Name: Golden Lotus Meditation & Lecture - 'Why Life's Tests Are Thrust Upon Us!'
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Roy E. Thibodeau

Mary Ann Thibodeau

Golden Lotus Meditation Group

Golden Lotus Yoga for Spiritual Awareness

Religion & Spirituality

Yoga

Meditation

Mindfulness Meditation

Guided Meditation

Hatha Yoga

Kriya Yoga

Paramahansa Yogananda

Self-Realization

Spirituality

Raja Yoga

Spiritual Growth

Brian Knight

Keith kabalo

Allen

Carolynn

Justin Fiema

Suzanne B

Judy

**Roy E. Thibodeau** has been practicing and teaching Yoga and meditation for over 52 years.  Roy graduated from Western Michigan University in December of 1971 with a B.S. degree in Math & Physics.  He read the Autobiography of a Yogi shortly after graduating, began the Self Realizations Lessons, met his **Guru, Yogacharya J. Oliver Black**, One of **Paramahansa Yogananda’s** most advance male disciples, in March of 1972.  He was initiated into **Kriya Yoga** by Yogacharya Oliver in June of that year.  In December of 1972 he moved to Song of the Morning Ranch and began his training under Yogacharya Oliver in earnest.  He remained on the Song of the Morning Staff for 3 years and then remained in the area to be close to Mr. Black until 1985.  During that time his was married to Mary Ann, started a family and career. He had been trained as a Golden Lotus Yoga Teacher (GLYTA) while on the Ranch Staff and continues to this day to teach Yoga and meditation.  In 2008 he was ordained by **Roy Eugene Davis**, another of Paramahansa Yogananda’ s direct disciples and was authorized of give Kriya Yoga Initiations in the tradition of **Babaji, Lahiri Mahasaya, Sri Yukteswar, Paramahansa Yogananda, and Yogacharya Oliver.**  He has also established Golden Lotus Yoga for Spiritual Awareness, a religious non profit, to continue his lineage into the future and train others in the science of Raja & Kriya Yoga.  He and Mary Ann currently live in Grosse Pointe Woods and have 3 grown children in the area with 3 grandchildren.
**Mary Ann Thibodeau,Yoga Training**
·       1973 – Golden Lotus Yoga Teacher Training @ Song of the Morning Yoga Retreat, Vanderbilt, Mi – Certified GLYTA Teacher
·       2006 – Yoga Ed Certification
·       Many hours of training at various conferences, workshops, retreats, and classes in different styles and modalities over the years
 
**Yoga Teaching Experience**
·       1990 to present – Grosse Pointe Woods Community Center
·       Currently substitute at The Helm and Windmill Pointe Park Lavins Fitness Center
·       Song of the Morning Yoga Retreat, Gaylord, Alpena, Brownell Middle School (teachers and students), St. John Healing Arts Center
·        Teacher Trainer at Song of the Morning Yoga Retreat, Vanderbilt, MI
·       Gentle meditative style, chair, yin, slow flow
 
**Other Experience**
·       Hold weekly guided meditations in our home
·       Hold workshops locally on meditation and Raja Yoga 2 – 3 times a year
 
**Education**
·       1968 – Alpena, MI    High School Diploma
·       1972 – Central Michigan University – Bachelor of Science in Education (specializing in special education)
·       2000 – Endorsement in Autism – Oakland University

Roy E. Thibodeau & Mary Ann Thibodeau

Golden Lotus Meditation & Lecture - 'Why Life's Tests Are Thrust Upon Us!'

1860 Broadstone Rd

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