A yoga sadhaka is a practitioner in Indian philosophies and traditions, such as Buddhism and Yoga, who follows a particular lifestyle (sadhana) designed to realize one’s true self.

This involves freeing oneself from societal conditioning and false identities that do not serve our growth, practicing self-observation and meditation, & practicing selfless service free from attachment, expectation and ego.

I also refer to myself as a Bodhisattva which is anyone who is on the path of awakening or a Tantrika which is a practitioner of Tantra (the yogic tradition NOT modern Neo-tantra).

Anyone who wants to deepen their yoga or spiritual practice, improve their health and lifestyle, or begin a healing journey.

A yoga mentor can help you to learn to regulate your nervous system to deal with stress, anxiety, fear, lack of motivation, lack of confidence, and depression. A yoga mentor can help you live life fuller and deeper by learning to be present, to engage fully with life and learn to feel what you feel and know what you know.

You can always continue going to group classes but a yoga mentor will challenge you and give you the tools you need to advance optimally. Traditionally, yoga was passed down from guru (sanskrit for teacher) to student and is therefore designed to be taught one-on-one. Most group classes you find are a reductionist version of yoga that focus on the physical aspect of the practice. Asanas (sanskrit for postures) are merely a small part of a full yoga practice.

I will work with you to understand your challenges and goals.

I will create a yoga practice to help you address these goals. I will guide you through various techniques that will help you create new neural pathways and rewire the brain, allowing you to experience life optimally. I will help you build a consistent daily practice that will transform your life.

No one can heal you, but yourself. No one can save you, but yourself. No one can implement changes into your life, but yourself.

My role is to give you the tools you need to take charge or your energy, your mind, and your life. I can offer you a different perspective, challenge your pre-existing beliefs that are holding you captive, and give you advice for implementing change but ultimately your transformation is in your own hands.

Are you ready to make the change?

Yoga offers a bottom-up regulation of the nervous system and an empowering perspective on life.

Learning to regulate and activate your nervous system with yoga and breathing techniques means that you no longer depend on external substances, validation, or stimuli to attempt to regulate your mental and emotional state. When our autonomic nervous system is well-balanced we have a reasonable degree of control over our response to life’s challenges which enables us to calmly address events that trigger us. Furthermore, you will learn to take responsibility and manage your energy and your mind instead of remaining blind and captive to our reactions and emotions.

It depends on your specific needs and goals. Some techniques used are:

• Meditation

• Visualizations

• Gratitude practices

• Intention settings

• Breathwork to regulate the nervous system

• Mindfulness techniques

• Yoga postures

• Sharing and deep listening

• Mantra- to shift energy

• Concentration techniques

• Kriya- technique to shift energy

• Ceremonies