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[Everett was co-founder of Divine Motion Yoga® Los Angeles (2001- 2009) which was three times voted “Best Los Angeles Yoga Studio.” Everett is currently devoting his efforts to his own synthesis of yoga known as Zuna Yoga®, which he shares through workshops, trainings and retreats internationally.]
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