Academic Qualifications

1. M.Sc. Analytical and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (1984) – S.N.D.T. University, Mumbai (1st Rank)
2. Diploma in Yoga Education (1989) – Kaivalyadham, Mumbai (1st Rank)
3. Course in Naturopathy – Passed with Distinction from Nasik
4. Correspondence Course in Bhagavad Geeta – 3 years course at Pune Geeta Saddharma Mandal

Work Experience

1. Lab Technician – J.J. Hospital, Mumbai (1976)
2. Yoga Instructor – The Yoga Institute, Kaivalyadham, Mumbai (1989 – 1994)
3. Visiting Faculty – Lecturer in Traditional Yogic Texts (since 1995) at Kaivalyadham
   • Subjects include Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita, Patanjali Yoga Sutras
4. Visiting Faculty – Aatmabodh Academy of Yoga (since inception)
   • Conducting lectures on Patanjali Yoga Sutras, Hatha Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita
5. Yoga Therapist – Jain Hospital, Mumbai (2 years)
6. Translation Work
   • Translated Swami Kuvalayananda’s books on Asanas and Pranayama from English to Marathi
   • Translated Dasbodh by Swami Ramdas from Marathi to English (around 7500 verses)
   • Translated Saint Tukaram’s book from Marathi to English, named “Divine Touch”
7. Workshops and Conferences
   • Attended and conducted workshops on Pranayama and Meditation
   • Represented at the Yoga International Conference in Rishikesh (2 times)
8. Spiritual Pursuits
   • Deeply interested in spiritual practices and self-study of various spiritual texts
   • Combines scientific and spiritual aspects of Yoga in her teachings
9. Recent Activities
   • Recorded 12 hours of lectures on Hatha Yoga for an online course by Kaivalyadham, Lonavala
   • Associated with Narayan Ashram for workshops on Patanjali Yoga Sutras

Teaching and Current Roles

• Aatmabodh Academy of Yoga, Ayurved, and Naturopathy (Past 4 years)
  • Teaches Psychodynamics of Yoga and Patanjali Yoga Sutras for diploma students
• Padmayog Institute, Terna (Currently)
  • Teaching Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Bhagavad Gita

Mrs. Shilpa Joshi’s extensive dedication to Yoga, coupled with her academic achievements and profound spiritual insights, underscores her role as a respected teacher and translator in the field of Yoga and spirituality. Her contributions through education and workshops c