Surat Yoga Teacher's Association
"Learn together grow together"
Surat Yoga Teachers Association (SYTA) is a professional, non-profit collective of certified yoga teachers, healers and doctors to preserving, promoting, and propagating the authentic science of Yoga across Surat, Gujarat, India, and the world.
Founded under the visionary leadership of Dr. Nirav Joshi, Dr Neha Solanki, Dr Amiben Desai and CA Rasesh Shah. SYTA stands as a bridge between ancient yogic wisdom and modern lifestyle needs
Our Vision
To create a healthy, aware and yogic society by empowering yoga teachers with knowledge, unity, professional standards, and global opportunities.​
Our Mission
- Build a strong network of certified yoga professionals
- Maintain authenticity of classical yoga traditions
- Offer continuous education, training & mentorship
- Organize impactful yoga events, retreats & awareness programs
- Connect Surat’s yoga community with national & international platforms
What We Do
Teacher Development
Workshops, refresher courses, international certifications, and career guidance.
Community Building
Monthly meets, teacher forums, knowledge-sharing circles & mentorship groups.
Events & Festivals
International Yoga Day celebrations, Yoga Fests, public wellness camps & retreats.
Global Opportunities
Connecting members with international yoga projects, retreats & teaching platforms.
Authentic Education
Preserving yogic philosophy, Ayurveda integration & classical techniques.
Surat Yoga Teachers Association
Founders & Advisors
Dr. Nirav Joshi
Dr. Nirav Joshi, an International Ayurveda and Yoga expert, holds BAMS, MA, MD , is currently pursuing a PhD in Yoga and Naturopathy, and has also completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Research. With more than 18 years of dedicated experience in the field, he has successfully treated thousands of patients worldwide through the integration of Ayurveda and Yoga. Dr. Joshi has contributed significantly as a Founder Member and the First President of the Surat Yoga Teachers Association, leading initiatives to promote authentic yoga education and clinical excellence.
CA Rasesh Shah
CA Rasesh Shah is a senior Fellow Chartered Accountant with over 44 years of experience in taxation, audit, assurance and advisory services, and is the founder and guiding force of Rasesh Shah & Associates. All India rank holder in CA Final (May 1982), CISA (ISACA, USA) and ISA qualified, he has represented over 15,000 matters before appellate authorities including ITAT. A former Chairman of ICAI Surat Branch, founder President of ITAT Bar Association, Surat and CA Association, Surat, he is also an acclaimed speaker on subjects of taxation. He is Currently Serving as President of SYTA
Dr. Neha Solanki
BHMS( Homoeopathic Consultant) E-RTY 500 (Internationally Certified Yoga Teacher) Founder and Director of The Divines Health ( Internationally affiliated Yoga Institute by Yoga Alliance USA) Our Institute is conducting Regular Yoga Class, Teachers Training Courses and Wellness Programs. Teaching Yoga and Practicing Homoeopathy since 2008
Ami Desai
Our Core Team
Our team is working every day to build a better Community & help ensure you get the best.
CA Rasesh Shah
President
CA Rasesh Shah is a senior Fellow Chartered Accountant with over 44 years of experience in taxation, audit, assurance and advisory services, and is the founder and guiding force of Rasesh Shah & Associates. All India rank holder in CA Final (May 1982), CISA (ISACA, USA) and ISA qualified, he has represented over 15,000 matters before appellate authorities including ITAT. A former Chairman of ICAI Surat Branch, founder President of ITAT Bar Association, Surat and CA Association, Surat
Priyanka Bulia
Vice President
Priyanka Bulia is an International Meditation Trainer and Yoga Expert with a strong academic and holistic wellness background. A Gold Medalist in B.Pharm, she also holds an M.Pharm, M.A. in Yoga & Living Science, and a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification (YTTC). She is a Certified Face Yoga Practitioner and a Confident Public Speaking Trainer at CPS Academy.
YGI Anis Rangrej
Secretary
Dedicated promoter of Indian Hindu culture, Anish Rangrej is a renowned Garba researcher and inventor of YoGGarbA. With a passion for spreading the essence of Indian heritage globally, Anish has been conducting workshops, seminars, and courses on YoGGarbA in various parts of India and abroad. His initiatives, such as Garbathon for fitness and Divine Baby Shower for nurturing unborn babies, aim to infuse sacredness, divinity, and positivity in social events.
Vandana Taparia
Joint Secretary
Vandana Taparia is a committed and compassionate yoga instructor with over 7 years of teaching experience. She holds an M.A., B.Ed, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga, along with being a Certified Yoga Trainer at the State, National, and International levels. Currently, she is proudly serving as the Joint Secretary of SYTA (Surat Yoga Teachers Association), contributing to the growth and unity of the yoga community.
Shail Vakil
Treasurer
Shail Vakil is certified Yoga Teacher since last 4 years and practicing yoga for more than 10 years. She has following certifications by her side. * 200 hours Yoga Teachers Training Course from Yoga Rhythm * Advance Pranayama Course from The Yoga Institute Mumbai * Therapeutic Yoga from Solace Yoga certified by IYO), by education qualification she is MBA-Finance, and thus treasurer of Surat Yoga Teachers Association.
Committee Members
Ar. Priyanka Patel
Immediate Past President
Neetu Khurana
Sapna M. Mistry
Vivek Shah
Sarita Agarwal
Jetal Gandhi
Sonal Mehta
Garimaa Sethia
Sonal Makadia
CA Prakash Patel
