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My passion for yoga began in 1972 while serving in the military. I came upon a book on yoga by Jess Stern and began to practice daily. It wasn�t long before I felt the benefits of the practice. I felt less affected by the outside stresses, more at peace and my energy level had increased dramatically. I wanted to learn as much as I could about this subject.

There were few yoga studios at that time and my source of education was through books and direct experience. One of my favorite books was by Swami SatChidAnanda and his style of yoga�Integral Yoga. I soon learned that he had an ashram and offered teacher training. I enrolled in 1975 and became certified to teach yoga. It is said that to truly learn something teach it to another. I began teaching at the Integral Yoga Institute in NYC. Many very experienced teachers would come through this institute and I had the opportunity to refine my practice.

Integral yoga remains the �backbone� of my teachings however I never pass up an opportunity to learn how others understand and teach yoga.