Health & Wellness Expert

Dr.Manoj Kumar Pandey

Master yoga instructor with a Doctorate in Yoga and aquatic fitness specialist with 28+ years of practice — balancing breath, strength and flow, on land and in water.

Founder, IndoGulf Yoga & Wellness

Founder, AFSS & PFYI · The Gulf Hotel · Crown Plaza

National Coach · Elite Coach Certification · Bahrain Olympic Academy

American Red Cross · Certified Water Safety Coach

Distinguished Speaker at Toastmasters International

Digital Marketer & AI Generalist

28+

Years
Experience

The Practitioner

A lifetime devoted to breath, balance & water

Manoj Kumar Pandey is a seasoned health and wellness expert who has spent nearly three decades blending the ancient discipline of yoga with the fluid science of aquatic fitness. As founder of IndoGulf Yoga & Wellness, he bridges Indian yogic tradition and Gulf-region wellness culture.

From first-time students to elite athletes, his teaching adapts to every body and every stage of life — therapeutic, restorative, and always sustainable. He believes wellness is found in the meeting point of effort and ease.

Areas of Mastery

Two elements. One practice.

01 — On the Mat

Yoga Mastery

Certified master instructor across every major discipline, blending classical foundation with modern, body-aware practice.

HathaVinyasaAshtangaIyengarKundaliniHot / BikramYinRestorativePower YogaPranayamaMeditation

02 — In the Water

Aquatic Fitness

Accomplished swim coach and water-therapy specialist, from competitive technique to gentle joint and mobility rehabilitation.

FreestyleBackstrokeBreaststrokeButterflyAqua AerobicsAqua-TherapyOpen WaterTriathlon CoachingRehab SwimmingWater Safety

03 — Therapeutic

Healing & Rehab

Therapeutic programming for injury recovery, mobility, flexibility and chronic stress — guiding the body gently back to ease.

Yoga TherapyInjury RehabMobilityFlexibilityStrength & BalanceStress ReliefElderly & Special NeedsSenior Fitness

04 — Programs

Ways to Train

Tailored formats for individuals, groups and organisations — wherever the practice needs to meet you.

Private CoachingGroup ClassesCorporate WellnessWorkshopsRetreatsMindfulnessEndurance Training

What I Offer

Practice, refined for you

Private Yoga

One-to-one sessions tailored to your goals, body and pace — whether building strength, mobility or calm.

Aquatic Coaching

Stroke technique, endurance and aqua-therapy in the water — for athletes, beginners and rehabilitation alike.

Yoga Therapy

Restorative, therapeutic programs designed around injury recovery, chronic stress and long-term wellbeing.

Corporate Wellness

On-site and remote programs that bring breath, movement and focus to teams and organisations.

Retreats & Workshops

Immersive group experiences combining yoga, water and mindfulness across India and the Gulf.

Counsellor & Healer

Compassionate guidance for emotional wellbeing — supporting clarity, resilience and lasting inner calm.

Qualifications

Trained, certified & deeply experienced

500-Hour RYT — Yoga Alliance

Registered Yoga Teacher at the highest standard, certified across multiple traditional and modern disciplines.

Certified Aquatic Fitness Professional (AEA)

Accredited by the Aquatic Exercise Association for water fitness and aqua-therapy instruction.

Lifeguard & Water Safety Instructor

Fully certified in water safety, lifeguarding and swim instruction for all ages and abilities.

Doctorate in Yoga Therapy & Rehabilitation

Specialised training in therapeutic yoga for injury recovery, chronic conditions and mobility.

Member of BOC & Master Coach

The leading organisation promoting sports excellence in Bahrain.