"My passion is the integration of spirituality and science. The focus of my personal practice and academic research is a unified understanding of Eastern and Western Philosophies."
A Personal Biography of the Founder of the www.AkashaYogaAcademy.com
EDUCATION
Burkhard holds a Master’s Degree in Psychology and Alternative Education from the Free University of Berlin, where his thorough exploration of Ken Wilber´s Integral Theory culminated in a thesis on Holistic Development. In 2001, Burkhard began to explore Yoga in India. He has dedicated more than 5,000 hours to the study of classical Hatha Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, and yogic philosophy. He started his meditation practice following the Vipassana style of Theravada Buddhism, and has practiced under Ajaan Tong Sirimangalo in Northern Thailand.
He has participated in more than a dozen Spiritual Heart Retreats led by his meditation teacher, Sahajananda, who introduced him to the non-dual traditions of Advaita Vedanta and Kashmiri Shaivism. Following his example, Burkhard recently concluded a 49-day solitary meditation retreat in the jungle of Thailand.
CERTIFICATION
Burkhard is a Yoga Alliance certified and registered Yoga Teacher (IYF and RYS-500). In 2008, he completed a 500-hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training in Thailand. Three years later, he co-organized and participated in the 500-hour Hridaya Yoga & Meditation Teacher Training.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Since 2008, Burkhard is sharing his experience in a variety of contexts, including teacher training courses, meditation retreats, Hatha Yoga classes, workshops, and private life-coaching sessions. He has been teaching in various locations across Asia, Europe and North America.
Read more about his upcoming events on:
www.AkashaYogaAcademy.com
Feel free to contact him personally via:
info@AkashaYogaAcademy.com
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