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Jon tries to live a life of balance and presence, and the inspiration and practice that is the 5000 year-old tradition of Yoga is a cornerstone for this. He feels lucky to be in a position to carry this tradition forward and share it with others, especially given how much he always learns in return.
His training and core practice is in Vinyasa Flow, however he practices with Iyengar teachers on a regular basis, and will take an Ashtanga class whenever he can get it! He’s interested in all of the faces of Yoga today, but is aware that we are all part of traditions that are timeless.
Jon is inspired by Patanjali’s formulation of Yoga as a vehicle for stilling the mind, and bringing us to a place where we can experience life. As a teacher his goal is to create a space where fellow Yogis can explore, experiment, and enjoy all these dimensions, but the eventual destination is theirs. He offers students a challenge where he can, but always leaves a place to stop on the way.
My regular Iyengar teacher practiced with and was trained by B.K.S. Iyengar himself on a regular basis over many years, and I recently learned he was actually with Guruji around the time of his death in 2014. It’s been a privilege to practice personally with someone who was so close to such an inspirational figure.
Yoga is NOT just for flexible people. In fact, if you are not, yoga is a great way to improve your flexibility and become more mindful.
We offer a range of styles and interests - Beginners, Vinyasa Hatha, Ashtanga, Prenatal, Restorative, Mum-N-Bubs and Meditation.
