Ram Jain (ERYT-500, YACEP) is a master teacher with over 40000 hours of teaching experience. Ram has served for more than 22 years in the field of yoga and philosophy teaching.
Ram was born in India, in a spiritual Jain Hindu family. His yoga and Vedic philosophy education started at the age of eight years as he was sent to a Vedic school for his formal education.
Ram has trained and practiced under traditional Indian teachers such as Guru Ramananda (from the Swami Sivananda lineage), as well as modern day teachers like Paul Grilley (developer of Yin Yoga).
In 2007, Ram came to the Netherlands. Due to the language barrier and the lack of any contacts, he did not find any job for one year. Struggling to survive, he started teaching yoga to few students in his living room. In last 12 years, his small class has developed into two large yoga ashrams: Arhanta Yoga Ashram India, spread over 17 acres, and Arhanta Yoga Ashram Netherlands, spread over 4 acres of land.
During his 22 years of teaching career, Ram has worked with various anatomy and physiology experts and has developed unique teaching, adjustment, and modification techniques.
Often called 'the storyteller' by his students, Ram is loved for his ability to explain complex concepts in simple words with the help of humorous stories. His mission is to help people realize their potential and live a more conscious & prosperous life.