Shriram Sarvotham, Ph.D., E-RYT-500
Senior Yoga Instructor & Scholar
Shriram Sarvotham, Ph.D., E-RYT-500, is a distinguished yoga educator and scholar with over three decades of teaching experience. A lifelong practitioner, he was initiated into yoga by Yogacharya R. Subramanian of Chennai, India, and trained under his guidance for 14 years. Since 1991, Shriram has been teaching yoga in India and has conducted over 300 workshops and retreats across the United States.
His teachings integrate wisdom from classical yoga texts, including the Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Yajnavalkya, and Hatha Yoga Pradipika, providing students with a deeper understanding of the philosophical and practical dimensions of yoga. He has presented lectures and workshops at renowned conferences, such as the Yoga Alliance Leadership Conference, Texas Yoga Conference, and Texas Medical Conference.
Shriram is a founding member of EkaShri Schools of Yoga and a faculty member in the Teacher Training Program of Yoga Bharati. His contributions to the field have earned him several honors, including the Exemplary Service Award in Yoga from the Consulate General of India and the Yoga Service Award from ISKCON.
In addition to his expertise in yoga, Shriram holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Rice University and works as a senior engineer in the Bay Area, California. His unique ability to bridge ancient yoga traditions with modern scientific perspectives makes him a valued mentor and instructor in the university community.
Updated Webinar Introduction:
We are honored to welcome Shriram Sarvotham, Ph.D., E-RYT-500, as our esteemed speaker for today’s webinar on The Yoga of the Yoga Sutras. A dedicated yoga practitioner since childhood, Shriram was initiated into yoga by Yogacharya R. Subramanian of Chennai, India, with whom he studied for 14 years. With over three decades of teaching experience, he has led more than 300 yoga workshops and retreats across the U.S. and India.
Shriram’s teachings offer a profound and holistic experience of yoga, weaving together the wisdom of classical texts such as the Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Yajnavalkya, and Hatha Yoga Pradipika. His approach helps students uncover the core principles of yoga, elevating both their understanding and practice.
A sought-after speaker, Shriram has presented at prestigious conferences, including the Yoga Alliance Leadership Conference, Texas Yoga Conference, and Texas Medical Conference. He is a founding member of EkaShri Schools of Yoga and serves as a faculty member for Yoga Bharati’s Teacher Training Program. His contributions to the field of yoga have been recognized with several honors, including the Exemplary Service Award in Yoga by the Consulate General of India and the Yoga Service Award by ISKCON.
In addition to his deep expertise in yoga, Shriram holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Rice University and works as a senior engineer in the tech industry in the Bay Area, California. His unique ability to bridge ancient wisdom with modern life makes him an inspiring guide for today’s session.
Please join me in welcoming Shriram Sarvotham!
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