About Me

Hi! I'm Josie Kramer. Originally from Santa Cruz, California, I spent my childhood in Jerusalem, Israel, and later Boise, Idaho. In 2000, at the age of 18, I moved to LA, driven by my early dream of becoming an actress. At the time, I was struggling with trauma-related symptoms like anxiety, hypervigilance, alexithymia, codependency, an eating disorder, negative body image, and low self-worth. Seeking relief, I turned to yoga at 21, hoping it would help…

After just six months of consistent practice, I felt like I had discovered magic! I found myself undergoing a deep process of healing that went far beyond anything I had anticipated. I was overwhelmed with gratitude and the most heartfelt desire to share this transformative practice with others.

After completing my initial 200-hour yoga teacher training at Center for Yoga, I left acting and modeling behind and went back to school - lots and lots of school! I knew that if I was going to pursue this work, I wanted to do it with as much depth and integrity as possible. Along the way, I was introduced to other powerful healing modalities, including therapeutic massage, holistic nutrition, Somatic Experiencing, mindfulness meditation, transpersonal development, and shamanic journeying.

I completed an additional 1,000-hour yoga teacher training certification and earned my B.A. in Traditional Eastern Arts with a minor in Somatic Psychology from Naropa University. I also became a licensed Massage Therapist with a 550-hour certification from The Institute of Psycho-Structural Balancing, graduated as a Holistic Health Coach from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and received my M.A. in Transpersonal Psychology from Sofia University. Currently, I’m pursuing a Ph.D. in Integral Transpersonal Psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies and continuing my studies as an intermediate-level student at Somatic Experiencing International. I’ve been truly blessed with an amazing education! Each program has been instrumental in supporting the next level of my personal growth while also strengthening the quality of my work.

I had the privilege of teaching my first yoga classes during a three-month internship in Auroville, India, followed by many years of working in LA. I’ve also had the opportunity to lead retreats in Hawaii, Costa Rica, Africa, Greece, and Mexico. Currently, I’m based in San Diego, where I live with my partner Brian. Together, we co-founded Vikara Center, a center for transpersonal growth and transformation.

Throughout my journey, I’ve faced and overcome many challenges, which gifted me the opportunity to confront and heal my own trauma. Drawing on 16 years of professional experience, I’m deeply inspired to offer you the same healing practices that have profoundly impacted my path toward health and wholeness. My commitment is to provide you with tools that empower your innate capacity to heal and transform.

You’ve heard my story, and now I’d love to hear yours! Where are you on your journey? How can I support you? Let’s connect!

With love,
Josie