James Patrick Otis
Born in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, USA, James spent his grade school years in Holland, Mi. He was introduced to the eastern way through seeing some Hindu Monks when still young. This spiked his curiosity of what life is and why do we live. Being drawn to Indian esoteric teachings out of personal interest; a culmination of life experiences and of eastern culture and values convinced James to persue the healing arts.
The ideals expressed in Buddhism were of interest to him and thereafter James became a vegetarian. Now enjoying an ayurvedic/yogic vegetarian diet, he has been practicing yoga asanas and appling the wise philosophy of the saints in his daily life. James philisophical interests continued and changed, finding that Sanatana-Dharma i.e. the eternal religion, is his heart. He now studies vedic literature (Gaudiya Vaishnavism). Being an aspiring servant of the devotee of Sri Krishna, he finds the well being of all beings is of great importance.
Physical activity and yoga asanas are a way of life for James, especially watersports. He loves the water and shares this enthusiasm as a Kitesurf Instructor .
James graduated from Baker College with an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy. He also has certificates in Ayurveda by the American Institute of Vedic Studies in Santa Fe and has advanced study at the Rishikesh School of Ayurveda in Bharatvarsh (India). He’s a International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta teacher and an initiate of Babaji’s Kriya Yoga.
James has done specialized training at The Quiet Woman with a Royal Thai Massage Master from Thailand and has extended practice with Dr. Anthony James of the International Thai Therapiset Association. A Thai Bodywork specialist and instructor, James trained in Thailand with Lek Chaiya Nerve-Touch Massage in Chang Mai and with Yan Sanghawat at Charkra Traditional Thai Massage on Koh Pha-Ngan.
With practicing and realizing the efficacy of eastern medicine in his life, James integrates a paradigm of awareness and devotion throughout his work. Being a musician, lifeguard and kitesurf instructor rounds out his active view of life. |
