My introduction to Yoga came in 1997 after I had a back injury related to weight training. I lifted weights for many years with the sole objective of building strength. Yoga was recommended to me to help me to create a balance between strength and mobility in my body.

Based on this advice, I devised a self-practice at home learning from books which I found in second-hand stores and so the journey began.

After some time the home practice which I cultivated whet my appetite to learn more and so I started to attend classes. I practiced with many teachers. I stumbled upon the fun and dynamic classes of Tony Purcell. By 2003 I decided to quit my job and study yoga in Mysore, under the guidance of BNS Iyengar.

After six months in India, I came to the conclusion that a regimented approach to yoga was no longer for me. It became apparent to me that a more diverse approach to Asana practice could activate stretch receptors in different ways and ultimately enhance mobility.

At present I am learning from the Para Yoga lineage of Rod Stryker. There is so much depth to yoga practices in this lineage that it provides me with a beginners mind and humility.