About Kumbhaki Yogi Dhruvaji
Many people know what it feels like to carry stress in the body, breath, and mind. Yogi Dhruvaji (1971–present) shares Kumbhak as a gentle practice that may help a person pause, become inwardly quiet, and observe what changes. He has chosen the name “Kumbhaki” to reflect how central Kumbhak has become in his own life. The name describes a commitment to practice; it is not presented as a spiritual rank or a claim of superiority.
His connection with yoga began in childhood through the loving influence of his parents. He remembers becoming quiet and inwardly absorbed during those early years. That relationship with inner stillness grew into a lifelong path of practice, learning, and service.
To make Kumbhak-based support available to people experiencing mental and physical stress, he founded the 501(c)(3) charity Antistress Foundation in USA, India, and Switzerland. Through the foundation, he offers simple Kumbhak stress-relief guidance with care and without pressure. A person is free to ask questions, practice within comfortable limits, or decide that a particular method is not right for them.
Kumbhaki Yogi Dhruvaji studied Physical Chemistry at IIT Bombay, where he completed an MSc and received a gold medal. He later earned an MD in Yoga Therapy in Jaipur. He is also a sound therapist and a registered E-RYT 500 and YACEP Yoga and Meditation teacher. His education allows him to speak from both scientific and yogic perspectives while respecting each person’s direct experience.
His present routine includes approximately seven hours of personal Kumbhak practice each day. This is his own long-developed discipline, not a recommendation or target for anyone else. Beginners are encouraged to start with one gentle round, keep every breath pause brief and comfortable, and never compete with themselves. The purpose is not to prove how long one can hold the breath, but to remain relaxed and attentive.
He currently offers Kumbhak for Stress Relief in Rishikesh. His approach is simple: listen first, understand what a person is experiencing, explain only what may be useful, and invite a small, voluntary experiment. He does not ask anyone to accept a belief or promise a particular result. Each person is encouraged to notice honestly whether the practice feels helpful, neutral, or unsuitable.
Over the years, he has shared stress-relief guidance with people from many backgrounds. He continues this work in the hope that anyone who approaches him may feel heard, respected, and a little more at ease. For him, the practice is less about being known as a teacher and more about quietly helping wherever he can.