Meet our educators

Ashima Rangi is a Kolkata-based Balanced Body certified Pilates teacher, educator, and founder of Pilates with Ashima, one of the first Pilates studio in the city. With close to a decade of experience as a movement professional, including seven years dedicated to learning and teaching Pilates, Ashima is guided by the mantra, “movement is medicine,” and approaches Pilates as a powerful tool for both physical and mental well-being. She has worked with clients across a wide range of fitness needs and goals, including athletes, active agers, and pre- and postnatal individuals, helping them experience the transformative value of Pilates. Ashima was drawn to Pilates for its unique ability to cultivate body awareness, strength with control, and fluid, intentional movement. Her teaching philosophy reflects these principles, with classes designed to create an experience that is both empowering and sustainable. In addition to her teaching practice, Ashima has also mentored aspiring instructors through their Pilates teaching journeys. She now looks forward to supporting and educating more teachers through Balanced Body education and training programs.

Bindiya Shetty is a Balanced Body educator, an internationally certified group exercise teacher from Reebok Instructor Alliance, and a personal trainer with over 25 years of experience in the fitness industry. Bindiya is one of the first in India to become a Balanced Body comprehensively certified Pilates teacher in 2019, placing her in a very elite category. As the Head of Learning and Development at Radhika's Balanced Body, Bindiya brings her wide variety of training techniques to the various workshops she teaches. Bindiya's wide knowledge is evident through the workshops she teaches – From Sharpening your Verbal Cues to Teaching Effective Multilevel Group Classes to Pilates for Pregnancy. Through a combination of mobility, strength, balance, and agility, Bindiya creates good strong movement for life which she brings to her clients who range from age 13 to 83.

Physiotherapist and movement therapist with over 18 years of experience in rehabilitation, clinical Pilates, and fascia-informed manual therapies. Founder of Flex Pilates studios in Hyderabad integrating physiotherapy, movement therapy, and recovery modalities. Experienced in educating movement professionals and communicating movement science concepts to both practitioners and the public through workshops, mentorship programs, and digital platforms.

Chetan Mahadik is a Balanced Body Educator & Head Trainer at Radhika's Balanced Body. With 18+ years of experience as an S&C coach and functional training instructor, as well as over 7 years as a Pilates teacher under the mentorship of Radhika Karle, Chetan infuses his S&C background into Pilates. As Head Trainer, Chetan leads workshops nationwide, headlines fitness expos, and creates continuing education programs that keep building Pilates professionals skills. Chetan's philosophy is simple: healthier is happier.

Dr. Deepali Gupta has been presented with The Pilates Ambassador India – Asia award by the AsiaPilates Alliance (APA). She is a Balanced Body Educator, recognized for her expertise in various specialized subjects such as Anatomy in 3 Dimensions, Pilates (Parts 1 and 2), Corealign (Levels 1 and 2), MOTR, Bodhi, and Advanced Movement Principle. Her extensive qualifications include completion of the Franklin program (Level 2) and proficiency in teaching Garuda matwork. She also conducts Y.U.R back classes, specializing in back injuries. Dr. Deepali Gupta is certified in Fletcher work and as a Vagus nerve reset professional. Her impressive credentials include an M.D in Homeopathy, a Doctor of Medicine in Homeopathy, a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology (PGDCP), and a Post Graduate Diploma in Emergency Medical Science (PGDEMS). Dr. Deepali Gupta is passionate about inspiring, educating and empowering pilates teachers and is thrilled to be working with Balanced Body on this mission. She is the Founder and Director of the Homeopathic Fitness Studio, iKore Pilates, and also serves as the Managing Director of iKore Pilates Education.

Radhika Karle is a Balanced Body Pilates Master Educator, founder of Radhika's Balanced Body – a chain of fully equipped Pilates studios across Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bangalore. Radhika has been teaching Pilates for 18 years and has been a Balanced Body Educator for 10 years. Her Pilates classes include a healthy mix of strength training, mobility, and balance while weaving in Joseph Pilate's principles of focus & concentration, flow, and whole body integration. Through the Balanced Body Pilates education program, she has trained over 300 fitness professionals and enthusiasts from all over India as well as Sri Lanka, Pakistan, the Middle East, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Rucha Deshpande is the founder of R Pilates — Pune's first dedicated Pilates studio, now expanded across Pune, Mumbai, and Kolhapur. A ballerina at heart and movement educator by profession, her work is deeply rooted in precision, fluidity, strength, and mindful movement. As an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer and Balanced Body Master Educator for Comprehensive Pilates and Barre, Rucha has spent years building a movement space that blends classical movement principles with contemporary functional training. Her teaching style is known for its strong emphasis on alignment, posture, body awareness, and graceful strength, drawing inspiration from both Pilates and ballet. Alongside training clients from varied backgrounds, she is deeply passionate about mentoring future instructors and helping people build a more confident, connected relationship with their bodies through movement. Through R Pilates, Rucha continues to create spaces that feel empowering, intelligent, and welcoming — where movement becomes not just exercise, but a lifelong practice.

Sheetal embarked on her fitness journey after becoming a mother and leaving her career in asset management. She spent years trying everything – from aerobics, weight training, yoga and spinning. Despite exploring & training at all avenues, she found something lacking in her routine, essentially a mind-body connection missing. This quest led her to discover the world of Pilates, and in 2010 she obtained certification from Balanced Body Inc., mastering various Pilates equipment. She then established Sheetal's Core Pilates Studio, dedicated to improving the fitness, flexibility, and overall well-being of her diverse clientele, from working professionals to celebrities and athletes. Sheetal's passion for Pilates has made her a dedicated advocate for holistic health and fitness in Bombay.

Dr. Shilpa Narang is a physiotherapist, balanced body Pilates Master Educator, with additional qualifications in nutrition (D.N.H.E) and power yoga (IAFT certified). She is the Director of FitMotivation, the largest exclusive Pilates studio in South Gujarat, and the owner of three studios in Surat (Vesu, Pal, and Katargam). Recognised for her contributions to health and fitness, she has received multiple accolades, including the Excellence in Health and Fitness Award at the MY FM Food and Lifestyle Awards (2017), and the Women of Wonders Award (2020). She has also been featured among the 20 Most Influential Women Entrepreneurs at WIN Meet (2017), highlighted in the entrepreneur section of Women Shine Magazine, and recognised as one of the most influential women of the city by Upena Jewels. In 2021, she was felicitated by Harsh Sanghvi at ‘The Unstoppable Force’ Women’s Day event by BMW Eminent Cars.

Sneha Krishna is a Balanced Body Master Educator in Bangalore, India, with over 18 years of experience. She is a PN2 coach, a COMT & an FM1 practitioner with a Master's degree in Biochemistry. She bridges foundational science & applied movement practice through clinical reasoning and embodied exploration. She teaches fascia science to debunk myths. She is the founder of Transcendfit and has presented at the Fascia Research Congress, British Fascia Symposium, and World Fascia Congress. She is currently serving as Chair of Communications for the Fascia Research Society. Loves the idea of shared knowledge.

Yasmin Kaura is a Balanced Body Comprehensive Educator and the founder of Sanctum Pilates, a boutique home studio based in New Delhi, India. Her journey with Pilates began nearly 20 years ago when she discovered it as a rehabilitation modality that helped her restore strength, mobility, and confidence in her body. What began as a personal healing practice evolved into a lifelong passion, ultimately inspiring her to transition into teaching full-time almost a decade ago. As a movement educator, Yasmin is deeply focused on creating intentional movement experiences that cultivate strength, awareness, and a deeper connection to the body. Her teaching blends Pilates principles with contemporary movement science to offer classes that are intelligent, accessible, and thoughtfully challenging for both body and mind. She has a particular interest in anatomy-informed movement, rehabilitation-focused training, and the relationship between movement and overall wellbeing. Through her work, Yasmin aims to help clients move with greater ease, resilience, and confidence while fostering a more mindful relationship with themselves.