Marlysa Sullivan MPT, E-RYT

Since becoming a physical therapist, I have sought a deeper understanding of the body and of the healing process. This search brought me to yoga as a way to understand the intricate link between body, mind, energy and spirit.  After searching many different yoga traditions, I found Pranakriya Yoga and became a director in this tradition.  This school allows me to combine my knowledge of the neuromusculoskeletal system with the philosophy and practice of yoga.  By delving into yoga philosophy, as well as experiencing these deep practices, I have begun to understand what it means to feel fully alive in this world as well as becoming a more balanced individual.  My courses are led in an experiential, hands-on method of teaching.  Through the art of touch and the integration of this knowledge into Asana. Pranayama, and Meditation practice, I hope to make the study of anatomy and physiology real and accessible to my students.

My full anatomy course is taught as part of the Pranakriya Yoga 500 hour training program.  I am adjunct faculty at Georgia State University in the Physical Therapy Department where I assist in several courses as well as teach the application of yoga into physical therapy practice.  I practice physical therapy, yoga therapy and teach yoga classes in Atlanta.

My physical therapy practice has focused on manual therapy techniques such as muscle energy, strain counterstrain and craniosacral therapy.  I am a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapy and am currently developing a yoga therapy curriculum for the Pranakriya school with Yoganand Michael Carroll.