He left the IIT path. Today, 1.5 crore people in 169 countries do yoga with him
Saurabh Bothra, an IIT-BHU graduate, built a global online yoga platform reaching 1.5 crore learners across 169 countries. The journey from personal practice to daily digital sessions shows how consistency turned yoga into a habit for millions.
Talk about yoga, and the first country that comes to mind is India. A young Indian Saurabh Bothra, a 34-year-old IIT-BHU graduate who chose a path far removed from a stable engineering career. He struggled for 6 years before the turning out of Habuild as a big thing.
Through the startup, Bothra has built a global yoga community that has reached over 1.5 crore people across 169 countries.
Yet, the story is not just about scale. The platform has attracted a substantial number of women over 40, many embarking on a regular fitness journey for the first time.
He is all loved by these women.
Over the years, Bothra has become a familiar face in households, earning the reputation of being everyone's favourite "son" who reminds them to show up for their health every day.
Born in Maharashtra, Bothra grew up listening to stories of service and social impact. His grandfather, a doctor, left city life to serve in a remote village, while the teachings of Swami Vivekananda shaped his understanding of purpose from an early age.
After securing admission to IIT-BHU, he appeared set for a conventional career.
However, a chance encounter during a train journey introduced him to meditation and yoga. What began as personal curiosity gradually evolved into a larger mission.
Instead of following the typical IIT route, Bothra chose to teach yoga.
Through years of travelling and conducting sessions, he noticed a common challenge: people wanted to become healthier but struggled to remain consistent. The observation later evolved into a mission to make wellness simple, accessible and sustainable.
Launched in March 2020, just days before the Covid-19 lockdown, the self-funded startup began with a handful of participants.
Bothra's approach was simple: show up every day.
As millions stayed indoors during the pandemic, the daily online sessions started attracting larger audiences. Word spread through families and communities, turning a small initiative into a global wellness movement.
Daily sessions, community-driven challenges and consistent engagement helped people make yoga a part of their everyday lives. The approach especially connected with women juggling family and work responsibilities, giving them a simple and accessible way to prioritise their well-being.
For Saurabh Bothra, the mission goes beyond teaching yoga. His goal is to help people build sustainable habits that lead to healthier and more fulfilling lives.
From an IIT classroom to a platform spanning 169 countries, Bothra's journey reflects how an ancient Indian practice can find new relevance in a digital world, one daily session at a time.
Talk about yoga, and the first country that comes to mind is India. A young Indian Saurabh Bothra, a 34-year-old IIT-BHU graduate who chose a path far removed from a stable engineering career. He struggled for 6 years before the turning out of Habuild as a big thing.
Through the startup, Bothra has built a global yoga community that has reached over 1.5 crore people across 169 countries.
Yet, the story is not just about scale. The platform has attracted a substantial number of women over 40, many embarking on a regular fitness journey for the first time.
He is all loved by these women.
Over the years, Bothra has become a familiar face in households, earning the reputation of being everyone's favourite "son" who reminds them to show up for their health every day.
Born in Maharashtra, Bothra grew up listening to stories of service and social impact. His grandfather, a doctor, left city life to serve in a remote village, while the teachings of Swami Vivekananda shaped his understanding of purpose from an early age.
After securing admission to IIT-BHU, he appeared set for a conventional career.
However, a chance encounter during a train journey introduced him to meditation and yoga. What began as personal curiosity gradually evolved into a larger mission.
Instead of following the typical IIT route, Bothra chose to teach yoga.
Through years of travelling and conducting sessions, he noticed a common challenge: people wanted to become healthier but struggled to remain consistent. The observation later evolved into a mission to make wellness simple, accessible and sustainable.
Launched in March 2020, just days before the Covid-19 lockdown, the self-funded startup began with a handful of participants.
Bothra's approach was simple: show up every day.
As millions stayed indoors during the pandemic, the daily online sessions started attracting larger audiences. Word spread through families and communities, turning a small initiative into a global wellness movement.
Daily sessions, community-driven challenges and consistent engagement helped people make yoga a part of their everyday lives. The approach especially connected with women juggling family and work responsibilities, giving them a simple and accessible way to prioritise their well-being.
For Saurabh Bothra, the mission goes beyond teaching yoga. His goal is to help people build sustainable habits that lead to healthier and more fulfilling lives.
From an IIT classroom to a platform spanning 169 countries, Bothra's journey reflects how an ancient Indian practice can find new relevance in a digital world, one daily session at a time.
