NariNauka: Women’s Whitewater Guide Training
Breaking Waves and Stereotypes on Ma Ganga
2024, 2025, 2026, 2027
Welcome to NariNauka, a groundbreaking initiative — the first-ever all-women's whitewater guide training program in India. Tailored exclusively for Indian women aspiring to excel as whitewater guides on the iconic Ganga River, our program stands out as a beacon of excellence.
Distinguished by our meticulously crafted training curriculum and a team of highly qualified instructors, NariNauka addresses a crucial gap in the industry. We equip women with comprehensive river skills, covering everything from guide expertise to safety and rescue techniques. Our aim is to cultivate a group of female whitewater guides in India who are exceptionally skilled, professional, and held in high regard within the industry.
At NariNauka, we are committed to providing this training within a nurturing and empowering environment. Our passion lies in empowering women to realize their dreams, shatter barriers, and pave the way for future generations of female guides.
By supporting NariNauka, you align with a pioneering force dedicated to professionalism, empowerment, and the advancement of women in adventure tourism.
Jeremy Ann Anderson: Founder and Trainer
Jeremy is an accomplished Whitewater River Guide with over 25 years of experience leading expeditions across the United States and internationally. Having taught as a Master Teacher at the California College of Ayurveda and now serving as a Senior Professor at Joyful Belly College of Ayurveda, she has nurtured and supported students on their journey to becoming Ayurvedic practitioners for over 20 years. Jeremy's commitment to environmental stewardship and river advocacy led her to volunteer with Friends of the River, where she guided policy-maker trips and coordinated and taught guide trainings for many years. She has received accolades for her exceptional volunteer work, including the California River Award for Volunteer of the Year in 2017. Jeremy's dedication extends to community involvement, such as leading Girl Scout troops for many years and volunteering with organizations like Rivers for Change and the Truckee River Watershed Council. She is also a Level 4 American Canoe Association: Whitewater Rafting - Oar and Paddle Instructor and holds current certifications in Swiftwater Rescue and First Aid/CPR. She served on the Board of Directors of the United States Rafting Association for many years and has played a vital role in the formation of the Youth Board of Directors, all while supporting her daughters' achievements, one as a captain of the 2022 World Champion gold and silver medal-winning US U19 Women's Team, and one as a captain of the 2025 and 2026 World Champion gold and bronze medal-winning US U19 Women's Team. Additionally, she was a member of the Outsiders, a Masters Women's Raft Race Team, winning gold and silver medals at Nationals 2025 and competing at the 2025 World Championships in Malaysia. With an extensive river log spanning well over 10,000 river miles, she brings her passion for rivers into her Ayurvedic practice, offering unique expedition retreats that connect people with the natural world. Jeremy's unique blend of expertise in river guiding and Ayurveda promises an unforgettable and transformative experience for participants on her Ayurveda and Yoga; Trekking and Rafting Expeditions in the Himalaya and the Ganga River, as well as her RiverSong Adventure Wellness Retreats on the Salmon, Pacuare, and Selway Rivers. Jeremy led the first women's guide training (NariNauka: Breaking Waves and Stereotypes) on the River Ganga in March 2024 and continues to train the women in India through the non-profit she co-founded, Worldwide Women of Whitewater.
