MIKE- Mike has been practicing yoga for ten years and teaching for over 2 years. Mike competed in bike racing, running, speed skating, and triathlons for 15 years. Working for ten years as a software engineer he learned methodologies that he applied to creating athletic training programs. These training programs maximize performance and minimize injuries by using yoga to balance the different sports.  He is now bringing these balanced training methods to athletes and non athletes to help them achieve their fitness goals.

Mike uses yoga to teach athletes how to warm-up their muscles which prepares them for workouts using basic movements and breathe. Training schedules are customized to meet specific goals and takes into account that people are unique in body types, training levels, and goals.  Restorative yoga poses are used after working out to relieve soreness and to stretch the muscles without overworking. Restorative yoga allows athletes to recover more quickly after workouts.

Mike is always continuing his education by attending workshops and mentoring with senior teachers to learn Iyengar and restorative yoga techniques. Mike has studied at Helen Hayes Hospital to learn therapeutics and rehabilitation. Mike also works with Alzheimer’s and dementia patents teaching yoga and movement classes.
Mike teaches yoga that works for competitive athletes and noncompetitive athletes to maximize performance and minimize injuries. By studying movement in sports Mike has been able to develop daily exercises that create better alignment. So weather you are a weekend athlete or preparing for a marathon these yoga practices will help you achieve your workout goals.

QUOTE: “No effort however small is wasted, and the harder we try the sooner we shall succeed.” Christopher Isherwood

CERTIFICATIONS:
500 hour teaching certification from Yogaworks in NYC.