Swami Kaushika
A life of practice, teaching, and service.
Swami Kaushika, formerly known as Dinesh Kashikar and affectionately called Kashi, is an Art of Living swami, yoga teacher, meditation guide, and teacher trainer who has shared yogic wisdom with audiences across India and around the world.
About
Teaching rooted in lineage, lived with lightness.
A life dedicated to practice, wisdom, teaching, and service.
Swami Kaushika began studying yoga at the age of seven, when he completed Upanayanam and entered formal study in the Vedic tradition. His interest in yoga naturally deepened into a lifelong study of Sanskrit, philosophy, practice, and the science behind inner transformation.
Since becoming a full-time volunteer with the Art of Living in 1995, he has taught meditation, breathing practices, Vedic wisdom, and immersive yoga programs to diverse audiences across continents.
He is known for combining rigor with warmth, making ancient knowledge practical, accessible, and alive for modern seekers, teachers, and communities.
Selected roles and credentials
- Director of Teacher Training for the global Sri Sri School of Yoga
- Part of the curriculum design team for Sri Sri Yoga programs
- Graduate of the Indian Institute of Technology
- E-RYT 500H with Yoga Alliance
- Member of the Steering Committee for Yoga, Quality Council of India
- Member of the academic council of Sri Sri University
Calendar
Upcoming events
Explore upcoming courses, retreats, satsangs, and public programs.
Writing
Recent reflections
Reflections on practice, wisdom, and living with greater clarity.
29 June 2026
Grace, Effort, and the Art of Living Lightly
Spiritual maturity emerges when sincere effort ripens into grace, naturalness, and a lighter way of living.
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26 May 2026
Belongingness Makes Wisdom Practical
Much of human distortion softens when the sense of separation gives way to belongingness.
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28 April 2026
Service as a Natural Expression of Inner Fullness
Seva is most beautiful when it arises from inner fullness rather than compulsion, performance, or guilt.
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Talks
A few places to begin
A selection of talks and conversations for those who wish to explore the teachings more deeply.
Talks at Google
Demystifying Vedic Traditions
A practical talk on the structure of Vedic knowledge and the relevance of tradition in modern life.
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You Are Spiritual
A reflection on spirituality as a way of living rather than a separate category of life.
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A Path With No Thorns
A profile piece on service, practice, gratitude, and walking the path with lightness.
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