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Flowforms Yoga
was created by Julie Dhara Roberts in 1999. Flowforms Yoga was named
honoring the connection between the natural pulsation of the
universe and the process of practicing yoga.
Upon completion of
her bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering (with concentration
in Fluid Mechanics) from Boston University, Julie worked as an
ecological engineer, concerned with designing natural and ecological
solutions to cleaning the waters of the planet. To this end, she
used a creation called Flowforms - designed to naturally clean and
purify water. Flowforms moves water through spiraling, vortex
patterns fashioned after the natural movement of water in a
streambed. (for more fascinating info on this subject, check out
www.lindros.co.za/flowforms.htm
and the yoga links page) By leading
water thru this natural movement, the water "remembers" its
vibrational essence - a pure clean state. Water is a life sustaining
element, that needs rhythmical movement to regenerate and bring
vitality into itself. The psychological effect of the contraction
and expansion of the rhythmical movements of the Flowform is of a
calming quality and can produce an enlivening and awakening of the
senses.
The same can be said
of the practice of yoga.
Yoga has
strong internal and energetic effects on our bodies. The body is
primarily water, and water is known to have a resonant healing
effect on the whole being. By moving the body through an organic,
flowing series of forms, movements and postures (asansas), we can
come back to our base vibration - our natural essence. . Yoga is an
ecological experience - an opportunity to use the power and will of
the physical body to vastly alter the consciousness of the entire
being - a return to the remembering of your natural state of truth,
goodness and light.
As Julie’s practice of yoga deepened, and as she trained to
become an instructor, the relationship between her work of healing
the planet through ecological engineering and the healing work of
the individual through the practice of yoga was clear. Flowforms
Yoga was created to honor the link between these two aspects of
healing work.
In 1999, Julie
discovered the Anusara system of yoga (founded by John Friend) and
it was like coming home. Anusara Yoga, from its foundation of Rajanika Tantra Philosoghy, is about experience and celebration of
the pulsation of the universe, the interconnectedness of all things
and celebration of our most essential goodness and light. In the
study and instruction of this state-of the art evolved style of
Hatha Yoga, Julie has found a philosophy that resonates with her
deepest knowing and a community (kula) of like minded practitioners
on the path.
The principles she
was experiencing in her personal yogic transformation compelled her
to leave her career as an engineer, and focus all of her energies on
yoga.
She has been teaching throughout the Central Massachusetts community
since 1999. During this time, she has trained with
John Friend,
Deb
Neubauer,
Ann Greene,
and Todd Norian to continue her Anusara journey. She has
attended Levels 1 and 2 Anusara Yoga Teacher Training, and deepens
her studies continually in advanced trainings and workshops. She is in
the process of completing her Certification in Anusara Yoga, and is
currently an Anusara Affiliated Instructor. Julie is
also a trained healer and student of Sat Nam Rasayan, a
branch if yogic vibrational healing. Julie merges the her
devotion to healing the earth and the practice of sacred ecology in
her yoga instruction. By changing the landscape of the world within
you, you can bring powerful lasting change to the world around you.
In 2004
Julie partnered with Jennifer Faldetta and recreated Flowforms
Yoga. We have established a beautiful community yoga studio, a center
for Anusara Yoga and Healing in Worcester, MA. Together with other like minded
teachers from the community, we will be offering a wide variety of
weekly group classes and special workshops.
Our mission
is to use the practice of Yoga to create spiritual community - to
foster connections and facilitate healing of people and the planet.
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