Our Masters
Meet our experienced yoga masters and teachers
Maharaja
Senior Yoga Master / Trust Secretary
20 years with our schoolMaster Maharaja is a distinguished Yoga Master whose journey began at the tender age of five. As the cousin of the legendary Guruji Dr. Asana Andiappan, he was mentored directly by the master himself, cultivating a deep-rooted understanding of yoga that few can claim. This lifelong immersion culminated in his Master’s Degree in Yogic Science from the Asana Andiappan College, solidifying his status as an expert in the field. With decades of experience, Master Raja has personally trained and mentored hundreds of students under the watchful supervision of Guruji Andiappan. For over eight years, he served as Guruji’s right hand in the classroom and played a pivotal role in organizing massive yoga awareness camps throughout Chennai. Today, his leadership has evolved into a vital administrative role; he currently serves as the Secretary of the Andiappan Yoga and Education and Research Trust, where he ensures the integrity and growth of the Andiappan lineage. Master Maharaja is renowned for his creative exploration of asanas, specializing in intricate modifications and variations that make the practice accessible yet challenging. However, it is his personality that truly sets him apart. He is celebrated by the student body as a gentle, caring, and deeply approachable soul. His down-to-earth nature creates a nurturing environment where students of all levels feel supported in their personal growth.
Aruna
Senior Yoga Master
20 years with our schoolMaster Aruna is a distinguished Yoga Master and the Course Coordinator at the Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre. As the niece of Guruma Sugatha Kumari Andiappan and a dedicated disciple of the Andiappan lineage, she began her journey in the discipline at the age of four, embodying a lifetime of yogic wisdom. A scholar in her field, Master Aruna holds a comprehensive academic background from Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University, including a Diploma, Post-Graduate Diploma, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degrees in Yogic Science and Naturopathy. Her expertise is further validated by numerous victories in state and national-level yoga championships, showcasing her technical mastery. Having taught alongside Guruma Andiappan for many years, she has become a vital mentor at the college. She is also a prolific contributor to the Asana International Yoga Journal, where she shares her insights on yoga and its therapeutic benefits for women’s health. Beyond her professional commitments, Master Aruna is deeply connected to the devotional and artistic side of the practice. In her spare time, she enjoys expressing her spiritual devotion by playing the keyboard and singing yoga songs, many of which were personally composed by Guruji.