David was introduced to Yoga in 1996 as a way to tone his body and relieve work related stress. Using those as a foundation for building an Asana practice, the other limbs of Patanjali's Ashtanga Yoga began to unfold leading him to the path of teaching transformational Yoga. Using various spiritual teachings as guidelines for classes, David takes students through opening and often challenging Asanas while encouraging the magical power of breath and mental stillness to cultivate the true loving nature of the heart.
David's classes invoke the natural elements in Yoga practice to balance active lifestyles with self-reflection and meditation. He completed a 5 year study with Eddie Modestini and Nicki Doane, who have inspired David to look deeper into the energies of postures while paying very close attention to the details of physical alignment. He has also studied asana with Rajiv and Swati Chanchani of Old Rajpur, India.
His certifications from GreenPath Yoga Studio, David Swenson, and It's Yoga provide a well rounded background in postures, alignment, adjustments, philosophy and history making each class a unique experience. With use of rhythmic breath, music, and flowing sequencing, his classes create the opportunity for physical presence, inner peace and spiritual awareness while building strength and increasing flexibility. In 2007 David participated in a Green Yoga Teacher |
