Who is Dr Kashi Azad?
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Dr Kashi Azad, founder of Persian Yoga, pictured with Morshed Hojati (standing) is one of the most highly regarded Morsheds in Iran. He is Morshed of its oldest Zurkhaneh (ca 500 yrs).
About Me
I am Dr. Kashi Azad, and I take great pride in introducing you to Pahlavāni (Persian Yoga), a unique and ancient physical conditioning art form from my ancestral homeland, the heartland of the Aryans. It is my pleasure to share this rich tradition with you.
I have had the honor of learning Pahlavani from some of Iran’s most esteemed Morsheds (Masters). My journey began under the tutelage of Morshed Panahi at the National Olympic Academy of Iran and at his own Zurkhaneh in south-side Tehran, where numerous renowned strongmen and wrestlers train. These experiences deeply enriched my knowledge and practice of Pahlavani, grounding me in a tradition that spans centuries and is used by elite athletes and martial artists.
I furthered my training with Morshed Hojjati, widely regarded as Iran’s most renowned Morshed and himself from a great lineage of masters. He is the owner of Iran’s oldest Zurkhaneh (House of Strength), which has been in continuous operation for 500 years and has a foundation dating back 700 years. This experience provided me with a comprehensive understanding of the physical and spiritual aspects of Pahlavani.
Additionally, I had the privilege of studying with Morshed Mehregan at his Zurkhaneh, where the last great Iranian national Pahlavan (Zurkhaneh champion), Pahlavan Alireza Soleimani, who was also a world superheavyweight wrestling champion, trained and practiced. I had the great honor of being initiated as Pahlavan by the late great Pahlavan Alireza Soleimani; may his memory be immortal.
It is now my mission to share the authentic curriculum of the Zurkhaneh and the original physical and spiritual culture of Pahlavani, developed by the ancient Aryans (Indo-Iranians) over two millennia ago. With extensive experience as a certified group exercise trainer, personal trainer, and boxing coach, along with 20 years of teaching experience and advanced degrees (Master’s in Electrical Engineering, MBA, and Doctor of Chiropractic), I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to facilitate and accelerate your learning, practice, and enjoyment of this ancient and beautiful art.
Pahlavāni has been veiled in mystery. It was a practice reserved exclusively for a select few, with women traditionally prohibited from participating. However, I am breaking down these barriers and opening the doors to this ancient and sophisticated art form.
I offer you the opportunity to learn Persian Yoga through a structured and progressive curriculum, for the first time made accessible internationally. With clarity and conciseness, I will guide you on this transformative journey of strength.
As we say in the Zurkhaneh: From strength, man attains truth; from weakness stems crookedness and lowliness.
Be tireless
Dr Kashi Azad DC
In Persian Yoga, he has distilled an ancient system of training into a clear set of progressions that offer a lifetime of tireless practice.
Clement Foot
Personal trainer
The aim of Persian Yoga pty ltd as a business is to expand Persian Yoga worldwide and to introduce it to health and fitness enthusiasts as a complementary, or a holistic alternative to, their exercise regime; to health professionals as a valuable method for improving the health and move-ability of others; and to the general public as a complete system of self-cultivation and improvement.
I am VERY passionate about it, and I have made it my life’s purpose to share the plethora of benefits of Persian Yoga because I genuinely know that it will add value to and help improve the lives of others, as it has for me. I also expect to make a fair profit as a reward for my efforts, to pay for my life and to sustain an organic growth that will make Persian Yoga a globally recognised self-cultivation system and brand.
For additional information feel free to contact me.
Be tireless.