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”Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.”
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Leo Buscagila
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Hamsa Yoga Teachers
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Certified Jivamukti |
Bhakta Das (Alan Haras) holds a B.A. in Religious Studies from Michigan State University, where he focused his studies almost exclusively in Indian Philosophy. He is a Certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher, having completed an intensive month-long training with Sharon Gannon & David Life. He has been extremely fortunate to have spent the last few years apprenticing with Janaki, as well as spending time in India with Shyamdas, delving into the study of bhakti yoga and Vedanta. He is also the founder of Vedanta Shala, an organization dedicated to sharing ancient yogic wisdom with modern yoga communities.
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Certified Kripalu |
Denise Michalak
Kripalu Yoga is the art of living with heart and compassion (Sanskrit definition of Kripalu) for self and others, truely a practice of balance and harmony. Named in honor of Swami Kripalu, a compassionate Yoga Master, Saint in India , known for his compassion and intense spiritual practice. A certified Kripalu teacher since 2004, Denise approaches class with these qualities in mind. Come and explore the gifts of breath and movement taking the gift of Yoga with you, extending compassion and joy to others. |
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Shri Ganga (Kathy Shagena) has been a devoted practitioner of yoga since the early days of Jivamukti Yoga Detroit. She has spent the last 3 years absorbing the philosophy of the Hatha Yoga Prasdipika and Yoga Sutras, while deepening her love and understanding of the Sanskrit language. She has been extremely fortunate to receive yoga teacher training and close mentorship from Janaki, the director of Hamsa Yoga. She has also been blessed to receive mantra initiation from Baba Bhagavan Das. Shri Ganga's classes are like the holy river Ganga Herself; powerful, graceful, and purifying. |
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Certified Jivamukti |
Mimi Kuykendall was introduced to Jivamukti Yoga several years ago after a number of life-altering events strengthened her life-long search for a truer meaning for life. The holy teachings and practices of Jivamukti Yoga resonated deeply within her and she discovered the path to the place of peace, joy and harmony with others. In May 2007, Mimi graduated from the 300 hour Jivamukti Yoga Teacher Training program after spending a month of intensive study and practice under the spiritual guidance of Shri Sharon Gannon and Shri David Life. Mimi's aspiration is to spread these Holy Teachings and Practices of Jivamukti Yoga to others and provide them with the tools needed to recognize the Divine Spirit within themselves and discover their own path to peace, joy, and contentment.
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Adam Blascak is a graduate of the 6-month intensive Vedanta Shala program at Hamsa Yoga. Studying under the close mentorship of Janaki and Bhakta Das, he continues to deepen his understanding of yoga through his daily practice. Adam’s musical background has led him to take interest in Kirtan, the Yoga of Chant. He also finds inspiration from the Bhakti Yoga tradition, and the life of the great saint Neem Karoli Baba. Adam is thankful to be a part of the Hamsa Yoga community of teachers and students, as well as the larger Jivamukti Yoga family. Cool as a cucumber, his approach to yoga is likely to inspire your practice. |
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