Ramani McKelvey

Ramani Sharana has been dedicated to holistic wellness and yoga for over 20 years. She is a 200RYT/RCYT registered yoga teacher, specializing in Bhakti Yoga, children’s yoga, and pranayama, meditation, mantra, asana and spiritual coaching.

Ramani is one of only two people in the U.S. certified to teach Swakriya Yoga, a spiritually based practice that integrates breathwork, meditation, mantra, and poses. She learned this unique practice while traveling to India to study under her teacher, Swami Gurusharananda.

She also holds a degree in Religious Studies with a minor in Philosophy and is the founder of The Joyful Shelter, an ashram and intentional community that emphasizes spiritual living and stewardship of the elements.

Ramani is a Reiki master, crystal healer, and practitioner of other spiritual healing modalities. When not teaching, she enjoys nature, spending time with her family, and crafting vegetarian meals