All of my experiences have shaped my awareness to form this present moment. I am eternally grateful to the hundreds of educators along the path that have led me to a fulfilling life as a yoga instructor, acupuncturist, and Ayurveda health practitioner. To help others understand my journey and qualifications I've included below a glimpse into significant accomplishments and formal educational experiences. My personal relationships with family, partner, friends, and patients continually contribute to challenging me on and off the mat in lessons of compassion, grace, love and light for them I am eternally grateful.
Om tat sat.
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Earth Element
ROOT CHAKRA~Muladhara In my four years in Ann Arbor I learned how to problem solve first on paper with strategic thinking and equations; then as applied in real life to healing the environment and building infrastructure. |
University of Michigan Civil & Environmental Engineering B.S.E. Ann Arbor, MI 
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The diversity of student population and extraordinary faculty help to shape my social and professional being. In 2001, I graduated with honors as the President of our department's social society and captain of the ski team from this top tier university.
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Water Element
CREATION CHAKRA~Swadhisthana
Axis Yoga Trainings in Denver Colorado
200 hour Yoga Teacher Training
At Axis Yoga in Denver is a premier donation based eight limb yoga program with a focus on expanding the individual through the expansiveness of breath & experience of awareness. The training included the expertise of: Iyengar expert Kevin Durkin, Asthanga Vinyasa trained Brenna Hatami, Derik Eslisus of Hatha Yoga background, Ayurvedic Pratitioner Saraswati Burhma, and pujari Santosh Powell. This program and the 8 women who went through it with me changed my life like a roundabout in a road opening up an infinite number of twists and turns. They told us it would do so and I never imagined how much it was true.
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Fire Element-
Transformative Chakra~Manipura Certified Ayurveda Practitioner Diploma of Ayurveda 500 hr Certified Yoga Training 
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Mount Madonna Institute
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The Yoga trainings at MMC cover a broad range of yoga theory, philosophy, and practice, with particular emphasis on the traditional eight-limb (Ashtanga) yoga system as described in Patanjali's Yoga Sutra. Expanded study on Tantra, Bhakti-devotion, Mantra-chanting, Meditation, Pranayama, Philosophy and more are included in this Yoga Alliance Certified Program. To see yoga schedule click here. For current events and workshops click here. 
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Air Element
Heart Chakra~Anahata
Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture
In the Five Branches University four year Master's in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine program, we focus on non-invasive health care that allows the body in regaining optimum function and balance. Through the use of acupuncture, herbal supplements, Qi Gong, Tuina massage, and dietary therapy patients are both treated and educated on maintaining health.
As a senior intern, I treated patients under direct supervision of expert faculty at Five Branches. The comprehensive curriculum includes proficiency on integrating biomedicine diagnosis and terminology with effective holistic treatments.
During my studies I focused on pain management, sports injury relief, herbal treatment for digestive health, gynecology and fertility. In addition to acupuncture needles when indicated I prescribed (under guidance) Chinese Herbal Formulas and Patent/Pill Herbals.
In December 2013 I graduated from Five Branches. My private practice opens in May 2014 in Santa Cruz and San Jose.
As a senior intern, I treated patients under direct supervision of expert faculty at Five Branches. The comprehensive curriculum includes proficiency on integrating biomedicine diagnosis and terminology with effective holistic treatments.
During my studies I focused on pain management, sports injury relief, herbal treatment for digestive health, gynecology and fertility. In addition to acupuncture needles when indicated I prescribed (under guidance) Chinese Herbal Formulas and Patent/Pill Herbals.
In December 2013 I graduated from Five Branches. My private practice opens in May 2014 in Santa Cruz and San Jose.
Ether Element
Throat Chakra~Vishuddha
To all my patients and students who have inspired me and allowed me to teach to learn I thank you for helping me to find my voice as an instructor and health care provider. Everything I have to offer is a product of your willingness to explore the realm of personal health through yoga, ayurveda, acupuncture, herbal medicine, meditation, and breathwork. I thank you all for the daily lessons through both success and challenge.
To find out more about Five Branches University clinic click here.
To find out more about Five Branches University clinic click here.
Third Eye & Crown Chakras~Agna & Sahasrara
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In deepest gratitude all of my teachers and to Baba Hari Dass my spiritual teacher who has led by example on the path of being a yogini. Immense gratitude to Kimberly Stell my very first yoga teacher in Colorado, Santosh Powell, Kevin Durkin, Derik Eslius, Brenna Hatami, Maya Lev, Ginger Hooven, and to each instructor of each and every yoga class ever attended.
For the balancing of elements in love, gratitude and admiration of Ayurveda instructors: Dr. Vasant Lad, Dr. Sarita Shresta, Cynthia Copple, Dr. R.H. Singh, Dr. John Douillard, Dr. Shekhar, and Dr Hari all amazing vessels of Ayurveda in our time. To the amazing Chinese Medicine Practitioners at Five Branches University who have guided me in all things Qi: Jeffery Pang, Marketa Bilkova, Lucy Hu, Maria Mitchell, Raqib Lynn-Katz, Natasha Worrell-Merrit, Stephanie He, Alan Wong, Holly Guzman, Cary Friedman, George Samuel, Phu Tran, Judy Tognetti, Darren Huckle, Anthony Von der Muhll, Sally Lewis, Bill Schoenbart, Kevin Zhu, Stephen Woodley, Natan Bar-Shimon, Christine Revie, Mariposa Bernstein, Natalie Metz ND, Holly German ND, Robert Barry, Mara Frank, Lee Holden, Stacey Pribanic, LeTa Jussila, Candy Choi, and Kiiko Masamuto. To the many yoga presenters on a global scale who have been personal instructors and pioneers of yoga, thank you Richard Freeman, David Swenson, Tias Little, Shiva Rea, Sean Corne, Kofi Busia, Judith Lasater PhD., David Life, Janet Stone, Wah!, Krishna Das, Girish. |
Bridget Supriya's Bio
Supriya teaches dynamic yoga classes blend Classical Hatha methods with
her infused knowledge of several modern styles including:
Iyengar, Vinyasa Flow, Yin, Yoga Thearphy and Asthanga Vinyasa Yoga.
Her intention is to "teach to learn" by acting as a vessel for the revelation of the scared wisdom of yoga, Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine.
Her yoga classes encourage a combination of physical alignment, play, breath to achieve energetic balance.
Students receive personal attention and encouragement leading to more fluid poses and breath which calms the nervous system. She delicately weaves the knowledge of the flow of Qi in the acupuncture meridians into class.
Public classes are designed to balance the five elements within the group;
Private yoga sessions are customized to maintain a student's balance with the elements, season, and day.
Developed under the guidance of her guru Baba Hari Dass and the Mount Madonna Center Satsang,
Supriya's personal foundation is spiritual practice of meditation, pranayama and vedic chanting.
In her leisure time, Supriya enjoys the company of satsang sacred community, organic cooking & especially eating, skiing, cycling, running, kirtan, and playing in the waves near her home in Santa Cruz.
Jai Sita Ram.
her infused knowledge of several modern styles including:
Iyengar, Vinyasa Flow, Yin, Yoga Thearphy and Asthanga Vinyasa Yoga.
Her intention is to "teach to learn" by acting as a vessel for the revelation of the scared wisdom of yoga, Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine.
Her yoga classes encourage a combination of physical alignment, play, breath to achieve energetic balance.
Students receive personal attention and encouragement leading to more fluid poses and breath which calms the nervous system. She delicately weaves the knowledge of the flow of Qi in the acupuncture meridians into class.
Public classes are designed to balance the five elements within the group;
Private yoga sessions are customized to maintain a student's balance with the elements, season, and day.
Developed under the guidance of her guru Baba Hari Dass and the Mount Madonna Center Satsang,
Supriya's personal foundation is spiritual practice of meditation, pranayama and vedic chanting.
In her leisure time, Supriya enjoys the company of satsang sacred community, organic cooking & especially eating, skiing, cycling, running, kirtan, and playing in the waves near her home in Santa Cruz.
Jai Sita Ram.
