Ishwari Jay, Certified Anusara Teacher, Author, Speaker & founder of yogabhava has spent the last decade empowering thousands of people to reach their full potential. Born in France, she studied acting and became very successful as an actress and model at a young age. Yet, she didn’t find true fulfillment in her life. At twenty one she retired from her worldly life and began to fully dedicate herself to her spiritual journey immersed in meditation and intense spiritual disciplines.

She has been a student of yoga and tantric philosophy since 1991 and studied all main scriptures of classical yoga, vedanta and tantra in various ashrams including 2 years in India with her spiritual master, Gurumayi Chidvilasananda.  She met John Friend in 1994, three years before he founded Anuasara yoga and followed his teachings and the Anusara path since the very beginning. Her love, passion and deep knowledge for Anusara and the tantric philosophy of intrinsic goodness is contagious. Ishwari is also a certified empowerment coach, fitness trainer, healer, and holistic lifestyle consultant. She is an international speaker and has appeared on various TV and radio shows. She has self published her book “The Power of Breath”.

"I learned so much from Ishwari's playful spirit and deep knowledge. My yoga practice has deepened and more importantly, my ability to love myself and others. She is a true guiding light" - Stephanie Alston, CA