Nothing affected me in life as deeply as the 10-day Vipassana Meditation in Lumbini, Nepal as well as practicing Iyengar Yoga with Marjan Hamzenejad in Tehran, Iran, Hatha Yoga & Meditation at Paramanand Institute of Yoga Science and Research in Indore, India & Ashtanga yoga under the guidance of Ron Reid at Downward Dog Yoga Centre in Toronto, ON, Canada.

A decade of studying philosophy and practicing yoga made me realize how important it is to remain curious & a life-time student during the journey of sharing my passion on a full time basis.

A very special thanks goes to these dedicated & inspiring teachers & schools who changed my path & many others.

Certifications

  • Mindfulness Meditation Certificate • Yoga Renew online Academy • August 2024

  • Kids Yoga Certificate • Yoga Renew online Academy • September 2024

  • Mat Pilates Certification • Mindful Movement Centre • November 2021

  • 300 Hour Alliance Teachers Training Certificate • Downward Dog Yoga Centre • Toronto, Canada • Oct 2019

  • Completion of Chuck Miller Intensive Teachers Training • Toronto, Canada • Oct 2017

  • Completion of Maty Ezraty Intensive Teachers Training • Toronto, Canada • July 2017

  • Completion of Tim Feldmann Ashtanga Workshop • Toronto, Canada • June 2017

  • Completion of a 10 Day Vipassana course at Dhamma Janani Centre • Lumbini, Nepal • Buddha’s BirthPlace • March 2017

  • Completion of Manju P. Jois Ashtanga Yoga Primary series Workshop at Ashtanga Studio • Berlin, Germany • July 2016

  • 300 Hour Alliance Teachers Training Certificate • Paramanand Institute of Yoga Science and Research • Indore, India • Feb 2016

  • 200 Hour Alliance Yoga Therapy Certificate • Paramanand Institute of Yoga Science and Research • Indore, India • Feb 2016

  • Official Ambassador of Paramanand Institute of Yoga Science and Research • Indore, India • Feb 2016 to present

  • 200 Hour Alliance Yoga Teachers Training Certificate • 889 Yoga Studio • Toronto, Canada • Sep 2012 to Feb 2013

  • Graduate Certificate in Philosophy and Public Ethics • University of Ottawa, Canada • 2009 to 2011

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy • Allameh Tabatabaei University • Tehran, Iran • 2005 to 2009

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There are 5 koshas/sheets: No.2 Pranamaya: Energy Sheath - connects the physical body with the other Koshas, vitalizing and holding together the body and mind. Composed of Prana, the vital life force, it pervades the whole organism, physically m
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#Tree pose #vrksasana is a fascinating pose if you pay attention to it. When you practice it, imagine you are a tree with strong roots and a stable structure. The leaves move when the wind blows, their colour changes when new season arrive, they fall
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Yoga is not a work out nor a destination-based practice, it is a work-in and a process-based journey that requires you to be patient, disciplined, dedicated, determined and strive for Progress not Perfection