Ram Bhakt is the founder of Long Beach School of Yoga. He is an experienced and gentle teacher (and life-long student) who lives and works under the philosophy of timeless wisdom, modern lifestyle and connection to inner beauty. Based in Southern California, he has extensive experience teaching Ayurvedic Yoga classes and workshops at yoga studios, community centers, office environments, and natural outdoor settings.
Ram has has lived and studied in spiritual communities across India, Europe and America. After studying neurobiology at UC Berkeley, he was lead to pursue his philosophy, Mantra, Hatha and Ayurveda studies with Dr. David Frawley. These studies include retreats and completing the Advanced Yoga and Ayurveda Course through the American Institute of Vedic Studies.
Ram’s approach to yoga and the school’s philosophy is to focus on building students’ sensitivity, strength and mental clarity through body awareness and spiritual insight that is organically revealed through practice. In addition to teaching classical Yoga and Ayurvedic principles, he specializes in advanced breathing techniques, meditation, philosophy and mantra theory.