About Us
Bhavana Institute provides quality education in the perennial teachings of Ayurveda and Yoga. The hallmark of education at Bhavana is a deep commitment to the transformation of the student by revealing and demystifying the wisdom of the sister sciences of Ayurveda and Yoga.
Each student will be guided in the succinct methods of well-being laid out by the ancients. These methods of knowledge were given in the true method of knowledge. True to the definition of Sutra or thread, these methods are as pertinent in today's life as they were when they were given by Yogis and Rishis 4000 years ago.
Our Mission
Bhavana Institute for Yoga and Ayurveda Studies is deeply committed to offering education rooted in the perennial teachings of Yoga and Ayurveda. Our goal is to provide education that is transformative to the student on every level of their being, and that will imbue them with a sense of service to their clients, students, families, communities, and the world.
Our Directors
Patricia Layton and Kathleen Wright have been friends and colleagues since 1980. They met in the Teacher Training program of the Iyengar Yoga Institute of SanFrancisco. Both Pat and Kathleen were initiated into Yoga through the Himalayan Masters. Pat in 1971 through Swami Rama and Kathleen in 1974 through Dr. Ayra, now Swami Veda. Each has continued to work faithfully in their fields. Together they bring over 60 years of knowledge and life's learning to these programs.
Workshops and classes with Patricia and Kathleen qualify as Continuing Education Unit credits for Yoga Alliance Teachers Registry continued education. Both Kathleen and Patricia are ERYTs (Experienced Registered Yoga Teachers) of over 500 hours.