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Vaidya Jagadish Bhutada
Chief Medical Officer
Vaidya Jagdish is an Ayurvedic physician and a traditional “vaidya”. An expert in pulse diagnosis, his vast experience has helped numerous seekers towards better health at all levels. He believes in three aspects are important in healing, dawa (herbal medicine/ supplements) ,dua (blessings) and hawa (positive vibrational environment). He has travelled widely across various countries and has is very highly regarded. His complete faith, belief in the traditional approach of Ayurveda enables him to be the instrument of healing.
Dr. Ritu Prasad
Resident Doctor - Naturopathy
Dr. Ritu Prasad holds a BNYS degree and has specialised training in various aspects of yoga therapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy to name a few. After finishing her degree, she has worked with some of the reputed NGOs and nature cure organisations. She is currently working as the resident doctor in the naturopathy division of the health care centre.
Dr. Nehal Satra
Medical Officer
Dr. Nehal Satra, BNYS, working as a Medical Officer, is a Naturopathy and Yoga physician, working as a Medical Officer at Kaivalyadhama. She completed her graduation from MDINYS College, Gujarat in 2022. She has an aim to create awareness about the importance of healthy living and use of natural healing methods to procure health. She treats with understanding and care using modalities like acupuncture, Yoga, naturopathy treatments, counseling, etc. Has an attitude of learning and sharing knowledge within Team.
Ms. Bhumi Choksi
Manager - Admin
Ms. Bhumi Choksi is currently working as the manager at hospital and Health Care Centre. She works in close liaison with the CEO’s office. Besides assisting with administration, her role involves co-ordination for workshops and courses at the health care centre. In the past, she has executed different administrative roles in education, banking and insurance sectors.
Yogacharya Sandhya Dixit
Senior Yoga Teacher
Yogacharya Sandhya Dixit is one of the senior-most teachers in Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla. She has experience of 39 years in the field of yoga. She has actively conducted workshops and training camps at national and international levels. Her 10 days online workshops series in March 2020 ‘Yoga for senior citizens’ in collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush was applauded and acknowledged by thousands of people. Her Pranayama online workshops have been successful since June 2020. Workshop participants love her style of teaching. She recently is awarded Swami Kuvalayananda Yoga Puraskar 2020 for her dedicated, committed, and extraordinary work in the field of Yoga.
Ms. Sarika Umbre
Supervisor - Housekeeping
Ms. Sarika Umbre is currently working as a Supervisor - Housekeeping in Kaivalyadhama’s Health Care Centre. Prior to this, she was working in Amby Valley city from last seven years. Her qualification is B.A. She is state level football player.
Shri. Pramod Hatnolkar
Supervisor - Dining (Sadapurna)
Shri. Pramod Hatnolkar has around fifteen years of experience in the hospitality industry. He has been a team leader of kitchen stewarding units with hotels and corporates. Currently, he looks after “Sadapurna”, the dining room for guests at the Health Care Centre.
Ms. Priyanka Nigade
Office Assistant
Ms. Priyanka is working in Front Office at Health Care Center as Office Assistant. She is dedicated and good at working at Front Office. She has a sincere and positive approach and also assist in various daily work of administrations.
Shri. Akash Thorve
Accounts Assistant
Shri. Akash has completed his M.Com degree along with DTL. He has worked in different companies in Accounts and joined Kaivalyadham as an Accounts Assistant in Health care centre.
Ms. Sarika Tilve
Accounts Executive
Ms. Sarika has joined the team as an Accounts Executive at Kaivalyadhama, Lonavala She is having total 15 years experience in Accounts - Shipping Line. Worked with Reputed Companies like J.M.Baxi, D P World. Very polite in nature, giving respect to everybody, enjoyable, trustworthy and eager to learn new skills.
Ms. Debashri Ganguly
Yoga Teacher
She is currently working as a Yoga Teacher at Health care Center.
She holds Grade-A in P.G.Diploma In Yoga Therapy, B.A (Arts with Sanskrit, English & Political Science), she has done a short course on Patanjali Yoga Sutra chanting from Kaivalyadhama. Worked at various administration roles with different firms, Internship done at Kaivalyadhama Ashram, Attended various Yogic seminars/Competitions/Short Courses. Conducted Yoga Camp for Lonavala Nangargoan Industrial Area(Under Kaivalyadhama SRD Project), Part of Yoga Day faculty for PTS Khandala, Co-ordinator for CCY Bengali conducted by Kaivalyadhama.Conducted chanting session in the CCY Bengali course for participants
Ms. Pramila Amar Agarwal
Yoga Teacher
Ms. Pramila Amar Agarwal is working as a Yoga Teacher in Health care Center at Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla. She has done her MA in Yoga from Kalidas University Nagpur, Maharashtra State Certificate Course in Yoga & Naturopathy, Certificate Course of Yoga Professional Level – 2, conducted by Quality Council of India under the scheme for Voluntary Certification of Yoga Professionals supported by Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. Completed Yog Vidya Dham’s different level courses in 2017 in Yog Pravesh, Yog Parichay, Yog Prabodh, Yog shikshak. She has over 7 years of experience in conducting Yoga classes and Team Member for International Naturopathy Organization, Ahmednagar.
Alifiya Sarolwala
Front Office
Alifiya has been with the institute for around ten years. Her helpful nature, meticulous execution of work and complete dedication helps her to keep track of all the reservations in the health care center. She also assists the Administrator in his functioning.
Mr. Arvind Gore
Account Executive
Mr. Arvind is working with Kaivalyadham Yoga Institute for past 1 year as an Accounts Executive. He has completed his post-graduation in Commerce stream and worked with a CA firm to gain the knowledge of statutory requirements.
Vaidya Gururaj R. D.
Residential Medical Officer
Vaidya Gururaj is more than an Ayurveda doctor. He is an author, counsellor, teacher and a healer. His contribution in the Ayurveda department as an RMO for more than ten years is immense, highly appreciated and sustained.
He has contributed in the field of R&D, written popular and scientific articles on the impact on ayurveda as an alternative form of medication for various ailments.
For those busy minds who want to understand the intricacies and profit from Ayurveda, he has extended his services to conduct practical Ayurveda course and lectures in our college of Yoga .
Dr. Minal Ranade
Consultant - Doctor
Dr. Minal Amol Ranade MBBS, DDV(Mumbai) Consultant Dermatologist. Practising in Lonavala and Khopoli since 18 years. She is a visiting consultant at Kaivalyadhama.
Ms. Samina Sheikh
Operations Manager
Ms. Samina has joined Kaivalyadham as Operations Manager from 1st January 2023. Her role at Kaivalyadham will be to ensure smooth day to day functioning of Health Care Centre for ensuring the best client experience. She has extensive experience in Administrative roles. Her last experience was in a multi-specialty Hospital. She has completed her post graduate Diploma in Hospital and Healthcare Management (PGDHHM from Symbiosis, Pune).
Shri. Neeraj Singh
Senior Yoga Teacher
Shri. Neeraj Singh is a science graduate with deep interest in yoga.He completed his Diploma in Yoga from Kaivalyadhama and has wide experience of teaching. He is popular with the international groups, who love his very quite and peaceful demeanor, his clarity and simplicity.
Shri. Prakash Nagnath Sabale
Supervisor- Housekeeping
Shri. Prakash Nagnath Sabale, is currently working as a Supervisor- Housekeeping at the Health Care Centre. He has worked at Della Resort as a House Keeping supervisor and also served at Vama Camp, Bangalore . He has a 12 years of vast experience in Housekeeping.
Ms. Christina Raj
Office Assistant
Ms. Christina Raj is working in Front Office at Health Care Center as Office Assistant. She is dedicated and good at working at Front Office. She has a sincere and positive approach and also assists in various daily work of administrations. She comes with diverse experience in the Hospitality Industry having worked in various roles in administration, Customer relations, Facility Management, Front office.
Shri. Ravindra Dauneria
Supervisor - Infrastructure (Landscape)
Shri. Ravindra Dauneria has been working with Kaivalyadhama since 1987. He is currently working as Supervisor maintaining the gardening domain in Kaivalyadhama. Prior to this, he has been working on various responsibilities looking after the Housekeeping section at Healthcare center, Dining section of Health care - Sadapurna as well as served the Dining section of College (Annapurna). He ability to create beauty with nature is immense and the greenery seen around in Kaivalyadhama is his devotion. He is dedicated to his work and takes extra efforts to have the green space intact within the premises. A very sincere team member serving for a long term in the Ashram.
Shri. Alok Rai
Yoga Teacher
Presently working in the role of yoga teacher at Kaivalyadhama’s health care center. I did my bachelors in mass communication & video production, post graduation in advertising & marketing,Pg diploma in yoga ,ccy and MA in yoga from Uttarakhand university . Prior to actively engaging myself in the field of yoga,I had a work career stint of 4 years in advertising as copywriter in radio and television.I had a keen intrest in yoga from very early age basically the experiential side. Associated with many yogic schools in search of higher knowledge (purpose of life).
Shri. Banvarilal
Yoga Teacher
Shri. Banvarilal is working as a Yoga Teacher in Health care Center at Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla. He has done his CCY and PGDYEd from Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla. He has been serving with Kaivalyadhama since 2017 and has experience in teaching Yoga. He is working as full time Yoga Teacher. He is very committed to his work and deditatedly teaches Yoga to the participants at Health care Center. He also manages the role of Boys Warden for the students here at Kaivalyadhama College.
Shri. Sunil Kumar
Yoga Teacher
Shri. Sunil Kumar is working as a Yoga Teacher in Health care Center at Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla. He has done his CCY from Kaivalyadhama Mumbai and PGDYEd from Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla. He has also done 'Advance TTC' (500 hrs of Yoga Alliance) from Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram, Kerala. He is a YCB Level 3 certified Yoga Teacher & Evaluator. He has over six years of work experience in teaching Yoga and has worked as full time Yoga Teacher in Mumbai Police Commissionerate. He is very much interested in teaching Yoga and delivers his best while taking classes.
Pooja Bhosale
Yoga Teacher
Ms. Pooja completed her degree in Zoology from C.H.M. College and later P.G. Diploma in Yoga from Kaivalyadhama. She has always been interested in knowing about the human body and it's functioning and her purpose was complete after coming to Kaivalyadhama. She has experience of teaching in a school, handling groups of different age, health issues. She has been conducting various Yog Practices like Asanas, Pranayama, Trataka in Kaivalyadhama Health Care Center.
Dr. Sajith Pillai
Consultant - Doctor
Dr. Sajith Pillai is working as the Consultant Doctor at the Health Centre. He holds a BAMS degree from MUHS Nashik.
Swati Temghare
Accountant
Mrs Swati Temghare is working as Assistant Accountant. She ensures that the finances of the center are taken care of in the best possible manner. She is quite, hard working but strict when she needs to be. She collects the payments of the participants and provides receipts.
Dr. Jagadish Bhutada
Consultant - Ayurveda
Dr. Jagdish is an Ayurvedic physician and a traditional “vaidya”. An expert in pulse diagnosis, his vast experience has helped numerous seekers towards better health at all levels. He believes in three aspects are important in healing, dawa (herbal medicine/ supplements) ,dua (blessings) and hawa (positive vibrational environment). He has travelled widely across various countries and has is very highly regarded. His complete faith, belief in the traditional approach of Ayurveda enables him to be the instrument of healing.
Bhumi Choksi
Manager - Admin
Mrs. Bhumi Choksi is currently working as the manager at hospital and health centre. She works in close liaison with the CEO’s office. Besides assisting with administration, her role involves co-ordination for workshops and courses at the health care centre. In the past, she has executed different administrative roles in education, banking and insurance sectors.
Dr. Ritu Prasad
Resident Doctor - Naturopathy
Dr. Ritu Prasad holds a BNYS degree and has specialised training in various aspects of yoga therapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy to name a few. After finishing her degree, she has worked with some of the reputed NGOs and nature cure organisations. She is currently working as the resident doctor in the naturopathy division of the health care centre.
Alifiya Sarolwala
Front Office
Alifiya has been with the institute for around ten years. Her helpful nature, meticulous execution of work and complete dedication helps her to keep track of all the reservations in the health care center. She also assists the Administrator in his functioning.
Sarika Umbre
Housekeeping
Mrs. Sarika Umbre is currently working as a Maintenance supervisor in Kaivalyadhama’s Health Care Centre. Prior to this, she was working in Amby Valley city from last seven years. Her qualification is B.A. She is state level football player.
Pramod Hatnolkar
Dining room in-charge
Mr. Pramod Hatnolkar has around fifteen years of experience in the hospitality industry. He has been a team leader of kitchen stewarding units with hotels and corporates. Currently, he looks after “Sadapurna”, the dining room for guests at the health centre.
Priyanka Nigade
Office Assistant
Ms. Priyanka is working in Front Office at Health Care Center as Office Assistant since last 1 year. She is dedicated and good at working at Front Office. She has a sincere and positive approach and also assist in various daily work of administrations.
Mr. Arvind Gore
Account Executive
Mr. Arvind is working with Kaivalyadham Yoga Institute for past 1 year as an Accounts Executive. He has completed his post-graduation in Commerce stream and worked with a CA firm to gain the knowledge of statutory requirements.
Mrs. Debashri Ganguly
Yoga Teacher
She is currently working as a Yoga Teacher at Healthcare Center.
She holds Grade-A in P.G.Diploma In Yoga Therapy, B.A (Arts with Sanskrit, English & Political Science), she has done a short course on Patanjali Yoga Sutra chanting from Kaivalyadhama. Worked at various administration roles with different firms, Internship done at Kaivalyadhama Ashram, Attended various Yogic seminars/Competitions/Short Courses. Conducted Yoga Camp for Lonavala Nangargoan Industrial Area(Under Kaivalyadhama SRD Project), Part of Yoga Day faculty for PTS Khandala, Co-ordinator for CCY Bengali conducted by Kaivalyadhama.Conducted chanting session in the CCY Bengali course for participants
Dr. Gururaj R. D.
Resident Doctor - Ayurveda
Dr. Gururaj is more than an Ayurveda doctor. He is an author, counsellor, teacher and a healer. His contribution in the Ayurveda department as an RMO for more than ten years is immense, highly appreciated and sustained.
He has contributed in the field of R&D, written popular and scientific articles on the impact on ayurveda as an alternative form of medication for various ailments.
For those busy minds who want to understand the intricacies and profit from Ayurveda, he has extended his services to conduct practical Ayurveda course and lectures in our college of Yoga .
Rucha Thorat
Operations Manager
Ms. Rucha Thorat is currently in charge of the operations at the health care centre. She comes with diverse experience in the hospitality industry having worked in various roles in administration, customer relations, facility management, front office, inter alia. At Kaivalyadhama, her role involves overall supervision and smooth functioning of the day to day activities at the health centre for ensuring the best client experience.
Pooja Bhosale
Yoga Teacher
Ms. Pooja completed her degree in Zoology from C.H.M. College and later P.G. Diploma in Yoga from Kaivalyadhama. She has always been interested in knowing about the human body and it's functioning and her purpose was complete after coming to Kaivalyadhama. She has experience of teaching in a school, handling groups of different age, health issues. She has been conducting various Yog Practices like Asanas, Pranayama, Trataka in Kaivalyadhama Health Care Center.
Neeraj Singh
Yoga Teacher
Mr. Neeraj Singh is a science graduate with deep interest in yoga.He completed his Diploma in Yoga from Kaivalyadhama and has wide experience of teaching. He is popular with the international groups, who love his very quite and peaceful demeanor, his clarity and simplicity.
Dr. Minal Ranade
Consultant - Doctor
Dr. Minal Amol Ranade MBBS, DDV(Mumbai) Consultant Dermatologist. Practising in Lonavala and Khopoli since 18 years. Practising as a consultant doctor in Kaivalyadhama since one year.
Dr. Sajith Pillai
Consultant - Doctor
Dr. Sajith Pillai is working as the Consultant Doctor at the Health Centre. He holds a BAMS degree from MUHS Nashik.
Swati Temghare
Accountant
Mrs Swati Temghare is working as Assistant Accountant. She ensures that the finances of the center are taken care of in the best possible manner. She is quite, hard working but strict when she needs to be. She collects the payments of the participants and provides receipts.
Mr. Prakash Nagnath Sabale
Maintenance Supervisor
Mr. Prakash Nagnath Sabale, is currently working as supervisor in-charge of hospitality and maintenance at the Health Centre. He has worked at Della Resort as a House Keeping supervisor and also served at Vama Camp, Bangalore . He has a 12 years of vast experience in Housekeeping.
Mr. Akash Thorve
Accounts Assistant
Mr. Akash has completed his M.Com degree along with DTL. He has worked in different companies in Accounts and joined Kaivalyadham as an Accounts Assistant in Health care centre.
Mr. Alok Rai
Yoga Teacher
Presently working in the role of yoga teacher at Kaivalyadhama’s health care center. I did my bachelors in mass communication & video production, post graduation in advertising & marketing,Pg diploma in yoga ,ccy and MA in yoga from Uttarakhand university . Prior to actively engaging myself in the field of yoga,I had a work career stint of 4 years in advertising as copywriter in radio and television.I had a keen intrest in yoga from very early age basically the experiential side. Associated with many yogic schools in search of higher knowledge (purpose of life).