In a world where wellness has become an increasingly important part of everyday life, yoga has found its place among people looking for more than just physical fitness.
For Suresh Kumar and his wife, Revati, yoga is a way of life, one that they have carried with them from London to Penang, where they are now introducing the community to the ancient practice of Sanatan Kriya through free weekly sessions.
After spending several years teaching yoga in London, the couple decided to continue their journey in Penang, offering members of the community an opportunity to experience the practice without having to pay for a class.
For Suresh, the motivation comes from his spiritual teacher, Ashwini Guruji, whom he and Revati follow as disciples. “As disciples of Ashwini Guruji, we follow the Guru-Shishya parampara. He is our inspiration,” Suresh said.
He described Ashwini Guruji as a living embodiment of the ancient Rishis who has come from the Himalayas to share ancient Vedic knowledge with people around the world.
“We are doing our part in bringing this to Penang, Malaysia,” he added.
More Than Just Physical Exercise
While yoga is often associated with physical postures, Suresh explained that Sanatan Kriya takes a more holistic approach, working across the physical, emotional and etheric levels.
“There is no age restriction, all can benefit,” he said. According to Suresh, Sanatan Kriya involves correct breathing, internal awareness and precise sound frequencies, with the practice focusing on aligning the five elements and developing greater awareness of the body’s energy.
Practitioners around the world, he said, have shared different experiences from their journey, ranging from health recoveries and improved personal relationships to career progression and experiences involving higher forms of energy.
Suresh stressed, however, that these experiences are not the primary goal of the practice. “All these are side effects, a sign that you are progressing in the path of Yog,” he said.
Keeping The Teachings Free
For Suresh and Revati, making the sessions free is an important part of their philosophy. While wellness practices have increasingly become commercialised, the couple believe that spiritual knowledge should not be treated as a commercial exchange.
“This is a subject of consciousness and Guru’s Shakti; the moment you make this a commercial exchange it loses its efficacy,” Suresh explained.
He said this approach is inspired by the way the ancient Rishis traditionally imparted their knowledge. The couple hope to ensure that Vedic teachings are shared in what they believe to be an authentic manner, including Yog, Yagya, Mantra and Gau seva.
Suresh also emphasised that the sessions are not tied to any particular religion, allowing people from different backgrounds to participate and benefit from the practice.
Bringing Yog To More People in Penang
The couple held their first session at Sri Ramar Temple on August 1, 2026 followed by a second session at Sri Mahamariamman Temple on August 23, 2026. As interest grows, Suresh and Revati are open to conducting sessions at other venues and locations across Penang.
For Suresh, however, the idea of expanding Yog is not simply about filling bigger rooms or reaching larger crowds. “Yog is an individual journey, expansion happens internally,” he said. The couple remain open to teaching at other venues, forums and locations depending on the level of interest from the community.
How To Join The Sessions
Those interested in joining the free sessions or finding out more about upcoming classes can contact Suresh Kumar via WhatsApp at 014-923 1878.
More information is also available through Dhyan Foundation at dhyanfoundation.com, as well as its social media platforms on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and X under @dhyanfoundation and @dhyanfoundation_malaysia.
For Suresh and Revati, the sessions are ultimately about making the practice more accessible and sharing the knowledge they have received with the Penang community, one individual journey at a time.
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