Master Manoj Deshwal – TRUST YOGA Founder

Manoj started Trust Yoga to spread the goodness of true yoga philosophy and strives endlessly to ensure all practitioners at his studio go further in their practice, finding that elusive harmony in mind, body and soul.

At 12 years old, Manoj entered unintentionally into a yoga boot camp selection process. After three months intensive training, he was unfortunately rejected. His passion for yoga and quest for perfection pushed him to continue his self practice daily. He was finally selected with top merit in the second year boot camp. His yoga journey continues.

Manoj was a world champion and Gold medalist for many national and International yoga competitions for several years. Clinched “Champion of the Champion” award in Asana category India National yoga competition in 2007. And was awarded the World Champion in International yoga competition in 2008. His deep understanding of the body anatomy, yoga knowledge and advanced asana performance led him being invited to join the jury panel during 2009-2011 for All India Yogasan Championship and International Yoga Festival at Puducherry.

Manoj holds a postgraduate degree in Physical Education and Yoga Science. Before coming to Singapore, he worked as a yoga instructor in Bhatnagar International School and Maharshi Patanjali Yoga Sansthan for several years. Since 2011, Manoj has been teaching in Singapore.

Manoj specializes in Back bending, Hatha, Vinyasa, therapy, Kriyas, Anatomy and Pranayama. He is passionate and patient in teaching beginners, intermediate and advanced students from all age groups & genders. He gears the class to suit all levels of practitioners. He often motivates and encourages them for continued class attendance or regular practice. Manoj’s classes focus on mindfulness, breath control and alignment. His classes are often creatively sequenced to give variety and fun to regular and new practitioners. He created Shoulder Opening, Hip Opening and Spinal Opening classes, helping to remove blockages in these root areas.

Along with the growing popularity, Manoj was interviewed by Yoga Journal Singapore in December 2016.