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Girish Jha is a life long student and mentor of Eastern wisdom traditions—including spirituality, yoga, mindfulness, Vedanta, tantra, and Buddhism with over 45-46 years of continuous teaching, coaching and guiding seekers from all walks of life. Based in Gilbert, Arizona, he is a meeting point for generations—from Silent Generation and Baby Boomers to Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z—who seek peace, purpose and transformation through authentic traditions of Vedanta, Yoga, Tantra, Samkhya, Buddhism and mindfulness. His work is rooted in the understanding that Eastern wisdom aims at self discovery: awakening to the real Self of the nature of permanent peace, happiness, love, truth and wisdom, and then living that insight in personal, professional, social and family life.

His work is rooted in the understanding that Eastern wisdom is a path of self discovery: awakening to the real Self—of the nature of permanent peace, happiness, love, truth, and wisdom—and then living that insight in personal, professional, social, and family life.

Approach and philosophy

Girish works from the understanding that real transformation must touch both the “left brain” and the “right brain” - rational clarity and experiential insight. He explains the teachings of Yoga, Vedanta, Tantra, Samkhya, Buddhism and Jainism in simple, modern language, while grounding them in scientific understanding of body, brain and mind.

His programs combine structured listening and learning (Satsang), contemplative questioning, guided practices and step by step application in daily life. The aim is to help people understand the mind, dissolve wrong notions and emotional reactivity, awaken inner wisdom and live from a stable center of peace, love and awareness.

His teaching style is simple, rational, compassionate and structured. He uses clear frameworks, contemplative inquiry, guided practices and direct dialogue to help people understand themselves deeply and apply Eastern wisdom in daily life rather than keeping it as theory alone.

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Coach, Mentor and Guide

Those who work with him experience him as a high credibility coach and mentor in Eastern Wisdom: compassionate yet uncompromising about truth, precise in diagnosis, and skilled in designing practices that meet people exactly where they are. Whether guiding an individual seeker, training professionals, or advising institutions, he invites people to use every event and relationship in life as a field for awakening wisdom - what he calls Joy of Conscious Living.

Trained both as a scientist and as a traditional disciple, Girish holds degrees in science, yoga and the science of living, along with diplomas in naturopathy and allied healing. For more than twenty years he studied under Himalayan and other masters in the Master-Disciple Tradition, reading and contemplating the Vedas, Upanishads, Yoga Sutras, Gita, Tantra, Buddhist and Jain texts while working full time in modern institutions. This double life - laboratory and ashram, ministry office and meditation hall - shaped his ability to speak about subtle truths in language that executives, doctors, students, soldiers and sceptics can all understand.

Now based in the USA and working globally, he offers one to one coaching in Eastern wisdom, small group journeys for sincere seekers and professionals, and tailored programs for organizations in corporate, educational, clinical, military, and community sectors. Whether the context is a boardroom, classroom, correctional facility, or meditation retreat, his intention is constant: to help people explore, experiment, experience, enlighten, and enjoy—discovering that peace, happiness, and love are not future goals but the nature of their own real Self.

Girish Jha is a teacher, mentor, and program designer in Eastern wisdom traditions—including spirituality, yoga, mindfulness, tantra, and Buddhism—devoted to one purpose: helping people move from stress and inner conflict to clarity, steadiness, and joyful living. For more than four decades (and as a lifelong practitioner), he has translated timeless contemplative insight into clear, step-by-step practices that fit the realities of modern life. He has guided more than 60,000 people worldwide—executives, educators, students, healthcare professionals, diplomats, and security, military and government personnel—through programs that strengthen resilience, deepen self-understanding, awakened state that helps seeker to think, speak and work from permanent happiness, love, truth , and wisdom and restore a lived sense of wellbeing in personal, professional, social and family lives.

Education formal to informal master-disciple tradition and Lineage

Girish's background combines rigorous scientific education with traditional master-disciple training. He holds:

  • A B.Sc. from the University of Delhi.
  • Diplomas in yoga, naturopathy, and allied healing and research applications

Grounded in the master-disciple tradition and informed by modern instructional design, he distilled his experience into a practical framework often described as the New Paradigm of Living—an approach that helps people apply Eastern wisdom not as theory, but as a way of living, deciding, relating, and working. Today he continues to teach, mentor, and write curricula and program content for institutions and communities in the U.S. and internationally, inviting people to discover what he calls Joy of Conscious Living: using everyday life as the path of transformation.

Alongside this, for more than 26 years he has studied in the Master-Disciple Tradition with Himalayan and other masters such as Swami Dhirendra Brahmachari, Swami Laxman Das Avadhoot, Swami Gitananda Giri, Swami Asangananda, and several other respected teachers in Vedanta, Tantra, Jain and Buddhist traditions. This free progress learning involved daily reading, explanation, contemplation and practice of Vedas, Upanishads, Yoga Sutras, Gita, Tantra, Buddhist and Jain texts and related literature.

He often describes his early career as a “double life”—laboratory and Monastery, Government office and meditation hall—which shaped his ability to speak about subtle truths in language that executives, doctors, students, soldiers, and skeptics can all understand.

Professional Reach and Leadership

Over the years, Girish has guided more than 60,000 people worldwide—executives, educators, students, healthcare professionals, diplomats, military and security personnel, seniors, youth, and community groups—through programs, retreats, trainings, and one to one mentoring. His programs strengthen resilience, deepen self understanding, and foster a lived sense of well being in personal, professional, social, and family life.

He has held senior teaching, research, and leadership positions in India and the United States, including:

  • Director, Shreyas USA LLC (DBA Girish Jha LLC), USA (2007-present).
  • Chief Mentor, Prajna Institute of Yoga & Allied Sciences (PIYAS), India.
  • Program Officer (Education & Training), Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), Dept. of AYUSH, Government of India.

His leadership work includes designing curricula and certification pathways and developing programs in stress management, youth development, healthy ageing, and meditation intensives for schools, universities, corporates, public institutions, and community organizations.

Beyond these roles, he has designed and delivered specialized programs such as:

  • High altitude yoga and operational stress programs for Army officers in Leh.
  • Intensive training for paramilitary personnel (SSB) in Shimla and Solan.
  • UNDPP sponsored rehabilitation programs for drug addicted and HIV positive youth in Manipur prison.
  • Healthy ageing programs for seniors in New Jersey, where he received a Volunteer Excellence Award.
  • Clinical programs at Greystone Psychiatric Hospital (USA).
  • Specialized sessions for faculty at Columbia University and a master lecture at Princeton University on Eastern wisdom as a science of consciousness and human excellence.

Signature Programs & Offerings

  • Veetrag Yog — a progressive training pathway that develops physical steadiness, emotional balance, and inner clarity through structured practice.
  • Shanti Meditation — a rational, step-by-step meditation method designed to reduce stress reactivity and awaken stable peace.
  • Corporate Stress & Resilience Programs — customized series for leaders and teams to improve focus, communication, and resilience under pressure.
  • Youth Stress &; Violence Management — practical programs for youth, schools, and correctional settings focused on self-regulation, discipline, and life direction.
  • Healthy Ageing Programs — movement, breath, relaxation, and contemplative practices supporting vitality, pain/stress management, and emotional wellbeing.
  • One-to-One Mentoring — personalized journeys integrating contemplative inquiry, lifestyle design, and daily practice for deep transformation.
  • One-to-One Mentoring — a structured journey for stress resilience, self-mastery, and inner transformation.
  • Small-Group Journeys — guided practice and inquiry for professionals and sincere seekers.
  • Programs for Organizations — corporate resilience, education-sector wellbeing, community and senior programs, and specialized training for high-responsibility roles.
  • Speaking & Workshops — keynotes, seminars, and retreats tailored to your audience and goals.

Chronology (Selected Roles)

  • 2007–Present (USA): Director of Shreyas USA LLC (DBA Girish Jha LLC) — advanced teaching, curriculum development, and community-based wellbeing initiatives, guiding programs and teacher development rooted in authentic Eastern contemplative traditions.
  • 2000–2007 (India): Chief Mentor, Prajna Institute of Yoga & Allied Sciences (PIYAS) — designed programs, curriculum, and a scalable model for applied wellbeing and training.
  • 1983–2006 (India | Government Service): Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), Dept. of AYUSH, Government of India — progressed from research and teaching roles to Program Officer (Education & Training), designing national courses, trainings, and major initiatives.
  • Special Assignments in India — designed and delivered stress management and yoga programs for IFFCO executives, senior IAS officers at NIRD, Delhi school teachers, paramilitary SSB personnel, PM and VIP security officers, and many others.
  • International Delegation & Public Programs — coordinated programs and lectures for Chinese and Japanese delegations, served as judge and guest speaker at major school yoga competitions, and led intensive meditation programs for thousands at MDNIY.
  • 1996–2000 (International): Teacher & Cultural Representative (Third Secretary), ICCR / Indian Cultural Center, Jakarta — taught diverse international communities and delivered intensive meditation programs for diplomats.
  • Service Selection Board (SSB) Paramilitary Program — conducted a 3-month intensive yoga training for SSB officers at Shimla and Solan, focusing on lifestyle management, disease prevention, stress resilience, and emotional balance.
  • Global Reach — guided 60,000+ participants worldwide through programs, trainings, retreats, and structured learning pathways across multiple cultures and professions.
  • Medical & Professional Training (Mongolia) — delivered intensive programs for medical doctors under international exchange initiatives, integrating contemplative practice with practical health education.
  • Drug Rehabilitation Program sponsored by UNDPP — led a pilot rehabilitation project in Manipur prison for drug-addicted and HIV-positive youth using yoga and meditation-based interventions to restore hope and dignity.
  • High Altitude Sickness Program — conducted a 3-month program in Leh for Indian Army officers using breathing, movement, and meditation practices to prevent and manage Acute Mountain Sickness.
  • Stress Management Retreats — designed retreats for police personnel responsible for Prime Minister and VIP security, emphasizing inner stillness alongside sharp alertness.
  • Senior Center Healthy Aging Program — conducted healthy ageing programs for seniors at the New Brunswick Senior Center, receiving a Volunteer Excellence Award.
  • Greystone Hospital Program (USA) — conducted structured yoga, relaxation, and meditation programs at Greystone Psychiatric Hospital, supporting patients and staff dealing with anxiety, depression, and stress-related conditions.
  • Teaching Professors of Columbia University — delivered specialized sessions on meditation and Eastern wisdom for Columbia University faculty, exploring how Vedanta, Yoga, Samkhya, and mindfulness support wellbeing and education.
  • Princeton Master Lecture — presented Eastern wisdom traditions such as Yoga, Vedanta, Tantra, Buddhism, and Samkhya as a science of consciousness and human excellence for leadership and decision-making.
  • Rotary, Engineers, Technocrats & Executives — delivered multiple talks and workshops across the USA and India, presenting Eastern wisdom as a practical framework for addressing stress, conflict, burnout, and personal transformation.

Skills and strengths

Girish brings a rare combination of depth and practicality.

  • Education & Program Design — designing certificate, diploma, refresher, distance learning, and intensive courses in yoga, human development, stress management, and Eastern wisdom for schools, universities, corporate environments, and community organizations.
  • Training & Facilitation — conducting seminars, workshops, conferences, retreats, and meditation intensives for diverse groups with strong extempore speaking and facilitation skills.
  • Research & Writing — developing and executing research projects, and creating papers, booklets, scripts, and web content on yoga, stress management, spirituality, and human development.
  • Therapy & Counseling — offering integral, adjunctive, and alternative therapy programs using yoga and allied techniques for physical and psychological wellbeing, along with counseling for couples, families, and individuals.
  • Leadership & Project Management — managing yoga institutions, leading teams, coordinating national and international events, and mentoring trainers and teachers.
  • Eastern Wisdom Education & Mentoring — teaching yoga, mindfulness, tantra, Buddhism, and contemplative traditions with modern clarity and practical application.
  • Curriculum & Certification Pathway Design — developing structured certificate and diploma programs with progressive learning frameworks.
  • Meditation Instruction & Retreat Facilitation — guiding intensive retreats, contemplative inquiry, and meditation-based skill-building programs.
  • Stress Resilience for Leaders & Teams — designing corporate and executive wellbeing programs that enhance focus, emotional resilience, and communication.
  • Youth Development Programs — creating initiatives focused on stress reduction, aggression management, discipline, and violence prevention for youth and educational institutions.
  • Healthy Ageing & Lifestyle Renewal — supporting seniors and community groups through movement, breathwork, relaxation, and lifestyle-based wellbeing practices.
  • Public Speaking & Events — delivering workshops, seminars, conferences, keynote talks, and high-impact public speaking engagements internationally.
  • Writing & Content Creation — creating curricula, program manuals, educational materials, and structured learning content for training and development programs.

Traits and working style

You can present these as brief bullets under “Professional Traits” or “How Girish Works”.

  • Lifelong Dedication to Eastern Wisdom — committed to learning, teaching, training, research, and therapeutic applications of Eastern wisdom with a constant learner’s mindset.
  • Trustworthy & Creative Personality — sincere, imaginative, and creative, combining humility with strong energy, initiative, and purpose-driven action.
  • Adaptable & Collaborative — equally effective working independently or within teams, with the ability to quickly adapt to new assignments, cultures, and environments.
  • Structured Teaching Methodologies — organized and systematic in approach, utilizing frameworks such as 5P3T (Prospects, Program, Practices, Progress, Perfection + Talk, Training, Technical) and 5E (Explore, Experiment, Experience, Enlighten, Enjoy) for impactful teaching and training.
  • Professional Discipline & Presence — maintains a strong commitment to punctuality, thorough preparation, and contemplative presence before teaching, mentoring, or coaching sessions.
  • Balanced Rational & Intuitive Approach — integrates analytical and intuitive methods, engaging both the “right and left brain” to create experiential and transformational learning environments.

Chronological Biography of Girish Jha

This timeline highlights key stages in Girish Jha's journey in Eastern wisdom, yoga, education, research and human development.

1. Foundations in science and yoga (1975-1982)

1975 - Higher Secondary education, Delhi

  • Higher Secondary Certificate, CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education), Delhi, with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and English as core subjects; medium of instruction: English.

1976-1979 - Bachelor of Science, University of Delhi

  • B.Sc. in Science with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, deepening rational and analytical understanding that later supported his work integrating Yoga and Science.

1981-1982 - Diploma in Yoga (New Delhi)

  • Diploma in Yoga Science, Vishwayatan Yogashram, Ministry of HRD and Health, Government of India; stood first among 123 students.
  • Studied key texts from the Veda, Upanishads, Smriti and Puranas alongside practical yoga and meditation.

2. Early government service and national teaching (1982-1990)

1982-1983 - Yoga Instructor, Vishwayatan Yogashram, New Delhi

  • Taught yoga for healthy living and therapy at an institution funded by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

1983–1985 – Assistant Research Officer (Yoga), Central Research Institute of Yoga (CRIY)

  • Joined CRIY (later Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga – MDNIY), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
  • Conducted regular classes on yoga and meditation for health and therapy and supported research activities.

1985–1986 – Assistant Research Officer & Administrative Head, MDNIY / CCRYN

  • Served as Administrative Head next to the Director, combining teaching, research and administration at MDNIY, Vishwayatan Yogashram and Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy.

Mid 1980s – Stress management programs for senior officials and teachers

  • Stress management lectures and practical yoga training for executives and managers at IFFCO (Indian Farmers and Fertilizers Corporation), Gurgaon.
  • Workshops and sessions on yoga and meditation for senior IAS officers at NIRD, Hyderabad.
  • Refresher and reorientation courses in yoga for school teachers under Delhi Administration; also acted as judge and guest lecturer at large Yogasana competitions.

3. Research, conferences and specialized national programs (1990–1996)

1991–1995 – Research and national conferences

  • Conducted and contributed to research on integrated yoga practices for asthma, meditation and stress related mental health problems at MDNIY.
  • Presented papers such as “Yoga – a Science of Spirituality,” “Yoga vis à vis Modern Science” and others at national and international conferences in Pondicherry, Bangalore and Bhopal.
  • Organizing Secretary for a national conference on yoga for bronchial asthma and respiratory diseases sponsored by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, with 300+ delegates.

Early 1990s – Drug de addiction and rehabilitation work (Manipur)

  • Led UNDPP sponsored intensive yoga program (3 months, 4 hours per day) for drug addicted youth and HIV positive prisoners in Manipur Prison.
  • Produced a comprehensive report on the potential role of integrated yoga practices in treatment and rehabilitation of drug abuse.

1993 – Paramilitary, SSB and security forces

  • Intensive yoga and lifestyle management program for SSB personnel at Solan and Shimla (3 months, 4 hours per day), focusing on disease prevention, health promotion and stress management.

1993–1995 – National education and training assignments

  • Coordinator for reorientation training programs for Ayurveda/yoga professionals across ISM colleges and universities in India.
  • Faculty for diploma courses in yoga at Vishwayatan Yogashram and CCRYN sponsored programs, teaching philosophy, concept and practices of yoga.

Mid 1990s – International delegations and national roles

  • Coordinated yoga demonstrations and gave talks for visiting Chinese and Japanese delegations, including a lecture on “Human Energy and Yoga” at Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Energy and Development, Delhi.
  • Developed proposals and project papers for the formation of a National Institute of Yoga and amalgamation of key yoga institutions.

4. International cultural work – Jakarta and global teaching (1996–2000)

1996–2000 – Yoga Teacher & Third Secretary (Cultural Representative), JNICC, Indian Embassy, Jakarta

  • Delivered lectures on yoga with reference to Indian philosophy and culture.
  • Conducted regular yoga and meditation classes for people from all walks of life and intensive meditation camps for diplomats and ambassadors; more than 3,000 students attended classes and camps.
  • Presented discourses on Vedas, Upanishads, Smritis and Puranas aimed at human excellence, health, harmony and happiness.

5. Advanced education, institutional leadership and NPL development (2000–2007)

2000–2002 – M.Sc. Science of Living, Yoga and Meditation

  • Completed postgraduate studies at Jain Vishva Bharati Institute, focusing on comparative yoga, Jainism, Buddhism and Hinduism, and science of living.

2004–2006 – Ph.D. work in Yoga and Modern Psychology

  • Pursued doctoral research on a comparative review of Yoga and modern psychology, later planning to complete under a US university.

2000–2005 – Assistant Research Officer (Yoga), MDNIY

  • Continued teaching, research and program development at MDNIY; coordinated education and training projects and national events.

2005–2006 – Program Officer (Education & Training), MDNIY

  • Senior role next to Director, overseeing yoga education and training, workshops, seminars and conferences.

2005 – High altitude yoga for Army officers, Leh

  • Delivered an intensive one month program (4 hours daily) on integral yoga for Army personnel at Leh, Jammu & Kashmir, focusing on prevention and management of Acute Mountain Sickness.

2006–2007 – Chief Mentor & Head, Prajna Institute of Yoga & Allied Sciences (PIYAS), New Delhi

  • Designed and developed the full socio business project, programs, training systems and TV serials in yoga and naturopathy; raised PIYAS to national visibility.

2006 onward – Chief Mentor & Managing Trustee, SHREYAS (India)

  • Founded and led Shreyas Holistic Education and Research Institute of Yoga & Allied Sciences, a not for profit offering NPL based programs for corporate, schools and the public across India.

6. Move to USA and expanded global work (2007 onward)

2007–present – Programs and talks in the USA

  • Corporate Stress Management program for Rotary Club, New Brunswick, New Jersey, introducing New Paradigm of Living to manage stress and awaken peace, harmony and happiness.
  • Healthy Ageing Program at Senior Citizens Resource Center, New Brunswick – ongoing NPL based work for seniors on pain, anger, anxiety, agitation and relaxation practices.
  • Shanti Meditation programs for executives in Plainsboro and other corporate groups, offering a rational, scientific approach to day to day stress.
  • Talks and programs on yoga as an eternal tradition at Society of Friends (Quakers) in New Brunswick and on EBC Radio 1170 (“Science of Yoga – An Eternal Tradition”), explaining yoga as a science of consciousness and self discovery.

Ongoing – Comprehensive teaching and mentoring

  • Continued development and delivery of New Paradigm of Living, Veetrag Yog, Shanti Meditation, Youth Stress & Violence Management, Healthy Ageing and other programs for individuals, groups, institutions and communities in USA and internationally.

2000–2005 – Assistant Research Officer (Yoga), MDNIY

  • Ongoing self directed study, refinement of techniques, and mentoring of trainers and teachers in the authentic yoga tradition.

Research, Writing and Thought Leadership

Over the decades, Girish has contributed extensively to conferences, research projects and publications.

Highlights:

  • Research on integrated yoga therapy for bronchial asthma, stress-related mental health, hypertension, gastrointestinal disorders and drug addiction rehabilitation, including the Manipur pilot project.
  • Numerous papers such as “Yoga vis à vis Modern Science,” “Traditional concept of Consciousness and Sleep,” “Meditation: A step to Self-Actualization,” “Principles of Lifestyle Management in Yogic Scriptures,” and “Yoga – A Science of Spirituality,” presented at national and international conferences.
  • Scripts and tele-scripts for television series on yoga (Jain Satellite Television and PIYAS), as well as booklets like “Yoga – A Science and Art of Living” and “Corporate Stress Management Program.”

Books

Explore Girish Jha’s published works on Vedanta, meditation, mindfulness, Hatha Yoga, and Self-discovery. Each book is written to make ancient wisdom practical, contemplative, and relevant for modern life.

Mind to mindfulness to awakening
Mind to mindfulness to awakening: Based on the teachings of Amritbindu Upanishad Kindle Edition

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Hatha Yoga in questions and answers
Hatha Yoga in questions and answers: Hatha Yoga Pradipika and Gherand Samhita

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Happiness and Wisdom Speak
Happiness and Wisdom Speak: What is the real self we discover in mindfulness/meditation?

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The legacy of a master
The legacy of a master: Diving deep into your innermost self: Step by Step learning on how to transform the mind and live in peace and happiness

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40 Steps to Self-Discovery, Meditation & Awakening
40 Steps to Self-Discovery, Meditation & Awakening: To make our entire life a celebration

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Layman’s Guide to Mindfulness
Layman’s Guide to Mindfulness: Learn from your experiences (Volume 1) 1st Edition

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Applied Eastern Wisdom – Shanti Meditation Volume One
Applied Eastern Wisdom – Shanti Meditation Volume One: Manual for teachers teaching meditation and mindfulness

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How To Succeed In Meditation
How To Succeed In Meditation: Introduction to the Tattva Bodha Volume 1 Paperback – June 12, 2020

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Eightfold path of Mindfulness
Eightfold path of Mindfulness: Drop the Dualities Caused by the Mind in Ignorance (Volume 1) 1st Edition

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Journey in the life of a meditator
Journey in the life of a meditator: Steps to tread the path of meditation Paperback – May 4, 2020

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