Author Interview conducted by Yoga Teacher Jana Long

[Guest guest]

Yoga Teacher Jana Long Blessings All, When I think of how I want to use my gift of yoga teaching to serve others, I think of Jana

Long, an urban-based yogini of African descent, registered yoga teacher, and founder/director of Power of One Yoga Center in Baltimore, Maryland (www.powerofonecenter.com). The minute that I read her personal philosophy and definition of yoga posted on her web site, I knew I had discovered someone that I could watch for guidance on how to deepen my personal yoga practice and service as a yoga teacher. See below. 1) Personal Philosophy: "I seek opportunities to express

the Divine talents and qualities bestowed upon me. I accept the things I don't understand because I have faith that everything is in Divine Order. Life is an elixir and I am enjoying it moment-to-moment." 2) Definition of Yoga: "Yoga is a way of living. It is a lifestyle that promotes the union of mind, body and spirit in order to bring about transformation and self realization which manifests through our relationships with others and the Universe." www.powerofonecenter.com/yogablog/index.php Through her Power of Yoga Center, the first black-owned, community-based yoga studio serving Baltimore City, Jana provides a healing space to access, express and connect around

ideals of higher consciousness. Since 2001, Jana has offered classes, workshops, and teacher training programs that incorporate the ancient healing systems of yoga and Ayurveda. Things you should know about Jana Long.... Like me, Jana is a Howardite. She is certified in Integrative Yoga Therapy and a student of the Wise Earth School of Ayurveda. Jana is a member of the International Association of Black Yoga Teachers, Kripalu Yoga Teachers Association, International Association of Yoga Therapists and the Yoga Alliance. She also coordinated "Yoga: The Sacred Rhythm," the 7th annual International Association of Black Yoga Teachers' Summit and Retreat in 2006. In September 2007, Jana worked with Maya Breuer (http://www.mayabreuer.com/), founder and director of Santosha School of Yoga, to organize and host "Roots, Rhythm & Soul: A Yoga Gathering for Black People," at the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. That same month Jana and Maya were interviewed on NPR. Click on the following link to listen to their interview: www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=14592429. Where you can find Jana Long online: 1) Website - http://www.powerofonecenter.com/ 2) Myspace page - www.myspace.com/powerofoneyoga Recently, Jana interviewed me about my new novel, Love's Troubadours - Karma: Book One. The interview featured a discussion about the power of yoga in my life and writing process. It was posted as a blog on Jana's Myspace page. To read the interview, click on the following link: http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view & friendID=107323671 & blogID=328289689 & Mytoken=4DFB01C0-D190-43DE-BB2613A2D9B94C3F11942384 Enjoy your day. Thanks for stopping by! Peace and Love OMs, Ananda Leekewww.myspace.com/lovestroubadourskiamshaleeke

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