Loren Crawford, ERYT 500

Loren first discovered yoga by taking a class at a gym that he attended. The teacher lit a spark in him which continues to grow. After exploring many forms of yoga over the years, including kripalu, ashtanga and power yoga, Loren gravitated to a classic hatha teaching style.

Loren’s first formal teacher training was with Yogi Vishvketu in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada at the Upward Dog Yoga Centre. Loren quickly engaged in teaching in community centre and yoga centre environments, as well as working with individuals  working therapeutically to address specific issues. A deepening of Loren’s yoga began when he was introduced to the teachings of Yogarupa Rod Stryker of ParaYoga. These traditional teachings of the Sri Vidya tradition resonated to Loren’s core; he knew he had found his teacher and lineage.

The ParaYoga mantra brought tears to Loren’s eyes the first time he heard it, again affirming that he was on the right path. Since studying with Yogarupa, Loren has explored many of the teachings of the Himalayan Masters, particularly Sri Swami Rama.  With direct instruction from his teacher, Loren has mastered many of the techniques and is able to share them with his students as his knowledge deepens.

Prior to teaching yoga, Loren had extensive experience in delivering adult popular education.  His strong communicative skills, humour and ability to draw the best from participants add to his students’ experience. Loren has completed the Master Level Training with ParaYoga and is in the process of becoming certified in this style of teaching, one of the most comprehensive in the world. Certified at the E-RYT 500 level with the Yoga Alliance, Loren is also a Certified Ayurveda Practitioner.  As a Reiki practitioner, Loren brings this subtle level of awareness to his teaching as well.