Founder and principal instructor of Lalitha Yoga Academy (LYA), Chakkali Naresh brings a grounded and international perspective to his teaching. Born and raised in Puttaparthi, he began his yoga journey in 2016 as a meditation teacher, laying the foundation for a practice rooted in awareness, discipline, and inner balance. In the years that followed, he deepened his training through a Teacher Training Course in 2016, Ashtanga TTC in Mysore in 2017, and another TTC in Kerala in 2018.
After moving to Varkala in 2018, he went on to establish the academy in 2023. Today, he teaches Multi-style yoga and shares his experience with students from different backgrounds. His teaching has also reached international audiences, with classes and guidance offered in Russia, Germany, Italy, and Austria. Students can expect a thoughtful, well-rounded approach that reflects both dedicated study and years of practical teaching experience.