jake first encountered yoga in 1997 as a student of theatre and dance. after several years of yoga 'dabbling' and then of serious study, jake received Yoga Alliance certification at the 200 hour level from Wake Up Yoga, under the direction of Corina Benner and Jill Manning. jake studies the teachings of Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati and the path of Luminous Shabda (sound as light) under his beloved guru Manorama Thea D'Alva. it is with great respect, honor, and humility that jake transmits the wisdom and power of these transformational teachings. jake has studied thai massage and the tradition of Nuad Borarn as taught by Saul David Raye and Michael Buck of the Vedic Conservatory. as co-founder of Yes! And..., a philadelphia-based arts education non-profit organization, jake is passionate about the transformation of young people through play and imagination - and brings a hope-filled playfulness and a faith in the power of creativity to all of his work...on the mat and off.
om shantih :: peace to you
and much love