Pancha Koshas

Pancha Koshas is an Indian aerial yoga and arts school based in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. Established in 2023 by Sagar Kinare, it is recognized as India’s first dedicated institution focused exclusively on aerial yoga and related arts. The school offers structured teacher training courses, workshops, and retreats designed to blend strength, restoration, and mindfulness.

History

Pancha Koshas was founded in 2023 in Rishikesh by Sagar Kinare with the aim of teaching aerial yoga as a structured and holistic practice. Unlike studios that treat aerial as a recreational activity, Pancha Koshas emphasizes depth, mindfulness, and the integration of yoga’s traditional essence into aerial practice.

Recognition & Media

Mention Sagar Kinare (also published as Sagar Uddhav Shende) being featured in:
BusinessWorld – “India’s Top Emerging Business Leaders of 2025”
Republic News India – “Rooted in Breath: Sagar Uddhav Shende’s Path to Pancha Koshas”
DailyHunt/Republic News India – Coverage on India’s first organized aerial yoga hub.

Programs

The school offers structured teacher training programs in multiple levels:

Level 1 – 50 hours (Basics)
Level 2 – 50 hours (Mastery/Teaching)
Level 1 + 2 – 100 hours (Combined)
Level 3 – 85 hours (Advanced)
Level 4 – 100 hours (Master)
Aerial Yin/Restorative – 35 hours
Customized Private TTC

Daily Classes

Aerial Yoga (8:30 AM & 5 PM, ₹700 or package ₹600)
Aerial Hoop (Sat & Sun)
Aerial Restorative/Yin
Aerial Soundbath (₹1000, Wed/Sat/Sun)
Private Sessions (different pricing tiers)

Level Zero – Aerial Yoga & Art Vacation (3-Day Course)

Dates: Every 28th–30th monthly.
2 daily classes, food + stay options, early bird offers.
Designed for beginners or as TTC prep.

Services

Alongside teacher training, Pancha Koshas conducts:

Daily aerial yoga workshops
Retreats in Rishikesh
Long-term mentoring and support for graduates
Specialized training for fitness, rehabilitation, and meditative practices

Retreats & Platforms

In July 2025, founder Sagar Kinare also launched Udaan Retreats, India’s first aerial arts retreat platform.
Focused exclusively on apparatus-based retreats (hammock, silk, hoop).
Offers structured, skill-based training, professional rigging, and community building.
Pancha Koshas collaborates to provide curriculum and faculty support.

Philosophy

Pancha Koshas follows a philosophy of teaching aerial yoga as a discipline that combines strength, restoration, and mindfulness. Its approach is characterized by:

Inclusive learning – hammocks support all levels, including beginners, those with injuries, or individuals with stiffness, ensuring safe practice.
Structured progression – tiered courses from basics to advanced levels.
No rushed drops – focus on control, alignment, and breath rather than quick tricks.
Rooted in tradition – yoga’s essence is maintained, even in aerial practice.
The Pancha Koshas philosophy of the five layers of existence (Annamaya, Pranamaya, Manomaya, Vijnanamaya, Anandamaya).
Sagar’s vision: making aerial yoga a structured, certified discipline rooted in yogic philosophy, not just recreation.
Safety standards (3-month practice requirement before certification, professional rigging, certified instructors).

Allied Innovations & Collaborations

Detail about Shivtarang, India’s pioneer in aerial sound bath and holistic wellness.
Mention how Pancha Koshas aligns with the broader aerial wellness movement in India by offering aerial sound bath sessions as part of workshops and retreats.

Faculty & Experts

Founder: Sagar Kinare – visionary, educator.
Faculty: instructors specialized in aerial yoga, anatomy, psychology, and aerial safety.
Mention inclusive approach – modifications for beginners, injuries, stiffness.

Awards & Recognition

Featured as India’s First Dedicated Aerial Yoga & Arts School.
Recognized in ANI Brand Awareness Campaign (2025).
Multiple media features validating its pioneering status.

Contact

Address: Next to Secret Garden Café, Tapovan, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand – 249201, India
Phone: +91 7400048477 / +91 8082552551
Email: enquiries@panchakoshas.com