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Giridhari Das - a brief bio Born in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, USA, Giridhari Das grew up in Holland, Mi. He was introduced to the eastern way through seeing some Hindu Monks when still young. Being progressively drawn to Indian esoteric teachings out of personal interest throughout life; a culmination of experiences and the pholosophy of eastern culture and values convinced him to persue Self-realization and the healing arts. The ideals expressed in Buddhism were of interest to him and thereafter Giridhari Das became a vegetarian. Now enjoying an ayurvedic/yogic vegetarian diet, he has been practicing Yoga and appling the wise philosophy of the saints of India in his daily life. Giridhari Das' interests continued and changed with a deeper understanding, finding that Sanatana-Dharma i.e. the eternal religion, is his heart. He now focuses on the study of Gaudiya Vaishnavism. Being an aspiring servant of servant of the servant of the pure devotee of Sri Krishna, he finds the well being of all beings is of great importance. Giridhari Das graduated from Baker College with an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy. He also has certificates in Ayurveda and advanced Yoga and Ayurveda by the American Institute of Vedic Studies in Santa Fe. He has futher study with the Rishikesh School of Ayurveda in India. He�s a International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta teacher and has learned Babaji�s Kriya Yoga. Giridhari has been fortunate to meet AMMA many times and is a discliple of Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj. Giridhari Das has trained with The Quiet Woman, a Royal Thai Massage Master from Thailand, and has extended practice with Dr. Anthony James of the International Thai Therapist Association. He as trained at the Luma Center, completing thier 850+ hour Traditional Thai Massage Therapist Program. A Thai Bodywork specialist and instructor, he's trained in Thailand with Lek Chaiya Nerve-Touch Massage in Chang Mai and with Yan Sanghawat at Charkra Traditional Thai Massage on Koh Pha-Ngan. Giridhari Das currently lives in Santa Cruz, Ca. where his work encompases Yoga, Ayurveda and Thai Massage . With practicing and realizing the efficacy of eastern medicine in his life, he integrates a paradigm of awareness and devotion throughout his work. Being a musician, athlete and waterman rounds out his active view of life. |
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