David and Gretchen are dedicated students of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and his grandson, R. Sharath in Mysore, India. As teachers they bring the traditional method of practice and dedication into their teaching. On each pilgrimage to Mysore they deepen their understanding of the practice and the simplicity with which it is taught in Mysore.

David Has gone to Mysore each year since 2002 and is authorized (received the blessing) by his teachers in Mysore to share his knowledge of this practice. You can also find out more about his anatomy work and workshops by clicking here. 

Gretchen has been practicing yoga for over 10 years. She is a dedicated student of Sri K. Pattabi Jois and has been traveling to India to study with the living master of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and his grandson Sharath for the last 5 years at the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute. She is now Authorized to teach this system.

Gretchen also spent 6 years intensely studying Kundalini Yoga and had the honor to study with Yogi Bajan directly while he was still alive.

The Ashtanga Vinyasa system has transformed Gretchen's life and it is her honor to share her knowledge and experience with her students.   Spending 13 years in the corporate world Gretchen understands the pressures of the Western society.    Her compassion for others combined with her personal devotion to the Ashtanga practice allows her to help others experience yoga.

Gretchen's dedication to her own practice, along with her experiences and devotion to sharing those experiences with others makes her a strong teacher. Through these experiences she has witnessed how the practice of the system of yoga has healed and transformed her and her students.