A vision rooted in tradition. A heart committed to healing.
Yogini Manisha has taught yoga for more than 16 years. What began as her own practice became a path of self-discovery, discipline and conscious living, and then her life's work: teaching yoga in a way that honours its traditional roots and still makes sense to a modern student. She trained at Aarsha Yoga Vidya Peetham in Kerala, completing three 200-hour and two 300-hour teacher trainings, and holds E-RYT 500, Yoga Alliance's most senior teacher designation. As the owner of Oceanic Yoga in Goa since October 2010, she has guided more than 23,000 students from over 80 countries through classes, retreats and teacher trainings. In 2020 she founded Diksha Yoga School to offer something more personal: small groups, traditional teaching, and teachers who know your name and your practice. Today it is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School, and she and our teaching team run yoga teacher training in Goa, Sri Lanka and Thailand. Read the story behind Diksha Yoga School. She believes a teacher training should give you more than a certificate. You should leave with a stronger practice, a clearer mind, and the confidence to teach in your own voice. If that is the training you are looking for, choose your course and dates, or message us and we will help you decide.Thought: Diksha means initiation. The true initiation is the moment you meet the guru within yourself. My role is to guide you to that moment.
Yogini Manisha, E-RYT® 500
Honouring Tradition | Inspiring Transformation | Empowering Every Journey
Building More Than Yoga Teachers
We want every yoga teacher to teach from the heart and from their own experience, not by copying someone else. Anyone can earn a certificate in a few weeks. Becoming a teacher that students trust takes more. That is why every training at Diksha Yoga School is built on three things.
Authenticity
We teach real, traditional yoga: postures, breathing, meditation and philosophy together. Then we show you how to teach it in a simple way that your own students can follow.
Transformation
A good training changes more than your body. You go home with more confidence, a calmer mind, and a daily practice of your own.
Community
Students from more than 80 countries have trained with Yogini Manisha. You practice, study and eat together, and many students stay friends for years. See photos from our trainings.
A Teaching Philosophy Beyond Asanas
Yoga is far more than physical movement. Yogini Manisha's teaching rests on three values, authenticity, transformation, and community, and in the classroom they become four commitments.
Mindful Practice
You learn the purpose behind every posture, breath, and transition, and you don't simply memorise sequences.
Self Awareness
Self-awareness helps us understand our emotions, strengths, weaknesses, and behavior.
Knowledge
Knowledge helps us learn new things, improve skills, and make better decisions.
Authentic Teaching
Your confidence grows through real teaching practice, honest feedback, and personal mentorship.
A Teacher Who Never Stopped Being a Student
Yogini Manisha's teaching is shaped by years of dedicated study, continuous practice, and a deep commitment to preserving the authentic traditions of yoga.
E-RYT® 500
YOGA ALLIANCEExperienced Registered Yoga Teacher with advanced teaching experience and a long-standing commitment to yoga education.
YACEP®
CONTINUING EDUCATIONYoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider supporting the ongoing learning and professional development of yoga teachers.
Five Advanced Trainings
KERALA • INDIACompleted three 200-hour and two 300-hour teacher trainings at Aarsha Yoga Vidya Peetham, Kerala.
Oceanic Yoga
GOA • FROM 2010Owner & Director of Oceanic Yoga, where she spent years teaching yoga, leading teacher trainings, retreats and workshops.
Diksha Yoga School
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR • SINCE 2020Founded Diksha Yoga School with a vision to offer authentic, traditional yoga education to students from around the world.
Years
Legacy
From Oceanic Yoga to Diksha Yoga School
Diksha Yoga School did not start from zero. For ten years before the school opened, Yogini Manisha led daily yoga classes, teacher trainings, retreats and workshops at Oceanic Yoga in Goa. During those years, she taught students from different countries, backgrounds and levels of experience, each bringing their own reason for stepping onto the mat.
Teaching people from so many countries and levels shaped the way we teach today: traditional yoga rooted in authentic practice, practical teaching skills, and personal attention that allows every student to grow at their own pace.
Today, we carry that same approach into our main school in Goa, our training centre in Sri Lanka, and our 200-hour yoga teacher training in Thailand. Wherever you join us, our focus remains the same: sincere practice, experienced guidance, meaningful learning, and a supportive environment where yoga becomes part of your life.
"Yoga is not simply something we teach. It is something we live, experience, and share with compassion."
A Legacy of Trust
Trust is earned through years of authentic teaching, meaningful relationships, and genuine care for every student's personal journey.
🌍 80+ Countries
Students from across the globe have become part of the Diksha Yoga family.
🎓 23,000+ Students
Thousands of graduates continue sharing yoga throughout the world.
❤️ Lifelong Connections
Returning students, international alumni, and lasting friendships define our community.
A Legacy of Teaching, Transformation & Community
Every photograph represents a moment of growth, connection, and authentic yoga education.
2010
The Beginning
Yogini Manisha starts leading Oceanic Yoga in Goa and welcomes students from around the world.
2012
First TTC Graduation
Her first teacher training students graduate, and an international yoga community begins.
2014–2016
Sharing Knowledge
Years spent teaching anatomy, alignment, philosophy and hands-on teacher training.
2018–2019
Growing Together
Thousands of students join her retreats, workshops and teacher trainings.
2020
Diksha Yoga School
She founds Diksha Yoga School, built on ten years of teaching experience.
Today
The Journey Continues
23,000+ students, 80+ countries, and trainings in Goa, Sri Lanka and Thailand.
"Every student already carries the wisdom they seek within themselves. My role is simply to create a space where that wisdom can awaken."
— Yogini Manisha
By The Numbers
More than numbers, these milestones represent years of dedication, authentic teaching, and a global community united through yoga.
Helping students discover confidence, purpose, and authentic yoga.
Train With Us Around the World
Goa
Our main school on Arambol Beach, where yoga, nature, and community meet. View 200 Hour TTC in Goa
Sri Lanka
A quiet villa in Galle, surrounded by tropical greenery and close to the southern coast. View 200 Hour TTC in Sri Lanka
Thailand
Traditional yoga education on the island of Koh Samui. View 200 Hour TTC in Thailand
Begin Your Journey with Diksha Yoga School
Whether you come to deepen your own practice or to prepare for a teaching career, you will be guided by Yogini Manisha's method and a team of dedicated teachers, in a group small enough that you are known by name. Choose your course and dates, or message us and we will help you decide. View Our Gallery
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Real Stories • Real Transformations • Real Experiences
Hear directly from our students around the world and discover why Diksha Yoga School is one of the highest-rated Yoga Teacher Training schools.
Why Students Around the World Choose Us
I’ve completed my 200 YTT With Yoga Manisha , Yogi Abhay, Vinod and can truly recommend it. Altough it was „only“ one month it will influence my path a lot. I have learnt so much, not only asanas but more important, about what yoga means and how it will positively impact my life. You can really tell that the Diksha Yoga crew loves what they do and the teachers are amazing...
"My 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Diksha Yoga School was a life-changing experience. The teachers were incredibly supportive, especially Yogini Manisha, who guided us with deep knowledge and compassion. I gained confidence in teaching yoga, improved my personal practice, and built a strong foundation in Anatomy , Philosophy, and alignment. The peaceful environment and structured learning made this journey truly unforgettable.”
My teacher training with Diksha Yoga was one of the best things In My Life. Amazing course, Amazing Experience in an amazing place. It was such a valuable journey in My Life. I went on and I have made a yoga family for life! I left, not wanting to leave, but feeling so amazing in myself and excited to teach and share the new skills I had gained from the course. If you have Yogini Manisha teaching on your course, you Are very lucky as she is the best.
Namaste Diksha Yoga Team, I miss all of you very much! I can't thank you enough for showing me my way to self realisation and leading me to the beautiful path of Yoga. I appreciate for all your time, effort and patience. I will carry all of you in my heart forever! I had the most amazing and most special time of my life with you guys! Big kiss and a special one for my sweetheart Yogini MANISHA "❤️ LOVE YOU All Yogini Manisha, Yogi Abhay, Vinod Vitkar! NAMASTE! "
Hi,I am Tanya, Me and my Friend We both Visited Diksha Yoga School For our yoga and Meditation lesson and We Had a Great Yoga class with Yoga Manisha today, And We Loved Meditation Too!She is an Amazing Yoga Teacher, thank you Manisha for sharing your talent and Beautiful Energy with us! Thank You Yoga Manisha For a Beautiful Experience.
My Name is Francesca, I Visited Diksha Yoga School For 200Hrs Yoga Teacher Training Course,I Had a very nice Experience with it, I’ve loved every single moment! The location is amazing , teachers are amazing, real “yoga” people ! Positive vibes and high energy vibration will surround you.... 😊❤️
I am delighted to have followed the yoga teacher training to Diksha yoga. A team of yogi and Yoginis are very professional, caring, hand on the heart and especially passionate...all this in a relaxed and happy atmosphere. The setting was very nice.Very good meal and nice staff. Beautiful meeting in the training. Thank you for this beautiful experience of life and transformation. Namaste.
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