Subramanian Muthu Kumar is a retired Software Engineer from the well known media giant Time Inc. He has a Masters degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering. He learnt Ashtanga Yoga from SVYSA, Bangalore, India and obtained the Yoga Instructor Certificate in the year 2000. His deep interest in Yoga helped him to set up Yoga classes that are of two hour duration which is unique among the Yoga schools. He conducts regular satsangs every week after the yoga classes. He taught Yoga for free for over 15 years while being employed. After his retirement in 2015, he along with a few like minded individuals incorporated the not for profit organization called Panchaasya Yoga. In addition to teaching Yoga, he also counsels individuals as a service to the community. He is also a board member in the non-profit Hindu Family Support Services. With the help of his friends, who are seekers, Kumarji arranged for Sri Sankara Bhagavadpada to conduct retreats in Tampa.