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Eka Joti 610.360.7767 [email protected] www.EmpoweredJourney.com www.EmbodyAwesome.com www.LeagueOfAwesomeness.com

Profile Life coach, counselor, trainer, teacher and speaker with expertise in the interdisciplinary arenas of holistic wellness, life excellence and transformational leadership.

Mission: I guide people to peak holistic vitality (cognitive, psycho-emotional, physical, behavioral) in order to realize lives of personal meaning and satisfaction, and bring forward one’s natural and unique forms of leadership for the sake of social contribution, beautification and uplift.

Specializations: stress management; immune system resilience, emotional intelligence/resilience; cognitive and concentration (meditation) training; mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR); interval fitness training, kinesiology, functional movement; somatic psychology; yoga alignment, breath and posture; peak performance, habit hacking and empowerment techniques; movement and dance therapies; neuro-linguistic programming; breath therapies, ritual therapies, play therapies, grief and bereavement therapies; transformational leadership; personal coaching.

Experience Co-Founder and CSO, Lead Trainer, EmbodyAwesome; Berkeley, CA — September ’12–Present www.EmbodyAwesome.comConception and implementation of a unique group training program synthesized from body-weight/free training, cardio-respiratory training, emotional resiliency, awareness and meditative training, proprioception and team dynamics; personalized training and guidance of a group of 20 (mid-20‘s to late 50‘s age range); creation of promotional materials and active promoting; website creation and maintenance.

Founder, Life Coach, Counselor, Trainer, Empowered Journey; Oakland, CA — November ’09–Present www.EmpoweredJourney.com One-on-one and group coaching and training with specialities in stress management, holistic wellness, self-discovery and values exploration, optimizing performance, lifestyle changes

Eka Joti (Justin Sarno) Entrepreneur, Empowerment Coach, Depth Counselor, Vitality Trainer


and leadership development; conceiving of and facilitating group workshops, practices, and classes. As of June ’13, personally coached and trained 73 clients, and hundreds of students through classes, workshops and other events, logging 750+ hours.

General Business Operations: website construction and maintenance; maintenance of social media networking; generation of newsletters, flyers and other promotional materials; maintaining positive public relations with clients/student. Media Creation: image alteration and touch-up; training and promotional videos, blogging, video blogging. Product Development: digital training program conception and creation.

Founder, Imagineer, Content Creator, League Of Awesomeness — November ’09–Present www.LeagueOfAwesomeness.com A no-cost, online, gamified website project, dedicated to supporting the wellness, excellence and leadership of its users, through the archetype and theme of the awakening Superhero. Currently on the backburner.

Yoga Teacher & Workshops Facilitator, Namaste Berkeley (prev. 7th Heaven Yoga Center); Berkeley, CA — May–December ‘13 Supervisor Kim Leo, [email protected] of Yoga Basics and Hatha 1-2 classes; building a new class from scratch; making yoga accessible and understandable to new students; conception and implementation of workshops; studio maintenance; creation of promotional materials and active promoting.

Corporate Yoga Teacher, FlowToys; Berkeley, CA — November ’11–July ’12 Employer Sean Von Stade, 415.577.1739 Facilitation of Vinyasa Yoga Class (General Hatha Yoga) for office workers ages 20 to 65, meeting diverse body types, exercise backgrounds, and specific health issues. Including classical pranayama techniques, meditations, and mantras.

HikingYoga Teacher and Guide, HikingYoga; San Francisco, CA — March–December ’11 Supervisor Eric Kipp, 415.261.3641Facilitation of HikingYoga classes, which are 90-minute journeys through San Francisco, moving through hiking legs and outdoor yoga stations in SF’s most scenic and powerful spots; teaching and guiding students (15 per class), a lot of personal-touch guidance.

Corporate Yoga Teacher, RNM Management, Inc.; San Francisco, CA — January–April ’11 Supervisor Michelle Miller, 415.356.2000 Facilitation of Restorative Yoga Class (Pawan-mukhtasana) and Vinyasa Yoga Class (General


Hatha Yoga) for office workers ages 20 to 50, meeting diverse body types, exercise backgrounds, and specific health issues. Including classical pranayama techniques, meditations, and mantras.

Yoga/Dance Teacher & Workshop Facilitator, Hanuman Center; San Francisco, CA — October ’10–March ’12 Supervisor Arch DeLeon, 650.465.8910 Facilitation of Aharaj Yoga Classes and Healing Chakra Dance Classes; successfully developing two new classes at the studio, introducing two modalities new to the Bay Area; conception and implementation of workshops; studio maintenance; competency in and use of MindBody Software; creation of promotional materials and active promoting.

Yoga Teacher, Yoga Garden SF; San Francisco, CA — October ’10–March ’11 Supervisor Heather Stewart, [email protected] of Aharaj Yoga Classes; developing a new class at the studio, introducing a new modality at the studio (Aharaj Yoga); studio upkeep; trained in and using MindBody Software; creation of promotional materials and active promoting.

Youth Bereavement Facilitator; San Francisco, CA — July ’10–July ’11 Supervisor Pat Murphy, 415.513.6343 Supervision and facilitation of bereaved youth through modalities of play therapy, ritual therapy, and group discussion and interaction.

!Education/Training Leadership Training; Sonoma, CA — January ’12–June ’13Intensive group training in personal and group leadership with Henry and Karen Kimsey-House (founders of Coaches Training Institute), and Jeff Jacobson: 200.5 hours.

Raja Yoga & Tantra; NYC, SF & Republic of Georgia — November ’09–October ’11Immersive one-on-one training with Gleb of Siberia and his teacher, Guru Pfaski in the lineage of Indian Raja Yoga and Siberian Shambhala Tantra. This includes physical asana forms, pranayama, esoteric forms, sacred dance, shatkarmas, mantra and empowerment forms (Aharaj yoga).

Transformational NLP; Novato, CA — September–November ’10Direct training with Carl Buchheit, master teacher of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Intensive work with the representational systems of how brains communicate with bodies, and how one person communicates with another. In reality, these are modern studies akin to the ancient systems used to access and reprogram the subconscious: 72 hours)


Grief and Bereavement Training and Service; San Francisco, CA — July ’10Training and mentoring with Pat Murphy, director of the non-profit organization ‘Josie’s Place’, a youth bereavement center for children moving through traumatic loss: 100 hours.

Buddhist Meditation (Samatha & Vipassana); Barre, MA — September–December ’08One-on-one extended intensive training in Theravada meditation techniques including vipassana, samatha, brahma-vihara and jhana with Joseph Goldstein, Annie Nugent, Rebecca Bradshaw and Pascal Auclair.

Curanderismo/Plant–Spirit Medicine; Iquitos Peru — August ’07–February ’09A total of four months across four trips in intensive one-on-one training with Doña Otilia of the Amazon in techniques of energy healing, body work, sound healing and plant medicines.

Hampshire College; Amherst, MA — BA, 2007Undergraduate thesis ‘Path of the DharmaFarmer’: blend of personal narrative, religious/philosophical exegesis, and permaculture/deep ecology tying together personal spiritual development and communal sustainable living. Education included a 5 month experiential exchange program in India.

Ashtanga Yoga; Easton, PA — ‘03–’05One-on-one intermittent training with Michael Lear and Ruthie Huron (Easton Yoga and Elevation Yoga respectively). Training in foundational series of Ashtanga, pranayama, mantra and shatkarmas.

!Publications/Products 1. The Hero’s Home Program — January 11th, ’11

http://leagueofawesomeness.com/hero-home-program/

2. The Princess Bride Guide to Never Giving Up; Elephant Journal — July 20th, ’12http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/07/the-princess-bride-guide-to-never-giving-up-eka-joti/

3. Surrounded by Supervillains?; Elephant Journal — July 31st, ’12http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/07/surrounded-by-supervillains-eka-joti/

4. How your booty shaking can make you rich & happy; Elephant Journal — August 20th, ’12http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/08/how-your-booty-shaking-can-make-you-rich-happy/


5. Office Zombie Bad! 3 ways to stay alert at work–naturally!; Elephant Journal — September 11th, ’12http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/09/office-zombie-bad-3-ways-to-stay-alert-at-work-naturally/

6. 5 Ways to Prove That You’re a Real-Life Superhero; Elephant Journal — September 24th, ’12http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/09/5-ways-to-prove-that-you-are-a-real-life-superhero-eka-joti/

7. Finding your Fortress of Solitude: Meditating like Superman; Elephant Journal — October 5th, ’12http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/10/finding-your-fortress-of-solitude-meditating-like-superman-video/

8. The One Secret to “Real” Life Satisfaction That’s Easy to Miss; Elephant Journal — November 13th, ’12http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/11/the-one-secret-to-real-life-satisfaction-thats-always-missed-eka-joti/

9. Why I—a meat eater—am going meatless this Thanksgiving; Elephant Journal — November 20th, ’12http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/11/why-i-a-meat-eater-am-going-meatless-this-thanksgiving-eka-joti/

10.Ralphie’s 7 Rules for Staying Healthy & Happy Through the Holidays; Elephant Journal — December 19th, ’12http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/12/ralphies-7-rules-for-staying-healthy-happy-through-the-holidays-eka-joti/

!Workshops/Talks/Events 11.Psycho-Emotional Protection and Empowerment,; San Francisco, CA — March

16th, ’10Workshop @ the Yoga Society SF

12.Yoga of Manifestation; San Francisco, CA — April 30th, ’10Workshop @ the Yoga Society SF

13.Vital Energy Workshop; San Francisco, CA — May 29th, ’10Workshop @ the Yoga Society SF


14.Dynamic Chakra Dance; Easton, PA — August 15th, ’10Invited presentation @ Easton Yoga

15.Chakra Dance; San Francisco, CA — November 7th, ’10Workshop @ Yoga Society SF

16.Conscious Partnership–Tantra 101; San Francisco, CA — December 3rd, ’10Workshop @ Yoga Society SF

17.Developing the Masculine Principle; San Francisco, CA — December 17th, ’10Workshop @ Yoga Society SF

18.Manifest Your Best; San Francisco, CA — December 31, ’10Workshop @ the Hanuman Center

19.Harmonious Relationship; Oakland, CA — March 6th, ’11Workshop @ Living Arts Center

20.Spring Manifest Your Best; Berkeley, CA — April 3rd, ’11Workshop @ 7th Heaven Yoga

21.Personal Energetic Protection and Empowerment; San Francisco, CA — July 1st, ’11Invited presentation @ OneTaste

22.Manifest Your Best; Berkeley, CA — July 9th, ’11Workshop @ 7th Heaven Yoga

23.Couples Tantra 101; Berkeley, CA — July 10th, ’11Workshop @ 7th Heaven Yoga

24.Empowerment and Hatha Yoga Class; Berkeley, CA — August 7th, ’11Invited presentation at Lululemon Athletica

25.Dynamic Chakra Dance; Bethlehem, PA — August 14th, ’11Invited presentation @ Elevation Yoga

26.Fall Manifest Your Best; San Francisco, CA — October 23rd, ’11Workshop @ Hanuman Center

27.Purpose, Performance Prosperity — November 9th, ’11–March 14th, ’126-part teleseminar series


28.New Year’s Eve Manifest Your Best; Berkeley, CA — December 31, ’11Workshop @ 7th Heaven Yoga

29.Valentine’s Day Art of Yogic Relationship; Berkeley, CA — February 12th, ’12Couples workshop @ 7th Heaven Yoga

30.Art of Shape-Shifting; Oakland, CA — November 2nd, ’12Invited presentation @ the Shakti Shack

31.Intro to Yoga workshop; Berkeley, CA — March 30th, ’11Workshop @ Namaste Berkeley

32.Into to Breathing; Oahu, HI — August 4th, ’13Invited presentation @ Yoga Loft Hawai’i

!Skills/Relevant Activities -Leadership Training: comfortable working in groups; comfortable leading or following-Confident independent worker/pursues projects to completion-Creative and effective strategic planner-Punctual and good work ethic-Consistent positive attitude-Active cultivation of holistic wellness (consistent health, few sick days) -2,500+ hours spent in silent meditation retreats (Buddhist, Zen, Shamanic)-300+ miles of extended backpacking (AT, Muir Woods, Amazon, Himalayas)

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