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Daniel Rama

Life for me began in the same way as many. A quiet country-side town, overly protective parents, catholic school, church and more than just a pinch of mischief. I was a typical boy, beginning my typical life. Stubbornness came quite naturally to me. On December 16, 2013, I would suffer an injury that would change my life forever. During a powerlifting accident I managed to drop a 175-pound barbell directly onto my left foot. The impact crushed seven structurally-significant bones and tore through most connective tissues. Surgery was not an option. I still remember being told by doctors, “You will never run again”, at the time, I – a 19-year-old Health, Wellness & Fitness student – felt completely devastated. After months spent in a dark place, I eventually found a new light - Yoga. With regular meditation, pranayama, self-reflection and basic asanas, as well as a burning desire to better my current conditions, I soon made remarkable progress. Within six months I was able to walk without external assistance; and in less than a year, I could regularly be seen running long distances, training advanced functional movements and even dabbling in backyard gymnastics. “Richness is found in those who are simple and humble.” - Sri Swami Sivananda. My recovery has been a hard journey, made easier by the practice of meditation and yoga asana. I owe my mobility, and my life, to these practices. My deepest desire is to share this with others. Present day, my primary focus is on continuing to develop my personal practice and enhance the quality of my offerings. I have a number of online programs and regularly organize specialized workshops, retreats and Yoga Teacher Training courses around the world.