Founders & Teachers
Sannyasi Śivani - Spiritual Director, Founder & Head TeacherSannyasi Śivani (RYT500, BSD, GC Creative Writing) is the founder of Ishtadev Niwas Ashram and the non-profit Living Yoga Society, based out of Ktunaxa Homelands in southeastern British Columbia, Canada. She is an accomplished artist, writer, inspirational speaker and Karma Sannyasin Yogini, initiated within the Saraswati Lineage.
In 2001, Sannyasi Śivani was diagnosed with endometriosis, a painful and ‘incurable' disease and was called to take a new approach to life. This is when life unfolded for her to discover Dharma through a life of service through ancient |
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teachings of Yoga. Sn Śivani not only healed her endometriosis, but brought harmony to her life and body, by unraveling the stresses of her illness from its source.
Sn Śivani has completed 1000+ hours of intensive Yoga training with certification as an E-RYT 500 Yoga teacher and teacher training. As Spiritual Director of Ishtadev Niwas Ashram, she guides the Community through all aspects of living and embodying Yoga through foundations of love, service, and Yoga Ecology teachings. Her intuition and expertise are invaluable whether she is working in private sessions or speaking to large groups. She has traveled the world speaking and teaching Yogic philosophy, techniques and esoteric anatomy that can be used in daily life to raise one’s consciousness and quality of life. To access Sn Shivani's full Bio & CV please click here.
Sn Śivani has recently been granted a Letter of Distinction through the Humber School for Creative Writing and is in the final editing stages of her second book, a novel based on spiritual evolution and Ashram life. She also hosts a YouTube series “Yoga Views” that is growing in popularity for her candid commentary on the collective consciousness, and current events through a Yogic lens.
Sn Śivani is also the co-owner and operator of Ishtadev Niwas Farm, an off-grid Bakery and Homestead where she lives and works with her husband Paramjyoti and 12-year old son Narayana, her greatest teacher.
Sn Śivani has completed 1000+ hours of intensive Yoga training with certification as an E-RYT 500 Yoga teacher and teacher training. As Spiritual Director of Ishtadev Niwas Ashram, she guides the Community through all aspects of living and embodying Yoga through foundations of love, service, and Yoga Ecology teachings. Her intuition and expertise are invaluable whether she is working in private sessions or speaking to large groups. She has traveled the world speaking and teaching Yogic philosophy, techniques and esoteric anatomy that can be used in daily life to raise one’s consciousness and quality of life. To access Sn Shivani's full Bio & CV please click here.
Sn Śivani has recently been granted a Letter of Distinction through the Humber School for Creative Writing and is in the final editing stages of her second book, a novel based on spiritual evolution and Ashram life. She also hosts a YouTube series “Yoga Views” that is growing in popularity for her candid commentary on the collective consciousness, and current events through a Yogic lens.
Sn Śivani is also the co-owner and operator of Ishtadev Niwas Farm, an off-grid Bakery and Homestead where she lives and works with her husband Paramjyoti and 12-year old son Narayana, her greatest teacher.
Sannyasi Paramjyoti - Founder, Head Baker & Primary ResidentSannyasi Paramjyoti is co-founder to Ishtadev Niwas Ashram & Farm. Also a Karma Sanyassin, Sn Paramjyoti travels every year to "re-charge" his Yogic lifestyle in Rikhia Ashram.
Sn Paramjyoti is an experienced Karma Yogi and provides guidance with enthusiasm and wisdom to all 'Niwas residents and retreat participants. He is the head baker for 'Niwas Bakery where he has developed his own style of wood-fired, naturally levened bakery products. Baking and farming are his true passions - he loves to give back to the land and to his community through any means possible. Sn Paramjyoti successfully mentored his predecessor as the Living Yoga Society's Chair and provides both spiritual and organizational guidance to all operations necessary to keep 'Niwas running. |
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