Eric Stephenson
I found Ashtanga yoga in 2001 and immediately discovered that my life was about to change. With continued encouragement from my teachers I set out to study with many in the direct lineage of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and began teaching. In my classes I combine classical foundations with a down to earth approach to create a vigorous and fluid practice inspired by Ashtanga yoga. I always encourage students to take a therapeutic approach, finding a place within each posture that feels good to the body and then, with the breath, relaxing deeper into them. While building strength and flexibility are often our initial goals, I suggest that seeking steadiness of mind is what will keep us coming back.