Meet Our Founder Harji
Guided by the Heart, Rooted in Tradition
At Shree Hari Yoga, everything begins with the heart. Founded by Hari Pawali (Hariji), the school grew from a sincere wish to share the ancient wisdom of yoga in a way that feels authentic, accessible, and deeply transformative.
What started as a small space for self-discovery in the Himalayas has now blossomed into a warm and welcoming community. Today, students from all over the world join us, united by a shared love for yoga, connection, and conscious living.
“I am Hari Pawali, the founder of Shree Hari Yoga School. My vision has always been to make authentic yoga education accessible to everyone. Therefore, we offer affordable and high-quality trainings in yoga and the healing arts. Through an inclusive, heart-centered community, we welcome all who wish to learn, grow, and experience yoga in its truest form.”
Shree Hari Yoga began humbly in 2013 in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, when Hariji offered simple drop-in classes to locals and travellers drawn to the serenity of the Himalayas. Over time, he realised that true yoga could not be shared in a single session. It required immersion, reflection, and lived experience.
“Yoga isn’t only about asanas; it’s about self-discovery and learning how to change without suffering, guiding you to grow with awareness, compassion, and inner freedom.”
With this understanding, Hariji founded Shree Hari Yoga School to create a space for deeper exploration. As the years passed, the small teaching initiative steadily grew. Eventually, it evolved into a global training school that has certified hundreds of yoga teachers. Today, all programs remain rooted in traditional Indian wisdom, and they continue to be guided with compassion.
Our Beginnings
Born into a family devoted to Lord Shiva, my journey began with my mother, Tara Devi, a Bhakti Guru who guided me on the path of love and surrender. My early training in the Nath Tradition, along with my formative years as an ascetic sadhu, shaped my understanding of yoga as a complete way of life — one that unites body, mind, and spirit through discipline, awareness, and compassion.
After deepening my practice in a traditional ashram, I felt inspired to share these teachings more widely. Therefore, in 2013, I founded Shree Hari Yoga in Gokarna, India, with the vision of building a global family of teachers and practitioners dedicated to living yoga with authenticity.
Since then, we have continued to expand across India and beyond. As a result, hundreds of students have graduated and now carry this light into the world.
“If you are not breathing, you are not doing yoga.”
This truth reminds us that yoga is less about performance and more about presence — the breath connecting us to life, to awareness, and to the divine within.
Our Founder Story
Hariji’s teachings are rooted in the belief that yoga is not something we do — it is something we live. Through breath, awareness, and discipline, we move gradually toward balance, clarity, and compassion.
Our trainings bring together multiple traditions: the precision of Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga, the mindful flow of Vinyasa, the restorative stillness of Yin, and the healing principles of Ayurveda. Each element supports and nourishes a different layer of the human experience.
We honour the ancient roots of yoga while supporting modern practitioners as they discover their own authentic expression, both on and off the mat. This blend of tradition and personal exploration creates a space where true transformation becomes possible.
Today, Shree Hari Yoga has grown into a vibrant community of students, teachers, and seekers. From our early days in Dharamshala to our thriving schools in Goa and beyond, Hariji’s vision inspires those who wish not only to teach yoga but also to live it deeply.
Our Philosophy
Ready to Begin Your Yoga Journey?
Wherever you are on your journey, we’re here to support your transformation at Shree Hari Yoga. We have courses starting every month at both locations in India.