Rev. Uma Laura Rose, Ph.D.

In 1972 Uma was personally trained by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi to teach Transcendental Meditation. Uma taught TM full time until she began her graduate studies in educational psychology in 1978. After completing her degree she served on the faculty of Maharishi International University till 1985.  Dr. Rose left the academic world for the world of business, serving first as a director of training for a sales organization and later as the editor of a small business magazine.

     In 1990, Uma’s desire for a closer relationship with the Divine pulled her away from the world and into the lap of her spiritual teacher Amma.  She spent 12 years in India Uma has devoted her time and energy to opening her heart to the power of unconditional love and expanding her understanding of what it means to be on a spiritual path.

     “In my youth,” comments Uma, “I thought there was one best method for knowing the still voice of the Divine within us. Experience has taught me the Divine shows itself through a magnificent abundance of paths.  Our first task is to learn what will work for us and then pursue that method with passion.”

     Reiki entered Uma’s live in 1987, when she received her first Reiki treatment. She soon became a Reiki practitioner and discovered the spiritual joys of selfless service. “Becoming a Reiki Master in 1993 gave me an additional spiritual practice, along with meditation and self-inquiry, to share with sincere seekers. My greatest joy is helping others deepen their walk with the Divine through whatever means works for them.”    

     Uma initiates people in mantra meditation, conducts retreats, teaches Reiki, offers pastoral counseling and assists seekers in understanding experiences that arise on the path to self realization. When she is not in silence in India, Dr. Rose travels the world teaching meditation and other techniques to foster well being and a closer connection to the Divine within us all.