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Liz Larson, MA, MS, RYT 200

Liz Larson, MA, MS, RYT 200, is a precise and intuitive yoga teacher. She is passionate about using yoga to improve health, arguably our most valuable resource. Liz has studied and worked with Dr. Fishman for ten years, holds all of the certifications offered by The Fishman Method, and is the study administrator for Dr. […]

Yoga for Lower Back Pain,

Harmanjot Kaur

HARMANJOT began practicing, studying and teaching Kundalini yoga in 2008 when she met her teacher Guru Jagat. She worked side by side with Guru Jagat until her passing in August 2021. During this time, Harmanjot was instrumental to opening and growing the three RA MA Institutes (Los Angeles, New York City, Palma de Mallorca), and […]

Crown of Eternal Sacredness: Lions Gate Portal Retreat,

Swami Vidyananda

Swami Vidyananda, a revered spiritual teacher from South Africa has lived at Ananda Kutir Ashrama since 1999. With a deep-rooted understanding of Yoga and Vedanta, Swami Vidyananda has devoted his life to guiding others on the path of self-discovery and spiritual evolution. Ananda Kutir Ashrama was established by Mother Yogeshwari and Swami Parvathiananda, disciples of […]

Yoga and Vedanta in Daily Life: Manifesting Divinity,

Evelyn Beck

Evelyn (“Evi”) Torton Beck has been dancing all her life, but when she found Sacred Circle Dance three decades ago, she knew she had come home to her spiritual practice. Evi has studied dance with a wide variety of teachers, including the founders of sacred dance at Findhorn in Scotland. She has wide experience teaching […]

Sacred Circle Dance: Find Peace, Joy and Healing,

Līlā Śakti Mayī, M.A.

Līlā Śakti Mayī received her B.A. and M.A. in Sanskrit from the University of Virginia. She has studied the mechanics of the Sanskrit language alongside sacred Sanskrit literature both in and out of academia for almost a decade. Her scriptural focus has largely revolved around the Bhagavad Gītā. She has taught Sanskrit to graduate students […]

Brie Burbank, E-RYT-200, CMT, LE

Brie Burbank is a seasoned practitioner and educator in the realms of yoga, massage, and healing. She firmly believes in cultivating a movement practice of both bliss and nourishment. With a career spanning over two decades as a massage therapist and a decade-long commitment to movement instruction since 2009, she brings a wealth of experience […]

Myofascial Release Journey: Exploring Musculature through a Vedic Lens,

Jan Brown

The Rev. Jan Brown is Founder/Executive Director of SpiritWorks Foundation Center for the Soul. An ordained Deacon in the Episcopal Church and Archdeacon of the Diocese of Southern Virginia, she serves at Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg, VA. Jan is a graduate of the College of William and Mary with a BA in Psychology, is […]

Wanda Knapik

Wanda Knapik is a permaculture designer and educator who has worked on organic and biodynamic farms in the U.S. and Europe. She is passionate about inspiring people of all ages to connect with nature and grow their own food. She is the owner of My Local Garden, creating backyard and community gardens of organic vegetables, […]

Rachel Raji Jenson, RYT-500

Rachel Jensen is a Licensed Massage Therapist, certified Health Couch through Duke University, 200 and 300 HR certified Integral Hatha Yoga Teacher, and is currently pursuing her certification in Somatic Experiencing- a body-based approach to dealing with trauma created by Peter Levine. A Licensed Massage Therapist for 18 years, Rachel is passionate about finding the […]

Vivekan John Ferguson

John Ferguson served over 20 years in the United States Marine Corp. During his military career he served two tours in Iraq and another in Afghanistan. Upon his retirement, he and his family moved to Winchester where he began training as a surgical technician. Part of his training included a PE class where he discovered […]