ZaRa and Ah RaZaRa Has been a yogini her whole life and was drawn to join ashram life and Buddhist temple immersions to further her studies of self, karma & life sciences Zara has completed over 800 hours of Certified Yogic training in Tantra, Hatha, Pregnancy, Yin & Trauma Informed Yoga & grows each day with two decades of teaching experience across specialty sectors of NGOs, Trauma informed Yoga, Corporate & Studio Owner Opening a yoga studio allowed her to understand the intricacies of the yogi business, and the wider audience of people that are drawn to the practices of yoga Seeking to understand modern sciences she attained a Degree in Molecular Biology/Genetics and applies this knowledge to yoga and her teacher training courses Hearing the call to dive in the many facets of yoga she Initiated in Himalayan Kriya Yoga and travelled to Himalayas to further understand the teachings of authentic tantric yoga ZaRa has diligently continued on a path of enriched understanding of Tantric Philosophy, Devi/Deva Story, Sanskrit Language, & Intuitive Movement After Intensive study and Initiation by her Guruji Tejaswini Gautam - ZaRa is ceremonially committed as a lifelong Devotee of Classical Indian Odissi Temple Devadasi Dance Upon such she is also the Creator of workshops in immersions in Dance of Devi & Raks Kheperu Dance ( Sensual Wombans Dance) Ah Ra Was drawn to study movement and yoga a few decades back and has completed advanced trainings - including 200 hr African Yogas - Smai Tawi/Kemetic Yoga Teacher & 500 hr Tantric Hatha Yoga Teacher ​Ah Ra is a diversified teacher, gifted with an ability to inspire others to recognize their inherent gifts. Throughout the years he has honed his skills whilst teaching in schools, government, corporate, refugee infrastructure, NGOs & Studio Ownership. ​Opening a yoga studio allowed Ah Ra to understand the intricacies of different bodies and movement modalities, and his approach to yoga is both disciplined and playful Seeking to understand ancient sciences Ah Ra is a Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbalist/Acupuncturist. and specializes as a Food as Medicine and Detox & Fasting Consultant Also in his quest to study Movement he is a two decades Master Professor of Traditional Capoeira Angola Martial Arts which combines the arts of movement, dance, music, song & Afro-Brazilian cultural history ​Inspired by sound vibrations, Ah Ra is a brilliant multi Instrumentalist, often bringing musical influences into his teachings with African Harp, Flute, Drumming, Tibetan Bowls ​After many years of study of Indian Yogas and travels to Rajasthan and Himalayas in India - Ah Ra is a confident and knowledgeable teacher sharing colourful stories in teaching, and inviting students to do the 'work' (karmas) To further develop his study of Ancient Primordial Afrikan Yogas known as Smai Tawi (Kemetic) Yoga he completed certifications in Medu Neter(ancient language of hieroglyphics) SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES FB @rootsyogalife INSTA @rootsyoga.life