#38 DANIEL RAMA - INTERNATIONAL YOGA TEACHER AND TRAINER

Daniel Rama ( danielrama_) is the fusion of authentic hatha yoga and modern functional movement. His journey began with a life changing injury and a grim diagnosis. Told by doctors that he would never be able to run again, Rama moved to a simple yoga ashram and began dedicating himself to a life of sincere sadhana (spiritual practice).

After a miraculous recovery, Rama has now made it his life purpose to share valuable techniques associated with yoga, movement and mindfulness. Together with his partner, Rama offers international workshops, retreats and YTTs; and operates a successful online studio by name of Becoming Balance.

WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT

-Finding a work/life balance and ways to relax

-The pros and cons of being a travelling yogi

-The discipline of a daily practice

-The importance of space in a relationship when together 24/7

-Recovering from an injury doctors said wouldn’t heal

-Transitioning from someone who used to upset people, to someone who lives to serve the world

-Harnessing interests and skills to serve the world

-What it means to be ‘awake’

-Living in an ashram surrounded by inspirational mentors

-Tapping into a collective consciousness by training the mind

-Stepping away from a destructive lifestyle into a holistic one

-Blacking out teaching first yoga class

-How to grow on social media

-Listening to your intuitive voice

QUOTES

‘I feel that service is really the only reason that I’m alive.’

‘I don’t really care about handstands or fancy shapes... They’re a hook for people to come to the practice.’

‘Who I was before yoga and who I am now... Totally different people.’

‘When you focus on what is needed, rather than what is wanted or desired, it becomes so simple.’

REFERENCES

Sivananda Ashram

Deepak Chopra (spiritual teacher)

Stalking the Wild Pendulum, Itzhak Bentov (book)

Becoming Balance app

10% off Liforme yoga mats with code THEHUSLERS (we get commission)

THE HOSTS

@adamhusler - Drawing from a variety of lives lived off the mat, Adam Husler brings a unique perspective to those who seek more from yoga than making pretty shapes. He offers creative, effective and clearly-sequenced teachings that focus on balancing flexibility and strength; physically and mentally. Educated by globally renown teachers, including Jason Crandell and Michael Stone, Adam specialises in a signature style of Alignment-Based Vinyasa— fuelled by a fascination with anatomy and a desire to ask ‘why?’. 

Based in London, Adam teaches a robust schedule in one of the worlds top yoga studios, Triyoga, and world leading gym, Equinox. On top of this, Adam leads workshops, trainings and teaches festivals continuously around the world, leaving him with thousands of teaching hours under his belt and plenty of appearances in national and international media.

For workshops, trainings, events and retreats, find out more here. 

@iamhollyhusler - From belting out original pop tunes at the London O2 stage to 20,000 people, whilst supporting Westlife, to singing healing mantras and playing magical instruments, to seas of sleeping yogis, at events and studios across the globe; Holly’s journey has led to a deep desire to help people find conscious connection and their own inner peace.

For workshops, music, events and retreats, find out more here.

The Huslers have launched a new online platform for yoga classes, sound journeys, meditations and more. Explore at thehuslers.com