ParaYoga

“Para” means supreme, ancient, highest, the culmination of all effort. ParaYoga offers students of all levels access to the entire range and sacred power of Yoga. ParaYoga is based on the Six Gems©, ancient teachings that unlock “supreme” accomplishment in practice and life.

Kirsten Joy teaches a slower flow that combines movement with a focus on the breath, allowing practitioners to skillfully move prana (life force) and experience it's effect on body, mind and energy. As a yoga scientist and meditation educator, she helps students develop an understanding of how and why the yoga works, so that they may develop, sustain and evolve their personal practice. Kirsten has her foundation in ParaYoga,  is a certified Ayurveda Counselor, and continues her studies with the tradition of the Himalayan Masters.

​Mary Bruce is an internationally beloved yoga teacher and educator who creates sacred space and presence for her students. Mary is a torch bearer. A beacon of light. A rare guide that is breaking the mold of the modern climate of yoga. Her teachings light us up and help us manifest our deepest desires.

Nationally recognized star of numerous best-selling dance, fitness and yoga DVD’s, Jennifer Galardi is a popular figure among top media, held in high esteem throughout the fitness industry, and adored by fans.

Tracee Stanley has been studying Yoga and Tantra since 1995. A former high level executive in the film industry for over 18 years, she began sharing her understanding of the ancient technology of Tantra when her teacher Yogarupa Rod Stryker initiated her into the lineage of Sri Vidya in 2001. She found that these practices created a foundation of balance and clarity in the fast paced world of Hollywood and was inspired to open yoga studios to share the teachings.

Rod Stryker is the founder of ParaYoga and the author of The Four Desires: Creating a Life of Purpose, Happiness, Prosperity, and Freedom. He also blogs for The Huffington Post.
 

Lisa has had a life-long passion for movement....through sports, cheerleading, dance, aerobics, fitness, running and finally yoga, both as a spectator and participant. Along with this passion is her deep curiosity and longing to understand how the human body, mind and spirit function succinctly.

NAMA Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, C-IAYT Certified Yoga therapist, Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist, E-RYT-500, BS in Nutrition & MBA - As an Ayurveda practitioner and Yoga Teacher, Arpita’s intention is to integrate the sister sciences of Ayurveda with Yoga to provides a unique class with a holistic approach to the mind, body, and spirit. For Arpita, sharing the beauty of ayurveda, nutrition and yoga with her clients is truly a gift in her life.