Biography

Linda’s (Jyoti) exploration of body/mind/spirit integration has been an ongoing daily practice for the last twenty years. The initial impulse towards this direction started in graduate school. As a dancer, choreographer and teacher of dance, she became intrigued by the connections between physical, emotional, mental and spiritual states in both her students, her peers and herself.

When Linda discovered yoga in 1994, the union of body/mind/spirit (YOGA) resonated with her deeply. After two years of rigorous study and teacher training, she began sharing these gifts with students. Her teaching has been inspired by her personal experiences in both learning and teaching various forms of yoga through the years. Her approach to yoga has been influenced and nourished by teachers such as Ana Forrest, Angela Farmer, Desiree Rumbaugh, Brian Kest and KaliRay of TriYoga, as well as some fabulous teachers at YogaWorks and Exhale Center for Sacred Movement.

Active and still meditation practices and self introspection processes have also been an integral part of Linda’s life. Some of these practices include Vipassana intensives, Zazen, 5 months of various meditation practices at the Osho meditation center in India as well as an ongoing practice of living from the heart.

Her instruction is continually fueled by her interest and ongoing training in yoga, meditation, breath work, healing therapies, and nutrition. These body/mind/spirit techniques all have the underlying intention of deepening awareness, accepting and enjoying the journey along the way, and guiding others in that process. Her teaching facilitates and enables an awareness and balance of the whole person and Linda’s warmth, enthusiasm, humor, motivation and sensitivity underscores all her teaching.

Part of her life experiences include a BS in Nutrition from the State University of New York, College at Buffalo, and a MFA in Dance from the University of Utah followed by a professional modern dance career. She is certified in Pilates and trained in Thai Yoga Massage Therapy Reflexology, and Reiki. Linda is a certified yoga teacher, registered through the Yoga Alliance (RYT). For over 10 years she has taught yoga to high profile clientele and employees of large corporations such as Vanguard, Fiji water, POM Wonderful, Teleflora and Paramount Farms. She has also taught at yoga studios and senior centers all over the United States and has successfully facilitated wellness seminars in a number of major corporations and businesses in the Los Angeles area.

Linda is deeply grateful for all the teachers along the way:
Swami Premodaya www.thebodhicenter.com, Kaliji: www.triyoga.com, and Hanumanji,
as well as her family and friends.

CREDENTIALS:

CERTIFIED TRIYOGA TEACHER
Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) through the Yoga Alliance
Thai Yoga Massage Therapy Training and Certification
Stott Pilates Certification
Reiki level 1 Certification
MFA in Dance, University of Utah
BS in Nutrition, State University of New York, College at Buffalo

Resume available by request. Please "Contact Me" for further information.

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