Markandeya Rsi
Master Yogi · Former Monk · Mentor
The Yoga Teacher
Yoga, as devotion
At Rich Routines, Markandeya Rsi leads the sunlit yoga class that opens the afternoon. His practice is holistic and transformational — asana, breath, philosophy, and presence, held together by more than two decades of dedicated study.
Born in Argentina, Markandeya's path began under his grandmother — his first teacher. Twenty-four years of practice followed, deepened by more than four years of monastic training in India and other sacred sites. His teaching draws from the Bhagavad Gita As It Is, Srimad Bhagavatam, Caitanya Caritamrta, and B.K.S. Iyengar's The Light of Yoga — woven together with a modern grounding in leadership and character.
He teaches Vinyasa, Hatha, Power Vinyasa, Restorative, Dhyana, and Jnana yoga. Based in San Diego, he leads at respected studios, international retreats, and immersive mentorship programs — working with executives, artists, and seekers alike. Known for his storytelling and grounded presence, he guides students to become stronger physically, clearer mentally, steadier emotionally, and deeper spiritually.
— Markandeya Rsi
- ✦ Asana & alignment for every level
- ✦ Pranayama — breath as regulation
- ✦ Dhyana — meditation woven into movement
- ✦ Philosophy & purpose, applied to real life
In the room
Movement, breath, and sound
Markandeya's classes are held in stillness and led with sound — harmonium, singing bowls, and mantra thread through the practice, softening the nervous system while the body opens.
Expect gentle Hatha and Vinyasa sequencing, pranayama, and a closing meditation. All levels welcome. Bring only a mat and a willingness to slow down.
What He Teaches
“Yoga is not only movement — it is the alignment of body, mind, and purpose. When those three come into agreement, the practice becomes life itself.”
“The body is refined through asana. The breath is mastered through pranayama. The mind is stilled through dhyana. And the heart is opened through devotion. All of it, together, is yoga.”
“Strength is not the goal. Clarity is. Steadiness is. Depth is. Strength is what happens along the way.”
“Discipline is devotion made visible. Leadership is the same practice, turned outward. This is what we build on the mat — and what we carry with us when we step off it.”
