Shiva Das has been studying hatha yoga since 1986 and teaching since 1995. He has extensive training in the Integral and Viniyoga traditions as well as yogic philosophy and Ayurveda. He cocreated Inner Fire Yoga, an artful balance of intention-based postures, pranayama, yogic philosophy, mantra, and meditation. Author of both a 200- and 500-hour Teacher Certification Training Manual for Inner Fire Yoga, Shiva Das has taught hundreds of students to teach hatha yoga. He owns and directs Philadelphia’s oldest yoga center, Yoga On Main, and supports a wonderful community in living a yogic lifestyle.