Chétana Jessica co-founded the initial Akhanda Yoga training approach, and has taught Yoga Wisdom, Teaching Methodology, and Transformational Experiences for more than 25 Akhanda YTT programs in both India and in Canada. Chétana was a significant contributor to the initial leadership and organization of the flagship Akhanda Yoga Teacher Trainings. 

Two of her favourite words are awe and wonder, and she absolutely loves being in circle with people, connecting, breathing and discussing how Yoga can serve us in our post-modern lives. She teaches two virtual Akhanda Yoga programs, Radical Presence: A one-month intensive with the Yoga Sutras, and Elemental Wisdom: A one-month journey in Vedic and Upanishadic wisdom. 

Chetana has attended many workshops over the years with senior teachers in the areas of Vedic wisdom, Prenatal Yoga, and Ayurveda, including advanced modules at Kripalu Center. She is registered as an experienced Yoga Teacher E-RYT 200 and YACEP provider with the Yoga Alliance, and worked on the Teacher Trainer Qualifications Working Group for the Yoga Alliance Standards project.