Vivek Desai

Vivek grew up in a family of Baba Muktananda’s devotees. He holds a BS in biological sciences and a BA in philosophy. After receiving a PhD in molecular biology from Princeton University, he moved into Shanti Mandir’s ashram in upstate New York to pursue yoga studies with Sanskrit education full time. He has been teaching yoga philosophy since 2008 and is known for his ability to convey the relevance and practical application of ancient scriptures in our modern lives.