Swami Ayyappa Giri
Swami Ayyappa Giri is a direct disciple of Mahavatar Kriya Babaji and was initiated into Kriya Yoga in 1971, by Yogi S.A.A. Ramaiah, the well known Kriya Master and disciple of Babaji. For more than 20 years, Swami Ayyappa served under his direct and close guidance.
Swami’s initiation and authorization within Kaula Marg Tantra came through Swami Rundranand Giri of Tarapith, NW Bengal, India. Swami took his first formal initiation in a mediation hut within Swami Rudranand’s village ashram, and went on to travel with him for a time in India,. From there his channeling and teaching within Tantra blossomed. Over, many decades, Swami Ayyappa continues to practice and guide Kriya Yoga, in the Siddha traditions of Saiva and Advaita Siddhanta, and in Classical Tantra tradition of Kaula Marg.
Swami Premajyoti Saraswati
Swami Premajyoti’s journey into yoga and mysticism began in 2008 in New Zealand with the discovery and study of advanced meditation practices under the guidance of Swami Shantimurti Saraswati. In 2012, Premajyoti received initiation into the Saraswati order of Dashanami Sannyāsins and soon after, initiation as a Tantric Pujari and Kriya Acharya within Kaula Marg Tantra from Swami Ayyappa Giri.
Swami Premajyoti’s background spans several traditions of yoga including, Hatha, Raja, Kriya, Vedanta and Classical Tantra. Swami Premajyoti is a trained Yoga Therapist. She teaches yoga Asana, Pranayama, Pranahatha Yoga ®, cleansing practices, Meditation, Tantric Kriya, Prana Vidya, Mantra Vidya and Yoga Nidra, as vehicles to create more strength, balance, bliss and inner-freedom.
Dr. Tejaswi Katravulapally, PhD
Dr Tejaswi has studied many of the ancient spiritual writings that have flowed out of the wellspring of mystical thought and understanding of India, including the Bhagavat Geeta, the Upanishads and Sri Vidya. Dr. Tejaswi’s own spiritual practices are informed by the Sri Vidya lineage and he remains a devotee of Sri Lalita Devi and the Divine Mother in all of her sacred forms.
Academically, Dr. Tejaswi pursued his bachelors in electronics and communication engineering from LNMIIT, Jaipur. He received a master’s degree in Physics from IIT Madras, Chennai, and a PhD in Quantum Physics from DCU, Ireland and MUT, Poland. Dr. Tejaswi’s teaching blends his deep knowledge of Quantum Physics with his study and understanding of ancient classical scriptures and approaches prominent within Sanatana Dharma.
Bhagavani, Phoebe McMillan
Bhagavani was first drawn to yoga to balance the stress of being a university student, and since then it’s been a constant companion. She has come to know yoga and meditation as vital tools for self-exploration, both on the inner planes and the outer world.
Bhagavani has taught in yoga studios, retreats, and on teacher training teams. In 2013, Bhagavani was blessed to find authentic yoga teachings under the guidance of Swami Shantimurti Saraswati at Ashram Yoga in New Zealand. Alongside her RYT-500 hr certifications in classical hatha yoga, meditation, and yoga nidra, she embarked on a degree in Counselling and various somatic therapy trainings.
Bhagavani holds a degree in Sociology & Race Relations, and has been initiated into various vibrational healing methodologies.
Dharana Shakti
Dharana Shakit began the study of yoga with Rama Joyti Vernon in 2014. This strong foundation in yoga philosophy, deeply rooted in the yoga sutras, has been her primary training; understanding the yogic perspective of how the mind works in conjunction with the body, breath and emotions.
Dharana Shakti completed her Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist certificate from the Himalayan Institute and Advanced Studies from The Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies In 2017 & the KC Yoga Therapy Professional Yoga Therapy Program in 2020.
She completed the Certified Archetypal Consultant Program through CMED Institute with Caroline Myss and is our primary teacher for Sacred Contracts. She earned her Level 3 CPD Award in Animal Assisted Therapy, and also holds a Certificate in Therapeutic Art.