Jerome Smith has been a student of the Himalayan Tradition since 1985. His studies include 2 ½ years of intensive training in India. He is an ordained Pandit in the Himalayan Tradition and in this capacity he teaches and guides other students of the tradition. Jerome has lectured and taught for many organizations, corporations and educational institutions throughout the Chicago area. He has been on the staff of Integrative Medicine Programs where he uses the ancient teachings of Yoga and Meditation to help patients deal with stress and gain a positive perspective on health. Jerome is a registered teacher with Yoga Alliance at the 500 hour, E-RYT level.