Dada Dharmavedananda
Ac. Dharmavedananda Avt., aka Dada Dharma, is an American-born yogi and naturopath. In 1972, he took training in India to become a yogic monk and since then has worked in more than 50 countries, including Australia, Europe, China, Korea and Japan. He has taught yoga and meditation to over 3500 people. Dada is an experienced naturopath and…
Howard Nemon
Howard has been practicing yoga and meditation for over 45 years. After receiving extensive training in the US and India, he has been sharing his knowledge and experiences of the science of yoga throughout the US and abroad. In 2006, he was a co-founder of the Prama Institute and has…
Jahidi
Jahidi is a sonic alchemist, master drummer, and shamanic sound healer. Weaving soulful grooves and tribal beats with powerful spoken mantras, Jahidi creates a sacred space for deep transformation and catalyzes unity through rhythm and song. Jahidi’s drumbeats, singing bowls, and other instruments will enliven your body, ignite your heart…
Jessica Falcon
A former lawyer turned mystic, Jessica is passionate about connecting people with the wisdom of their body. It is more than a temple; the body itself contains the divine. Her meditation practice began in 2008, and she started practicing yoga in 2009. After a spiritual pilgrimage to Europe, Jessica returned to the…
Joel Davis
Yoga came into Joel’s life at a young age and it quickly became a perfect supplement to his athletic trainings as a lacrosse player throughout high school and college. Although it was the physical practice of yoga that drew Joel in, it was the mental and more subtle aspects of…
Kimber King
Kimber King is a Ayurvedic health coach and yoga teacher who helps people steward their health through faith, rhythm, and integrity. Kimber’s journey into holistic health began in 2014 after being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. After being let down by western medicine, Kimber experienced healing that reshaped not only her…
Margaret Kirschner
Margaret is a yoga teacher at the Prama Institute. She is a Certified Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Therapist (E-RYT 500 C-IAYT), Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Spiritual Emergence Mentor, Peer Support Specialist, and Breathwork Facilitator. Margaret safely supports individuals in learning to listen to and trust their bodies with curiosity and compassion.
Radhika Banu
Radhika Banu has been deeply inspired by the transformative power of sacred sounds since her childhood. As a certified sound meditation and wellness practitioner, she has had the privilege of studying under some of the most renowned teachers in the field. Her daily practice involves exploring and experimenting with sounds…
Ramesh Bjonnes
Ramesh is the Director of the Prama Wellness Center where lifestyle is considered our best medicine. Ramesh is also a writer, yogi and workshop leader. He studied yoga therapy in Nepal and India, Ayurveda at California College of Ayurveda and is a certified yoga detox therapist from the AM Wellness…
Ren Nahui Cuahtli
In Jacksonville, FL, Ren was a chef for two years at Shakti Life Kitchen, where he immerse himself into the intricate understanding of food as medicine. In 2010, he moved to Asheville and worked with the American Herbalist Guild for four years. In 2013-2014, Ren trained in massage and bodywork…
Sevn McAuley
Sevn is deeply immersed in the study and practice of yoga as a vehicle to experience life fully. His yoga asana practice began in 2001 and has matured into an appreciation for breath-centered alignment based postures and movement that honor both the ancient systems of pranic flow as well as…
Sid Jordan
Sid has combined a career as a licensed clinical psychologist and yoga teacher since 1971. As a clinical psychologist, he taught psychotherapy and community psychology in the Department of Psychiatry and served as director of the Mental Health, Alcohol and Drug Services in a community center at the Medical University…
