Barbara Rose ShermanBarbara has practiced yoga and meditation for 30 years and has been teaching for 15 years. She has facilitated more than 25 yoga retreats in California, and two yoga/meditation/hiking retreats in Italy. She has also generated websites, written educatonal films, and designed and presented corporate wellness programs. An article about her use of relaxation techniques in dentistry has been published in Yoga Journal. Barbara's foundation of yoga is grounded in the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. A devoted practitioner, she has trained with Erich Shiffmann, Ganga White, and Tracey Rich, and is certified in Therapeutic Yoga. Barbara teaches from her heart, illuminating the spirit of yoga. She has served as a volunteer for Children's Hospital LA and Direct Relief Int'l. Committed to personal growth, Barbara continually takes courses in nutrition, neuroscience and stress reduction. She integrates her love of science and yoga into her popular workshops, How to Meditate, Pray, Heal and Women's Health and Healing. Barbara received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Southern California. She enjoys hiking, the poetry of Rumi and spending time with her family and friends. Read More Read Less