Añjali, CYT, LMT
- Yoga Therapy
- Life-Transitions Support
- Spiritual Development Guidance
- Meditation & Mindfulness Mentoring
- Customized Relaxation Techniques
- Wellness Education
Añjali is a professionally trained and certified yoga instructor who has had the unique opportunity and privilege of sharing a diverse offering of classes, workshops & trainings with people from all walks of life locally, domestically and internationally for the past 20 years. She has received extensive training in Hatha, Vinyasa, Anusara, Tibetan Heart Yoga and Restorative styles of Yoga, the deep relaxation practices of Yoga Nidra, and the Yoga of Lady Niguma under the guidance of many fine master Yoga teachers. In addition, she has dedicated the last 15 years of her life pursuing advanced Yoga Studies with The Yoga Studies Institute and Tibetan Buddhist meditation and philosophy studies in the Gelugpa lineage with The Asian Classics Institute of Arizona.
Drawing on two decades of personal and professional experience, Añjali brings a unique depth to skillfully supporting, educating and mentoring those who seek hope, relief, encouragement, guidance, growth and transformation at different points in their personal life journey. She uniquely combines her training from the reliable, time-honored, wisdom traditions of Tibetan and Indian lineages of yoga, meditation & philosophy with her experience in psychological emotional recovery work, bodywork, and creative mediums, to help assist her clients achieve lasting results. She is particularly passionate about working with those who seek support recovering from trauma, physical and mental abuse, addiction, grief and loss; who wish to establish new and healthy lifestyle habits; and who are inspired to pursue the art of cultivating the very best version of themselves. Her wish is to continue to promote the cultivation of a healthy, joyous, peaceful, enlightened world.
Degrees, Certifications & Advanced Training
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2020: Yoga Studies Institute, International | Professional Yoga Sutra Training for Online Teaching Platform (3-Month Immersion)
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2016: Start With Your Heart, Flagstaff, AZ | Foundations in Compassionate Communication (Completion of 6-Week Course in NVC)
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2011 Sedona School of Massage, Sedona, AZ | Massage Certificate Immersion Program (5-Month Program)
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2010-2017: Asian Classics Institute (Arizona, Guadalajara, Thailand) | Steps on the Path to Enlightenment Series (7 Years/23 (10-day) Retreats); Bowie, AZ | Master Kamalashila Series (2 Years/4 (5-day) Retreats); Phoenix, AZ | Devil Debates An Angel Series (3 Years)
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2010: Pure Yoga | Taipei, Singapore & Hong Kong | Lady Niguma Yoga Intensive Trainings (Tibetan Yoga Series & Philosophy – 36 hours/ apprenticeship)
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2009-2012: Diamond Cutter Institute (Taipei, Singapore, Hong Kong, Saigon, Guadalajara, Mexico City, Hamburg, Germany, Detroit) | DCI Enlightened Business Training Levels 1-4 & 7
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2008-2009: Sivananda Ashram, Bahamas, WI | Bhagavad Gita Immersion Courses 1 & 2 (200+ hrs)
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2006-2012: Yoga Studies Institute (New York City, Tucson, San Pancho, Los Angeles, Phoenix) | Yoga Teacher Training Immersions and Classical Yoga Philosophy Training (750+ hours)
- 2006-2010: Asian Classics Institute, AZ | Advanced Tibetan Buddhist Studies (philosophy, meditation, yoga – 6 years)
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2006: Yogaphoria, Lambertville, PA | Anusara Therapeutics Workshop (12 hours); Doylestown, PA | Anusara Workshop Intensive (15 hours)
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2005: Satya Yoga, Lebanon, NJ | Reiki Usui Shiki Ryoho – The Usui System of Natural Healing (Levels 1, 2 & Master)
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2002-2003: Essence, Rochester, NY | Anusara Yoga & Rajanaka Tantra Teacher Training (6-Month Program/200+ hours)
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2001-2002: Yoga Loka, Frenchtown, NJ | Yoga Teacher Training Immersion (7-Month Program/200+ hours)
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1993-1994: Marymount Manhattan College, New York City, NY | Personal Training & Fitness Instruction Certification (2-Year Program)
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1993: American Academy of Dramatic Arts, New York City, NY | Dramatic Arts Immersion (Summer Program)
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1988-1992: University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT | Bachelor of Liberal Arts & Sciences (4-Year Undergraduate Degree)
Professional Licenses
- 2012: Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
- 2005: Certified Reiki Master
- 2002: Certified Yoga Instructor
- 1994: Certified Personal Training & Fitness Instructor (ACSM, ACE)
- 1992: Bachelor of Liberal Arts & Sciences (BA)
Professional Teaching Experience:
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2020-Present Channel of the Dance, LLC, Sedona, AZ
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2015-2019 Well of Wisdom, LLC, Sedona, AZ
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2015-2017 Sedona Hot Yoga, Sedona, AZ
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2015-2017 Sanctuary at Sedona, Cornville, AZ
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2014-2017 Asian Classics Input Project, Sedona, AZ
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2014-2017 The Hilton, Eforea Spa, Sedona, AZ
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2013-2017 Diamond Resorts International, Los Abrigados Sedona Spa, Sedona, AZ
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2012-2015 El Poco Diablo, Resort & Spa, Sedona, AZ
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2010-2016 Asian Classics Institute, Phoenix, AZ
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2009-2012 Diamond Cutter Institute, Phoenix, AZ
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2006-2010 Diamond Mountain Retreat Center, Bowie, AZ
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2003-2006 Satya Yoga, Lebanon, NJ
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2003-2003 Solebury Club, Buckingham, PA
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2002-2003 Yoga Loka, Frenchtown, NJ
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2000-2002 New Hope Solebury High School, New Hope, PA
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2000-2002 Saraswati River Yoga, New Hope, PA
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1997-1999 Definitions, New York City, NY
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1996-1998 Equinox, New York City, NY