Yoga
Therapy Advisor Bios
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Amrita
Kaye Estell
M. Div., L.P.C., R.Y.T. 500
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Amrita Kaye Estell, M.S. Div., L.P.C., R.Y.T.
500. Ms. Estell graduated with her Master's of Divinity
from Southern Methodist University in 1986 and obtained
her license as a professional counselor specializing in
the integrated mental health treatment of addiction disorders,
grief issues, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues.
Fundamental to her private psychotherapy practice is the
integration of mind, body, heart, and spirit. Always a student
of mysticism, she is a Spiritual Director offering guidance
for individuals on their spiritual path with the ability
to discuss tenets from both Christian mysticism and Yoga
for personal growth and spiritual transformation.
As a long time meditator, over 30 years, Amrita became a
student of Yogi Bhajan, Kundalini Yoga Master, receiving
hours for Registered Yoga Teacher (200) with hours toward
the 500 level then transferred to further training with
Baba Hari Dass, a classically trained Raja (Ashtanga) Yoga
Master and earned her hours as a Registered Yoga Teacher
(500). Through his tutelage Amrita chose the path as a Vairagya
Nun.
She
is a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists.
Using spiritual discipline, yogic tenets, and the eight
limbs of Ashtanga Yoga based upon Patanjali's Sutras, Amrita
is a principle teacher for Divine Yoga Therapy School. Through
her vast knowledge and experience she shares Yogic philosophy,
the practice of pranayamas and meditation, and the use of
yogic principles for therapeutic yogic practice. As a Spiritual
Director, Yoga Therapist, and Vairagya Nun, Amrita believes
the necessity for maintaining her own daily spiritual practice
of the eight limbs of Ashtanga Yoga.
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Dr.
Dennis and Lacy James
Doctor of Chiropractic
Certified Acupuncturists |
Dr. Dennis James began his chiropractic career at Cleveland
Chiropractic College in Kansas City, where he was the recipient
of the clinic service award for outstanding patient care
and also helped open the schools first hospital clinic located
in Truman Medical Center.
As a
4th generation chiropractor, for Dr. James this has always
been a way of life. Along with becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic,
he has also completed comprehensive training in whiplash
and brain traumatology, and is also the first of his family
to offer acupuncture services for the benefit of his patients.
Dr. James is married to Dr. Lacy James, and they practice
in the clinic together.
Dr.
Lacy James also attended Cleveland Chiropractic College
and is a 2nd generation chiropractor. She is also certified
in acupuncture, and along with helping everyone, she specializes
in the treatment of children and pregnant women.
Dr.
Dennis and Lacy James stay very active in the community
as a member of the Keller and Southlake Chambers of Commerce,
Texas Chiropractic Association, and the American Chiropractic
Association. Dr. Dennis James is also active in the Metoport
Rotary Club.
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Dr.
Barbara S. Peavey,
Ph.D.
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Dr. Peavey graduated from the University of North Texas
in 1982 with a doctorate degree in Behavioral Medicine and
Clinical Psychology. She continued her training and received
a post-doctoral degree in Psychopharmacology. With over
30 years of experience in applied psychophysiology and biofeedback
she is a Senior Fellow of the Biofeedback Certification
Institute of America (BCIA). She has been in private practice
since 1985 in Grapevine, TX as a psychologist serving adolescents,
adults and families with behavioral medicine disorders including
ADD/ADHD. She has a unique philosophy of helping individuals
find their strengths and integrate mind, body, heart and
spirit for health and well-being.
She
has also worked in the psychology center and faculty for
the University of Texas at Dallas and served as the Director
of the Behavioral Medicine Clinic. At the University of
North Texas she has had an adjunct faculty position in the
doctoral behavioral medicine psychology program. She is
a national and international speaker and trainer in biofeedback
and psychophysiology, stress management, and psychopharmacology.
She
is Co-Founder of the PsychoNeuroPlasticity Center for ADD
research, assessment and training. The PsychoNeuroPlasticity
(PNP) Center has been founded with the primary mission of
objective diagnoses and treatment programs for individuals
dealing with problems involving neurological issues and
related symptoms. Because of the multiple sources that impinge
on functioning, a broad integrative approach is used for
an individualized treatment plan. Through a multifaceted
diagnostic and treatment program, a multidisciplinary team
of health care professionals will find solutions to the
variety of challenges in neurological and psychological
development. Currently the PNP Center is accepting those
children, adolescents and adults with Attention Deficit
Disorder (ADHD), Mood Disorders and Anxiety.
She is also a 200 level kundalini yoga teacher. She also
is a student of Baba Hari Dass, Raja Yoga Master. She's
an expert with biofeedback, psychophysiology, psychopharmacology,
and stress management.
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Karen
O'Donnell Clarke
EYRT500
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Karen
has been sharing the gift of yoga with students since 1996.
A committed student of life, in 2000 she fulfilled one of
many quests by receiving her Bachelor of Science degree
with a concentration in Psychology. Her interest in yoga
began as a teenager and continues to grow and mature as
a lifelong practice of integrating body, mind and spirit
on and off the mat.
Vision
To
change the world, one person at a time in accord with the
Yoga tradition of Swami Kripalu and the belief that the
world is one family.
Mission
To
offer compassionate, heart-centered comprehensive Yoga instruction
in a safe, nurturing environment that inspires personal
growth and transformation for students of all ages, fitness
levels and health conditions.
Professional
Certifications
Kripalu
Center for Yoga and Health
* 500
hour Professional Level certification completed 2002 (300
hr addition to basic)
* 200 hour basic certification, 1998
Integrative
Yoga Therapy
* 200
hour basic certification, 2000
Yoga
of the Heart ®
* 85
hour certification, 2003
Teaching
Yoga for Specific Needs Advanced Training, Dr. Jeff Migdow,
Kripalu Center
* 25
hour certification, 2005
Multidimensional
Asana Practice:
The Foundation of Yoga Therapy, Joseph Le Page, Lilian Le
Page, and Joyce Anue, Kripalu Center
* 65
hours, 2006
Professional
Memberships
Kripalu Yoga Teachers Association (KYTA)
Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher E-RYT 500
International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT)
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Gusti
Ratliff, Co-Owner
E-RYT 500
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Gusti,
co-owner of Divine Yoga Center and registered with Yoga
Alliance at their highest level, has been studying yoga
for the past decade. A life-long learner, Gusti has experienced
the teachings of Rodney Yee, Gary Kraftsow, Shiva Rea, Judith
Lasater, Seane Corn, Tim Miller, Maty Ezraty, Max Strom,
Nischala Joy Devi, Leslie Kaminoff, Amy Weintraub, David
Swenson, Kaye (Amrita) Estell, Karen O'Donnell-Clarke and
many others.
Using
back bends to open the heart, forward bends to open the
hips, twists to ring out the old and open to the new, all
fused with the healing power of breath, she inspires her
students to find their individual potential in heart and
spirit. Teaching a balanced practice that is transformative
on a physical, energetic, and mental level, Gusti's classes
are an eclectic blend of healing asanas and Vinyasa flow.
Both therapeutic and challenging, she offers modifications
for each posture so anyone may participate.
Gusti
particularly enjoys her Sunday "Bhakti" Vinyasa
class. The intention of this day's practice is to reconnect
physically and spiritually. Through asana, meditation, reflection,
and prayer, she believes that exploring yoga through ritualistic
flow helps to gain emotional insight, discover the soul's
true purpose and cultivate positive perspectives on life.
The robust health and joy that springs from this Sunday
ritual celebrates life and our connection to God.
Like
so many of us, Gusti's yoga journey began as a way to heal
physical pain. Along this journey, she realized that a daily
therapeutic practice was a way to relieve her chronic back
pain, thus Gusti now specializes in yoga therapy for healthy
backs, necks and shoulders. In addition, her healing experiences
have given her a new understanding of the body, and led
her to move beyond her teaching. She has developed the Divine
Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training (RYS500) in order to guide
others to the discovery of yoga as a healing tool. These
Divine yoga therapists are known for their ability to help
students make consistent and dramatic breakthroughs in their
lives.
In addition,
Gusti is highly qualified to develop an individualized approach
to asana, pranayama, and meditation based on the knowledge
of a client's unique body-mind make-up. For more information
regarding private practices or specialized therapeutic practices
with Gusti, please contact the studio.
Known
for her humor, kindness, and integrative teaching approach,
Gusti also utilizes these qualities at Fossil Ridge High
School where she teaches Pre-AP World Geography and AP Psychology.
A long-time resident of Keller, Texas, Gusti has been married
to her husband, Kobey, for over 20 years and has one daughter
who attends SMU. Her hobbies include baking, reading, gardening,
entertaining, travel, and spoiling her wirehaired dachshund
and indignant cat.
With
a professional and educational background in Early Childhood
Development, Gusti facilitates the Kid's Yoga program and
Divine Kid's Yoga summer camps. Self-taught and a dog lover,
Gusti also leads our annual "Doga" (dog yoga)
benefitting a local animal rescue shelter. A visionary -
Gusti can create, develop, and make it happen! While visiting
our studio, you may be fortunate enough to enjoy one of
her unique baked treats!
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Tara Munro
CYT / RYT
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