“I am submerged in eternal light. It permeates every particle of my being.
I am living in that light. Divine Love fills me within and without.”
Affirmation by Paramahansa Yogananda
“I am submerged in eternal light. It permeates every particle of my being.
I am living in that light. Divine Love fills me within and without.”
Affirmation by
Paramahansa Yogananda
About Rhonda
Rhonda Slota, MA, is a Registered Yoga Teacher, Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and Certified Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist. She is a retired public-school teacher and principal, and co-founder of Vallejo Yoga Studio where she currently teaches. She offers teachings in yogic philosophy and Kali-Ki Reiki® training through the Wisdom School (https://www.thewisdomschool.us). Rhonda has practiced Yoga for over 45 years and has overcome the effects of several serious illnesses and continues to manage her health through the practice of Yoga, Meditation, Ayurvedic diet and lifestyle principles and Kali-Ki Reiki®. She is a devotee of Paramahansa Yogananda, https://www.yogananda-srf.org
Rhonda completed her BA in Liberal Arts Studies at Indiana University, her MA at San Francisco State University in English/Creative Writing, and her Teaching and Administrative Services Credentials at Sonoma State University. She was a teacher and principal at Napa Valley Unified School District (1982-2016).
Rhonda earned her “Ayurvedic Diet & Lifestyle Counselor Diploma” in 2009 and her “Ayurvedic Practitioner Certification With Honors” in 2010 at Mount Madonna Institute College of Ayurveda where she studied with world renowned Ayurvedic masters including Dr. Vasant Lad, Dr. R. H. Singh, Dr. Sarita Shrestha, Dr. Vivek Shambhag, Dr. John Douillard and Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla. She is certified to teach Yoga and has studied with numerous Yoga master teachers in the styles of Ashtanga, Iyengar, Kripalu, Anusara and Restorative. Rhonda has also completed Reiki Master Training in the Usui and Kali-Ki traditions. She is a Kali-Ki Reiki® Certified Master, Practitioner and Teacher.
Rhonda’s goal is to create an authentic, positive environment that supports individuals in developing their full capacity for healing and well-being. She encourages Yoga students to learn breathing techniques and postures while nourishing a deep sense of the practice as a pathway to emotional, psychological, and spiritual growth.
In Ayurvedic consultations, Rhonda helps individuals recognize their unique constitution and current imbalances. She provides the tools, guidance, and support for developing and maintaining a plan that supports the path to healing and well-being.
In Kali-Ki Reiki® sessions and classes, Rhonda compassionately helps individuals tune into their source as Limitless Love, to release, surrender, and experience the transformative power of their own healing wisdom.
By consistently practicing and following the principles of Yoga, Meditation, Ayurveda, and Kali-Ki Reiki® we can achieve greater personal awareness, reduce stress, transform spiritually, and enjoy the benefits of a healthy, harmonious, and balanced life.
Rhonda Slota, MA, is a Registered Yoga Teacher, Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and Certified Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist. She is a retired public-school teacher and principal, and co-founder of Vallejo Yoga Studio where she currently teaches. She offers teachings in yogic philosophy and Kali-Ki Reiki® training through the Wisdom School (https://www.thewisdomschool.us). Rhonda has practiced Yoga for over 45 years and has overcome the effects of several serious illnesses and continues to manage her health through the practice of Yoga, Meditation, Ayurvedic diet and lifestyle principles and Kali-Ki Reiki®. She is a devotee of Paramahansa Yogananda, https://www.yogananda-srf.org
Rhonda completed her BA in Liberal Arts Studies at Indiana University, her MA at San Francisco State University in English/Creative Writing, and her Teaching and Administrative Services Credentials at Sonoma State University. She was a teacher and principal at Napa Valley Unified School District (1982-2016).
Rhonda earned her “Ayurvedic Diet & Lifestyle Counselor Diploma” in 2009 and her “Ayurvedic Practitioner Certification With Honors” in 2010 at Mount Madonna Institute College of Ayurveda where she studied with world renowned Ayurvedic masters including Dr. Vasant Lad, Dr. R. H. Singh, Dr. Sarita Shrestha, Dr. Vivek Shambhag, Dr. John Douillard and Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla. She is certified to teach Yoga and has studied with numerous Yoga master teachers in the styles of Ashtanga, Iyengar, Kripalu, Anusara and Restorative. Rhonda has also completed Reiki Master Training in the Usui and Kali-Ki traditions. She is a Kali-Ki Reiki® Certified Master, Practitioner and Teacher.
Rhonda’s goal is to create an authentic, positive environment that supports individuals in developing their full capacity for healing and well-being. She encourages Yoga students to learn breathing techniques and postures while nourishing a deep sense of the practice as a pathway to emotional, psychological, and spiritual growth.
In Ayurvedic consultations, Rhonda helps individuals recognize their unique constitution and current imbalances. She provides the tools, guidance, and support for developing and maintaining a plan that supports the path to healing and well-being.
In Kali-Ki Reiki® sessions and classes, Rhonda compassionately helps individuals tune into their source as Limitless Love, to release, surrender, and experience the transformative power of their own healing wisdom.
By consistently practicing and following the principles of Yoga, Meditation, Ayurveda, and Kali-Ki Reiki® we can achieve greater personal awareness, reduce stress, transform spiritually, and enjoy the benefits of a healthy, harmonious, and balanced life.
BY FIRE was on the “Independent Book Review’s” 2022 list of “The Best Books We Read This Year.”
“A hauntingly beautiful collection… BY FIRE does justice to the life of those with mental illnesses and the effects it has on loved ones… [Slota] paints a life with so many brilliant colors that all fade at once before brightening up again.” – Independent Book Review
“Beautifully written and emotionally resonant.” – Literary Titan, Gold Book Award Winner
Rhonda’s memoir book of poetry, BY FIRE was published by Atmosphere Press, in 2022. https://www.byfirepoetry.com. It is available on-line, (Bookshop.org, Barnes and Noble and Amazon) and at Alibi Bookshop, https://www.alibibookshop.com in Vallejo, or at Morganstern’s Bookstore, https://www.morgensternbooks.com in Bloomington, Indiana. It is also in various public libraries.