ishan Tigunait
Ishan Tigunait is a lifelong student of the Himalayan Tradition and a senior teacher at the Himalayan Institute. He shares modern insights on authentic yogic and tantric wisdom, and teaches Vishoka Meditation, Sri Sukta, and advanced yoga teacher training programs.
Honesdale, PA, US
Greg Capitolo
Greg Capitolo is Director of Mission Programming at the Himalayan Institute, where he has lived and studied since 2006. A senior teacher, his breath-centered approach integrates alignment, pranayama, relaxation, and meditation to guide students into yoga’s deeper dimensions.
Honesdale, PA, US
Managers
Judy Moulton
Judy Moulton is director of the Himalayan Institute’s teacher training programs, a core faculty member, an Ayurvedic Health Counselor. With years of experience and deep personal practice, she is dedicated to guiding students in bringing yoga to life on and off the mat.
Honesdale, PA, US
Faculty
Panditji
aka Pandit Tigunait
Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD, is a living master in the Himalayan Tradition and spiritual head of the Himalayan Institute. A prolific author and teacher, he shares practical yogic and tantric wisdom rooted in decades of study, practice, and direct experience.
Honesdale, PA, US
Ishan Tigunait
Ishan Tigunait is a lifelong student of the Himalayan Tradition and a senior teacher at the Himalayan Institute. He shares modern insights on authentic yogic and tantric wisdom, and teaches Vishoka Meditation, Sri Sukta, and advanced yoga teacher training programs.
Honesdale, PA, US
Shari Friedrichsen
Shari Friedrichsen has taught yoga for over 50 years and is a lead faculty member for the Himalayan Institute’s Vishoka Meditation programs. Known for blending asana, pranayama, and meditation with subtle awareness, she guides students into yoga’s deeper dimensions.
Honesdale, PA, US
Carrie Demers, MD
aka Dr. Carrie, Carrie Demers, MD, Dr. Carrie Demers
Carrie Demers, MD, is medical director of the Himalayan Institute’s PureRejuv Wellness Center. Board-certified in internal and integrative medicine, she blends modern and traditional approaches to health and is a nationally recognized voice in holistic medicine.
Honesdale, PA, US
Shiva Tigunait, PhD
Shiva Tigunait, PhD, teaches Sanskrit and yoga philosophy in the Himalayan Institute’s teacher training programs. Drawing on her background in classics and deep study of tantra, she illuminates how ancient wisdom can enrich modern life and practice.
Honesdale, PA, US
Judy Moulton
Judy Moulton is director of the Himalayan Institute’s teacher training programs, a core faculty member, an Ayurvedic Health Counselor. With years of experience and deep personal practice, she is dedicated to guiding students in bringing yoga to life on and off the mat.
Honesdale, PA, US
Sandra Anderson
Sandra Anderson is core faculty at the Himalayan Institute and a lead instructor in its teacher training programs. Co-author of Yoga: Mastering the Basics, she brings deep study of yoga, tantra, and Sanskrit to guiding students in practice and philosophy.
Honesdale, PA, US
Greg Capitolo
Greg Capitolo is Director of Mission Programming at the Himalayan Institute, where he has lived and studied since 2006. A senior teacher, his breath-centered approach integrates alignment, pranayama, relaxation, and meditation to guide students into yoga’s deeper dimensions.
Honesdale, PA, US
Graduates
Sharon Mitchell
Aurora, CO, US
Erica Engel
Student & Teacher in the Himalayan Tradition - Registered Yoga Teacher at the 500-hour level (RYT-500) through The Himalayan Institute. Ten years sharing yoga classes & workshops in-person / online. Special interests: Yoga & Ayurveda w/ the seasons, functional mobility.
Uniontown, PA, US
Kate Thuss
aka Bharati
Trauma-informed, accessible yoga teacher with a focus on mental health and body positivity. For me, the practice goes far beyond the poses, and centers around joyfully surviving inside one's own hear.
Ashburn, VA, US
Lisa Luther
Vinyasa, Yin and Restorative Yoga teacher and trainer based in Northern Palm Beach County, FL.
Jupiter, FL, US
Pamela Grubb
Teaching a somatic and embodied hatha yoga with over 30 year’s experience. Focus on health and wellness incorporating breath awareness, meditation, and the healing aspects. Find happiness and joy by learning what your body needs and how to give it to yourself.
Kenosha, WI, US
Chichi Patricia Nespor
Stephanie Johnston
TBD
Hummelstown, PA, US
Noel Wright
Hatha Yoga and Qigong teacher, integrating Chinese Medicine in my Qi-Yoga practice. Nature soothes and inspires me!
London, ON, CA
Pamela Meriwether
Founder and Director of Sakhi Yoga School, 25+ years teaching yoga and meditation. Student of the Himalayan Yoga Lineage
Columbia, SC, US
Kelly Fisher
AYC-Level 3, C-IAYT, YACEP, Yoga for Healthy Aging Instructor, Certified Yoga for Osteoporosis Teacher, Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist, Meditation Specialist
Cheverly, MD, US
Carrie Klaus
Ayurveda and Classical Tantra inspired hatha yoga teacher based in Southern Indiana.
New Albany, IN, US