biography

J’aime Blakely, a Yoga Psychologist, has been practicing and studying Classical Yoga Darshana since 2006. J’aime has received her undergraduate degree in Music, and a master’s degree in Psychology with a specialization in Consciousness, Spirituality, and Integrative Health focusing on Yoga Psychology and the application of Ashtanga Yoga, detailed by Sage Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras, as an adjunct treatment for PTSD and complex trauma. J’aime has also received a doctorate from a religious institution in Metaphysical Sciences, where her thesis and dissertation were on the subtle body systems of Hatha and Tantra Yoga as a psychological framework for life transformation.

J’aime’s current projects include co-founding the Yoga and Mindfulness Program at La Buena Vibra Wellness Retreats in Tepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico; developing holistic wellness experiences including daily classes, retreats, and workshops; providing continuing education for Yoga teachers; acting as lead instructor on certification programs for international Yoga Teacher Training programs; teaching at international level Yoga festivals and events; and providing private guidance, Vedic counselling, and psychological services.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Master’s Degree in Psychology

Saybrook University – San Francisco CA. Specialization in Consciousness, Spirituality, and Integrative Health with thesis focus on Yoga Therapy for Post-Trauma Resilience

Doctorate of Metaphysical SCIENCES

University of Sedona – Sedona, AZ. Dissertation focus on the Subtle Body systems of Hatha and Classic Tantra Yoga as a psychological system.

100hr Yoga Therapy Training 2019

Rishikesh Yog Sansthan. Rishikesh, India

300hr Yoga Teacher Training 2017

World Peace Yoga School. Rishikesh, India

200hr Yoga Teacher Training 2014

Shiva Yoga Peeth. Rishikesh, India

200hr Yoga Teacher Training 2012

Om Yoga Ayurveda. Dharamsala, India/Tepoztlán, MX

Master Level Reiki Certification with Gail Thackray

Los Angeles, CA

Himalayan Iyengar Center 5-day Intensive Training

Dharamkot, India

Progressive Sequencing with Betsy Downing

Tepoztlán, MX

Swami Vivekananda Yoga and Meditation School 2x 15-day Intensives

Rishikesh, India

Om Shanti Om Yoga 10-day Intensive

Rishikesh, India

Principals of Anusara Yoga Alignment Intensive with Gaby Zermeño

Tepoztlán, MX

Therapeutic Yoga Intensive with Gaby Zermeño

Cuernavaca, MX

Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga Online Training Course & Asanarte Program – Trauma Sensitive Yoga for Women

Tepoztlán, MX

Yogic Studies ADVANCED CERTIFICATE Program

with Dr. Seth Powell and guest scholars at YogicStudies.com

Chakras Illuminated Course and Classical Tantric Yoga Retreat with Hareesh Wallis

Tepoztlán, MX

Functional movement and anatomy with Adam Ballenger

Cuernavaca, MX

Continuing education and ongoing training

via Yoga and Meditation workshops and masterclasses on a constant basis