Virupaksha Belavadi is a renowned Yoga Guru with over 27 years of experience. He began his journey at the age of 18 under the tutelage of reputed Yoga Gurus. He is credited with training more than 50,000 yoga students and over 2000 yoga teachers worldwide.

In 2013, he founded Yogakshema, an institute where his passion unfolds as he conducts daily Yoga sessions for all age groups, both offline and online, as well as a unique Yoga Teachers’ training (YTT) course for Yoga professionals. He extends his research into traditional Yoga and develops innovative asanas using Iyengar Yoga props.

He has been invited to organize workshops and deliver lectures at various prestigious institutions such as ISRO, the Karnataka Civil Court, State Bank of India, and so on. His expertise is sought by Prison Authorities, and he has conducted workshops at Bellary Central Jail for the benefit of its inmates. His exceptional contributions in the field of Yoga have been acknowledged with numerous prestigious awards, including the Aryabhatta International Award, the Naadabhushana Award, and the Mysuru Dasara Sanmaana.

He is a prolific writer and has authored several books on Yoga and allied subjects. He is a regular columnist in a popular Kannada daily, “Vijaya Karnataka” which has resonated with a wide readership