About Dhriti Yog

Strength. Clarity. Conscious Living.

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A Pune-based yoga, therapy and conscious-living platform combining classical wisdom with practical modern application.

More than one teacher

Dhriti Yog brings the gift of ancient yogic techniques into modern life for holistic wellness. It works through well-trained yog instructors, each specialising in a different field of yog.

Its programs reach individuals, leaders, families, institutions and defence personnel, online and in person. Beginners and experienced practitioners alike can find a suitable pathway.

Teachers who would like to associate with Dhriti Yog are welcome to write to us.

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Major Smita Verma
Our Founder

Major Smita Verma (Retd.)

Army Veteran · Vedic Coach · Yoga Therapist

A practising Vedic coach following the path of Ashtang Yog, with a strong grounding in traditional yogic practice and modern therapeutic applications.

Having served in the Army, she brings a disciplined and authentic approach rooted in the ethos of service, resilience and holistic wellbeing.

She has worked closely with leaders, officers and professionals who carry immense responsibility but rarely find a safe space to pause. Her sessions offer a confidential and compassionate space for reflection, balance and inner recalibration, without judgment.

Her teachers

Her learning comes from Hansaji (The Yoga Institute) and Dr. Ruchi Gulati (Sanyukt Yoga). Her teaching works on both the subtle and gross levels of the intellect, including Bhavas, Sankhya Yog and the Yog Sutras of Sage Patanjali.

Credentials

  • YCB Level 3 Yoga Instructor and Evaluator, AYUSH Ministry Certification Board, Government of India
  • Advanced Teacher's Training Course (ATTC), 900 hours, The Yoga Institute
  • Yoga Therapist, The Yoga Institute
  • Certified Yoga Nidra Teacher, Sanyukt Yoga
  • Advanced Diploma in Child Psychology, BR Ambedkar University
  • Biomechanics of Asanas, The Yoga Institute
  • Yoga Instructor, Government College, UT Ladakh

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