Began yoga practice in 1968 in the Sivananda style taking workshops with swami Vishudevananda. Spent 71-77 at Shasta Abbey Zen Monastery, where I practiced from Light on Yoga. 1988 began study of Iyengar yoga with Lisa Schwartz a long-time student of Iyengar. Travelled to India in 1992 to study with Iyengar at Puna. Completed three-year teacher training with Lisa Schwartz in 1993. 

I've continued to explore many other teachings including Ana Forrest(2003), Ashtanga Yoga with Richard Freeman, and Anusara Yoga workshops with John Friend (2008), Todd Norian and Anne Greene (2006-9, ), and Desiree Rumbauch (2007-9). 

I've also practised Aikido and Tai Chi and WuJi Qi Gong. I have extensive Zen practice; spending six years as monk at Shasta Abbey and currently practice with Shodo Harada Roshi (97 onward). Usually spending seven weeks a year in meditation retreats with Harada Roshi. I developed a number of vinyasa for meditators (including supine, seated, and standing routines) that I refer to as Lotus Hips Yoga.

While I'm new to Jill Miller's YogaTuneUp, I'm deeply influenced by her work. Her methods refine and focus the approach of Iyengar and the inclusion of anatomy gives a foundation for safe and deep exploration of the body, movement and health that can last a lifetime. 

Happily, I've already seen a true response to YogaTuneUp in the classes that I teach.

Namaste