SAMA's Calm Crew

Contemporary Yoga Lead
Abhishek Tripathi
Abhishek brings a rare blend of tradition, creativity, and warmth to every class. A certified Yoga Wellness Instructor (Ministry of Ayush, Govt. of India) with advanced training in Aerial Yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa, and Multi-Style Yoga, he believes yoga is as much about the mind and heart as it is about the body. His sessions flow between discipline and play, blending traditional postures with the natural movement of Primal Kinesics and Yoga Dance Flow. Off the mat, Abhishek is a passionate biker, poet, and open-mic performer—bringing the same curiosity and calm to life that he shares with every student at SAMA.

Pilates and Breathwork
Mohanraj. A
Mohanraj is a seasoned Yoga and Pilates instructor who brings a rare blend of science-backed insights and mindful presence to every class. With over a decade of experience in yoga and a year in Pilates, he has guided more than 3,000 individuals on their inward journey. A former software developer, he combines technical precision with holistic wisdom—helping people reconnect with themselves and unlock their full potential. At SAMA, he leads breathwork, meditation, and reformer Pilates, holding space for balance, calm, and quiet strength.

Founder & Student
Lakshmi Dasaka
Lakshmi Dasaka blends global corporate strategy, consulting, and entrepreneurship with a lifelong passion for mindful wellness. An Army BRAT, she grew up moving across India—learning to adapt with ease and lead with empathy. In her 30s, she saw a gap: fitness spaces for this stage of life rarely balanced strength with calm. That vision became SAMA—a science-backed, community studio where movement, breathwork, and meditation help members live better and age gracefully. For Lakshmi, wellness isn’t just physical—it’s about showing up for yourself, every day.
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Pilates
P. Sindhu Shree
Sindhu’s journey weaves together a strong academic foundation in Physiotherapy (BPT, MPT – Orthopedics) with her passion for mindful movement. With her deep understanding of the body, she blends science and awareness to help students build strength, improve posture, and move pain-free. At SAMA, she teaches Reformer Pilates through both private and group sessions, creating classes that are restorative, empowering, and accessible. Off the reformer, she finds joy in exploring fitness, dancing, trekking, and immersing herself in research journals and novels, bringing both curiosity and creativity into her teachings.
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Member Engagement Lead
Ruchi Mathur
Ruchi brings a rich background in soft skills training, customer service, and early childhood education—driven by a genuine passion for helping people grow. At SAMA, she’s the calm, supportive presence behind class bookings, membership queries, and those last-minute messages—keeping every member’s wellness journey smooth, connected, and intentional. P.S. The “Chat with Ruchi” tab on our website connects you directly to her for all booking-related queries.

Pilates, Pre and Post Natal Fitness
Shivani Bagyal
Shivani’s journey began in Rishikesh, the heart of yoga, where she grew up surrounded by the practice’s ability to calm the mind, strengthen the body, and create deep inner connection. Teaching for over 7 years, she combines her rich yoga background with strong expertise in Mat and Wall Pilates—helping students build strength, mobility, and mindful awareness. At SAMA, she leads Yoga and Pilates classes that are calm, kind, and fully present, creating space for transformation at every level. Outside the studio, she loves nature walks, travel, exploring cuisines, and lifelong learning.

Yoga and Pilates
Sanskruti Shah
Sanskruti is a certified Yoga Therapist with a B.Sc in Yoga Therapy (SVYASA), an M.Sc in Yoga & Meditation (MIT-WPU). She has worked across hospitals, studios, schools, and corporate spaces, and represented Indian yoga internationally as a Rotary NGSE Delegate in Berlin. Sanskruti believes in helping people return to themselves with steadiness, awareness and a breath that feels like home. At SAMA, she guides Mat Pilates, Stillness Flow, Yoga with Breathwork & Props. Off the mat, she enjoys dancing and capturing everyday beauty through her lens.

Pilates
Muskan Shah
Muskan is a Physiotherapist with a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy, a Certified Clinical Pilates Instructor, and a Rigid & Kinesiology Taping Specialist. She helps people move better, build sustainable strength, and stay injury-free through mindful, evidence-based practice.
At SAMA, she guides Mat Pilates and Reformer Pilates in both group classes and personal sessions. Off the studio floor, she enjoys travelling, connecting with people and living a balanced, healthy lifestyle.

Yoga and Breathwork
Hiteshpal Singh
Hitesh is the Lead Yoga Trainer with a strong academic foundation in Yogic Science. His teaching bridges traditional yoga and modern physiology, offering precise, mindful, and purposeful practices. He holds an MA in Yoga, a Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga Education, and is a PhD candidate (final stage), along with 200-hour Yoga TTC and 85-hour Aerial Yoga TTC certifications.
At SAMA, Hitesh leads Hatha Yoga, Aerial Yoga, Mat Pilates and Restorative Yoga, focusing on alignment, nervous system balance, and sustainable movement.
Outside the studio, he practices competitive rifle shooting, horse riding and swimming disciplines that reflect the balance and focus he brings to his teaching.

Yoga and Breathwork
Shreyas Shetty
Shreyas weaves therapeutic depth with grounded compassion, bringing both clarity and calm into every space he holds. His journey is rooted in a deep study of yoga as a healing science, supported by an M.Sc. in Yoga Therapy and advanced training from leading yoga institutions in India.
At SAMA, Shreyas guides students through thoughtfully structured practices that draw from Ashtanga, Hatha and Vinyasa, enriched with Pranayama, Mudras, Meditation and Yogic techniques like Yoga Nidra and Trataka.
Outside the studio, he enjoys traveling to new places, exploring local cultures and savoring regional foods with a calm, mindful presence.

Pilates
Dr. Kothuri Prasanna
Dr. Kothuri Prasanna’s journey brings together a strong academic foundation in Physiotherapy (BPT) and four years of hands-on clinical experience, allowing her to bridge the gap between rehabilitation and mindful movement. With a deep understanding of the body, she blends the science of physiotherapy with the precision and control of Pilates to transform how you move.
At SAMA, she teaches Reformer Pilates, creating classes that are supportive, accessible and rooted in both expertise and empathy.
Outside the studio, Prasanna finds joy in playing games, listening to music, and singing, bringing a balanced, vibrant and warm energy into every session she leads.
