Live - Love - Learn

There have been many influential teachers in my life thus far, but none more so than my late Grandfather, George J. Harilela. Through him I have come to learn what yoga really is. To do good, and to be good. Ultimately it really is that simple. He was a wonderful man, that dedicated his life to his family and to humankind. A charitable man who always put others before himself. I am continuously grateful to have had him in my life, to learn directly from him and to have had his love.

My other teachers include Gurudev- Sri Swami Satchidananda. His lessons to us, and to have grown up with his teachings was a blessing right from the start. Looking back at it now, I understand why there was a calling to embark on this path. Through him we learned a great deal of surrendering to a higher principle in life and to love the divine within us all. Gurudev instilled something in us that will remain in my heart forever, and there are no words to express the subtle affect he had on me as a child and into my teens.

The Late Sri K Pattabhi Jois was a major teacher in my life. Through the practice of Ashtanga Vinyasa I have learned more about the internal workings of my soul. The asana practice he has shared with the world has led me to come to know more about my true self than any other form of Hatha Yoga. I am grateful to both him and his grandson Sharath Rangaswamy for their teachings. As Sharath now continues to teach and share his love and Guruji's teachings from Mysore India, so I am happy to go back and continue to learn directly under him. Sharath has been a steady asana teacher to me, always reminding me of my ego.

Paul Dallaghan, a wonderful teacher that has been a guiding light in my spiritual practice, growth and development. 

Sri O.P Tiwariji, Paul's teacher, for his teachings in Pranayama and the Sutras. A truly great man, with a lovely soul. I thank him whole heartedly for all he has shared.