ABOUT RYOKO 'SHARVANI' SUZUKI, MS, CHT, RTT, LMT, CSYT
Ryoko (“Lyo-ko”) completed her first yoga teacher training and became a registered yoga teacher in 2002. Originally from Japan, Ryoko grew up with traditional Buddhism philosophy and has continued to study, practice and share those ideals through teaching and studying different forms of yoga. In 2005, she deepened her meditation with Vipassana Meditation and yoga practice under the guidance of Swami Samarpanananda Saraswati in India.
Ryoko has her B.S. degree in Athletic Training, Magna Cum Laude, (minor in Psychology), and her M.S. degree in Sports Medicine & Biomechanics. She is also a licensed massage therapist, STOTT Pilates/Qigong (Ancient Chinese healing modality/moving form of meditation) instructor, certified Strength & Conditioning specialist, and Reiki (a Japanese form of stress reduction & relaxation that also promotes healing) practitioner. In addition to different Eastern healing modalities and Western osteopathic manual therapy techniques, Ryoko also used yoga & meditation as an integral part of rehabilitation with great success in Orthopedic Physical Therapy settings.
After her extensive and thoughtful study of Western & Eastern medicine, different style of yoga (Kripalu, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Anusara, Iyengar, Yin, Acu-Yoga) and qigong, Ryoko discovered the most benefits through her own healing (physical, mental, emotional and spiritual transformations) and true teaching of yoga in her study of Svaroopa® yoga, which focuses on releasing deep layers of spinal tension. Under the guidance of Swami Nirmalaananda Saraswati (formerly Rama Berch, the originator of Svaroopa® yoga), Ryoko travels to study Svaroopa® yoga, Advanced Yoga therapy, Vichara therapy (yoga therapy for your mind) and meditation through Svaroopa® Vidya Ashram in Downingtown, PA, a suburb of Philadelphia, and Ganeshpuri in India. Ryoko is the only registered Svaroopa® yoga & authorized Svaroopa® Vidya meditation (in the ancient teachings of Kashmiri Shaivism) teacher as well as the only Certified Svaroopa® yoga & Vichara therapist in the state of TN (Click here to learn more about "The Learn To Meditate Course"). Ryoko continues to deepen her meditation practice and other healing modalities with several other world renowned teachers (including Mahamandaleshwar Swami Shankarananda, Marisa Peer - a world renowned speaker, therapist, and best-selling author with over three decades of experience, and the founder of Rapid Transformational Therapy, & Dr. Lad - The Ayurvedic Institute in New Mexico). Ryoko’s passion for teaching and extensive therapist background makes her classes truly unique, warm, joyful, peaceful, memorable, meditative, and therapeutic. Her presence (and smile) creates a positive and safe environment for both learning and healing.
Ryoko brings over 20 years of clinical manual therapy experience, treating and educating patients of all ages as well as athletes and professionals from all levels (professional musicians, Olympian gold medalist, professional to youth football leagues, etc...), with orthopedic injuries, repetitive use conditions, automobile accident injuries, chronic pains, sacroiliac joint dysfunctions and spine disorders. Ryoko’s Integrated Therapeutic Massage & Holistic Healing includes Yoga Therapy, Embodyment®, Vichara Therapy, Aromatherapy, Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT), Craniosacral Therapy, Strain Counterstrain, Neuromuscular, Medical Massage, Mobilization, Muscle Energy Technique, Shiatsu, Reiki, and Pre & Postnatal Massage. After a consultation, your session will be designed with care and tailored to meet you where you are in your healing path. Ryoko’s comprehensive service includes a thorough evaluation, individually designed treatment, and your own self-care home program to maintain the optimum healing effect.
Ryoko’s unique approach of bridging her extensive background in Western medicine and Eastern healing modalities makes her sessions very effective in not only treating acute musculoskeletal conditions, but also addressing chronic pain issues (neck/shoulder/back pains), spinal disc problems, sciatica, MS, headache/migraines, Fibromyalgia, IBS, anxiety, depression, insomnia, Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, etc... which have failed to heal from more traditional Physical Therapy and Chiropractic approaches. Her practice focuses on the integrated healing of body, mind & spirit. Ryoko helps guide you to connect with your innate wisdom and inner ability to heal as she continues to share her special gift of intuitive healing with others. Instead of treating only symptoms, she addresses the underlying causes of an illness in very subtle way (not forcefully, but gently) to dissolve physical, mental and emotional blockages (pain, discomfort, and old mental patterns, etc...). Experience deep relaxation, transformation, and profound changes in your body, mind and emotions to be present in your own presence! Ryoko is so passionate about sharing natural remedies with you and helping you listen to your own body.... there is amazing innate wisdom within you! Ryoko is available for one-on-one healing sessions, private/semi-private yoga classes, individual essential oils wellness consultation for your health & well-being, and a FREE essential oils class for your friends & work places to learn more about natural remedies with therapeutic grade essential oils.
Ryoko lives in Nashville TN with her sweet husband, Jeff, who continues to inspire her to follow her path. While continuing her spiritual journey and practice, during her free time, Ryoko enjoys tea time, cooking (Ayurveda, macrobiotic, vegan, etc...), gardening, hiking, traveling, reading, blogging, listening to music, taking photos, chanting, and playing her piano, singing bowls, didgeridoo & harmonium.
You can read more about Ryoko's personal healing journey here.
Thank you for visiting my website! Feel free to contact me for any questions.
~ Namaste, Ryoko 'Sharvani'
Ryoko has her B.S. degree in Athletic Training, Magna Cum Laude, (minor in Psychology), and her M.S. degree in Sports Medicine & Biomechanics. She is also a licensed massage therapist, STOTT Pilates/Qigong (Ancient Chinese healing modality/moving form of meditation) instructor, certified Strength & Conditioning specialist, and Reiki (a Japanese form of stress reduction & relaxation that also promotes healing) practitioner. In addition to different Eastern healing modalities and Western osteopathic manual therapy techniques, Ryoko also used yoga & meditation as an integral part of rehabilitation with great success in Orthopedic Physical Therapy settings.
After her extensive and thoughtful study of Western & Eastern medicine, different style of yoga (Kripalu, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Anusara, Iyengar, Yin, Acu-Yoga) and qigong, Ryoko discovered the most benefits through her own healing (physical, mental, emotional and spiritual transformations) and true teaching of yoga in her study of Svaroopa® yoga, which focuses on releasing deep layers of spinal tension. Under the guidance of Swami Nirmalaananda Saraswati (formerly Rama Berch, the originator of Svaroopa® yoga), Ryoko travels to study Svaroopa® yoga, Advanced Yoga therapy, Vichara therapy (yoga therapy for your mind) and meditation through Svaroopa® Vidya Ashram in Downingtown, PA, a suburb of Philadelphia, and Ganeshpuri in India. Ryoko is the only registered Svaroopa® yoga & authorized Svaroopa® Vidya meditation (in the ancient teachings of Kashmiri Shaivism) teacher as well as the only Certified Svaroopa® yoga & Vichara therapist in the state of TN (Click here to learn more about "The Learn To Meditate Course"). Ryoko continues to deepen her meditation practice and other healing modalities with several other world renowned teachers (including Mahamandaleshwar Swami Shankarananda, Marisa Peer - a world renowned speaker, therapist, and best-selling author with over three decades of experience, and the founder of Rapid Transformational Therapy, & Dr. Lad - The Ayurvedic Institute in New Mexico). Ryoko’s passion for teaching and extensive therapist background makes her classes truly unique, warm, joyful, peaceful, memorable, meditative, and therapeutic. Her presence (and smile) creates a positive and safe environment for both learning and healing.
Ryoko brings over 20 years of clinical manual therapy experience, treating and educating patients of all ages as well as athletes and professionals from all levels (professional musicians, Olympian gold medalist, professional to youth football leagues, etc...), with orthopedic injuries, repetitive use conditions, automobile accident injuries, chronic pains, sacroiliac joint dysfunctions and spine disorders. Ryoko’s Integrated Therapeutic Massage & Holistic Healing includes Yoga Therapy, Embodyment®, Vichara Therapy, Aromatherapy, Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT), Craniosacral Therapy, Strain Counterstrain, Neuromuscular, Medical Massage, Mobilization, Muscle Energy Technique, Shiatsu, Reiki, and Pre & Postnatal Massage. After a consultation, your session will be designed with care and tailored to meet you where you are in your healing path. Ryoko’s comprehensive service includes a thorough evaluation, individually designed treatment, and your own self-care home program to maintain the optimum healing effect.
Ryoko’s unique approach of bridging her extensive background in Western medicine and Eastern healing modalities makes her sessions very effective in not only treating acute musculoskeletal conditions, but also addressing chronic pain issues (neck/shoulder/back pains), spinal disc problems, sciatica, MS, headache/migraines, Fibromyalgia, IBS, anxiety, depression, insomnia, Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, etc... which have failed to heal from more traditional Physical Therapy and Chiropractic approaches. Her practice focuses on the integrated healing of body, mind & spirit. Ryoko helps guide you to connect with your innate wisdom and inner ability to heal as she continues to share her special gift of intuitive healing with others. Instead of treating only symptoms, she addresses the underlying causes of an illness in very subtle way (not forcefully, but gently) to dissolve physical, mental and emotional blockages (pain, discomfort, and old mental patterns, etc...). Experience deep relaxation, transformation, and profound changes in your body, mind and emotions to be present in your own presence! Ryoko is so passionate about sharing natural remedies with you and helping you listen to your own body.... there is amazing innate wisdom within you! Ryoko is available for one-on-one healing sessions, private/semi-private yoga classes, individual essential oils wellness consultation for your health & well-being, and a FREE essential oils class for your friends & work places to learn more about natural remedies with therapeutic grade essential oils.
Ryoko lives in Nashville TN with her sweet husband, Jeff, who continues to inspire her to follow her path. While continuing her spiritual journey and practice, during her free time, Ryoko enjoys tea time, cooking (Ayurveda, macrobiotic, vegan, etc...), gardening, hiking, traveling, reading, blogging, listening to music, taking photos, chanting, and playing her piano, singing bowls, didgeridoo & harmonium.
You can read more about Ryoko's personal healing journey here.
Thank you for visiting my website! Feel free to contact me for any questions.
~ Namaste, Ryoko 'Sharvani'