Meet Our Amazing Teachers ✨
Our teachers bring diverse expertise, passion, and dedication to create a transformative summer camp experience. Each instructor is specially trained to make learning engaging, fun, and meaningful for children.
Nitesh Batra
Founder, Mindfulness Educator & Yoga Teacher
Nitesh Batra is a mindfulness educator, yoga practitioner and teacher, dedicated to helping children and adults cultivate focus, resilience, and inner balance since 2006. He worked in the corporate world for 10 years before founding The Mindful Initiative (2017) and Ashtanga Yoga Sadhana (AYS) (2016) in Bangalore.
With over six years of experience teaching children, Nitesh has been introducing young minds to yoga and mindfulness at a Montessori school and kids' yoga programs at Ashtanga Yoga Sadhna. His summer camps blend awareness, fun, and creativity, helping children experience yoga as an engaging and joyful practice.
Professional Background
- ✦Compassion Cultivation Certification from Stanford CCARE (2018-2019)
- ✦Authorized to Ashtanga Yoga under Sh. Sharath Jois (Practiced from 2011-2017)
- ✦Took deeksha from Swami Atmananda ji
- ✦Currently enrolled in the six year Buddhism Basic Program under Geshe Namdak
Rajalakshmi
Yoga Teacher & Mentor
Rajalakshmi is a passionate yoga teacher and meditation guide, bringing the joy of movement, mindfulness, and self-awareness to children and adults alike. Originally trained as an architect, she found her true calling in yoga and has been dedicated to the practice ever since.
She has been teaching Kids' Yoga since 2020, helping children develop focus, confidence, and emotional well-being through playful, engaging, and interactive sessions. Her approach blends movement, breathwork, storytelling, and simple meditation techniques, making yoga both fun and meaningful for young minds.
Professional Background
- ✦Rishikul Yogshala (Rishikesh)
- ✦Ganga Yogshala (Rishikesh)
- ✦Himalayan Iyengar Yoga Center (Dharamsala)
- ✦Jeevanam Yoga (Kids Anatomy & Mental Health)
Smt. Divya Shenoy
Hindustani Classical Vocalist & Music Educator
Smt. Divya Shenoy is a Hindustani classical vocalist and music educator with a unique journey that blends science and art. She holds a Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University, North Carolina, and has previously worked in the field of Cardiac Electrophysiology in New York. However, her deep passion for music led her to leave her career and dedicate herself entirely to Hindustani classical music.
Divya has since gained recognition for her soulful performances. In 2023, she was selected to perform at the prestigious Dhwani Music Festival organized by the Bangalore Kidney Foundation, where her performance was highly appreciated.
Professional Background
- ✦Faculty and Content Creator for SIFF Young Artiste Hindustani Vocal Department
- ✦Faculty at Sattva Studios, Bangalore
Sh. Gautam Shenoy
Western Classical Pianist & Music Educator
Gautam Shenoy is a renowned music educator and Western classical pianist based in HSR Layout, Bangalore. His journey in music is one of passion, dedication, and lifelong learning. Originally trained as an engineer, Gautam spent four years in the corporate world before realizing that his true calling lay in music.
At 27, he made the bold decision to pursue piano full-time, studying under jazz pianist and educator Adrian Cohen in New York for two years. Upon returning to Bangalore, he immersed himself in Western classical piano studies, training under Belarusian concert pianists Natallia Kapylova and Liudmila Drazhnik for over eight years.
Professional Background
- ✦Music reading & interpretation
- ✦Technique & aural skills
- ✦Music theory & composition
- ✦Preparation for ABRSM & Trinity Grade Exams
Sindhuri Ananth
Educator, Innovator & Meditation Guide
Sindhuri Ananth is a passionate educator, entrepreneur, and advocate for equity in healthcare and education. With a deep commitment to creating a fairer and more sustainable society, she brings innovation and experiential learning into classrooms to empower young minds.
Sindhuri spent over a decade at KPMG and Intel, where she helped global corporates and PSUs navigate their digital transformation journey. Her desire to make a direct impact led her to co-found Elda Health, a women's health tech startup focused on menopause care.
Her passion for education and child development led her to establish Coexist, a project aimed at helping children lead healthier, happier, and more fulfilling lives. She is now the co-founder of SPOT, an inclusive experiential learning space that encourages student agency through hands-on, real-world projects.
Join Our Magical Summer Camp ✨
Experience the joy of learning with our amazing teachers this summer!