About Doug Greene

Doug received his spiritual name Shivaraj, which means: Lion of God who walks with grace and courage throughout his life,  and who creates a living kingdom around himself of truth and purity.  He views this as a life-long ideal and practice.

Shiva is a name for the aspect of life relating to transformation.  Doug teaches that the process of transformation is one of "involution and evolution", whereby we compassionately accept and absorb into ourselves that which we habitually deny or avoid. By learning to accept all of these qualities as aspects of ourselves, we then evolve and grow.  Teaching Yoga classes and workshops is Doug's way of sharing this truth with others.

Doug has studied the Eastern metaphysical and mystical arts and sciences - Yoga, Reiki, Pranic Healing, Ayurveda and Yoga Tantra - on a continuing basis since 1972. He received his Reiki Master training and initiation from William Lee Rand,  and studied with Gail Bentley Walsh, founder of Yoga Mountain in New York for his 200-hour Yoga Teacher training.  He then went on to Kripalu Center for Yoga for his 500-hour Yoga Teacher training certification. While there, he studied under disciples of the Indian Kundalini Yoga Master Swami Kripalu, who continue to guide him along his path.

Doug credits his practice of Yoga for helping to mange stress and to maintain his health, both physically and mentally. He enjoys snowboarding, hiking, surfing, woodworking and boatbuilding, photography, music and the arts.  

The owner of Greene and Company, a successful accounting and investment advisory company, Doug and his wife reside in rural Connecticut.

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