My approach is rooted in the Classical Yoga tradition as taught by YogaLife Institute of NH, which itself is part of a lineage extending through the YogaLife Institute of VT and the Yoga Institute of Mumbai, India. With that as my foundation, I readily draw upon other traditions of yoga and meditation in both my practice and teaching.

I believe in an “inside-out” approach to both practicing and teaching yoga—one that begins with inner awareness and expands outward. Rather than focusing primarily on external form, I encourage students to explore all aspects (or limbs) of yoga by starting from within.

For example, in asana practice, it’s common to try to match our bodies to the shape demonstrated by others—including our teachers. While visual guidance has its place, I emphasize learning to feel our way into each posture—honoring our own individual structure and experience. This kinesthetic, internal approach helps each of us discover our own unique and authentic expression of every pose—and aims to provide a safer, more sustainable path.

On a deeper level, I believe the heart of our yoga practice lies in cultivating our inner life. This involves:

• Adopting and actualizing the ethical foundations of yoga (yamas & niyamas)

• Practicing pranayama and asana with an internal, kinesthetic awareness

• Exploring the depths of our being through meditation (dhyana) and related practices

By nurturing our inner selves, we plant the seeds for meaningful transformation—both personal and collective. These inner shifts naturally radiate outward, shaping how we move through the world in our physical, relational, and spiritual lives.