Ms. Surabhi, from Odisha, is a unique blend of intellect and emotion, a rational emotionalist rooted in both ancient wisdom and modern science. With a background in Sanskrit and a deep love for the Indian Knowledge System, she was drawn to psychology to explore the mind through both contemplation and logic. She pursued a Hons. Bachelor’s in Psychology, along with Philosophy. The real shift came when she met Hari (the Founder) and a circle of like-minded seekers. Together, the six of them began walking the path of RudhraYoga, a space where ancient wisdom and joyful healing meet. Surabhi believes healing is holistic and deeply human, sometimes meditative, sometimes messy, but always meaningful. At RudhraYoga, she brings passion, playfulness, and purpose to support others in living with balance, lightness, and a spark in the eye.

Born in Trivandrum, Meera has always been drawn to understanding the human mind and supporting others in their journey toward inner well-being. Studying psychology in school sparked her interest but also highlighted a gap, Western theories often lacked relevance in the Indian context. This inspired her to pursue higher studies, blending Eastern and Western perspectives. She completed her BSc ( Hons.) in Psychology, along with Philosophy. A long-time student of the Vivekananda Kendra, Meera embraced yoga and meditation during college under the guidance of Yoga acharya Hari Kiran. These experiences helped her see the deep, often overlooked connection between body and mind. During her under graduation, Meera met five others who shared her passion. Their shared vision and collaboration enriched RudhraYoga’s mission of integrating psychology, yoga, and spirituality for holistic well-being.

Born in Sambalpur, Odisha, Mansi was a curious and energetic child, often asking deep questions that others overlooked. Behind her mischief was a quiet wonder about life’s mysteries. As she grew, her energy became more reflective. Her questions evolved, from “Why is the sky blue?” to “Why are we here?” and “Why do we feel what we feel?” Seeking answers, she studied Psychology and Contemplative Studies at Sri Sri University, where she found a community exploring similar questions. Today, as a co-founder of RudhraYoga, Mansi shares her learnings, not as an expert, but as a fellow seeker. She creates space for others to pause, reflect, and reconnect with themselves in meaningful ways. Her journey continues, and through RudhraYoga, she invites others to begin theirs.

Shiva Kumar hails from Hyderabad, where his journey of growth and self-discovery began. With a background in Mechanical Engineering and experience in the tech industry, he was drawn to deeper questions about life. His quest led him to Yoga and the Isha Yoga Center, where he explored the profound mind-body connection. This passion for understanding human nature inspired him to pursue an MSc in Psychology and Contemplative Studies from Sri Sri University. Now a dedicated researcher, Shiva Kumar works to integrate ancient Indian wisdom with modern psychology. His mission is to empower individuals to unlock their potential and lead more balanced, fulfilling lives. Through his work, he aspires to inspire transformation and guide others on their path to self-discovery. He believes that by nurturing inner strength and compassion, we can build a more harmonious world.

P Hari Kiran

Founder of RudhraYoga

Certified Yoga Acharya
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Psychology
B.Sc. in Philosophy
Violinist (Diploma in Carnatic Classical Music)

From the very first moment one meets Hari Kiran ji, there is a sense of quiet depth, an unspoken feeling that one is in the presence of someone profoundly different. Grounded, humble, and deeply human, Hari ji radiates a kind of stillness and clarity that words rarely capture. Those who spend time with him often describe feeling more centred, more themselves, and more connected to the subtle grace of life. He doesn’t try to lead, he simply lives, and in that authentic living, others find direction.

A Life of Inner Seeking and Truthful Living.

Hari ji’s journey is not one shaped by external achievements alone but carved by a deep inner longing that began at the age of four or five. As a child, he frequented Shivam, Hyderabad, and Puttaparthi, immersed in bhajans, satsangs, seva, and silence. By the age of ten, he had already read the Bhagavad Gita, followed by Autobiography of a Yogi, Living with Himalayan Masters, Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, the Srimad Bhagavatam, and various Upanishads, texts that would shape his early understanding of life and consciousness.

Despite a spiritual maturity far beyond his age, he rarely discussed his insights with others, sensing that the depth of his inner world would be misunderstood. Even as a teenager, he would meditate late into the night in Padmasana, entering states of stillness, often feeling inexplicable sensations of bliss and lightness, experiences he kept to himself for many years.

Hari ji’s educational and experiential qualifications reflect the range of his depth:
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA), Diploma in Indian Classical Music (Carnatic – Violinist), Certified Yoga Acharya, Head of Yoga Pracharak for Patanjali (Hyderabad), Volunteer and Practitioner in Isha Foundation, Student of Art of Living University and Hons. Bachelor’s in Psychology.

While deeply rooted in Indian philosophical and yogic traditions, his formal training in psychology enables him to bridge the spiritual and the psychological, making his guidance especially powerful for those navigating mental and emotional complexities. His counselling is gentle yet incisive, offering reflections that bring about clarity, integration, and quiet transformation.

Driven by a fearless and authentic quest, Hari ji spent over a decade exploring not just ideas but experiences. He walked away from familiar comforts and societal expectations, choosing truth over conformity. His journeys took him to the Himalayas, Tiruvannamalai, Rishikesh, Kedarnath, and even into deep forest regions, where he lived with mystics, yogis, and naga sadhus. During this period, he lived a life of tapas, spiritual austerity, wandering, meditating, and learning in silence.

His time with a mystic known as the “Himalaya Guruji”, a Naga Baba, became a turning point. Living for nearly six months under his direct observation, often staying awake through the nights, Hari ji experienced firsthand the realm of the miraculous and the subtle. These years also included service in spiritual communities and solo explorations of sacred spaces such as Kartik Swami Temple, Manikarnika Ghat in Kashi, and remote Himalayan caves. Yet, his greatest wisdom lies not in mystical experiences or qualifications, but in his ability to remain human through it all.

Hari ji doesn’t merely teach yoga or philosophy, he embodies them. His presence is his teaching. What structured therapy or coaching often attempts to achieve through method, Hari brings about through his way of being: quiet, authentic, and unwavering. His students, some of whom have walked with him for four to five years, speak of deep internal shifts that emerged organically, often noticed only in hindsight.

He holds space with rare sensitivity, never forcing transformation but always inviting it. His strength is in his silence, his listening, his unshakeable clarity, and the honesty with which he lives. In every conversation, shared silence, or moment of eye contact, he helps others return to themselves, more present, more open, more human.

Hari ji is not easily defined. People refer to him as a teacher, mentor, best friend, guide, counsellor, or even a parental figure. But he resists all roles. He gives freely, leads without control, and supports without dependency. His counselling, whether in formal settings or spontaneous conversations, has helped many reconnect with their inner balance, navigate pain, and uncover meaning without dogma or ideology.

Despite being misunderstood at times for the raw honesty he lives by, his truth continues to shine, because authenticity, when lived fully, is unmistakable.

Today, as the Founder and Yoga Acharya of this initiative, Hari ji is a light to many who seek balance in a fragmented world. He offers no magic formulas, no spiritual branding. What he offers is far rarer, presence, clarity, deep listening, and the courage to walk beside others in their inner journeys. He doesn’t claim to be a guru, healer, or master. And yet, those who have known him, even briefly, know this: Hari Kiran has not just made a difference, he has made them more whole, more awake, and more deeply human.