Shahid Khan: Dean of Studies & Founder
The Architect of Modern Yoga Education
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Shahid Khan is the visionary force behind Yoga University Switzerland. As the Dean of Studies, he is responsible for maintaining the academic integrity and pedagogical standards of our Teacher Training programs.
Unlike his role as a daily practitioner, his work at the University focuses on curriculum design, ensuring that ancient traditions are translated into a rigorous, verifiable educational system for the modern world.
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Academic Background & Lineage
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Shahid’s approach to education is rooted in a deep study of classical lineages.
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Classical Foundation: Born in Mumbai and trained at the prestigious Iyengar Institute in Pune, Shahid brings the strict discipline of Indian tradition to Swiss education.
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Leadership: As the former President of the Iyengar Yoga Association Switzerland, he has decades of experience in setting standards for yoga instruction.
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Innovations in Pedagogy
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Shahid Khan is not just a teacher; he is an inventor and scholar.
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The Yogveda Curriculum: He structured the Yogveda Method into a teachable, university-level syllabus that balances anatomy, philosophy, and technique.
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Proprietary Tools: He invented the Yogveda Alignment Mat, a pedagogical tool used exclusively in our university training to teach geometric precision.
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Scholarship: He is the author of commentaries on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, making complex Sanskrit philosophy accessible to Western students.
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A Message from the Dean
"My goal with Yoga University Switzerland was to create a place where yoga is treated not as a fitness trend, but as a serious discipline. We do not just train instructors; we educate teachers who understand the 'Why' behind every 'How'." — Shahid Khan