Yoga
Yoga is the ecstatic meeting of mind, body, and spirit. Not only does yoga help me remain more calm, centered, and present, it helps me see myself, others, and the world more clearly. When I see these things more clearly, I am more more aligned with my life’s purpose and make better choices. Not only am I happier, I do less harm and more good.
Throughout 15 years of practicing yoga, I dreamed of becoming an instructor. In January 2020, when I was recruited as meditation leader on a yoga retreat in Baja, Mexico, a week of twice daily yoga rocked my world. My creativity flourished and I felt more aware, settled, confident, and loving. Within a month of returning to US soil I was enrolled in Yoga Teacher Training. Since completing 230 hours of training in November 2020, whether teaching hatha, restorative, or vinyasa style, I weave resilience, mindfulness, and mindful self-compassion into every pose. And I’m convinced that with intention, passion, and loving kindness, you, too, can experience yoga’s transformational change.
Yoga serves as a bridge between physical movement and deep emotional healing. In therapy, I integrate yogic principles to help clients ground and come home to themselves. While these ancient teachings may operate in the background, they provide a powerful foundation upon which to foster resilience through breathwork and intentional psychological practices that nurture body, mind. and spirit.
Like good psychotherapy, yoga teaches us to live with intention and self-awareness and to approach ourselves with patience and kindness. It shows us who we are and inspires us to improve and evolve.
Each movement, each step, every thought, every moment provides an opportunity to increase self-awareness and self-compassion.
Tom's Teaching Schedule
Summer
Yoga Center Retreat, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Private/Individual or group classes or workshops upon request
Winter
Urban Yoga, Palm Springs, California
Private/Individual or group classes or workshops upon request
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