BIOGRAPHY

Yirser Ra Hotep (Elvrid Lawrence) has taught Yoga for over 27 years. He is recognized nationally and internationally as one of the foremost masters and innovators of Kemetic Yoga (ancient Egyptian system of Yoga) in the world. Yirser is the author of "Kemetic Yoga" a three volume set of Instructional Yoga tapes and "Journey to Amenta" an audio meditation and music CD.  He has lectured and written extensively on the African origins of Yoga; stress management, health and wellness for African Americans; African American culture and health; Yoga therapy, meditation and spirituality.

He has taught Yoga and lectured throughout the United States and in various countries around the world. He has recently been featured in such magazines and books as Yoga Journal, Yoga Chicago, Whole Life Health.Com, Houston Life, Chicago Parent, Healthy, Ebony Magazine, Chicago Tribune and Natural Living in Chicago and various TV and radio shows around the U.S. including ABC and WGN.  He has been recognized nationally for his work with children with disabilities Easter Seals Headstart programs in Chicago.

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