Jonathan Crews

I hold a BA in Psychology from the University of Texas and a Masters of Business Administration from Maharishi University of Management. I use knowledge gained in the fields of human resources and strategic management in my practice. Strategic assessment, typically applied to my corporate clients, helps them understand how to be competitive in the marketplace but I also use this same strategic approach to help my individual clients chart a course for their lives and find a more exact expression of their gifts and talents.

I began the study of Vedic Astrology many years ago after being introduced to the Vedic wisdom of India (Veda translates as universal knowledge). In 1975, I became a certified meditation instructor and for the last 45 years have taught meditation, yoga, and the Vedic Sciences around the world. For many years I was able to devote myself exclusively to the exploration of consciousness through periods of long daily meditations. It was also during this time that I became fascinated with “Jyotish” as a tool for self-understanding.
Integrating the skillsets learned from Jyotish and my university degrees, I obtained a certification in Professional Coaching, (CPC). The principles of Vedic Coaching are very complementary with the life guidance I offer through Vedic Astrology. I have been trained and certified as a Professional Coach by the Internationally renowned Coach Training World ®, approved by the International Coaching Federation (IFC).

I have observed a common tendency of many of my spiritually-oriented clients is a wish to “transcend” the more painful aspects of our emotional lives. This contributes to a marked lack of integration. Rather than turn away from their wounds, I encourage them to compassionately accept and embrace them as the foundation for transformation. When left unprocessed, these painful identifications impede our Self-realization and perpetuate the illusion that we are inherently limited. This awareness motivated me to explore different avenues of emotional healing and learn various body-centered therapeutic modalities such as Hakomi and Integrated Body Psychotherapy. I integrate these modalities into my private coaching practice.