"We hold a Yoga pose not for the sake of the pose, but to hold the mind through the pose. We hold our breath not for the breath, but to hold our mind steady through the breath." (Yoga Sutras II:4)
Beloved Rama Jyoti Vernon
January 4, 1941 - November 23, 2020
"Live Happily and die Majestically" ~ BKS Iyengar
"Live Happily and die Majestically" ~ BKS Iyengar
Friend and teacher Rama Jyoti left our world on Monday, November 23, 2020, due to natural causes. Those close to her continue to process this sudden and profound loss.
On Wednesday, December 2, 2020, a vigil was held at the home of Rama's daughter Mira, followed by a caravan of family and friends to La Puerta natural burial ground near Belen, NM. Those present bid farewell to Rama Jyoti with readings and prayers before she was laid to rest according to her wishes.
We look forward to gathering in person to celebrate Rama's life. Please check here for updates.
On Wednesday, December 2, 2020, a vigil was held at the home of Rama's daughter Mira, followed by a caravan of family and friends to La Puerta natural burial ground near Belen, NM. Those present bid farewell to Rama Jyoti with readings and prayers before she was laid to rest according to her wishes.
We look forward to gathering in person to celebrate Rama's life. Please check here for updates.
Postponed: In-Person Tribute
to Rama Jyoti Vernon
to Rama Jyoti Vernon
Sadly, our dear friend Ruth (Sraddha) Hartung, who had planned to host Rama's tribute in September, transitioned from this life on January 17.
Because of this tragic loss, we are re-evaluating when and where to gather and honor Rama's memory.
Updates will be Announced by Email, Social Media and this Web Site.
Online Tribute Video Replay Available
The Yoga Legacy of Rama Vernon: Bridging East to West
The Yoga Legacy of Rama Jyoti Vernon: Bridging East to West
This special tribute event, sponsored by GiveBack Yoga Foundation University, is being delivered to honor Rama’s legacy. It is planned by some who knew Rama best, daughter Mira Murphy, program manager/friend Ginny Beal, and friends Hansa Knox, Sraddha Hartung.
This webinar will include a panel discussion with Rob Schware, Sraddha Hartung, Mira Murphy, Ginny Beal, Hansa Knox, David Lipsius and Maha El-Sheikh, and seek questions from the audience.
Registration requires creating a Union account. Select a ticket quantity. It is not necessary to change the payment amount from $0.00. If you choose to pay, all funds support the Give Back Yoga Foundation, a 501(C)3 nonprofit organization.
This webinar will include a panel discussion with Rob Schware, Sraddha Hartung, Mira Murphy, Ginny Beal, Hansa Knox, David Lipsius and Maha El-Sheikh, and seek questions from the audience.
Registration requires creating a Union account. Select a ticket quantity. It is not necessary to change the payment amount from $0.00. If you choose to pay, all funds support the Give Back Yoga Foundation, a 501(C)3 nonprofit organization.
Share Stories of Rama Jyoti
Rama's daughter Mira Murphy requests your stories about how you have been touched by her mother’s work. If it has moved your heart, mind, and work in the world in some way, please write about how Rama Jyoti Vernon has affected your life, and email to Mira Murphy. These offerings will be compiled as part of Rama's legacy.
Studios, Teachers - Join our Directory
We plan to create a Directory for those who wish to study Rama's teaching, and request that studios and teachers who feature Rama's work, send your name, contact information (email, phone, website) by clicking on the button below.
Rama Jyoti's Yoga Sutras Books I & II
Book price includes FREE shipping within Continental U.S.
(please allow 5-7 Business days within Continental U.S.)
Book price includes FREE shipping within Continental U.S.
(please allow 5-7 Business days within Continental U.S.)
2019 Rama Vernon talks about entering the technological age in this video below.
"OM" Webinar Described by Rama in the Video Below. TO VIEW WEBINARS, CLICK HERE
Citizen Diplomacy in the Soviet Union
The videos below explain our work in the Soviet Union when Americans traveled there to practice Citizen Diplomacy and conflict resolution during the 1980s.
We are living in a time when, more than ever it's important to honor similarities rather than differences, in order to find ways to unite with our international brothers and sisters.
Citizen Diplomacy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlTtri7aiQc&feature=youtu.be
Full Soviet Union Video Archive: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxMNsiGfSIbnYIU7DTfzWVns9qe0jZw_o
We are living in a time when, more than ever it's important to honor similarities rather than differences, in order to find ways to unite with our international brothers and sisters.
Citizen Diplomacy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlTtri7aiQc&feature=youtu.be
Full Soviet Union Video Archive: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxMNsiGfSIbnYIU7DTfzWVns9qe0jZw_o
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Yoga The Practice of Myth
& Sacred Geometry "Yoga: The Practice of Myth & Sacred Geometry is for all of us who want to continue in the study of yoga’s deep teaching and technical instruction. The wonderful diagrams and photos will clearly assist us as we learn and teach asana and pranayama while walking life’s journey.
Thank you, Rama, for sharing the heart, soul and passion of your own practices, insights and reflections, and for imparting your years of yoga experience, study and teaching. This is a book I will treasure for years to come." Lilias Folan PBS host and author, "Lilias! Yoga: Your Guide to Enhancing Body, Mind, and Spirit Midlife and Beyond" |
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See Rama's Online Teachings
In 2019 Rama Jyoti opened to reaching students with online teachings. Students describe her teachings as powerful and life-changing. Receive e-news from Rama to learn about her offerings. |
