The Zuna Yoga® method was developed by founder Everett Newell.  His desire for understanding fulfillment in this life –  true happiness, freedom from fear, love, authenticity, and professional success – has inspired his life explorations.  

Zuna Yoga® is an organic expression of their educational journeys through the fields of neuroscience, psychology, physics, anatomy, physiology, philosophy, medicine, yogic studies, martial arts and as well, many years of developmental practice.  The treasures of their discoveries form the foundation of the Zuna Yoga® system as it exists today. They are passionate about sharing these tools for better living in a way that is digestible, actionable, and inspirational.

Zuna Yoga® was first conceptualised and outlined in 2006 after many years of dedicated study and practice by its founders.  After sharing its message and methods in a variety of platforms, including yoga classes in Los Angeles and NYC, the first Zuna Yoga® training was facilitated in the US in 2009. 

The Zuna Yoga® system continued to be refined, and in 2013 they relocated their educational institution to Indonesia and eventually settled in Bali to establish a home to facilitate programs for a global community of spiritual seekers. In the years since its inception, thousands of students from around the world have experienced the magic of the Zuna Yoga® method and training program.

Our lives and work are guided by the values of Truth, Love and Courage.

Truth: to see clearly what is, untainted by expectation, need or judgment. To be fully present. Truth can only be objectively experienced in moments of selflessness, when we can let go of ego, protection or self-serving desire. Commitment to truth is a lifelong process of self-realization: revealing your authentic self and living a life guided by this knowing. Truth at its purest is anchored in love and empowered by courage.

Love: the ability to perceive and soulfully embrace the essence of a person or thing. Loving is seeing and allowing yourself to be seen, unguarded. The degree of love experienced is proportional to our capacity to be vulnerable. The highest form of love is selfless and unconditional. It is a state of being that infuses all that we create – our thought, speech and action – with soulful expression. Love expands from self, to friends, family and community, to all beings. Love is fueled by courage and liberated by truth.

Courage: the ability to confront our fears while standing firm or taking action. It is the essence of empowerment upon which we draw our fortitude when feeling vulnerable. The highest expression of courage is rooted in faith or surrender to something greater than ourselves. Courage is the key component to transformation; it is the strength to face the discomfort of letting go and the fear of the unknown. It supports growth, learning and expansion. By demonstrating courage, we inspire others to be courageous in small and big ways. Courage reveals truth and is a catalyst for love.

The foundation of the Zuna Yoga® system is built upon the oldest living tradition of Eastern Philosophy or science known. This is the Tantric tradition of Sri Vidya. Sri is often defined as the innate, blissful essence of divinity or sublime beauty, while Vidya is defined variously as knowledge, science, or philosophy. Thus, Sri Vidya can be defined as the “knowledge of that which is most beautiful”; “the science of beauty”; “the science of being”; or “the science of living the experience of sublime beauty”. This is not a reference to a force external to our own existence, rather it is the core of all living things, as well as the totality of all that exists.

Sri is also defined as the primal creative force of the universe that is also part of all living things. It is itself the singular force of creation known as “Shakti”. Sri Vidya is then also described as the science of prosperity and as well self-realization. Connecting to and working with the multifaceted expressions of creativity guided by the vision and wisdom of our most authentic self is the aim of the science of Sri. The result is the ability to express and experience these powerful creative qualities in our own individual consciousness, and remain aligned, empowered and in knowledge of the laws of the One.

The structure of Zuna Yoga® is primarily drawn from the Tantric teachings of the Gheranda Samhita, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Siva Samhita, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, and the Upanishads. Each tradition of yoga has a systematic approach to its science.

Patanjali Yoga is the yoga outlined in Patanjali’s “Yoga Sutras,” commonly referred to as Ashtanga Yoga, meaning the eight limbs of yoga (not to be confused withthe trademarked yoga established by Pattabhi Jois). It is the yoga of the mind. The Hatha Yoga Pradipika uses a four fold path; the Gheranda Samhita, seven; the Siva Samhita, five. Although the latter three books outline the steps of their systems slightly differently, they detail a very similar pranic or energetic approach to the achievement of yoga by cultivation and focus of spiritual energy and constructive intentions.

The Zuna Yoga® system includes the use of yogic tools such as asana, bandha, mudra, pranayama, mantra, and meditation. Through a systematic usage of these tools, practice is directed toward the attainment of what we refer to as the true “promise of yoga”; to live free, empowered to experience the bountiful treasures of life through the realization of self (know thyself), to awaken a sense of authentic purpose that leads to our life’s greatest success and sustainable fulfillment.

Zuna Yoga®’s roots are firmly planted in Tantric methodology. The word tantra itself has many meanings. One meaning that is important to our method is to expedite or accelerate. Another is to weave or thread. With Zuna Yoga®, we work with practices and philosophies that can meaningfully expedite our personal development and then weave this development into the fabric of our lives.

Zuna Yoga® is designed to accommodate a diverse range of perspectives for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of themselves and the gifts of yogic tradition. We offer a variety of courses, workshops and retreats. These events are not just for yogis seeking teaching certification. Our curriculum has been carefully developed to afford everyone the opportunity to learn and grow.

Zuna Yoga® is a system open to all ages and types of people. Classes are led by well trained instructors, capable of delivering the alchemy of the Zuna Yoga® system to everyone who wants to experience their own magic.

Graduates of our program go on to teach a variety of styles, including hatha, vinyasa, hot yoga, power yoga, yin, restorative, meditation, corporate yoga, and children’s yoga. The tools we share are flexible and universal, giving you endless opportunities for your personal practice and your teaching.

For students who are inspired to teach our style of yoga, we offer an affiliate program that includes certification, mentoring and ongoing support.