Originally founded Hosh Yoga non-profit 501c3 as well as co-founded Dou Yoga both being in Brooklyn, New York.
In 2023 Opened an international location in Baku, Azerbaijan.
On the path of wellness my major milestones are (2008 - 2016):
-Helped to launch yoga programs in Baku, Azerbaijan with previously no available yoga studios prior arrival
-Completed two 200 hr trainings: one traditional medium group size and other as an apprenticeship of few.
-Successfully launched neighborhood Health and Wellness center Dou Yoga in Brooklyn, NY September 2011. Consecutively sold my major share to partner Yuuki Hirano.
-Envisioned and co-founded the first Not For Profit yoga studio Hosh Yoga, offering classes by sliding scale donation in Brooklyn, NY Apr 2009 opening doors in 2010 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn
Additional experience:
• Coordinated a team of 15+ which prepared and taught yoga classes and workshops for general public
• Trained, guided and assisted new teachers in preparation for their classes on an everyday basis
• Oversaw daily operations of the organization, evaluating, analyzing and adjusting its business performance
• Created a RYT 200 certified program on basis of Hatha, Ayurveda, Pranayama, Patanjali's Sutras and Chakra body of knowledge
Studied beyond 500+ hours of dedicated yoga trainings with ISHTA and YTTP. Experienced well over 400 hours participating in workshops and seminars with my mentor Mona Anand as well as renowned teachers like Judith Lasater, Peter Ferko, Wendy Newton, Gina Menza and Anodea Judith. Yoga Nidra is an important part of my own practice and I enjoy incorporating it in classes.