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Yoga Director at Nalanda Retreat

Priyanka Parihar

Additional Information

As Yoga Director at Nalanda Retreat, Priyanka oversees the curation and quality of the retreat’s yoga programmes, ensuring every offering reflects both depth and care. She holds certifications in 300-hour and 500-hour Hatha and Transformative Yoga and a master’s in yoga and nutrition. Her teaching is rooted in classical foundations and infused with Bhakti Yoga and a personal devotion to Krishna—creating classes that are heartfelt, inclusive, and deeply healing. Originally from Kolkata, she taught across Delhi and India before relocating to Goa in 2021, where she became part of a diverse international yoga community. At Nalanda, she leads signature programmes like the Chakra Yoga Retreat and Elemental Yoga Programme, guiding guests through experiences designed to restore balance, release inner tension, and reconnect with the self. During her time in Goa, she also met her life partner—the founder of Nalanda Retreat—and together they continue to nurture a space where tradition, transformation, and heartfelt connection meet.

Priyanka Parihar

Teacher's Message

Namaste, I’m Priyanka.
As a teacher and guide, my role is not to lead from the front, but to walk beside you—holding space for whatever unfolds. Yoga, to me, is a return to what is essential: breath, presence, and inner stillness. With over nine years of experience and a lifelong devotion to this path, I offer practices that invite both softness and strength. My intention is to help you feel safe enough to let go, steady enough to explore, and supported enough to grow. This practice is not about perfection—it’s about remembering who you are, and coming home to that, again and again.