As the son of my Yoga teacher mom, I was exposed to this ancient art form at a very young age. Besides the occasional attempt at a headstand, I was more interested in playing baseball and other sports with my friends. It took until freshmen year of college, about 7 years ago, after balancing intense baseball practices with my studies, to realize how important it is to not only have a strong and flexible body, but a strong and flexible mind as well. The oldest practice I knew, that was good for both the body and mind, was Yoga. After hearing the words “downward dog”, “relaxation pose”, and “Namaste” thousands of times at home for my first 18 years of life, it was finally my time to really explore what this was all about. At the time, I was particularly drawn to Yoga for my own personal use of getting both physically and mentally healthier for athletic performance. As my evolution during college was taking place, I began to ask deeper questions than what I was learning about in Stat class. “What are we really doing here? Who and what am I? What is my purpose?” I began to learn and read more about different religions and ways of life. This spark of spirituality sent me deeper into my journey of Yoga. What began as an amazing physical practice, transformed into a holistic approach to life. I became more conscious of what I was eating, thinking, and speaking; with that, my life changed for the better. I was healthier and happier, with more confidence, peace, and positive thoughts. As I attended more yoga classes and journeyed the northeast exploring a few wellness center and yoga retreats, I felt I had to share this feeling. To this point I would lead the occasional spontaneous yoga or meditation session with my friends (in my living room, on my brother’s dock, out in nature, etc.), and I realized how much pleasure and bliss this would give me. In the fall of 2013, I ventured to Isla Mujeres Mexico to take part in a month long Yoga immersion. I studied a classical style, Sivananda Yoga, designed by a doctor and covering all aspects of yoga from asanas and proper breathing, to meditation, chanting, and proper diet. Of all the practices and sequences I have experienced, there was a certain magic to Sivananda Yoga and my amazing teachers, Lal and Lorrie. I received my RYT-200 certificate as a Yoga Siromani, or ambassador, to spread this approach that helps you maximize life. I teach OMasis Yoga, an all-levels no-judgment class, linking the breath to movement, which can be both meditative and energizing. I believe Yoga is for everyone and can provide whatever you may need - strength, rest and relaxation, peace of mind, confidence, or flexibility. In time, expect to challenge your previous beliefs about your mind and body, as we take a journey to the edge of our ever-changing comfort zone and experience our inner Oasis of peace and bliss.