The Marblehead School of Raja Yoga

The Marblehead School of Raja Yoga The Marblehead School of Raja Yoga was formed to promote the study and practice of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras.

The school was formed by Allan (Skip) Dowds in 2016 to promote the awareness and practice of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, the science of meditation.

It’s widely believed that a meteor led to the extinction of dinosaurs . Ironically, mankind’s hubris may have precipitat...
05/16/2025

It’s widely believed that a meteor led to the extinction of dinosaurs . Ironically, mankind’s hubris may have precipitated our own demise. I say “may have” because I pray for our children that it’s not too late to reverse course. Global warming alone would have done the job over time: a less habitable planet, diminishing natural resources, plus human ego isn’t a recipe for collective peace and prosperity....

It’s widely believed that a meteor led to the extinction of dinosaurs [apologies to fundamentalist Christians]. Ironically, mankind’s hubris may have precipitated our own demise.  I say “may have” because … Continue reading "Are we too late?"

What’s the difference between a therapist, a life coach, and a guru? While they all provide similar counsel (i.e., how t...
04/21/2025

What’s the difference between a therapist, a life coach, and a guru? While they all provide similar counsel (i.e., how to be the best version of yourself), a guru acts and speaks from the heart, guided by something greater than him or her self. Milena is my guru. I’ve lost track of the number of therapists I’ve spoken to over fifty years of addiction, angst, self-destructive behavior and regret....

What’s the difference between a therapist, a life coach, and a guru? While they all provide similar counsel (i.e., how to be the best version of yourself), a guru acts … Continue reading "Milena Origgi, a testimonial"

SELF-AWARENESS (An Example) Dearest Milena, This isn’t a Dear John letter; rather, it’s my Susan Collins speech. I’ve al...
04/10/2025

SELF-AWARENESS (An Example) Dearest Milena, This isn’t a Dear John letter; rather, it’s my Susan Collins speech. I’ve already made a decision; I just desperately want you to understand why. This feels right. Posting this isn’t so much a public declaration of love (as was my last post to my brother John) as it is me accelerating on the way down - kamikaze-style - while grinning!...

SELF-AWARENESS (An Example) [Caveat: high levels of ego contained herein! That’s actually the point: this is me slaying what’s left of mine.] Dearest Milena, This isn’t a Dear John letter; … Continue reading "To my guru Milena"

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Marblehead, MA

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Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 11am

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+17816399057

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The Marblehead School of Raja Yoga Allan (Skip) Dowds

Raja Yoga builds self-awareness, control and confidence.

Raja Yoga increases strength, flexibility, stability, balance, energy, stamina, concentration and intuition – and reduces destructive tendencies, stress and anxiety.

Skip opened The Marblehead School of Raja Yoga in 2016 offering individual and small group classes on the philosophy and practices of Raja Yoga, teaching Raja Yoga’s holistic approach to self-mastery in hopes of helping others live healthier, happier and less stressful lives.

Skip, his wife Susan and their two children (Sarah & John) moved to Marblehead in 1995.