The Dharma Room
Sioux Falls Premiere Yoga Studio and Wellness Center
Meet the Team--Owners of The Dharma Room
 | Jill Johnson, E-RYT 200, is a certified cardiac and cancer yoga therapist and a certified laughter yoga leader and trainer. Jill has been teaching yoga for over 15 years, and has a line of products that include a "Deep Relaxation" CD and "Laugh for the Health of it!" CD, and a "Beginning Yoga" DVD. She is a very compassionate instructor who brings her joyful nature to every class she teaches. Jill is also a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists. To learn more go to Joyful Living's Website. |
Melissa Shattuck, RYT 200
| Melissa has studied yoga, meditation and Ayurveda extensively with Drs. Deepak Chopra and David Simon, both internationally recognized for their work in mind/body medicine. She is a Chopra Center Certified Yoga Instructor and Certified Perfect Health Ayurvedic Consultant. She brings her passion for yoga and her desire to help others cultivate peace and holistic health to our community at The Dharma Room. To learn more go to My Inner Bliss |  |
Angie Kosirog
| Angie has an enthusiasm for vinyasa, yoga and dance fusion and singing/chanting. She has worked in the health and wellness industry for over 15 years and is also a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified WellCoach and a Master Trainer with YogaFit. She has had the privilege of studying with great masters such as Shiva Rea, Seane Corn, Rod Stryker, Jason Crandell and others and her innovative style is inspired by these great masters and her own creative wisdom. (psst...if you're fortunate, you can hear her beautiful voice when chanting in class!) |
Veronica Ludewig, LMT & REIKI Master
Go to the Massage & Bodywork page for information on all the services Veronica provides! | Veronica graduated from the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts in Scottsdale, AZ and specializes in Swedish-Sedona style therapies. Her massage combines her passion for energy balancing with elements of LaStone therapy & Young Living essential oils to create a deeply relaxing & therapeutic massage session. She brings her love & experience of Energywork, Vibrational healing, Ho'oponopono hawaiian practices & Shamanic traditions to the Dharma Room and can be contacted at vludewig@hotmail.com. |
Kendra Brouwer, RYT 200
| Kendra has just received her Yoga Alliance RYT Certification and currently serves as our Office Manager. She has several years experience in business management and brings a wealth of knowledge and talent to her position. Our members will have the pleasure of meeting Kendra in class, as well as finding her to be of service in our boutique. She is also coordinator of our Prenatal Yoga program. |
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Upcoming Events
Weekend Instructors
Saturday March 13th--Kendra
Sunday March 14th--Jill
Saturday March 20th--Angie
Sunday March 21st--Melissa
Yoga Philosophy Theme of the Week
Shaucha
We now begin to explore the five Niyamas, which are constructive tools for the inner work that gives rise to the ability to really put spirituality into practice in our daily lives.
Shaucha means "purification; cleanliness". It includes a number of techniques for cleansing the body as well as the mind, and it has even been called the aim of the entire system of yoga. The sages say that shaucha is not only the foundation for bodily health, it is also the doorway to deeper and more tranquil states of meditation.
Practice tip: Select wisely from the many choices of food, emotions, and thoughts waiting to come into your body and mind. As the body becomes purified you will experience radiant health; as the mind becomes purified, you will feel increasingly clear, friendly and cheerful.
