Acharya Bala is the Founder and the Chairman of the HATHA VIDYA TRADITIONAL SCHOOL of YOGA and all its globally located branches.
Acharya began his journey in Yoga Vedanta Forest Academy, Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh. He has travelled extensively in India in pursuit of exploring his way to seeking the truth. Fortunately, he came across some of the eminent masters who imparted to him the wisdom to experience the true essence of the Yogic journey in Gurukula tradition. Throughout his journey, he has associated himself with many reputed traditional Yoga schools across India.
In 2006, he met his Guru H. H. Srividyamba Saraswathi of Tamil Nadu, India, and received initiation into the Natha Tradition. Under the tutelage of his Guru, in 2008, he established Hatha Vidya Gurukulum in Kerala, India to impart Yogic knowledge to Yoga aspirants from all walks of life.
Acharya Bala is also the editor-in-chief of Thapobhoomi, the publication division of Hatha Vidya which publishes books, magazines, and literature to provide useful insights on Yoga and Tantra. To augment the science of Yoga and related training, among school children, he has authored books on Yoga training for kids, adopting a scientific methodology for imparting yoga for kids.
