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I was ordained as an Interfaith Minister at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in 2004 by The New Seminary.
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This is part of my collection of Singing Bowls from Nepal and Tibet, all antiques from 150 to 240 years old, approximately.
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Here I am using my alto flute to provide meditative music.
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Playing the classical guitar for a wedding reception.
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Using my 12-String guitar to accompany holiday music.
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Winter, 1974, Washington Square Park, NYC, 28 degrees outside. Yes, I can still do the one-arm lever.
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Playing my accordion at a hotel in downtown Washington, DC.



Vienna Woods Studios
A Sacred Link Affiliate of The Himalayan Institute


Rev. John Giunta, MA
"Helping to ensure Domestic Tranquility since 1974" (TM)


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Yoga Classes and Music lessons: jpgiunta1211@aol.com
Phone: 703-281-5498

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Home···· Calendar and Schedule--Revised June 10, 2008 ···· My Yoga Teaching Philosophy
Yoga--Basic Materials ···· The Chakras ···· Alternate Nostril Breathing--Nadi Shodanam
Meditation Instructions ···· Better Sleep·· ·· YOGA FOR MUSICIANS ®
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What Is Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy? ···· Some Ministry Photos ···· My Pilgrimage to India
My Gymnastics Background ···· Huge Reading List ···· Kids' Parties ···· Music Activities With Children
Choosing the First Guitar···· My Music Teaching Philosophy ···· Why Special Mind? ···· Press Kit ···· Directions to Studio
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Mission Statement

To help people of every faith or of undecided faith to discover their inner peace and true potential with spiritual coaching, ceremonies and rituals of all kinds, to include weddings, blessings, transitional ceremonies, memorials and funerals. To offer music training that is friendly, thorough, holistic and inter-disciplinary. To offer yoga and meditation training in the Himalayan tradition in a friendly spirit and without dogma. All services will be offered regardless of ethnic background, race, sexual orientation, age, gender or religious affiliation.

Rev. John Giunta, MA

John has been a meditator and student of mysticism since 1974 and is a teacher of yoga certified by the Himalayan Institute in Honesdale, Pennsylvania founded by Swami Rama. He has been initiated in several traditions of meditation. He is also an Interfaith Minister ordained in 2004 by The New Seminary in New York City. John holds a Master of Arts degree in music from George Mason University. He was the first classical guitarist to earn a Masters at GMU. He also plays flutes, hammered dulcimer, accordion and other instruments. John uses his musical skills in his yoga classes and in the weddings he officiates. His counseling and mentoring experiences include counseling veterans with the Virginia Employment Commission, serving as a mentor with the Office of Minority Student Affairs at George Mason University, and drug and alcohol abuse counseling in the US Army. His mentoring skills have been helpful to numerous musicians and public speakers with performance anxiety. He is a published author of numerous articles in the fields of yoga and music.