My Background

I’ve always been interested in physical disciplines with ancient origins. Before I began practicing yoga, I was a martial artist. I began practicing Iyengar Yoga regularly in the early 1990s when I moved to the Boston area. I was immediately captivated by the method’s orderly progression and integration of philosophy into postural practice.

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I’ve been a certified Iyengar teacher since 2001 and currently hold a Level III teaching certificate. I’ve studied at the Iyengar Institute in Pune, India, five times. Many teachers, friends, and colleagues have contributed to my education, but none more than my dear mentor, Patricia Walden.

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In my classes, I encourage a lighthearted and supportive learning environment. I enjoy weaving together physical and philosophical themes, such as focusing on self-study (svadhyaya) in a class emphasizing twisting poses or building fire (tapas) in backbends. I move class along at a brisk pace to keep the group energized and also allow quiet moments for participants to absorb the feel and intent of each asana. I love to surprise students with unexpected sequences.

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In addition to posture-based classes and workshops on yoga's history and philosophy, I teach online undergraduate courses on yoga theory and culture at Lesley University in Cambridge, MA. In early 2023, I relocated to México City.