Brian has been a lifelong seeker of better ways to live, so it is not surprising he found yoga 26 years ago in response to a new phase in his life – becoming a father.  After 6 months of being a new father, trying to manage a challenging job in banking, and maintain some semblance of balance Brian realized his old tools of running and working out were not going to be sufficient to help him thrive anymore.  Brian found Sun Salutations outlined in a book which dramatically improved his sleep and cleared his mind.  This carried him for years at just 5-10 minutes every morning and evening.

When Brian’s wife, Kerri, co-founded Yoga Home in 2014 he began taking more full classes to broaden his use and understanding of the practice of yoga.  Seeking an even deeper understanding and a desire to share the practice, in 2019 Brian studied with Dig Yoga’s excellent program, earning his YTT-200 designation.

Brian has a particular interest in teaching under-served populations through traditional and Adaptive Yoga.  Significantly influenced by his son, Sean, Brian adapted his own ways of being to manage the care of Sean who had Cerebral Palsy.  This involved using yoga for flexibility and strength to be able to continue to lift and carry Sean even through the teen years and breathing exercises to manage emotions and fatigue.  Then influenced by Kerri who could see how yoga could benefit Sean and others not traditionally taught the benefits of yoga, Brian took Adaptive Yoga training.

Brian has been more active in social issues the past few years, especially focusing on addressing issues such as people with nontraditional bodies and abilities, racial inequities, and other health and economic inequities that were further highlighted in 2020.  Brian supplemented this work with trainings such as Skill in Action w/ Michelle Cassandra Johnson, Yoga in Action, Dianne Bondi, and CTZN Well.  Additionally, Brian is volunteering with Colonial Neighborhood Council doing deliveries for Meals on Wheels and supporting Family Services of Montgomery County.

Brian is also interested in working with sports teams based on his life-long love of, participation in, and coaching of sports.  Brian spent 4 years heading up CYO/Youth Ministry in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, setting the direction for how coaches, administrators, parents and youth can ground all of their activities in their faith.  Brian carries on his love of sports through the Conshy Running Club, playing football weekly in season (thank you, yoga!), and a variety of other active pursuits.

All of this and more – grounded in yoga philosophy – is what Brian brings to each practice; trying to help students be grounded, supported, and focused on the present moment. Then, taking what is learned through the practice of yoga into their daily lives.