Dr. Kuldeep K Kushwah
Director of Yoga Education, Lead Trainer
Dr. Kuldeep Kumar Kushwah is the founder, director of yoga education programme & lead trainer at Unika Yoga & Therapy. Dr. Kuldeep embarked on his journey in yoga at a young age of 14. From his over two decades’ experience in learning, practising and teaching yoga, he has acquired extensive theoretical and practical knowledge. Yoga has become his way of living; Yoga is his faith and devotion.
Educational background
- PhD Yoga, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-Vyasa) University, Bengaluru
- Masters of Arts in Science of Living, Preksha Meditation and Yoga, Jain Vishva Bharti Institute, Ladnun, Nagore
- Post Graduation Diploma in Yoga Education, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV) University, Indore
- Certification in Yoga, The Divine Life Society, Rishikesh
Beliefs
Having such unique background and experience, beginning with classical and traditional yoga, journeying to scientific research and therapy, Dr. Kuldeep strongly believes in combining philosophy and science to yield the best results! He adopts this method of integration in his teaching so that students receive the best of the East and the best of the West.
Awards and Achievements
- 10 Amazing Yoga Teachers in Singapore You’ll Love by DoYou (Yoga Magazine), (2020)
- Top 4 Yoga classes in Singapore on a fitness app (2019)
- Outstanding Contribution in the field of Yoga (2016 & 2017)
- Holds seven research papers in yoga, published in international, peer-reviewed journals
- 3rd Best Research Poster Presentation, International Conference at The 21st INCOFYRA, India (2016)
- First Prize, Gold Medal and Champion of Championship, National & International Competition, Himalyad Yoga Olympiad, Bengaluru, India (2008)
- Merit Award, National Yoga Championship, Tamil Nadu (2004)
Expertise
- Yoga Teacher Training
- Yoga Therapy Teacher Training
- Advanced Yoga Teacher Training
- Personal Training (Advanced Yoga & Yoga Therapy)
With his expertise, Dr. Kuldeep has trained numerous batches of these courses that have benefitted many yoga teachers and yoga therapists. In his personal one-one-on therapy trainings, he has successfully handled diverse health issues of his clients, some of which include sciatica, herniated disc, ACL and meniscus tear, varicocele, insomnia, anxiety and depression.
His personal yoga therapy trainings have even saved many of his clients from spinal surgery. Today, they continue to enjoy happy and healthy lives, while returning to Dr. Kuldeep for regular Yoga sessions. Seeing clients return with smiles on their faces gives Dr. Kuldeep tremendous happiness as he believes that service to others is the highest purpose one can have in life.
Dr. Kuldeep continues to spread positivity and the message of yoga to the world as he receives invitations from several countries to lead his expertise, including Romania, USA, South Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia. To date, he has trained students from over 50 countries to become qualified yoga instructors. His cheerful and compassionate nature have earned the love of all his students. He ensures safety as priority and is always giving encouragement to motivate his students, ensuring their progress step by step.