In addition to martial arts, I have practiced yoga for many years. I attended teacher training at Midtown Yoga in Baltimore in 2006 and taught there before moving to Seattle. I attended the Kalachakra for World Peace in 2011 and in 2024 began additional training in the union of Yoga and Vajrayana Buddhism.
Comparing Patanjali's 8 Limbs with Buddha's Noble 8-fold path
Last year I began additional training in the union of Yoga and Buddhism offered through Tibet House. As part of this training, an essay comparing the Astanga (8-limbs) of Patanjali with the Buddhist Noble Eightfold path.
Vinyasa Yoga and Vajrayama
In early 2007 I completed a 200 hour level Yoga Alliance certified teacher training at Midtown Yoga in Baltimore under Kim Manfredi in Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga. I took the step to engage in formal teacher training to deepen my asana practice, which began as an adjunct to my rock climbing, endurance sports, and martial arts practices. Over time, I have found the approach yoga takes to provide a strong foundation for continuing to live and train in a manner that cultivates health and well-being, beyond the technical excellence one might cultivate in any speciific activity or sport.