About Briya

Briya Freeman is a facilitator and teacher based in Ottawa, Canada.

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She is passionate about helping others on their journey of healing and spiritual awakening, and is known for an approach that is down-to-earth, intuitive and deeply-seated.

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Her primary inspiration comes from nearly 20 years of study and practice in the traditions of yogic science, meditation, Hatha Yoga, mysticism, shamanism and Ayurveda, a holistic science of self-healing. 

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She is a long-term student under the guidance of Berdhanya Swami Tierara, a South American shaman, mystic and spiritual teacher (2010-present) who remains a foundational influence in her work.

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Briya can be reached at hello@briyafreeman.com

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Background

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Briya (Rachel) Freeman began her journey of awakening in her early teens,

when she began an in-depth exploration of natural healing modalities

including Eastern philosophy, yoga, meditation, indigenous healing, astrology,

ancestral ceremony,  dreamwork, herbalism and depth psychology.

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She is a graduate of The Bioenergetics Institute of Ottawa (2012), holds studies from Anjali School of Ayurveda and Panchakarma (Kerala, India 2012-2016) and Dhawanthari Ayurveda (2019-present),  a Bachelor's degree from The Telfer School of Management (2006), and studies in International Business at L'Ecole Supérieure de Rouen (France, 2004).  She is also a certified Breathontology Coach (Level III).

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Briya is the creator of Ayurveda for Vibrant Living, a practical exploration of the ancient yogic science of self-care and self-healing. She is also the co-founder of Eagle Feather Books, a small publication dedicated to the evolution of consciousness, and has published works in Ayurveda Mantra and Blissful Magazine.

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Briya has also served as an independent business consultant and senior economic analyst in the Canadian public service, and as a facilitator for Disruptive Art Canada. Briya has facilitated numerous courses in stress-resilience, mental health and creativity for private, public and corporate audiences.

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International Work

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One of Briya's core interest is in exploring the potentials of human consciousness in a way that respects, unites and transcends global culture and tradition.

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She has traveled extensively across Europe, Asia and the Americas for spiritual studies, pilgrimages and retreats.

From 2015-2019, she also had the honour of supporting the work of shaman and mystic Berdhanya Swami Tierra facilitating international courses, pilgrimages and retreats.  To date, she has given meditation courses in 6 countries. 

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Today, she continues her work through coaching, retreats and courses which support self-healing, self-transformation and spiritual awakening.

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