Tantra

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.

Originally from Ibiza, Spain, and a Tantric hippie in essence, Douchka is an E-RYT 200 yoga teacher and an Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist with over a 17-year experience in yoga science. Curious and passionate about life, she’s an eternal student always seeking for tools among therapies, systems, philosophies and techniques, to infuse in her life and teachings, that can enhance life experience, help connect deeper to the Self, and spread healing through individuals and communities.

Practicing yoga since 2001 and teaching since 2003, Barb’s current teaching style reflects a complimentary mix of yin & yang – reinforcing a balance of strength & softness, of power & surrender, of challenge & acceptance – always acknowledging that the physical practice is but one small part of the wisdom that is yoga. The mat is a beautiful microcosmic school of life and everybody’s experience is going to be different. It’s a blessing to be part of the journey. Peace.

Jeff Masters LMT, C-IAYT, MPCT, Msc. (Hon.), is the founder and director of the Masters Institute, an organization dedicated to vibrant health, wellness and the realization of our fully actualized potential.

Luke Ketterhagen graduated magna cum laude from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI with a degree in Biomedical Sciences. He then moved to the Himalayan International Institute of Yoga Science and Philosophy to study under the guidance of Pandit Rajmani Tigunait where he would spend over 7 years in residence.

​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.

Laura currently works at Lifeologie, a collabortive, client centered, creative solutions counseling practice as a certified Yoga Therapist throught IAYT.  She has been a yoga practitioner for 16 years, and a former studio owner. She attained her first 200 hour certification with Tias Little, Prajna Yoga, 2003 and her 500 hour certification studying under Gary Kraftsow, American Viniyoga.  Other significant studies under Rod Stryker, Para Yoga, Arpita Shah, Om Yoga Journey for Ayurveda, and The Mindful School, mindfulness for children have been influental in her practice.

Samadhi Donna Witters Banks, E-RYT 500, YACEP, IKYTA, is the founder of Studio Samadhi, with local trainings in the Dallas - Ft. Worth and Chicago areas, as well as destination trainings and retreats, and an online yoga studio, samadhionline.com.  She is a regular presenter at The Theosophical Society in America, and featured speaker and teacher for wellness conferences and events.