Dhanwantari Center honors the wisdom
of the body and uses ancient
therapeutic practices such as Hatha
yoga, ayurveda, & meditation to promote
healing and maintain a state of harmony
in the mind, spirit, and body. Our goal is
to educate the public about alternative
and complementary natural approaches
to health and to promote dis-ease
prevention through the ancient healing
arts.
| YOGA is a Sanskrit word that is commonly translated as "union." Yoga is the union of the body with the mind. This ultimately allows for self-realization and self-awareness. Yoga is a goal. You are not 'doing yoga.' Hatha yoga is a series of practices including asanas (postures), pranayama (breathwork), meditation, and relaxation to open the heart to a greater sense of inner peace. There are several different styles of Hatha Yoga, including vinyasa, Kripalu, Iyengar...+more! YOGA IS NOT A RELIGION! Yoga creates a sense of inner peace. Inner peace is universal and follows no one path. All people of all faiths practice yoga. YOGA FOR FITNESS is great! Yoga has many benefits for physical health including, increasing flexibility, strengthening and toning muscles, improving cardiovascular circulation and stress reduction. These physical gains are secondary to the emotional, mental, and spiritual benefits from a routine practice. Yoga is by far the OLDEST fitness "FAD!" YOGA IS FOR EVERYONE! Anyone regardless of age or ability can participate in yoga! Yoga is not a goal, it is a path. You do not need to stand on your head or touch your toes to 'do yoga.' It is a process. Engage in yoga to stretch your mind and the body will follow! FAQs GETTING STARTED?? |
| Dhanwantari (don-wahn-tree) is the god of medicine -- the Celestial Physician in Indian mythology. In his hands he carries scriptures of Ayurvedic Medicine and a vase that bears the Amrita – the Elixir of Life. He is the god of Ayurveda, the Knowledge of Life. He extends his blessing to all humankind. Through Dhanwantari, Vishnu the cosmic preserver, gave humankind the knowledge to live a peaceful and harmonious life. By simply remembering his name, you receive a blessing of Good Health! To view an image of Dhanwantari available at the Sanatan Society, CLICK HERE. |
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THE DIRECTORS Scroll down for more teachers' bios
BROOKE E. CANNOOT
Certified Yoga Teacher
Licensed Occupational Therapist
Certified Yoga Teacher
Licensed Occupational Therapist
Brooke (Vedika) Cannoot, MS OTR, CYT
began practicing yoga nearly 6 years ago
with the radiant Teji (Ruth) Dilley at her
Elkhart studio. She turned to yoga to
decrease stress and found benefits
beyond the physical...She found her
spiritual practice. Teji also guided her to
Reiki and Ancient Ayurveda. It is these
gifts and benefits that she hopes to share
with the Michiana community by opening
Dhanwantari Center.
Brooke has a B.S. from Purdue University
and a M.S. from Western Michigan
University. She is a registered
Occupational Therapist and is certified by
the Ayurveda-Yoga Institute, NYC as an
Ancient Ayurveda & Multi-Dimensional
Living Counselor. She is a Reiki Master
in the Usui Reiki Tradition. She is
committed to natural healing and
wholistic living and helping others to
obtain well-being. Her passion is
working individually with clients using
yoga, ayurveda & traditional occupational
therapy modalities to help individuals
begin to feel better and return to their
lives. She is also an advocate of natural
childbirth and educating women about
their divine abilities.
Brooke completed her 200HR Yoga
Teacher Training with Sarah Tomlinson.
Brooke is a life-long resident of South
Bend, IN. She has two beautiful
daughters, Gaia and Uma and has
chosen to continue to raise them near
their family in the Michiana community.
began practicing yoga nearly 6 years ago
with the radiant Teji (Ruth) Dilley at her
Elkhart studio. She turned to yoga to
decrease stress and found benefits
beyond the physical...She found her
spiritual practice. Teji also guided her to
Reiki and Ancient Ayurveda. It is these
gifts and benefits that she hopes to share
with the Michiana community by opening
Dhanwantari Center.
Brooke has a B.S. from Purdue University
and a M.S. from Western Michigan
University. She is a registered
Occupational Therapist and is certified by
the Ayurveda-Yoga Institute, NYC as an
Ancient Ayurveda & Multi-Dimensional
Living Counselor. She is a Reiki Master
in the Usui Reiki Tradition. She is
committed to natural healing and
wholistic living and helping others to
obtain well-being. Her passion is
working individually with clients using
yoga, ayurveda & traditional occupational
therapy modalities to help individuals
begin to feel better and return to their
lives. She is also an advocate of natural
childbirth and educating women about
their divine abilities.
Brooke completed her 200HR Yoga
Teacher Training with Sarah Tomlinson.
Brooke is a life-long resident of South
Bend, IN. She has two beautiful
daughters, Gaia and Uma and has
chosen to continue to raise them near
their family in the Michiana community.
KEVIN A. CANNOOT
Certified Yoga Teacher
Yantra Artist
Certified Yoga Teacher
Yantra Artist
Kevin Cannoot, CYT had his first experience
with yoga in 2002 with Teji. Having been
interested in Eastern thought and practices for
years prior to practicing yoga, he was thankful
to have found a way to actually intergrate these
practices into his life instead of only learning
about them. Kevin discovered Hatha yoga to be
more than what he had imagined -- a path to
inner peace, not just a road to physical
wellness.
In addition to the physical practice of yoga, he
soon found another peace- invoking practice --
Yantras. He met Sarah Tomlinson and painted
his first yantra under her guidance in May 2005.
Kevin continues this practice in Sarah's
workshops and on his own.
Following a two-week journey to India in April
2007, painting yantras, practicing yoga, visiting
sacred sites and running from monkeys, Kevin
came home with a strong desire to share with
others the peace and spirit he experienced in
India.
He has been married to Brooke for 6 years, and
their daughters, Gaia and Uma, are radiant
lights in Kevin's life. Kevin has a B.A. from
Purdue University and he completed his 200HR
Yoga Teacher Training program with Sarah
Tomlinson of the Ancient Ayurveda Yoga School.
Visit Kevin's Blog. Click Here!
with yoga in 2002 with Teji. Having been
interested in Eastern thought and practices for
years prior to practicing yoga, he was thankful
to have found a way to actually intergrate these
practices into his life instead of only learning
about them. Kevin discovered Hatha yoga to be
more than what he had imagined -- a path to
inner peace, not just a road to physical
wellness.
In addition to the physical practice of yoga, he
soon found another peace- invoking practice --
Yantras. He met Sarah Tomlinson and painted
his first yantra under her guidance in May 2005.
Kevin continues this practice in Sarah's
workshops and on his own.
Following a two-week journey to India in April
2007, painting yantras, practicing yoga, visiting
sacred sites and running from monkeys, Kevin
came home with a strong desire to share with
others the peace and spirit he experienced in
India.
He has been married to Brooke for 6 years, and
their daughters, Gaia and Uma, are radiant
lights in Kevin's life. Kevin has a B.A. from
Purdue University and he completed his 200HR
Yoga Teacher Training program with Sarah
Tomlinson of the Ancient Ayurveda Yoga School.
Visit Kevin's Blog. Click Here!
LORRI ANN (SIRI DIDAR KAUR) STEWART is not currently teaching at
Dhanwantari. Please visit her new website at www.anahatacenter.com
Dhanwantari. Please visit her new website at www.anahatacenter.com
THE TEACHING STAFF
MACHELLE LEE has been practicing yoga for thirteen years and teaching yoga
for nine years. Machelle is a 200 hour certified and registered yoga teacher
with the Yoga Alliance, nationally certified massage therapist, ASPO recognized
childbirth educator and certified doula. She is currently studying for her Masters
degree in Mythology and Depth Psychology. Machelle’s leading style offers
guidance in the therapeutic qualities of yoga. She reinforces principles of
learning personal alignment and offers variations of postures so nearly
everyone can create a practice that is right for them. You can learn more about
Machelle and her studio, Shakti Yoga, at her website www.shaktiyogastudio.org.
for nine years. Machelle is a 200 hour certified and registered yoga teacher
with the Yoga Alliance, nationally certified massage therapist, ASPO recognized
childbirth educator and certified doula. She is currently studying for her Masters
degree in Mythology and Depth Psychology. Machelle’s leading style offers
guidance in the therapeutic qualities of yoga. She reinforces principles of
learning personal alignment and offers variations of postures so nearly
everyone can create a practice that is right for them. You can learn more about
Machelle and her studio, Shakti Yoga, at her website www.shaktiyogastudio.org.
MYRA SUMMERLOT played around with yoga for decades before finding her
first teacher in 1993. Although the time with this teacher was short, it sparked
a commitment to deeply study and practice yoga in its many aspects. Today
Myra’s teaching flows from her experience, her practice and her on – going
studies with the Himalayan Institute and with the American Viniyoga Institute.
Myra is a certified Viniyoga Teacher with a 500 hour certification. She
completed the advanced teacher training program through Gary Kraftsow's
American Viniyoga Institute, and is currently participating in AVI's Yoga
Therapist Training program. Myra also holds a bachelor of science in
Business Administration/Finance.
first teacher in 1993. Although the time with this teacher was short, it sparked
a commitment to deeply study and practice yoga in its many aspects. Today
Myra’s teaching flows from her experience, her practice and her on – going
studies with the Himalayan Institute and with the American Viniyoga Institute.
Myra is a certified Viniyoga Teacher with a 500 hour certification. She
completed the advanced teacher training program through Gary Kraftsow's
American Viniyoga Institute, and is currently participating in AVI's Yoga
Therapist Training program. Myra also holds a bachelor of science in
Business Administration/Finance.
PATRICIA DOLE has been studying yoga for nearly 20 years. She received her
200 hour Teacher Training certificate in 2005 from Dancing Feet Yoga, and her
Khalsa Way Pre-natal training in 2006 from Golden Bridge Yoga in Los
Angeles. Pat has also been fortunate to study with a number of Master
teachers, and continues to be a life long student of yoga. As a teacher, Pat’s
goal is to encourage the student to be ever present and to find their own
particular level of awareness and joy as well as energy and grace.
200 hour Teacher Training certificate in 2005 from Dancing Feet Yoga, and her
Khalsa Way Pre-natal training in 2006 from Golden Bridge Yoga in Los
Angeles. Pat has also been fortunate to study with a number of Master
teachers, and continues to be a life long student of yoga. As a teacher, Pat’s
goal is to encourage the student to be ever present and to find their own
particular level of awareness and joy as well as energy and grace.
STACEY KIDDKLOUD GOODMAN uses her knowledge of occupational
therapy, blended with her training in CranioSacral Release therapy (CST) &
Reiki to provide individuals with relief of physical as well as emotional dis-
ease. Stacey uses this modality when working with children too & has helped
with such things as Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Hydrocephalus, Sensory
processing difficulties, pre-maturity, & feeding difficulties. Healing occurs
based on the individual’s agenda, releasing what is no longer needed at a
pace of which the individual is comfortable with. Stacey is trained as a
200HR Yoga Teacher. She is bringing this knowledge to her skills with
children to help parents aid their little one's growth and development with
YOGA! To schedule a CST session contact Stacey at (574) 286-8417 or
kiddkloud@sbcglobal.net
therapy, blended with her training in CranioSacral Release therapy (CST) &
Reiki to provide individuals with relief of physical as well as emotional dis-
ease. Stacey uses this modality when working with children too & has helped
with such things as Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Hydrocephalus, Sensory
processing difficulties, pre-maturity, & feeding difficulties. Healing occurs
based on the individual’s agenda, releasing what is no longer needed at a
pace of which the individual is comfortable with. Stacey is trained as a
200HR Yoga Teacher. She is bringing this knowledge to her skills with
children to help parents aid their little one's growth and development with
YOGA! To schedule a CST session contact Stacey at (574) 286-8417 or
kiddkloud@sbcglobal.net
STEVE KROJO KROJNIEWSKI began his yoga journey at an early age, as he
would frequently end up at the St. Joseph River just to listen and be at one with
himself. Through many life experiences filled with friends, drumming, and
nature, Steve finally found a new road to travel after taking his first yoga class
with local yogi and good friend, Teji Dilley. This experience in 2000 lead to many
years of constant yoga practice. In 2004, after some encouragement from Yogi
Teji, Steve enrolled at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, and began his
200 hour teacher training. “Life is short, so lets play, sing, stretch, and breath.
Create a great day, everyday, and have peace in your hearts.”
would frequently end up at the St. Joseph River just to listen and be at one with
himself. Through many life experiences filled with friends, drumming, and
nature, Steve finally found a new road to travel after taking his first yoga class
with local yogi and good friend, Teji Dilley. This experience in 2000 lead to many
years of constant yoga practice. In 2004, after some encouragement from Yogi
Teji, Steve enrolled at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, and began his
200 hour teacher training. “Life is short, so lets play, sing, stretch, and breath.
Create a great day, everyday, and have peace in your hearts.”
SUE VANDEWALLE has practiced yoga for eight years and recently completed a
200 hour teacher training program. Sue fell in love with the mind/body/spirit
connection of yoga after being a fitness buff for over twenty years. Sue has also
attended workshops with Doug Swenson (Ashtanga) and Aadil Palkhivala
(Iyengar) and practices daily. She believes that yoga and its benefits are for
everyone from five to ninety-five and teaches a Hatha-based style. Sue feels
that yoga should be healing yet challenging and that it should be taken
seriously yet be enjoyable.
200 hour teacher training program. Sue fell in love with the mind/body/spirit
connection of yoga after being a fitness buff for over twenty years. Sue has also
attended workshops with Doug Swenson (Ashtanga) and Aadil Palkhivala
(Iyengar) and practices daily. She believes that yoga and its benefits are for
everyone from five to ninety-five and teaches a Hatha-based style. Sue feels
that yoga should be healing yet challenging and that it should be taken
seriously yet be enjoyable.
| MEET OUR 2008 YOGA TEACHER TRAINING GRADS!! |
| MUCH GRATITUDE TO OUR TEACHERS! |
| AND GRATITUDE TO THEIR TEACHERS! |
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Image: Jaya Rama Dasa