Training and Background:

Audra fell in love with yoga in 1994, and has been practicing ever since. She received her teacher training from The White Lotus Foundation (www.whitelotus.org) and from Integrative Yoga Therapy (www.iytyogatherapy.com). She is currently working on completing her 1,000 hour training as a yoga therapist, already having completed her 500 hour Yoga Therapy training. Audra has been teaching in Ojai and Ventura, CA for the past nine years at the following studios intermittently: Ojai Valley Athletic Club, Lulu Bandha’s (Ojai), Ojai School of Massage, privately at Ojai-Eco Sanctuary, Yoga Jones (Ventura) and at the Justice Steven Perrin Juvenile Justice Complex (Ventura County Juvenile Hall). She has knowledge in retreat management as well. From 2007-2009 Audra has been the event-retreat coordinator for Ojai-Eco Sanctuary, in Ojai, California. One of the most sought after yoga retreats by some of the top Los Angeles Yoga Instructors. Audra's spiritual influences also include The Flower of Life Teachings, Buddhism, Druidry and Mother Earth. Audra also has a background and degree in the fine arts of painting and art history. She is currently working on a series of paintings that infuse the five elements, called "The Language of Silence".