Bryan Russell, RYT-500, Yoga Siromani, Sivananda and SchoolYoga Certified, Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga Teacher.

Born in Bellows Falls Vermont and raised in Surry, NH, Bryan has a true affinity for the outdoors and the peace and serenity immersion into nature offer the aspirant. He loves introducing people to outdoor activities and sharing his yoga experiences with others. His daily sadhana is a constant source his learning. Bryan has been working for Raw Shakti since 2004, leading retreats, organizing marketing and promotional campaigns, and simply supporting the organization and its causes. Bryan has guided many trips including trips to Alaska, California, Canada, China, Peru, Samoa, and Texas. Bryan completed his 200-hour yoga teacher training at the Sivananda Ashram in Val-Morin, Canada in 2005. In 2007, he received his 500-hour certification through the SchoolYoga Institute, where he studied Sadhana Hatha Flow and Sadhana Vinyasa Flow with Vedantin. Bryan is a yoga adventure guide for Raw Shakti and is passionate about the outdoor places he shares with groups. Bryan is also a teacher for the SchoolYoga Institute and leads Yoga Teacher Trainings Worldwide with the Institute. When he is home he teaches yoga classes in Keene, New Hampshire, and the surrounding area. Bryan also runs a corporate yoga business- bringing yoga classes to employees at businesses. Check out www.bloomingmountian.com to learn more

"I cannot imagine an outdoor guide with whom I would rather travel. Bryan is truly extraordinary as a guide and as a person. Anyone who works with him will remember the experience as a blessing." —Michael Owen, Professor of Geology, St. Lawrence University.