Quick Info
| Profession | Yoga Guru, Kathak Dancer, Author, Ex-Diplomat |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/12/1983 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh |
Latest News about Acharya Pratishtha
21/06/2025
Acharya Pratishtha led a yoga session during International Day of Yoga celebrations in Saharanpur in 2025 as Director of Mokshayatan Yog Sansthan. The event focused on breath control and its role in longevity, which she described as the science of breath.
15/06/2025
Acharya Pratishtha was featured in a Healthshots Hindi article discussing her journey in yoga and her views on health and well-being. The article highlighted her perspective that environment shapes behavior and included her advice on sun exposure, fresh air, and mindful breathing for mental balance.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Acharyaa Pratishtha Sharma |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| BA Honours | English, Yoga & Kathak at Delhi University (2001-2003) |
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| MA | Indira Kala Sangit Vishwavidyalaya, Khairagarh, Chhattisgarh |
| Diploma | Kathak from Kathak Kendra, New Delhi |
| Visharad | Bhatkhande Music Institute, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Prabhakar from Prayag Sangit Samiti, Allahabad |
Personal Life
| School | Convent school |
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| College/University | Delhi University, Indira Kala Sangit Vishwavidyalaya, Khairagarh, Chhattisgarh, Kathak Kendra, New Delhi, Bhatkhande Music Institute, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, Prabhakar from Prayag Sangit Samiti, Allahabad |
Relationships & More
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Career
| Awards, Honours, Achievements |
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| Books | 5 books on Yoga |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/acharyapratishthaji/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/acharyapratishthaji | |
| https://twitter.com/APratishtha | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@acharyapratishthaji |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She embarked on her Kathak journey at the age of 3. | |
| 2. Established the Mokshayatan Dance Foundation in 2001. | |
| 3. Serves as the founding principal of 'Bharat College of Performing Arts' in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. | |
| 4. Received training in Kathak from Guru Rajendra Gangani, Guru Jaikishan Maharaj, and other prominent gurus. | |
| 5. Has authored books on Kathak and Yoga. | |
| 6. Harbors a profound devotion for Lord Krishna. | |
| 7. Performed Yoga postures for the 'Incredible India' ad film by the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India. | |
| 8. Has given over 6000 hours of lectures and is a motivational speaker at various colleges and universities. | |
| 9. Organised various Yoga camps and events for the police force, students, and corporates in India and countries such as Japan, South Africa, Mauritius, and China. | |
| 10. Appointed as the Yoga consultant at Amatrra Health Spa, Ashoka Hotel, and Mokshayatan International. | |
| 11. Produced more than 30 CDs and DVDs on yoga. | |
| 12. Creator of 30 classical dance productions on social issues. | |
| 13. Empanelled artist of ICCR (Indian Council for Cultural Relations) as well as Doordarshan. |