“A person doesn't hear sound only through the ears; he hears sound through every power of his body. It permeates the entire being.”
—Hazrat Inayat Khan
RAMONA
Sound Practitioner + Kundalini Yoga + Meditation
Ramona was born in Vancouver, and at six years old, her family moved to Los Angeles. Her yoga journey began with her mother, who attended Sivananda retreats and would bring home yoga literature, which Ramona began reading from a young age. Ramona utilizes sound to raise the frequency of consciousness for the novice and advanced meditator alike. Classically trained in piano, her understanding of music theory, and over 10 years of training with healing instruments harmonizes a sound experience that’s a balance of the linear and non-linear.
Before she became a yoga teacher and sound practitioner, Ramona owned/operated an agency in New York City for several years, and lived and worked in Dubai. Her insights into the complexities of Western culture foster a deep understanding for the modern yogi and spiritual seeker.
Ramona discovered kundalini yoga in 2005 and completed her 200-hour teacher training in 2016 under Gurmukh at Golden Bridge Yoga in NYC. She began teaching in 2018 at Go Inward in Long Beach and Seventh Chakra in Huntington Beach, later joining Astro Gong Yoga in Los Angeles in 2021. Over the past five years, she has also taught at Kin Unified Healing. During the pandemic, she founded Joshua Tree Alchemy, where she served over 10,000 individuals through sound baths, kundalini yoga, and spiritual ceremonies in harmony with nature. Her expertise has led her to guest teach for various organizations, including Free People, MiiR, AutoCamp, Vuori, Google, Lexus, Bite, Match.com, Bhakti Yoga Fest, Joshua Tree Music Festival, and Love Long Beach Festival, in addition to collaborating on retreats around the globe.
Ramona trained under Gong Master Richard Rudis , and currently studying with Diane Mandle, master of Tibetan Sacred Sound Instruments. She is also a certified Holographic Sound Healer under the guidance of Dr. Paul Hubbert.
Ramona leads kundalini yoga, guided meditation, sound baths, and cacao ceremonies across Los Angeles and Orange County, New York City, and internationally.
The picture to the left is of me in 2016 when I owned a thriving agency in NYC, 2017. The picture to the right is an expression of me as a spiritual teacher today.
My story
It was 2013. Living in NYC, I felt a sense of emptiness. After two years in the city, an inner voice urged me to make a change. Even though my life wasn’t overtly spiritual, I found myself grappling with duality and contemplating my purpose. I had tailored my existence around the idea of making others happy, hiding behind the façade of a thriving agency I owned that represented commercial artists. My self-worth hinged on collaborating with big brands and securing as many contracts as possible. I surrounded myself with wonderful friends, dining and enjoying happy hours at the finest spots in the city, obsessing over the latest doughnuts, workout classes, and everything in between. While my excitement for living in the greatest city on earth was palpable, I gradually realized that New York would be where I experienced my spiritual awakening.
The city is enchanting. Whenever I encountered obstacles, I saw others turning those very challenges into stepping stones for success. Complaining about small apartments was futile; I discovered countless solutions, as people hosted numerous friends and made it work. The term "hole-in-the-wall" became synonymous with finding the best pizza around. The creativity I witnessed was unparalleled compared to any experience I had before. The insecurities that plagued me in high school were embraced here. For the first time, I felt safe enough to fully embrace my calling, no longer hiding behind societal expectations.
One evening, I was set to meet an acquaintance for happy hour to discuss business and industry topics. However, something shifted in him; he wasn’t interested in drinking. Instead, he shared a profound spiritual experience that opened my eyes. This led me to explore meditation and spiritual circles, where I found a community of like-minded seekers. We resonated with the notion that success and playing the world’s game weren’t the only paths in life. At the same time, those who lived their spiritual truths became my close friends. Yet, the duality persisted; I joined spiritual gatherings but still enjoyed nights out with my party friends.
Eventually, I recognized that the duality I experienced was an internal struggle. There was no competition among my friends; each person was on their unique journey. As my time in NYC continued, a dark chapter unfolded in my family. Over three years, I lost several aunts, uncles, cousins, and my father. I returned to LA to care for my father as he battled cancer. During that period, I got married and divorced, and my business faced difficulties. I eventually closed its doors and worked for an agency for about a year before being let go. I found myself alone and hopeless.
From this turmoil, change had to emerge. I began offering private meditation classes to close friends around the city. After receiving several job offers and declining them all, I decided to return to Los Angeles to teach yoga and meditation. This was the most significant career risk I’d ever taken, yet I felt more authentic and true to myself than ever before. Even amid the global pandemic, I found happiness. Teaching others to discover their truth motivates me to get out of bed every day. In many ways, everything had to fall apart for me to uncover true happiness.
I now feel more joyful than ever, as I can express myself freely without feeling overly hippy-dippy or needing to hide my spiritual connection. Becoming a spiritual teacher has opened doors for me to connect with fellow seekers and gently guide them on their journey. My gifts have been unveiled, particularly my connection to sound and the subtleties of vibration.
As a spiritual teacher, I know you too deserve to find your truth and happiness within. My strength lies in connecting with those living in today’s world and guiding you authentically through an awakening of consciousness. I hope to walk this journey with you.
In kindness,
Ramona
TESTIMONIALS
“Ramona is an energetic sphere of uplifting light. The transparency she shares about what’s present in her own life beams a freshness that attracts inclusivity and equality. I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to grow from her teachings and practices for a few years and in the process I’ve experienced a true awareness of self. As Ramona continues to elevate those around her, a community that seeks collectiveness has begun to vibrate into her existence.”
“The soundbath & meditation was honestly life changing. Ramona is a gifted & experienced sound practitioner with a soothing energy which allowed me to fully relax into the experience and get the most out of it as possible. I was beaming afterward!”
“Ramona is a compassionate and talented practitioner. She is truly dedicated to her craft and continuously undertakes the most strenuous of trainings to better serve her clients. Her ceremonies are unique, heartfelt, and wonderfully healing. She is a caring soul and a genuine friend, and her spirit is a shining light.”
“Ramona creates a loving space that opens your spirit. I always leave lighter than I arrived. Everyone floats out of her class. ”
“As a private practice dentist for the last 26 yrs I’ve seen a lot of good things and bad things. I had to wait a few weeks to make sure my impressions of this event did not change. So here goes: This was the most blissful, introspective, peaceful, and wonderful occasion I have ever enjoyed (minus the birth of my daughter). The solitude and one-of-a-kind beauty of the Soundbath cave will overwhelm you, as it did me. Ramona... could not be more zealous and genuine. If inner-peace, self-truth and honesty is your thing, you have hit the meditational jackpot with this event. ”
“I feel so grateful that my path has led me to Ramona. Her talents as both a Kundalini Teacher and Sound Healer are such gifts that have enriched my life. She brings her experience, knowledge and wisdom to every class. Her devotion to her practice is inspiring and uplifting. Sat nam!”