Jim Whiting, E-RYT, KYT

Registered Certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor, KYT, Certified Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki Master

Jim Whiting Certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor

In 1996, after a diagnosis of weight gain, high cholesterol, and elevated blood pressure, I  faced the realization that my current lifestyle would not sustain the life I had I had envisioned and planned for myself and my family.  I embarked on a course of physical exercise and was introduced to hatha yoga, and it's natural extension, meditation. I spent the next several years studying Iyengar yoga with Ras Mulhultra, and the Bhagavan Gita at the Hindu Temple Society. While serving on the board of the American Meditation Institute in Averil Park NY, I was fortunate to study with many teachers, healers and Swamis. It became apparent that I was on a similar course toward becoming a teacher and healer.

In 2003 I began studying the Kripalu style of yoga. By integrating breathing, meditation and physical poses, I was able to move into a deeper place of healing. In 2008 I attended the Kripalu teacher training program in Massachusettes and received my certification to teach this style of yoga and began to share my experience with others.

I continued to expand my skill set, adding Reiki and Meditation, and Guided Imagery to help others to begin healing themselves.

I am honored to practice along with the many caring healers on staff at the Stram Center for Integrative Medicine This nurturing environment has allowed me the space for continued personal growth and the opportunity to share my life’s learnings and experiences with others. 

Experience

  • Certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor (200 Hour KYT) Lenox, MA
  • Certified Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki Master and Healer.
  • Initiate of the Himalayan tradition of Yoga Philosophy and Meditation.
  • Meditation and Yoga Philosophy Instruction at the American Meditation Institute, and Hindu Temple Society in NY.

Offering

  • Kripalu Yoga classes for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.
  • Private one-on-one yoga instruction.
  • Guided Meditation
  • Guided Imagery
  • Breathing workshops for stress and anxiety reduction

 

Membership

  • Member of the Kripalu Yoga Teachers Association.
  • Member  Paramahansa Yogananda's Self-Realization Fellowship.

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