500 E-RYT and YACEP, Jyoti Ananda "Jai", has long been a faithful student and teacher of yoga.  She has studied under many renowned teachers, such as Yogi Hari, Vidya Heisel, Amy Weintraub, Douglas Keller, Gary Kraftstow, Swami Diviyananda and Mataji.  She has been most deeply influenced by her Guru Swami Satchidananda, and by B.K.S. Iyengar, Georg Feuerstein and Donna Farhi.   Her specialty is creating Nature & Nurture Retreat experiences.  Jai is certified as a Nutrition and Healthy Living from Cornell
University, has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Studies from UVM, is a renowned Life Coach and Reiki Master.  She offers magical retreats worldwide, including at the two enchanting retreat centers she owns- The Golden Present Studio & Retreat Center in N.C. and The Mermaid Forest, in Va.