About Daniel

Daniel M. Choi, Ph.D., is a multi-disciplinary spiritual consultant and personal narrative coach who helps people find clarity and confidence in an ever-changing world. He draws on his scientific expertise and years of practice is various wisdom traditions to mentor his clients through transitions and mental blocks.

He loves to work with anyone who actively wants to understand the bigger picture. He believes that life is fundamentally meaningful and understandable—you just need to know where to look.

Spiritual Lineages and Teachers

  • Buddhism: Received Five Precepts under the Kwan Um School of Zen (관음선종회)

  • Korean Shamanism: Mentored by Shaman Mudang Jenn (신수보살)

  • Vedanta: Initiated and mentored by Luvena Rangel (The Curvy Yogi)

  • Healing Arts: Trained and mentored by Brighid Murphy (Spiritworks Healing Arts)

Yoga Āsana and Movement Certifications

  • Hatha Yoga: RYT-200 completed with Dig Yoga; currently finishing RYT-500

  • Katonah Yoga®: Certified Katonah Yoga® Teacher

  • Yin Yoga: 50-hr Yin Yoga certification with Bernie Clark

  • Accessible Yoga: 30-hr Accessible Yoga certification with Jivana Heyman and Amber Karnes

  • Yoga Trapeze®: 25-hr Yoga Trapeze Teacher certification with Lucas Rockwood

  • Classical Pilates: Currently finishing 600-hr certification with Donna Longo (2nd generation Classical Pilates teacher, student of Romana Kryzanowska)

Academic Background

  • Princeton University, Ph.D., Molecular Biology, 2017

  • Princeton University, M.A., Molecular Biology, 2012

  • University of Chicago, A.B., Physics, 2010