About Us
Founder
Yasmin Karachiwala
With an impressive career in the fitness industry spanning over three decades, Yasmin Karachiwala stands tall as a trailblazing expert, beaming head and shoulders above all competition. As the driving force behind the introduction of the ‘Pilates’ physical fitness system in India, Yasmin has earned unparalleled recognition as the foremost celebrity fitness trainer. Her clientele include some of Bollywood’s most iconic stars and luminaries from other fields too.
Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Kriti Sanon, Hrithik Roshan, Ananya Pandey, Preity Zinta, Bipasha Basu, Nora Fatehi, Vaani Kapoor, Sophie Choudry, and Hardik Pandya, among others, rank among the beneficiaries of her expertise and experience. Yasmin Karachiwala is not just a fitness instructor; she is the guiding force that inspires her clients to maintain unwavering dedication to their fitness routines and embrace a healthier, happier lifestyle.
As the first BASI certified Pilates instructor in India, she introduced this concept to the country, single-handedly transforming it from a virtually unknown practice to a thriving discipline with ‘train-the-trainer’ programmes. Leveraging her extensive knowledge and experience, Yasmin Karachiwala co-authored the book ‘Sculpt and Shape: The Pilates Way’, providing insights into Pilates and its transformative impact on posture and life outlook. Notably, she is the first Balanced Body Master Pilates Instructor and Fletcher Pilates instructor in India.
Presently, Yasmin Karachiwala Body Image (YKBI) is the fitness temple frequented by a clientele that spans:
A-list Bollywood stars, sports luminaries, topline models, Page 3 biggies, industrialists and non-celebs too.. Hailed as a “celebrity fitness instructor”, Yasmin Karachiwala has almost come to mean a yardstick of success. Has a sizeable percentage of non-celeb clients across professions too.. Is known for her unstinting commitment to all YKBI clients, regardless of their stature
Vision
To make Pilates the number one choice for preventive care and have 100 YKBI studios around the world in the next five years.
MISSION
AIM
If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old. If your spine is completely flexible at 60, you are young.
Power Squad
Core Team
Yasmin Karachiwala
Founder & Managing Director
Vaibhav Dikshit
General Manager - Franchisee & Special Projects
Zahaan Karachiwala
Head of Business Development
Nirav Shah
Head of Human Resources & Accounts
Trainer
Team
Aakash Jhanjhotar
The Perfectionist
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Ashwin Pawar
The All Rounder
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Bimal Banik
Kettlebell King
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Hanisha Bhattacharya
Movement Mentor
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Mohit Chauhan
The Powerhouse
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Nitesh Zanzotar
The Goal Digger
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Vipul Bhosale
The Hulk
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Zainab Bashey
The Prop Queen
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Aakash Jhanjhotar
The Perfectionist
The Perfectionist
Great at cueing clients and super patient while training to ensure correct form during pilates and weight training. He focuses on proper concentration of the targeted muscle.
K11 Certified fitness instructor, K11 CPR and AED certification
Balanced Body Pilates Course: Mat 1&2, Reformer 1&2, Chair, Motr, Cadillac, Bodhi, Core Align
Training Speciality: Crossfit, Functional, Tabata, Landmine, Battle Rope, Kettlebell, TRX, MFT, Power Plate
Experience – 9+ years
Ashwin Pawar
The All Rounder
The All Rounder
Plans and executes exciting outdoor workouts for clients and motivates them by setting goals, providing feedback and accountability. Focuses on coordination, balance and concentration to improve overall posture and is our in-house nutrition expert too!
K11 Certified fitness instructor, K11 CPR Certified
Balanced Body Pilates Course: Mat 1&2, Reformer 1&2, MOTR, Cadillac, Bodhi, Core Align
Training Specialty: Crossfit, Functional, Tabata, Landmine, Battle Rope, Kettlebell, TRX, MFT, Power Plate
Experience – 14+ years
Bimal Banik
Kettlebell King
Has great problem solving abilities and works well with special population cases. He is passionate about his training and creates exciting workout plans to motivate his clients.
HyperIce Certification, IFSA – Certified personal fitness trainer and Kettlebell certified Level.
Balance body courses – Movement and Principles, Reformer 1&2, Mat 1&2, Chair, Cadillac, Motr
Training Speciality – Injury Specialist, Functional, Kettlebell, Crossfit
Experience – 6+ years
Hanisha Bhattacharya
Movement Mentor
Mindful Movement Mentor
The Pilates coach you never knew you needed in your life. She teaches all levels, she is young but one of the most knowledgeable coaches with a deep understanding of mind-body connection. She will slowly kill the muscles while making you laugh.
IFSI Personal trainer
Balanced body Pilates Courses- Mat 1&2, Reformer 1&2, Chair, Cadillac , Prenatal/Postnatal
Training Specialty – Injury Specialist, Pain Management, Elderly Pilates, Prenatal/Postnatal Pilates, Advance Pilates
Experience – 5+ years
Mohit Chauhan
The Powerhouse
Pays great attention to posture, form and muscle concentration. He’s full of energy, always pushing clients with a motivating and positive attitude.
IFSI Certified fitness trainer
Balance body courses – Movement and Principles, Reformer 1&2, Mat 1&2, Chair, Cadillac, Motr
Training Specialty: Functional, Kickboxing, Table Training, Strength Training, Powerlifting
Experience – 7+ years
Nitesh Zanzotar
The Goal Digger
The Goal Digger
Experienced at creating targeted workouts for clients to help them achieve their goals. He works well with injuries and medical conditions.
K11 Certified fitness instructor, CPR and fir aid certified
Balanced Body Pilates Course: Mat 1&2, Reformer 1&2, Chair, Motr, Cadillac, Bodhi, Core Align
Training Specialty: Injury Specialist, Crossfit, Functional, Tabata, Landmine, Battle rope, Kettlebell, TRX
Experience – 13+ years
Vipul Bhosale
The Hulk
Is our kickboxing champion! He has experience training special population clients and focuses on muscle concentration and proper form to give you the best results
IFSA institute, 3 years kickboxing experience, Powerlifting course
Balanced Body Pilates Courses: Movement & Principle, Mat 1 & 2, Reformer 1 2 & 3, Motr, Chair, Cadillac
Training Speciality: Injury Specialist, Functional, Kickboxing, Tabata training, Strength Training, Powerlifting
Experience – 8+ years
Zainab Bashey
The Prop Queen
Her approach is both profound and playful. Through deliberate, slow movements, she challenges muscles while rejuvenating the mind. Each session is a journey of intentional movement, carefully crafted to sculpt, strengthen and tone the body. Despite her youth, her knowledge is vast, her wisdom is profound and with a knack for making her students laugh, she skillfully pushes them to their limits.
Balanced Body Pilates Courses: Movement and Principles, Mat 1&2, Reformer 1&2, Cadillac
Training Speciality: Group Class Terminator, Functional Pilates, Cardio Reformer, Strength and Mobility
Experience – 2+ years
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