Dr. Stephen Parker (Stoma) was initiated in the Himalayan Yoga tradition by Swami Veda Bharati and was given the initiate name Stoma in 1971. Stoma has been a licensed psychologist in private practice in St. Paul, MN since 1985. He also serves as Adjunct Assistant School Professor of Counseling and Psychological Services at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota and Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Graduate School of Professional Psychology at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, MN.

We talk about racism, interpersonal relationships, the purpose of yoga in the professions, and the hidden mission behind the yogis of the himalayan mountains. 

Relevant Links: 

https://www.yogaalliance.org/TeacherPublicProfile/tid/39195

https://www.himalayanyogatradition.com/