Faculty & Guest Teachers
Learn from Experienced Practitioners
A diverse faculty united by a shared commitment to authentic Ayurveda.
At Maharani Academy, education is enriched by a diverse faculty of experienced practitioners, educators, and specialists who bring decades of clinical experience, teaching, and real-world application into every training.
United by a shared commitment to authentic Ayurveda and compassionate mentorship, our faculty helps students cultivate not only technical skill, but the confidence, presence, and discernment that define exceptional practitioners.
Together, we create an immersive learning environment where ancient wisdom is experienced, embodied, and carried forward into modern practice.
Corinna Maharani
Founder • Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner (CAP)Corinna Maharani is a NAMA-certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, founder of Maharani Ayurveda, and founder of Maharani Academy. For more than thirty-five years, she has dedicated her life to the study, practice, and teaching of authentic Ayurveda.
Her work is rooted in the Shaka Vansiya Ayurveda (SVA) lineage, shaped through more than twenty-five years of direct study with her lifelong teacher, Vaidya R.K. Mishra, one of the most respected Vaidyas of our time.
A nationally recognized educator and clinician, Corinna specializes in PanchaKarma, Marma Therapy, and Ayurvedic Sacred Bodywork™. She is known for her ability to blend classical Ayurvedic wisdom with practical, hands-on education that prepares students to serve with confidence, precision, and compassion.
More than teaching techniques, Corinna inspires students to embody Ayurveda as a way of living, healing, and serving the world.
Taran Collis
Ayurveda Wellness Counselor • Certified Yoga TherapistTaran Collis is an author, educator, Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT), and Ayurveda Wellness Counselor with more than twenty years of experience in therapeutic movement and holistic wellness.
As a faculty member at Maharani Academy, Taran integrates Yoga Therapy, Ayurveda, breathwork, and evidence-informed wellness practices to help students better understand the connection between movement, nervous system regulation, and whole-person healing.
Her thoughtful teaching style encourages curiosity, self-awareness, and practical application, helping students cultivate sustainable practices for themselves and those they serve.
Website: tarancollis.com
Nimita Dhirajlal
Ayurvedic Chef • Culinary EducatorNimita Dhirajlal is an internationally respected Ayurvedic chef, culinary educator, and creator of deeply nourishing food experiences rooted in the wisdom of Ayurveda.
Her work beautifully demonstrates how food, hospitality, and seasonal living become powerful tools for healing and rejuvenation.
Students learn how Ayurvedic nutrition supports PanchaKarma, recovery, and long-term vitality while experiencing firsthand the care and intention that transforms every meal into part of the healing journey.
Nimita also welcomes retreat participants and residential students into her beautiful sanctuary, where nourishing meals and heartfelt hospitality become an extension of the educational experience.
Learn more: nimitascuisine.com
Ninaya Strandberg
Healing Arts PractitionerNinaya Strandberg is an accomplished healing arts practitioner whose work weaves together bodywork, yoga, breathwork, expressive movement, and aquatic therapies into deeply personalized healing experiences.
With exceptional intuition and years of experience supporting transformation through movement and embodiment, Ninaya helps students explore the profound relationship between presence, breath, nervous system regulation, and conscious touch.
Her gentle yet powerful approach reminds students that healing is not only something we perform—it is something we cultivate within ourselves.
Learn more: ninaya.com
Katie Reinman
Ayurvedic Health Counselor • Business Development & Marketing StrategistKatie Reinman is an Ayurvedic Health Counselor, Panchakarma Technician, and founder of Healing Well Ayurveda in Ojai, California, where she helps clients restore balance through personalized Ayurvedic care and traditional therapies.
At Maharani Academy, Katie leads business development, marketing strategy, and brand growth while assisting in the clinic and hands-on professional trainings. Drawing on her background in wellness entrepreneurship, she also helps students build ethical, sustainable practices through thoughtful branding, marketing, and business strategy.
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A Shared Commitment to Excellence
While each faculty member brings a unique area of expertise, all share the same commitment to preserving the integrity of authentic Ayurveda while making its wisdom accessible for today's practitioners.
Students benefit from a collaborative learning environment where mentorship extends far beyond the classroom, creating lasting relationships that continue well after graduation.
Together, our faculty supports students in becoming thoughtful practitioners, confident professionals, and compassionate stewards of this extraordinary healing tradition.
Begin Your Journey
Whether you're taking your first step into Ayurveda or expanding an existing healing practice, you'll be guided by educators who genuinely care about your growth, your confidence, and your success.
We look forward to welcoming you into the Maharani Academy community.
