Dr. Kavhane, Ph.D. in Yoga and Physical Education, is an internationally recognized yogasana champion and a leading expert in Iyengar yoga, Hatha yoga, and Ashtanga Yoga. As the Director of Maharashtriya Mandal’s Yoga and Ayurved Prabodhini in Pune, she has trained thousands of students, from NDA cadets and athletes to aspiring yoga teachers and fitness professionals.

Having won gold medals in Spain, Portugal, and Argentina, Dr. Kavhane is a celebrated figure in the global yoga community. She has received prestigious honors such as the Yoga Bhushan Award and the Yoga Ratna Award. A direct student of B.K.S. Iyengar, she was personally awarded a gold medal by the yoga legend himself.

Transforming Lives Through Yoga & Wellness

With over 3,000 yoga workshops and sessions conducted worldwide, Dr. Kavhane has helped individuals find balance through yoga for mental health, stress relief, and physical fitness. She actively promotes yoga for seniors, prenatal yoga, and restorative yoga to make the practice accessible to all.

Her mission, “Yoga for a Fit Nation,” empowers underprivileged children and promotes yoga therapy for chronic conditions through her work at the Vishwanand Kendra Institute, which integrates Ayurveda, modern medicine, and yoga for holistic healing.

A Passion for Movement & Strength

Beyond yoga, Dr. Kavhane is an accomplished swimmer, rope mallakhamb athlete, and meditation expert. She believes that yoga is not just a practice but a way of life, fostering confidence, discipline, and inner strength. Through private yoga sessions, online yoga courses, and yoga retreats, she continues to inspire the next generation.

Educational :

• D.Litt. – South America
• PhD in Yoga – Rajasthan University
• MA in Yoga – Tilak University, Maharashtra
• M.P.Ed – Pune University, Maharashtra
• YIC, YIDM – S-Vyasa Banglore.
• 500 hours Yoga Alliance.

Awards:

• 3 times WORLD Yogasana Champion (Gold Medalist). Spain, Portugal and Argentina
• All India Yogarjun Award.
• Champion of Champion Award.
• All India Women’s Youngster Award.
• Tulajabhawani Award.
• Yoga Bhushan Award.

Watch her insights on yoga training, breathwork, and personal transformation in this exclusive interview: LINK