Meet the Teachers

RAGHUNATH

Lead Instructor

Raghunath has been transforming people's life since he was a teenager, when he got into yoga and clean healthy living from a young age. He was the lead singer and songwriter of two internationally-acclaimed bands that toured the world in the punk/hardcore music community. Although the music was abrasive, it was filled with positive uplifting and spiritual lyrics that transformed tens of thousands of fans' lives espousing vegetarianism, karma, positive mental attitude and a drug-free life. Considered a teacher's teacher, Raghunath is a gifted speaker and educator of self-transformation & spirituality. He travels internationally, leads teacher trainings, annual sold-out pilgrimages to India, and has been living the life of a yogi for 35 years. At 22 he went to India and lived in a Krishna Bhakti ashram as a monk. He studied deeply sacred literature, music, cooking and deeper facets of yogic culture. Raghunath is the co-founder of Wisdom of the Sages: a daily yoga podcast and lives with his family in Canaan NY at their retreat center, Supersoul Farm.

BOBBIE MARCHAND

Yoga Asana

A sweet, soulful teacher, Bobbie encourages students to refine and integrate the many aspects of yoga, both on and off the mat. Her richly textured classes are designed to serve and nurture the ‘whole person’. Sequences are anchored in breath; and through dynamic, alignment-inspired asana, practitioners are encouraged to harness both structure and support, strengthening the body/mind feedback loop and therefore generating greater kinesthetic awareness. 

In contrast, her classes foster creativity and expression through free-form movement, cultivating curiosity and multidirectional possibilities that can open doors to the intuitive, Spiritual Self.

Bobbie also is an advocate for 'experiential rest', a practice of bringing and observing the body and mind in a state of deep tranquility. She draws on tools from a deep love of Yin and Restorative practices to soothe and reset the nervous system. These classes are an invitation to pause, turn inward to a felt sense of support and take the practice to a quiet, nourishing place.

SITA SUNDARI

Yoga Asana

Cindy Lunsford is a highly accomplished yoga teacher who seamlessly blends strength and grace in her practice and teaching. Known for her ability to break down even the most advanced asanas into accessible, digestible pieces, Cindy empowers her students to cultivate both power and ease in their practice. She is a demanding yet deeply caring instructor, holding space for accountability, clarity, and transformation. With a disciplined personal practice that commands admiration, she teaches from the heart—offering wisdom, precision, and unwavering support. Cindy is the kind of teacher who challenges you to step up, while making sure you always feel seen, encouraged, and capable. She embodies both fierce dedication and boundless sweetness, guiding students toward their fullest potential with strength, grace, and heart.

Lori Pagliaroni

Yoga Asana

Lori Pagliaroni is a dedicated and inspiring yoga teacher from Rhode Island whose classes are both a challenge and a celebration of the practice. As a longtime student of Sri Dharma Mittra, Lori’s teaching is rooted in a deep, resonant understanding of yoga that empowers and uplifts. Known for her rigorously challenging asana classes that are infused with humor, warmth and wisdom, she has cultivated a devoted following over the years.

Lori’s well-rounded enthusiastic approach to her classes seamlessly weaves together energizing pranayama, dynamic asana, and when needed a restorative yoga nidra. Her classes invite you to explore the full spectrum of yoga—from the disciplined to the deeply nurturing—in an environment where every student feels encouraged to push their boundaries while also being gently supported. Lori’s fun, humble, kind demeanor transforms each session into a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, making yoga not just a physical practice but a soulful, spiritual, transformative experience. 

KAUSTUBHA DAS

Sacred Texts & Philosophy

Kaustubha Das serves as Senior Educator & Creative Director of The Bhakti Center. He teaches bhakti-yoga philosophy and meditation, which he has practiced for over twenty-five years in the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. Kaustubha was initiated as a Vaishnava brahmana (teacher/priest) in 1990. Between the ages of 21 and 34 he lived as a Hindu monk, traveling and studying in ashrams in both India and America. He aides as a member of the Board of Directors for The Broome Street Temple. You may have heard him in his role as co-host on the beloved podcast, Wisdom of The Sages.

RADHANATH SWAMI

SPECIAL GUEST

His Holiness Radhanath Swami has been a monk in the bhakti tradition for nearly 50 years. While leading social initiatives which feed, house and heal millions of those in need. He dedicates His life to helping people find meaning in theirs. He is the heart behind Govardhan Ecovillage and other spiritual communities/shelters. He has so much to offer and we are very grateful for His contribution and teachings during our trainings. He acts as a Guru for many of the teachers on this team.