Empowered Journey

Albany, United States

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empoweredjourney.com
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Albany, CA 94706
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0.4 miSolano & Santa Fe
0.5 miGillman St & Cornell Av
0.5 miSolano & Curtis
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People who seek me out are wanting change. While people want change in staggeringly diverse ways, the process of human growth follows certain predictable patterns. Thus, change becomes both a meaningful art and a reproducible science.

Given the complexity of life, my approach is necessarily multi-​faceted and highly personal. I offer both standard programs as well as individually tailored ones. My expertise focuses are:

— Life Coaching: Maximize life success and satisfaction with a dedicated advisor and tenacious advocate: master skills of self-​evaluation, decision making, goal setting, habit hacking and challenge troubleshooting

— Depth Counseling: Heal old hurts; grow beyond self-​sabotaging behaviors and patterns; experience peace of mind, emotional insight and creative freedom

— Couples Counseling: Transformative couples work to deepen connection, enrich intimacy and create a visionary relationship

— Personal Fitness Training: Train through potent, holistic workouts-​tailored to your body’s unique strengths and limitations-​that maximize the health and potency of your total self

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These services address a range of topics pertaining to wellness, excellence and leadership:

–Behavior and habit change

–Wellness of mind and emotions

–Stress management and resilience

–Mind-​Body health/​fitness

–Work-​life balance/​lifestyle satisfaction

–Relationships and social self

–Clarifying life purpose/​creating a career with meaning

–Developing greater self-​acceptance/​self-​affirmation

Meet the Business Owner

Arya J.

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With 15 years of intensive training in the sciences of Personal Development, Holistic Wellness, Peak Performance and Leadership, Arya produces results that are reliable, tangible, and sustainable (not to mention deeply satisfying).

In the last 5 years, Arya has worked with over a thousand people like you: those seeking greater health, a more balanced and satisfying lifestyle, thriving relationships, a career with meaning, and greater self-​love/​self-​respect.

To this end he started Empowered Journey in 2009, to provide supportive services for the growing number of awakening real-​life Superheroes.

When not facilitating, Arya can be found soaking in the sun, engaging in real-​life Jedi training, co-​opting other people’s dogs at local parks, and enjoying the collective radiance of his amazing friends and family.

If you are looking for the professional guidance of an insightful mind and courageous heart, within a bold and playful approach… well, just read the reviews!

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«My other primary project, EmbodyAwesome uses fitness and nutrition as gateways to personal development, healing and life transformation.»

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Place rating: 5
Berkeley, CA
I’ve had the pleasure and priviledge to work with Eka — as a yoga instructor as well as life coach. Eka is truly insightful, engaged, present and compassionate. I felt completely safe to explore different sides of myself and I now feel connected to a creative side that I had surpressed for most of my life. At the same time, Eka is a pragmatist and is completely willing to push when needed.
If you are looking to become more engaged with yourself, I highly recommend working with Eka.
Place rating: 5
Oakland, CA
Upon noticing that I was undergoing some extreme difficulty with my stress levels both in law school and in my relationship, a friend and fellow classmate suggested that I get in touch with Eka. I had noticed my friend’s own transformation since starting school and saw how he came to approach the difficult task of higher education with clarity and strength— so I decided to give Eka a try.
During first session, I quickly realized that not only did Eka have much to teach me about opportunities for fulfillment in my life, but also that he was excited to help me discover myself and my true potential. Eka was both able to empower me to change my life for the better and provide tools to help me get there.
Over the following few months, Eka helped me dive deep inside and open myself up. I learned things I knew but never realized about myself like where my true joys lie, how to conquer the overwhelming nature of stress and how to look at my ugly former relationship from new perspectives — eventually moving past it with significantly more grace than I had in the past into a better, more fulfilling life.
After leaving the Bay Area for a year due to career, I came back and the first thing I did was get in touch with Eka to meet again and work through the many changes my life was undergoing. he has been a continual beacon of support both in bad times and good, and is truly gifted in the art of insight and inspiration. I recommend him to all my friends whenever they are feeling stuck and can’t figure out how to get moving again.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
I’m not sure how I stumbled upon Eka’s coaching services but it is a blessing that I did. I have been doing weekly and most recently, bi-​weekly 1:1 transformational coaching sessions with Eka for about 9 months. When I first went to Eka, I was seriously confused about my purpose in life, career direction I should take and the elusiveness of living a fulfilled and joyful life. I had been searching on my own for many years and finally came to the conclusion that I needed help to get myself to my self-​created «next level».
I can’t even begin to put into words how Eka has helped me transform my life. He has brought joy back into my life, reminded me of the unending compassion and wisdom I possess, and introduced me to the body — mind — spirit connection that unlocked powerful changes in my life. He has given me the know-​how to heal old wounds, rekindle the love for myself and others, and get more clarity on my career and vocation. Not to mention, redefining what it means to be creative and live my aliveness.
To say I’ve changed is an understatement. I feel transformed by the work we have done together. And the most beautiful thing is that the work we do together evolves as he and I evolve. Eka is a true student of his work and never stops learning and mastering concepts so that he may pass them on to you or use them to support the sessions. The work never feels old or stale.
«Life» coach probably falls short for what I would describe his work to be. «Being» coach rings more true as I think back over our work together. Eka is professional, astute, supportive, kind, compassionate and knows how to weave in lightheartedness and joy to life and our sessions.
If you are feeling stuck in any way or feel like you need an ally, teacher and compassionate cheerleader, give Eka a call. There is nothing to lose :)!
Place rating: 5
Berkeley, CA
Working with Eka as my coach has has given me more energy, more confidence and more enthusiasm about life and it’s possibilities. From the beginning he introduced me to practices that had impact. In fact, our work together helped me to approach a very stressful and intense project with ease that would not have previously been available to me.
When working with him I feel supported by how present he is as well as supported by his laser focused ability to cut straight to the heart of what is getting in the way of my potential. He offers this fantastic balance of uplifting humor, mindful intention and organized professionalism (online scheduling, an online library of your session notes and homework assignments). I also feel supported by the homework he assigns and his check-​ins.
Eka and his «Hero’s Training» life coaching program will help you to identify that there is gold inside of you and to let it shine unabashedly to the world.
Place rating: 5
Oakland, CA
When we started our empowered journey, I was seeking help with my relationship and my work. I was looking for someone to challenge me to realize my potential and act with conviction toward pursuing what my heart desired. Our sessions were raw, dynamic, and incredibly moving. Our work together completely changed my life: I now understand what it means to feel with my heart, to distinguish between different flavors of emotional awareness, and to remain present in unconscious patches of darkness. Eka has equipped me with powerful practices and tools that I rely on to guide me through this chaotic world. This work marks the beginning of my self-​discovery and I already feel as though I have grown immensely since our first session. Eka’s presence and energy are truly inspiring and are a constant reminder of what’s possible. Working with Eka has inspired me to open the hearts and minds of those around me. When I share with others about how I’ve grown and the work that we did together, their faces light-​up with curiosity and awe; wondering what they could learn about themselves. Eka, thank you for caring enough to commit your life to this work. I am grateful that our paths crossed.
Place rating: 5
Emeryville, CA
I began my coaching sessions with Eka because I was mainly feeling frustrated and stuck in a job that was no longer satisfying. Little did I know that his coaching would change so much more than just my job prospects. They don’t call it a life coach for nothing, and he has really helped me learn how to LIVE!
At first, I was both intrigued and a bit skeptical of the League of Awesomeness website with its super hero theme. But I appreciated the sentiment, found it humorous (I’m a bit of a Star Trek/​Star Wars nerd), and I thought it was an interesting take on the life coach idea. Plus I really resonated with what he was offering. So I thought, why not try him out?
Upon meeting him I was immediately impressed with his focus, his forthrightness, patience, integrity, vulnerability and intuition (even though he wasn’t wearing a superhero costume like I imagined). His approach is honest but kind. He drills down to the heart of the matter, he calls out the elephant in the room and makes it ok to say anything. In fact, he welcomes it, as it allows for an even deeper connection.
It’s obvious that Eka has done a ton of personal growth work himself, and brings forth and incredible variety of ideas and ways to dissect and improve any situation. No matter where you are coming from and what you are bringing to the table, Eka will meet you there and support you.
Now that my 12 sessions are over, I feel my life has been jump started again. I am now empowered in a grounded and lasting way. I am optimistic about my future. I have unstuck my relationships, found new possibilities for my career and most importantly, I have infused fun, curiosity, creativity and connection in my life again!
BOOTCAMP: On a side note, Eka also runs a holistic bootcamp, separate from his coaching, that I also took up after a few coaching sessions. I whole heartedly recommend doing them simultaneously, as the physical exercise helps embody the work in the coaching sessions. And he brings the same focus, playfulness and integrity to the bootcamp. I never thought I’d enjoy exercising so much!
If you are considering a life coach, I would highly recommend Eka. Plus the first session is free, so you don’t have anything to lose! Try it on!
Place rating: 5
Oakland, CA
Like most great teachers, Eka understands that many important ideas cannot be communicated from one person to another. They must be discovered, for each person, in his or her own way. As a teacher myself– I’m just a few months away from completing my Ph.D. in physics – I know it can be tempting, with stubborn students like myself, to say, or even yell, what should be obvious by now darn it! But Eka, miraculously, has patience and empathy aplenty. He stays focused, guiding, leaving space sufficient for even the thicker skulled of us to come around, forging our own path, filling empty words with meaning from our own experience. He sees the seeds, however dormant, that will grow – with cultivation, practice, and time– into a full, empowered, empathetic, energetic human being.
I came to Eka seeking help focusing on «difficult» tasks, on getting things done, and finding balance within and between my work and home lives. I’m not sure what I thought this would consist of, but I definitely did not anticipate the direction and turns this quest would take. With Eka’s help, I’m learning to see myself and my decisions to do (and how to do), or not, in a completely different light. I’m asking different sorts of questions and I’m listening for different sorts of answers. We’re all born with a wide variety of tools, with a brain that’s both rational and not. With Eka, I’m rediscovering the half of my toolbox that I always knew was there, but never knew what it was for.
Place rating: 5
Daly City, CA
One of the things I love the most about Eka’s coaching is his ability to authentically accept me and meet me where ever I would be when showing up for a session. He is very grounded yet creative and playful in his approaching to supporting his clients. That creativity creates a space or real growth to happen in sometimes unexpected ways and for me that is really fun!
Eka is an amazing agent of change in the world and I’m extremely honored to have had the opportunity to work with him. My sessions with him allowed me to create more space in my life for the things that are important. It was also a very clearing and opening experience that continues to echo through my experience.
Place rating: 5
Berkeley, CA
I must tell you, my life is different since I worked with Eka — Different in all better ways. He has a special talent for finding the kernel in what you say, quickly, and the ability to guide you into action. Both my partner and I have benefitted so much from our work with him. We were looking for someone to help the two of us as we were going through some challenges. We met Eka through his amazing bootcamp (I really recommend working with him as your personal coach and doing the bootcamp at the same time — very powerful because one empowers the other). We decided to work with him individually and I feel empowered in my relationship, my work, and in myself. I ask myself how I can feel/​be empowered in the situation and it works. This is possible because of my work with Eka. We sent 6 friends to him, all of whom have been very happy with the work they have done with him. He is mighty and good. If you are looking to feel better about who you are, and want to realize your own greatness, Eka is your guy! Who doesn’t want that? You will be so happy you read this and decided to take the next step towards your own greatness. Eka has the stuff to make you be the best you. I can’t say enough great things about him.
Place rating: 5
Capay, CA
Eka is awesome. Eka’s yoga class is awesome. I could string together a bunch of favorable adjectives, but instead, I’ll extend an invitation to come and try out one of his classes so you can see for yourself.
Place rating: 5
Honolulu, HI
Eka is a true professional. His breadth of knowledge and expertise in his profession is truly incredible. Eka’s passion and desire to help and teach others is clearly evident. I attended his yogic breathing workshop in Oahu and was thoroughly impressed. I wouldn’t say I’m advanced at yoga, but I’m also not a beginner. In taking his workshop, I was looking to enhance my current practice, and that is precisely what it did. If he lived in Hawaii, I would definitely go to more of his classes and workshops, and would highly encourage others to do so too. Throughout the past couple of weeks I’ve implemented many of the breathing techniques he taught us, both in every day situations, and also in my yoga practice. These techniques have noticeably enhanced my practice, as well as helped me to de-​stress at work, and relax deeper into meditation. Eka mixes his spiritual expertise with his scientific background, taking his teaching to a whole other level.
If you are looking for a challenge and to learn new techniques to enhance your yoga practice, or life in general, look no further, Eka will not disappoint!
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
I sought Eka out to help me move past what it turns out is my own false image of myself. Through his clear and intuitive guidance, I found that I really did have what it takes to face what is challenging me in my life. If one method of instruction or view point didn’t sync with me, he was always at hand with another approach or perspective to guide me to my next step. It isn’t a one technique fits all coaching and he took into account my own belief systems.
If you are in need of answers to what is stopping you from having the life you want and achieving the goals that seem too farfetched, or if you want to just hang out with a very down to earth and humble man seek out Eka.
Place rating: 5
Berkeley, CA
I decided to work with Eka after reading his website and enjoying the humor and candor with which he approaches the human experience. When I started working with him, I had some unpleasant somatic manifestations of anxiety, such as trembling and digestive upset, that I had sought help with from other professionals (who were generally unsuccessful in their approach).
I was interested in addressing these issues in a holistic way, preferably without medication. Eka’s unique blend of mind and body connective activities helped me address my symptoms in a very basic way that both reduced their occurrence and severity (within days of starting work with him) and also helped me consider my more general experience in a different light.
Like many people, I have a complex history of psychological highs and lows. Over my life, I have been to several therapists and healers, each with their own set of tools to help me along my way. Although I am still continuing on my journey toward better mental and physical health, I have found Eka’s approach to be refreshingly different from other experiences, in that (as opposed to some types of therapy) he actively gives helpful and insightful feedback, and is openly empathetic.
Additionally, he typically incorporates theory and practice from several different traditions, both psychological and physical. I found the physical and energetic practices to be very helpful in approaching psychological sticky spots, and in this way, Eka has given me a whole new set of tools for approaching life.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
As a life coach, Eka’s style is extremely present and compassionate. He’s naturally disarming and seems to effortlessly create a sense of safety and curiosity. He pulls from an incredible wealth of knowledge and tools that I found to be well integrated and always appropriately and intuitively delivered. In addition, he brought a refreshing sense of humor and lightness within every session.
I originally came to Eka looking for a sense of purpose, to wake up every morning excited to be alive. This was something that somehow got lost from my childhood and it’s absence was becoming increasingly painful. After working with him for several months and as I write this testimony, I now feel this, previously elusive, purpose in my life. Today, I’m doing work I truly love and believe in, I’m more patient and loving with my community and passionately engaged in building it. I truly wake up excited by all this!
I can not thank and recommend Eka enough and will continue to call on him for help in the future.
Place rating: 5
Oakland, CA
My individual work with Eka has helped me get really clear that the base out of which my therapist practice will grow needs to be solid and flexible, confident and clear, and yet completely open to see possibilities.
Key concepts I worked on with him were: trusting what resonates with my being and emotional mastery (being able to shift in and out of different emotions without getting stuck).
I highly recommend Eka in supporting your personal empowerment and success. He is on a spiritual path with deep integrity.
Through our work I gained a confidence in trusting my own being in a way that I know will pay off over the years both personally and professionally.
Place rating: 5
Oakland, CA
The sessions I had with Eka changed my life. Since working with Eka my life has been moving forward at a very rapid pace. I owe my growth within myself and my career to him. He help me develop skills within myself that I use daily. Eka’s knowledge and gifts empower you to be your best. He shows you how to be a self sufficient person within your own life. I’m looking forward to working with Eka again for the next stage of my life. Thank you Eka for impacting my life and showing me that what my heart desires can come true.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
A year ago, I worked with Eka as my «life coach.» At the time, I was in an unhealthy relationship (even though I didn’t see it), had a very stressful job, and had a compartmentalized view of my creative side.
After coming down from the the initial high that comes from working with him, I’ve noticed that during the past year I’ve returned to the practices he taught, even after I fell out of the routine. I went through a series of small shifts and have moved into a new major phase: I have a better, more satisfying and less stressful job, I’ve shed the unhealthy relationship and have manifested the love and respect I deserve, and I have embraced all the facets of my creativity, forgiven my perceived imperfections, and have become at peace with myself.
Eka embodies true integrity (seriously, look it up in the dictionary!) and working with him has not only been a great pleasure — he is a role model for those who want to Walk their Walk — it has also been a wonderful investment in my evolution as a human being.
Place rating: 5
Alameda, CA
*Eka delivers concise clear messages of self care that can be used on the spot.
*I find his videos to be entertaining, creative, fun and empowering.
*I implement the 5 minute Embodiment and the Wellness and Success activities weekly.
* Results are more focused and energized.
* Results are an awesome empowered journey for life!
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
I have had the privilege of taking classes and workshops with Eka Joti for about six months now — and I totally recommend him as a teacher, mentor, and coach on your journey of authentic growth and transformation!
Eka is trained in an ancient method of Raja Yoga and tantra that is very applicable for modern life — for struggles with work, relationships, money, etc. — i.e. not just things one might encounter as a monk isolated on a mountaintop. He has also gone through a full training as a coach.
In the time that I have been working with him, I’ve found my work with him very helpful in cultivating the energy, awareness, and connection to source needed to tackle the stresses of my daily life. He is very approachable and genuinely believes in what he teaches — taking class from him is a pleasure. HIs approach is low pressure and he encourages you to take from his teachings what works for you and leave the rest behind.
I have not had the opportunity to do one-​on-​one coaching with him yet, but I’ve taken Aharaj /​Warrier Vinyasa yoga classes with him, Dynamic Chakra Trance dance classes, and one Manifest Your Best workshop — I am also part of his League of Visionary Awesomeness (his email list), so I frequently receive tips and reflections to keep me feeling connected and inspired in between sessions. Here is what I wrote about his most recent Manifest Your Best workshop after attending:
Eka’s Manifest Your Best workshop was energizing, engaging, interactive, and fun– we as participants got to sample a variety of helpful practices and bring forward as many or as few of these practices as we wanted into our lives. I feel ready to enter the next phase of my life and am glad that I chose to come — I strongly recommend him as a teacher, mentor and coach!
If you have a chance to attend one of his Manifest Your Best workshops, classes at the Hanuman Center, coaching sessions, or donation yoga classes in area parks, I’d say go for it!
Place rating: 5
Portland, OR
This is in regards to the Manifest Your Best Workshop.
I have a lot to take away and continue to work on my own. I really appreciate when I am given tools that I can use over and over, as opposed to a one-​time experience. I also feel like some things that have come up are beginnings that I can continue to explore.