Winifred Wilson - Ojai

Winifred is deeply interested in the 12-steps particularly as it relates to yoga. She began teaching One Breath at a Time, a yoga class geared specifically for those in recovery in January of 2008 and is pursuing certification as a substance abuse couselor and therapist in addition to her ongoing work as a yoga teacher. She recently launced Yoga Blue, a non-proift outreach organization to bring yoga to those recovering from substance abuse and other self-destructive behaviours.

winifredwilson108@yahoo.com

Deshan Foret (Shakti) - Marina del Ray, Los Angeles

Deshan (RYT-200), has been teaching living the yogic lifestyle for 2 years, in service to the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers. Through personal experience, she understands the wisdom and benefit of combining 12 step recovery with Yoga and Ayurveda. Deshan holds MPH credentials and has over 10 years of experience in public health education and group facilitation. She offers Yoga of Recovery workshops at the Sivananda Yoga Center in LA, see website for details www.sivananda.org/la

dforet@yahoo.com

Kyczy Hawk - San Jose

RYT 200 (YogaFit, levels 1 & 2, Lotus Yoga- Himalayan Yoga Institute tradition, and ' Stretch & Surrender with Annalisa Cunningham). I am a woman in recovery from alcohol and drugs for nearly 25 years. I am an active participant in the fellowship. I was introduced to guided meditation over 25 years ago, it taught me to relax, breathe and BE. I now teach yoga to people in recovery, in Recovery Homes and Halfway Houses. I feel that the focus of body and mind, and the ability to breath are among the first steps to integrated health. I teach on an individual and group basis. I am also an artist, see www.crowdedstudio.com

kyczyh@yahoo.com

Swami Narayanananda - Edgewater, Chicago

Swami Narayanananda is the Director of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center in Chicago. Swami saw that many of the people who are drawn to the Yoga Path have experienced the suffering caused by addictions and self-destructive behaviors. His participation in the Yoga of Recovery for Counselors Course opened him up to the 12 step philosophy and particularly how much it parallels yoga philosophy. Swami is keen to guide students on how to integrate their yoga practice with their recovery tools.

narayanananda@sivananda.org

Tania Bayne (Shanti) M.S. Counseling Psychology, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), NCC - Ocean Springs

RYT-200, Sivananda teacher, member of IAYT, professional training in Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-based therapy, and Acceptance & Commitment therapy. Tania works as a licensed therapist with a clinical focus on trauma, addictions, and anger management. She has done extensive research on the benefits of yoga as an alternative therapeutic modality and has a unique integrative psychosomatic approach. She offers workshops in Yoga of Recovery, Yoga for Emotional Wellness, and leads groups in Anger & Stress Management, and Lifestyle Modifications with the Mississippi Wellness Foundation and school systems

tgbayne@aol.com

Grace Welch - Long Island

After retiring from corporate America at age 67, Grace started teaching yoga in Manhattan and Long Island. Grace offers Yoga of Recovery Classes for people in 12-step programs who want to learn Yoga techniques plus Ayurveda to help them through the process. The course consists of three 2-hour sessions in Islandia and covers the philosophy of Yoga, Ayurveda principle of a healthy life style, and includes one-hour Yoga asana class, breathing, relaxation and meditation.

grace@gracewelch.com

Greg Gumbs (Vishwamitra) - Oregon

Greg (RYT-200) has been involved with the work of recovery for over 10yrs. His experience includes numerous different approaches to dealing with addictions and self-limiting behaviors. The Mentor/Teacher relationship, Treatment Communities, Counseling both Spiritual (intuitive) and Traditional (cognitive) are a few of models that Greg enjoys working in. Greg maintains connections with a vast number of other practitioners working in the fields of recovery and Lifestyle transition, offering significant access to resources for those seeking change. He is a member of an Online Wellness Association,Oregon based healing Arts Alliance

Shelo1200@yahoo.com