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Dean Telano is at the forefront of leading others to heal through vibrational movement, breathwork, energy alignment, and sound therapy. Dean holds a PhD in Natural Health, and two Master Degrees. His advanced degrees have led him to deeply engage in holistic health and alternative practices for the last four decades. Dean is an author, Grand Master Yoga Teacher and Gong Master. Dean travels to conduct workshops that aim to inspire a better world by supporting his 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Kind Karma Worldwide®. Additionally, Dean Telano is the founder of Kind Karma Reiki Institute and the Vibrational Academy of Sound Therapy.

Dean, co-owner of Kind Karma Yoga & Wellness, is dedicated to promoting wellness as a holistic integration of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.  He leads an array of programs to achieve this, including yoga, meditation, sound therapy, and Awakening Qigong.  Furthermore, Dean offers courses in crystal and Reiki therapy, including Kind Karma® Animal Reiki. ​​

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Dean has been a registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance since 2001. His wide-ranging experience and education in Yoga encompass various styles such as Kind Karma® Yoga, Rahini Yoga®, Hatha, Kundalini, Vinyasa, Tibetan, Yin, Restorative, along with Prenatal and Children's Yoga.  Dean, who has more than forty years of teaching experience, holds the esteemed title of Grand Master Meditation Teacher. His expertise in meditation includes Zhiné, Mantra, Mindfulness, Zen, Movement, Crystal, and Reiki Meditation. Through gratitude, determination, and dedication Dean has founded the Awakening Meditation Institute. ​Dean visits colleges and universities educating students and faculty on mindfulness, breathwork, and meditation.

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Founder of Kind Karma Worldwide®, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit

"Our true voice is often revealed through our acts of compassion."
– Dean Telano, Founder, Kind Karma Worldwide®

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Kind Karma Worldwide® is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to fostering a global community that promotes positive change through heart-centered initiatives and vibrational empowerment. Our main programs include Kind Karma Worldwide® Kids, Kind Karma Worldwide® Planet, and Kind Karma Worldwide® Animals.

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We strive to spread positivity and elevate vibrational energies to support a new awakening, actively influencing the future by empowering the present. We invite you to explore more about us at kindkarmaworldwide.org

Qualifications

  • PhD – Natural Health

  • MS – Exercise Physiology

  • Published Author –

    • Kind Karma Worldwide™: Inspirational Quotes & Empowering Thoughts for Raising the Vibration of Humanity

    • Kind Karma® Kids Yoga: Awaken Your Inner Shaman

    • Kind Karma® Yin Yoga Essentials: Listening to Your Authentic Self

    • Kind Karma® Animal Reiki: Healing Our Beloved Companions

    • Crystal Therapy: Elevate Your Vibrational Energy

    • Vibrational Academy of Sound Therapy: Sound Therapy Fundamentals

    • Vibrational Training for Sound Baths

    • Kind Karma® Kids Yoga: Standing Poses, Breathing Exercises, and Mindful Meditation Practices

  • Published Creator of Children's Yoga & Shape Breathing Posters –

    • Animal Yoga Breathing Exercises for Kids - Posters #1 & #2

    • Shape Breathing Exercises for Kids - Posters #1 & #2

  • Reiki –

    • Kind Karma® Reiki Grand Master-24 (KKRGM-24)

    • Usui Tibetan Reiki Master

    • Usui/Holy Fire® III Reiki Master

    • Holy Fire® III Karuna Reiki® Master

    • Animal Reiki Master. Nature Shaman Reiki Master. Faery Reiki Master. Celtic Reiki Master

    • Archangelic Seichim Reiki Master

    • Kundalini Reiki Master

  • Certified Advanced Level Angelic Healer & Faery Lightworker

  • Certified Crystal & Ethereal Crystal Healing Practitioner

  • Certified Chakra Healing Practitioner

  • Certified EFT Practitioner Level 3

  • Certified Aromatherapist

Yoga, Meditation, and Sound Therapy Professional Training
Yoga

  • Grand Master Yoga Teacher: Awarded the prestigious title from the World Yoga Federation, presented by Swami Vidyanand

  • Grand Master Certified Yoga Teacher Member: World Yoga Federation

  • Registered Yoga Teacher: Yoga Alliance – Since 2001

  • Yoga Alliance Designations: E-RYT 500 – Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher.  RCYT – Registered Children's Yoga Teacher.  RPYT – Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher.  YACEP – Continuing Education Provider

  • Certified & Completed 200 Hour Teacher Training in Hatha Yoga: High-Tech Yoga Institute of America – Dr. V.S. Rao (Vedula Satyananda Rao) 

  • Certified & Completed 500 Hour Teacher Training in Hatha Yoga: High-Tech Yoga Institute of America – Dr. V.S. Rao (Vedula Satyananda Rao) 

  • Certified & Completed Teacher Training in Tibetan Yoga – Tsa Lung Trul Khor: Ligmincha Institute. Tibetan Yoga postures, practices & sequencing; pranayama; meditation; subtle body; Zhine

  • Certified & Completed Teacher Training in Advanced Yin Yoga: Yoga Nidra; poses in-depth; scripts & class sequencing; chakras, five koshas & meridian study; pranayama, chanting & meditation

  • Certified & Completed Teacher Training in Children's Yoga. Certified & Completed Teacher Training in Kidding Around Yoga: preschool-teenage; yoga poses; pranayama; meditation; story-telling; arts & crafts; games & activities

  • Certified & Completed Teacher Training in Kundalini Yoga: Yogamu Institute. Kundalini Yoga class sequences & kriyas; meditation; pranayama; mantras; mudras; energy anatomy; yoga nidra

  • Certified & Completed Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training: Restorative Yoga Therapist. Yoga Nidra; restorative yoga; supported postures; breathwork; hands-on-healing; meditation; special populations

  • Received Master Degree in Yoga Education: High-Tech Yoga Institute of America – Dr. V.S. Rao/Vedula Satyananda Rao Focus – Children's & Prenatal Yoga

Lineage: Dean Telano's Hatha Yoga and Raja Yoga Teacher – Dr. Vedula Satyananda Rao, was a Disciple of Sri Swami Sivananda Saraswati, and the Yogi Saint, “Ramlalji Maharaj".
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Meditation 

  • Grand Master Meditation Teacher: Awarded the prestigious title from the Meditation Alliance International, presented by Swami Vidyanand

  • Grand Master Certified Meditation Teacher Member: Meditation Alliance International

  • ​Certified Meditation Teacher – 500 Hour Level. Completed Teacher Training in Raja Yoga & Meditation: High-Tech Yoga Institute of America – Dr. V.S. Rao (Vedula Satyananda Rao)
  • Founder of Awakening Meditation Institute
  • Training: Zhiné, Mantra, Mindfulness, Zen, Movement, Crystal and Reiki Meditation
Sound Therapy

  • Gong Master & MEM Gong Yoga Teacher. Awarded the title of Gong Master, presented by Grand Gong Master, Don Conreaux. Certified & Completed Gong Master and Gong Yoga of Holistic Resonance Teacher Training: Gongs; Singing Bowls; Shruti; Pranayama; MEM Gong Yoga Kriyas, Sacred Geometry

  • Therapeutic Sound Healer. Certified & Completed Teacher Training in Integrated Sound Therapy: Academy of Sound Healing. Singing bowl therapy; Yoga Nidra; meditation; specific population groups

  • Founder of Vibrational Academy of Sound Therapy (VAST). VAST offers an inspiring, spiritual and transformative journey through sound, resonance and vibration

Qigong and Martial Arts Training
Qigong
  • Initiated into the Dragon Gate Taoist Lineage through Sifu Sat Chuen Hon — 21st Dragon Gate Lineage Holder of the Complete Reality Taoist School

  • Medical Qigong Therapist

  • Certified in Qigong Healing – Level 4 (Advanced Level: Grandmaster Dr. Warner Chen, 2001)

  • Certified as Medical Qigong Educator (Sifu Sat Chuen Hon)

  • Certified in Chinese Medical Qigong: The Three Treasures Form (Master Tina Chunna Zhang)

  • Certified in Standing Healing and Relaxation Forms (Master Tianyou Hao)

  • Founder of Awakening Qigong and Crystal Awakening Qigong

  • National Qigong Association - Professional Member

Lineage: Dragon Gate is a 14th century Taoist lineage of internal energy circulation through movement, breathing exercises, sound, mudras, and visualization.
Martial Arts
  • Current Training: Shorinji Kempo Karate
  • Experience: Muay Thai
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