About Us
ACT Yoga, founded by Dr. N. Ganesh Rao, offers transformative yoga experiences blending traditional wisdom with modern needs.
Bridging Ancient Wisdom with Modern Life!
From personalized therapy and mental health counseling to specialized workshops and global online sessions, we empower holistic well-being. Our certified programs, including patented 4S Sadhana and corporate wellness initiatives, guide individuals toward physical, mental, and spiritual excellence.
The Master Trainer
Dr. N. Ganesh Rao
A visionary in yoga and holistic wellness, Dr. Ganesh Rao (Founder of ACT Yoga) blends decades of expertise as a Yoga Therapist, Philosopher, and Former National-Level Athlete. With over 26,000 global sessions, 20+ countries taught, and accolades like "Top 100 Inspiring Yoga Teachers in India", his approach unites traditional wisdom with modern science.
A Ph.D. Guide in Yoga, author of multiple books, and ex-Tata Motors executive, Dr. Rao’s unique journey—from corporate leadership to Himalayan treks—reflects his belief in yoga as a transformative force for body, mind, and spirit.
Qualifications
M. Com.; D.M.S.; M.A. (Philosophy) – Rank Holder;
Ph. D. (Philosophy) (Mumbai University)
D. N. (Diploma in Naturopathy);
D. Y. Ed. (Diploma in Yoga Education);
M.Y.S.C. (Madhyama Yoga Siksha Certificate);
Specialist Instructor in First-aid and Home Nursing
Yoga Chikatsa Acharya (Yoga Therapy Consultant)
Author
Dr. Rao has authored and co-edited several books besides publishing innumerable Articles in Newspapers / Journals and has recorded CDs for Yoga Nidra and Panchakosha Dharana, Yogic Counseling, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and Samkhya Philosophy.
Positions Occupied
Professor & Ph. D. Guide in Yoga & Philosophy (8 students have received Ph.D. under Dr. Rao) in KKKSU & Mumbai University.
* “Yoga Consultant” for Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute.
* Director of IYA – Standing Academic and Accreditation Committee
* Yoga Expert for Yoga Certification Board (YCB).
* Ex-Secretary of Certification Committee and Technical Expert (Yoga) with QCI (for all matters pertaining to Yoga and Yoga Audit of Pr. CBs and Yoga Schools).
* Ex-Member of Selection Panel with ICCR (Indian Council of Cultural Relations).
* Member – Yoga Sub-Group of CII.
* Member of Board of Studies of
Kaivalyadhama & Sri Sri University, Bubhaneshwar.
* Visiting Faculty in K. J. Somaiya, Mumbai University, Kaivalyadhama, C.D.M. (College of Defence Management, Secunderabad), M.N.L.U. (Maharashtra National Law University), Yoga alliance (USA), Sri Sri University, Bubhaneshwar and ITM (for Western Philosophy).
* Awardee of Yogaratna Award (2021); Yoga Chikatsaka Acharya (2023)
Sports Excellence
* Dr. Rao has excelled as a professional soccer player for more than 17 years at the National level. He has represented Maharashtra State Football Team in National Championships for six years and was part of the National Camp for Selection of Indian Team for Asian Games, 1982.
* Was honored by Tata Sports Club with the Special Award for Contribution to the Cause of Sports for the year 2003-04.
* Has coached Maharashtra State Teams, Mumbai University Teams, Maharashtra State Police Football Team, Mumbai Port Trust Football Team and others.
* As Chief Football Coach of PDP Sports Complex, Mumbai for 20 years (1991 – 2010), he has coached / trained more than 5000 players of all age groups!