Lead Acharya & Author

Acharya Pankaj Sharma

Dedicated to bridging the ancient, rigorous wisdom of Indian Gurukuls with modern physiological understanding and sincere everyday practice.

Acharya Pankaj Sharma

Founder, Own Yog

Core Specialties: Classical Hatha Yoga, Patanjali Ashtanga Yoga, Shatkarmas, Pranayama & Meditation.

Tradition: Classical Gurukul Lineage & Scriptural Studies.

Authored Works: Path to Harmony, The Living Sutras.

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Journey & Lineage

Acharya Pankaj Sharma’s yogic journey began over a decade ago within traditional Indian ashrams and gurukuls. Immersed in direct study under seasoned spiritual masters, he dedicated his formative years to rigorous asana sadhana, scriptural memorization, and intense pranayama discipline.

Unlike modernized interpretations that reduce yoga to acrobatic performance, Acharya Ji was schooled in the profound relationship between the physical sheath (Annamaya Kosha) and the energetic subtle body (Pranamaya Kosha). He pursued advanced university studies in yogic sciences, grounding his experiential gurukul training with modern anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology.

Core Teaching Philosophy

1. Prana Over Performance

The ultimate metric of an asana is not extreme flexibility, but the steadiness and calmness with which breath flows through the posture.

2. Ethical Grounding (Yama & Niyama)

True yoga begins off the mat with truthfulness (Satya), non-harming (Ahimsa), contentment (Santosha), and focused discipline (Tapas).

3. Internal Purification (Kriyas)

Physical cleansing through Shatkarma methodologies prepares the nadis and nervous system for the deeper stages of dharana and dhyana.

4. Accessible Discipline

Yogic sadhana must meet practitioners where they are, adapting to modern desk-bound lifestyles without diluting classical integrity.

Published Books

Path to Harmony: Foundations of Yogic Science

Acharya Pankaj Sharma

Classical Yogic Literature • English

Path to Harmony: Foundations of Yogic Science

Uniting Body, Breath, and Mind Through Classical Gurukul Wisdom

A masterwork by Acharya Pankaj Sharma guiding modern seekers through the authentic science of physical opening, energetic balance, and mental equilibrium.

Pages: 248

ISBN: 978-81-94947-01-2

₹499 INR

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The Living Sutras: Classical Yoga for the Modern Seeker

Acharya Pankaj Sharma

Classical Yogic Literature • English

The Living Sutras: Classical Yoga for the Modern Seeker

A Contemporary Guide to Patanjali’s Ashtanga Yoga and Daily Self-Mastery

An insightful, verse-by-verse companion translating the philosophical profundity of the Yoga Sutras into direct everyday action.

Pages: 312

ISBN: 978-81-94947-02-9

₹599 INR

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