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Chittaranjan Sir a dynamic and charismatic personality , founder of CAFPY(Mumbai) , recognized today as an accomplished Yoga teacher , has decided to dedicate his life to running the Institute and teaching Yoga as a way of life in a completely practical way .

Born and brought up in Mumbai , Chittaranjan Sir has completed his graduation in Commerce . While in school he always wanted to have a perfect physique and hence learned different forms of exercises at a very young age . At the age of 13 curiosity in martial arts Judo developed in him and hence he started his practice with full dedication . He then competed at different competitive levels which gave recognition , along with medals.Over a period of time he went ahead with Weight training and Body building and soon became very popular in the university after he bagged the " Best Physique " award . Later he represented his college as the "Captain of the Team" for various sports like Weightlifting , Wrestling , Powerlifting and Judo . Also simultaneously he learned the basics of Yoga which helped him achieve mental calmness during crucial tournaments . After completing a professional course in Fitness Training (Gym Aerobics)as per ACE (American Council on Exercise) guidelines he secured a job in the fitness industry . However still, he was not very satisfied and his heart was craving for something more........

Chittaranjan Sir who has always been a fitness freak was awarded many a times . To put down a few he has represented Mumbai (Maharashtra) in National Judo Championship held at Mumbai University Year ’ 88/89 , 1st place in Judo Championship organized by Greater Bombay Judo association in 1993 , 1st place in Judo (Maharashtra state Judo Championship) in 1995 etc .. and that was continued till he acquired a Black Belt (Sho-Dan) titled by Judo Federation of India .

Also simultaneously his passion for body building offered him many titles like ‘ Mr. Mumbai ’ 1994 - Third place . ‘ Mr . Mumbai ’ 1997 - Second place . ‘ Mayor Shree ’1996 - Second place . ‘ Khar Danda Shree ’ 2004 –Title winner . ‘ Mr. Mumbai ’ 2011(Masters) – Third place and many more ........

The interest and thirst for detailed knowledge of Yoga then started developing slowly . To acquire indepth understanding of the subject he completed his Teachers Training Course in Power Yoga . His main intention was to bring awareness in people about the importance of exercise in daily life .

So he quit his job in the year 2011 to start up his own academy under the name C.A.F.P.Y.(Chittaranjans Academy of Fitness and Power Yoga).

The mission of the academy is to provide suitable and efficient Yoga teachers to the society who can ensure systematic teaching of Power Yoga.


- CAFPY Team