Raj Bendre

Raj has been practicing for over 20 years. He was first introduced to yoga at the feet of his grandfather when he witnessed him meditating in silence for what seemed like an eternity. His questions of what, why and how were answered with stories of the yogis living in the Himalayas. After completing a medical education in the western tradition, Raj embraced yoga as a means to alleviate some of the common maladies of daily living. He was attracted to the Himalayan tradition of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres and eventually became a certified teacher through the White Lotus Foundation and founded Abhyaasa Yoga in Naperville, IL. Raj has studied advanced meditation and yoga techniques through the Himalayan Institute and has invested these teachings into his personal practice. Raj's classes are a skillful blend of asanas, pranayama, bandhas and mudras. For experienced students seeking to advance their practices, Raj will offer personal instruction in yantra, mantra and tantric meditation. AbhyaasaYoga.com

Teacher at IL- Naperville Yoga Aid Challenge