Meet our Dedicated Team

ASHWIN SHINDE
CO-FOUNDER, HEAD OF OPERATIONS & CHEF, SHANTI MIZU, INDIA

Ashwin combines his business experience with his love for vegan cooking to create a space where yoga, healthy food, and peace come together. A lifelong vegetarian and passionate chef, he ensures every meal is nourishing and made with love. His warm, welcoming nature makes everyone feel at home. At Shanti Mizu, Ashwin’s vision creates a truly heartful experience.

SHRIKANT AUTI
CO-FOUNDER, HEAD OF YOGA EDUCATION & IT, SHANTI MIZU, INDIA

Shrikant is a spiritual seeker dedicated to the exploration of awareness, self-inquiry, and the wisdom traditions of Yoga. He approaches yoga philosophy as a living inquiry rather than a system of beliefs, inviting others to reflect on fundamental questions of identity, suffering, meaning and the true nature of the self. Drawing inspiration from the teachings of Yoga, Vedanta and mindfulness, he shares insights that encourage a deeper relationship with one's inner experience.

SOMESH DUMRA
DIRECTOR & BUSINESS STRATEGIST, SHANTI MIZU, INDIA

After over three decades in banking, retail, and IT across India, New Zealand, and Australia, Somesh’s journey took a life-changing turn when he arrived at ShantiMIZU for a 6-day retreat. That transformative experience sparked a deep connection, leading him from guest to an integral part of the leadership team.

Today, Somesh blends his rich international corporate experience with a deep understanding of organizational growth. He oversees our IT strategy and operations, ensuring that the peaceful, grounded values of ShantiMIZU are supported by seamless, reliable systems behind the scenes.

AYUSHI TANDON - LEAD YOGA TEACHER & DIGITAL MARKETING
900 HOUR CERTIFIED YOGA TEACHER AND FIT INDIA AMBASADDOR

A certified yoga instructor from Rishikesh — the birthplace of yoga. With over 12 years of experience and 900-hour Yoga Alliance certification, She specializes in Yoga Anatomy & Alignment, Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga.

As a Fit India Ambassador and Miss Yogini 2018 awardee, her mission is to share the transformative power of yoga, helping individuals enhance physical strength, mental clarity, and inner peace. She also conducts corporate yoga sessions to promote wellness and stress management in the workplace.

SARAH LACOMBE
INTERNATIONALLY CERTIFIED YOGA TEACHER, FRANCE

Your guide on a journey of balance and calm. After years in a corporate job in France, I discovered yoga as a path to true well-being. Now, I teach Hatha and Ashtanga yoga, pranayama, and relaxation techniques to help you find inner peace and lasting wellness.

BARSHA DAS
500-HOUR CERTIFIED HATHA YOGA TEACHER

Trained in Rishikesh and Goa, Barsha specializes in Hatha, Ashtanga, Yin Yoga, Pranayama, and Meditation. Since the beginning of her teaching journey, she has had the privilege of guiding students of all ages with warmth, presence, and compassion. She truly believes that, "Yoga is everything. Everything is Yoga." As both a lifelong student and a teacher, her intention is to help people reconnect with their mind and body while experiencing the transformative power of yoga.