To practice yoga asana is to find joy in the movement of the body. Slowly, we find ourselves becoming more aware of the form that we reside in and appreciating its intrinsic value. We learn that the body and mind are interconnected and it is our breath that unites them. To practice yoga is to learn to breathe. As B.K.S. Iyengar has written, 'the yogi's life is not measured by the number of his days but by the number of his breaths.'

Yoga is not about flexibility or strength, though these can be natural by-products of the practice. Rather, the goal is to still the mind; these ancient postures and techniques open the door to a more complete life, one where we are free and joyful, as is our right.

In my practice as a student and a teacher, I am drawn to the Vinyasa Flow style of yoga, incorporating various types of yoga into a strong physical practice that links the breath to movement. My personal style of sequencing draws strongly from Ashtanga yoga as well as Iyengar and Anusara. Alignment and the protection of the body are of paramount importance to me. I also like to draw parallels between our lives on the mat and off; we are always practicing yoga.

The practice of yoga is appropriate for everyone, regardless of age, gender, religion or level of physical fitness. Basketball and football players have found it beneficial, as have the elderly and those with various physical infirmities. If you come to yoga, yoga will come to you.