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Classic Dharma

Dharma and Andrei Ram

Betsy

Andrei Ram

Kim

Antonia

Susan

Bernadette

Cathy

Krishna Das

Dharma and the boys

Stuyvesant Town

Eva

Eric

Suzie

Zarah

 

Local Teachers    

New York Center Teachers
Shiva Shiva
Shiva is known by many names and titles. Click here for a more complete description of Shiva, his titles and biography.
Dharma Mittra Sri Dharma Mittra
Dharma is the teacher with the most mileage. Since 1967, he has spent more than half of his life teaching the yamas and niyamas of Yoga through daily practice of Dharma Yoga to tens of thousands of students. A complete biography for Dharma can be found here.

Eva Ismrittee Devi - Eva
A Native New Yorker and Cancer, on one fateful day I walked up the tall hallway steps of 100 West 14th Street, at the crossroads of 6th Avenue, a very busy thorough fare on this planet I may add. I had been looking up at the windows for a number years. Upon knocking, a resting Yogi came to the door, and quietly told me that I may come back for classes at certain times. I returned the next evening and since that day 1984, I never left home again. Find my complete biography here.
Ajana-Susan Grant
I was first introduced to yoga in the mid '70's while pursuing a career in the visual arts. I'm a Sagittarius with Leo rising and moon in Pisces and have been happily married for many years along with our 4 cats who teach me the true meaning of unconditional love. After leaving the world of advertising and package design, I began studying with Dharma in 1992. I took the noon class "religiously" five days a week for many years. I have been teaching at the Dharma Yoga Center since 1999 after completing Dharma's teacher training. I also teach other classes and privates throughout New York. I hope that through my own practice and teaching I can bring more clarity and awareness in my life and the lives of my students, as well as sharing the peace, joy and bliss that the practice of yoga can bring into every moment of your life - on and off the mat. Thanks to Dharma for teaching me all those fancy postures, but mainly for teaching me the true meaning of yoga.
Marvin Rosenberg
I’m a native New York City Queens-ite, and a friend to Ismrittee Devi and Dharma Mittra for the past 23 years. I have been teaching regularly at the Center since 1991. I was previously trained as a modern dancer and choreographer, and over the years studied many meditation techniques. I truly enjoy helping others thru the Gentle Yoga techniques and giving the opportunity for everyone to be able to practice together no matter what condition you are in. I am also grateful to my loyal family of students at Dharma’s temple over the many years. Note: Marvin's amazing nature is to be peaceful and calm at all times, which transcends immediately to all who study with him. He is affectionately know as Gentle Marvin.
Bernadette Duthu
I was born in France and travel there regularly, as well as teach French here in NYC. I have graduated from both the 200 & 500 Hour Life of a Yogi Teacher Training programs with Sri Dharma. I enjoy teaching my regular class of Dharma Mittra Yoga Open or mixed level every Saturday from 12-1:30. It is also my privilege, honor and service to be a senior teacher filling in for Sri Dharma for Master Classes as well Psychic Development Practices. Being part of the LOAY TT programs is very important to me, as senior mentor to our wonderful new crops of Dharma sadhakas. You will find me religiously in the 12pm Master Class every day.

Penny Kalloo
I came to the Dharma Yoga Center when it was known as the Yoga Asana Center under another dancer’s recommendation that it was a good place to start yoga. The first class I took was with Dharma and I’ve never left. I graduated Dharma Yoga's first teacher training in 1999. I have studied dance for many years and am a dance teacher at a NYC public high school. I perform tours with modern and Caribbean Dance companies. I am a mentor in the LOAY TT programs with my fellow disciples and students of Sri Dharma. I am currently teaching Dharma I-II on Saturdays at 1:30pm. I hope that students will come and enjoy this class. I will do my best to bring them the best of my abilities.

Kim Jeblick
I was born February 25, 1965 (under the sun sign of Pisces) and raised in Rockaway Beach, NY. I finally discovered the Dharma Yoga Center in May 2005, after coming from a background in fitness and dance. I have completed both the 200 and 500 hour Life of a Yogi teacher training programs in 2006. I am now mentoring and assisting in Dharma's teacher training programs, and teaching on Sundays a Dharma I class. I truly feel that at the Dharma Yoga Center you don't just "do" Yoga or "learn" Yoga, you absorb Yoga. Dharma imparts all of the traditional teachings with great love, compassion and patience. I have felt the presence of God here at the Kailashananda Temple and feel truly blessed to be a part of this family. It is a great honor to be able to teach here and I can't think of a better way to spend the rest of my life than by teaching and guiding others to Yoga."
Andrei Ram
After many years of intense self-yoga practice, I moved from Colombia, South America, to New York City in 2003. I was following an insight call that was revealed as soon as my eyes crossed Dharma's light. Ever since, I wanted to serve Sri Dharma Mittra as a full time karma yogi (as he did for his Guru). My devotion and dedication to my guru, has led me to become a senior teacher at the Dharma Yoga Center. I teach Friday's Master Class at the Dharma Yoga Center. I also have the divine and distinctive honor to substitute for Sri Dharma if he is out of town, as well as a staff Yogi and teacher in Life of a Yogi 200- and 500-hour Certification Programs. I am currently traveling internationally teaching Dharma Yoga, (thru Dharma's grace), as I consider my own dharma to become an exact copy of my beloved guru in order to spread God's light through Dharma's wisdom everywhere. "Although we all miss Sri Dharma when he's traveling, Andrei Ram taught a beautiful class at noon today. I have always appreciated his teaching and the way in which he is so true to the essence of Sri Dharma's style and manner. Today in particular, I felt he went beyond where he's gone so far when I've been there to learn from him and it was wonderful" Adam Frei

Adam Frei
I was born in Stamford Connecticut, grew-up in the wilds of West Redding and am now a New Yorker. After years of mostly solitary Sadhana practice, I found my way to Sri Dharma Mittra. My entire practice changed during that first Master class, and attending Sri Dharma's classes on a regular basis is a highlight of each week. I am grateful to have taken part in the transformative 200- and 500- hour "Life of a Yogi" Teacher Trainings, one of the great experiences of my life to date. I have been assisting and teaching at the New York Center ever since. There are many people leading posture sequences in the booming Yoga culture of today, but few know or are transmitting the complete science of Yoga. For over forty years, Sri Dharma Mittra has been patiently sharing its totality with anyone who comes to learn from him. I feel so fortunate to be his student and thank him so much for everything.
Rebecca Kovacs
I was born a Scorpio in North Hollywood, California on November 13th, 1977. I began practicing yoga in 2002 in San Diego, California, and in 2006 I visited Dharma Yoga Center for the first time. Immediately it became clear that I should study under the guidance of Sri Dharma. I'm a graduate of the DY LOAY TT 200 hour program, and serve as a mentor at ongoing programs. I am honored to teach Dharma I-II and III at the New York Center, as well as, assist Dharma at out of town workshops. I also teach privately around New York City, and on weekends in Washington, Connecticut. During the week, you can find me at Dharma's Master and meditation classes where I continue to learn how to "copy the teacher."
Eric Hubel
I was born under the cusp of Capricorn and Aquarius. I grew up in Boston, Massachusetts, and moved to New York City in 1982. I came to Yoga after 9/11, and a year or so later, on a fateful Friday night, my teachers brought me to Dharma Yoga Center. After four years of Sri Dharma's noon class, I enrolled in the June, 2007, 200-hour Life of a Yogi Teacher Training. I teach Dharma I and see the opportunity as a blessing. It is a way I may offer service to my teacher, and others as well.
Shanti Om - Joann Stekler
I was born under the sign of Capricorn. I am a native New Yorker originally from Queens, and I work full time for a production company which I enjoy very much. I am a graduate of the 200 DY Life of a Yogi Teacher Training of 2004 and 500 DY Life of a Yogi Teacher Training 2006. During the 2006 Initiation Services I became a spiritual Disciple of Sri Dharma Mittra. You can see me at the desk often, helping students, as well as being on staff as a substitute teacher for the Dharma I and Gentle classes at the Center. I am blessed and honored to be able to practice Karma Yoga for many activities at the school, as well as all that I have been given by Sri Dharma and the Center. I feel at home and inspired by all that Dharma Mittra & Ismrittee Devi-Om have shared and taught me to grow as a yoga teacher.
Andrew Jones
Born an Aries in the UK, I started practicing at Dharma Mittra Yoga Center 16 months ago. I work in New York in advertising and live the practice through the craziness of the corporate world. After taking the 200 hour teacher training, I feel blessed to be able to pass on the teachings through the Dharma I and II classes to those curious about the beautiful powers of yoga. I am humbly devoted to Sri Dharma Mittra and feel its a gift to help others begin their path following these teachings. Yoga practice can be intimidating and cause many doubts to those starting their journey, but Dharma I is about giving pupils the tools to bring out their own beautiful practice and develop at their own pace.
Olga Shafran
Bio coming soon!
Suzie Diano
A native New Yorker and Libra, I arrived at Dharma Yoga Center after 9/11. The first class I ever took was with Sri Dharma Mittra. I continued my personal practice for several years, and his voice remained with me since that first day until I returned. I attended the DY Life of a Yogi 200 Hour training in June 2008, and the 500 Hour training in 2009/10. I teach Dharma I and II classes, Dharma Basics courses, and the Dharma Kids courses at the center. I also spend as much spare time there as possible to serve Dharma and the yoga center. When I'm not at the yoga center, I am teaching active 4th graders in Westchester County. I am deeply honored to be part of the Dharma Yoga Center family, where as a teacher I continue to be a student of Dharma's, my fellow teachers and students. Om Shanti
Zarah Kravitz
I am a Gemini from New Mexico who came to New York to satisfy my passion for performance. My Gemini twins were satisfied until I got a terrible kidney infection a few years ago, which left me very disenchanted by our health care system. The experience instilled in me clarity and insight as to what my larger purpose is: to catalyze a shift in consciousness on the planet by helping people change their health paradigms. This was when I started a yoga practice, but my true practice wasn't born until I stepped into the humble studio on 23rd and 3rd Ave, where I literally felt like I had found "home." I completed the Life of a Yogi 200 hour training in October and have been teaching the Dharma lineage ever since. It is a blessed gift to be continually trained and in the presence of Sri Dharma Mittra. I am truley honored to have the opportunity to teach at the temple. May all beings everywhere be happy and free. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti.
Amitai Cohen
On one Friday evening in November, 2005, I walked in to the Dharma Yoga Center while class was in session. All it took was one brief look at the class for me to realize that this is where the next stop on my path would take place. I’ve been taking class regularly since then! The practice, Dharma’s love, powerful teachings and guidance, the great kula of students and teachers, and especially the Life Of A Yogi teacher trainig have helped me to transform my life. I am delighted to share and give back what I have recieved every Tuesday evening 6:30pm at the center while I continue to be a dedicated student of Sri Dharma's. When I am not at the center, I am teaching group and private classes throughout New York City and traveling abroad to share the Dharma Yoga message. In Israel I'm currently working on a project to bring a steady yoga practice to soldiers in the military.
Yiannis Andritsos
Bio Coming Soon!
Chikako Mizokami
Born in Japan, I was living in New York City for 5 years before I walked up the stairs of the now familiar home that is Dharma Yoga Center. As the saying goes; when the pupil is ready, the teacher appears. Such was the case with my fateful encounter with Dharma in May of 2007. The rest, as they say, is history..... Being a humble sadhaka and living yoga has been a singular transcendent experience. Practicing yoga informs and guides the way I strive to live my life in every moment of everyday. I feel so blessed and grateful to be able to continuously learn and practice through Dharma's grace and to share the divine science of yoga with others as it has been imparted to me, as an offering. I currently teach the 10am Level I class on Tuesdays. It is a wonderful class to build a strong foundation and prepare you for more advanced level classes. "Be receptive" to the supreme teacher within!
Daniel Sergio
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, I moved to the USA at the age of 6. Looking back I now see how I was practicing yoga even then. I’ve been living in New York City for 11 years and have been pursuing a career in the arts. I am a teacher of Drama in public schools throughout the boroughs and I also teach Voice work for the actor at NYU and the Atlantic Theater Co. Three years ago I took a yoga class with Andrei Ram. It was a body/mind/spirit altering experience. Soon after I visited the Dharma Yoga Center. My life has been immeasurably better since. Practicing at the Dharma Yoga Center and with Sri Dharma Mittra and all the senior teachers is a true blessing in my life. Taking the 200hr DY Life of a Yogi in 2009 in Cali, Colombia was simply mind-blowing. I feel so fortunate and grateful to now have an opportunity to teach at the center. I am in the wonderful position of teaching what I aspire to learn! Om shanti shanti shantih.
DMY LOAY Teacher Training Instructors
Jeffrey Meyers, M.D., L.Ac.
Dr. Jeff practiced diligently with Sri Dharma in the early 1980’s; attending classes every day. With encouragement from Dharma, he went on to become an massage therapist, and then studied western medicine, becoming a board-certified physician in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with a specialization in musculo-skeletal medicine and pain management. Dr. Jeff graduated from Dharma's LOAY TT and has been co-director of DY "Life of a Yogi" 500-hour Advanced Teacher Training Programs. He teaches a variety of subjects in the teacher trainings including anatomy & physiology, constitutional diagnosis, and meditation. He is also a licensed acupuncturist and practices medicine in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, as well as teaching Dharma Yoga.

Dr. Edwin Bryant
Dr. Bryant has been an integral part of our LOAY TT programs, specifically in teaching the Bhagavad Gita and Yoga Sutras. As a personal practitioner of yoga for 28 years, a number of them spent in India studying with traditional teachers, where he returns yearly, Edwin strives to combine academic scholarship and rigor with sensitivity towards traditional knowledge systems. He received his Ph.D in Indic languages and Cultures from Columbia University. He taught Hinduism at Harvard University for three years, and is presently the professor of Hinduism at Rutgers University where he teaches courses on Hindu philosophy and religion.
Krishna Das
Krsihna Das is a devotee and servant of Neem Karoli Baba. He is a true friend of Sri Dharma's and our home. His chant from "All One" is featured in Dharma's Maha Sadhana DVD. For years he has been chanting on a regular basis in yoga centers all over the world. He has taught with Ram Dass and sung for many saints and yogis here and in India. Sharing his heart through music and chanting is the basis of his own spiritual work; his way of serving the Divine within himself and others.

Jeffrey Jeffrey Seymour
I was born in Elkhart, Kansas (as a Sagittarius) on December 10, 1954 and grew up in the southwest United States. While I was busy having my fourth birthday party, Dharma was studying yoga. I began my quest for the Supreme Self many years ago. Over the years my path crossed many different methods of Self Realization but none seemed to resonate deeply enough. My years of searching came to an end when I entered the Dharma Yoga Center and attended my first Maha Sadhana on January 13, 2007. That same night I left my application for the June LOAY TT 2007. I now teach Dharma Yoga at several locations near the New Jersey shore. I am honored and very happy to be a member of Dharma Mittra’s family.

 

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