Dwarka Prasad  started his Yoga practices in 1959 under the direct instruction of Yogi Gupta, one of the great Yoga Masters from India. Since 1990 he has taught Asanas, Pranayama, Meditation and Psychic Development in New York, Florida and other locations in America.

Dwarka currently lives in Boston, MA and teaches Pranayama (Yogic breathing techniques) and Meditation to many people through individual, group and Teacher Training courses. He is one of the pioneers in teaching pranayama in the west and his expertise has been extended to the corporate world through participation in numerous stress management workshops. He also provides spiritual guidance to many Yoga practitioners and seekers.

Dwarka also teaches a rare and unique Yoga technique for the development of mental powers through the course Yogic Powers (see Psychic Development) which was brought to America by his Guru, Yogi Gupta, in the 1950's. This course provides highly valuable training and knowledge to help Yoga practitioners and non-practitioners alike to reach their goals in life through the development and use of the mental faculties.

By special authorization from Yogi Gupta, Dwarka conducts Satsangs (see Satsang) to help lead seekers on the path of spiritual development and Self-realization.

As a senior disciple of Yogi Gupta he has been entrusted with the mission to disseminate Yoga Philosophy to help raise the health and living standards and spirituality of the people in America.