Enhance Your Life with Ashtanga Yoga

Stan began a dedicated Ashtanga Yoga practice in 1998. Making his way to the source in Mysore India in 2003 and 2004 to study with Sri K Pattabhi Jois. Since then, he has made seven more trips to Mysore to study with Sharath Jois, receiving his Autorization Level 2 to teach from Sharath.  The summer of 2016 Stan completed a two month teachers course in Mysore with Sharath.  His practice and teaching has also been greatly influenced by his studies with Beryl Bender Birch, David Swenson, Eddie Stern and Aliya Wise.  Stan also received a 1000 Hour Advanced Teachers Certification by Beryl Bender Birch's school.

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In addition to his work as a yoga teacher, Stan’s education includes intensive coursework with special needs children through the Son-Rise Program at The Autism Treatment Center of America. Formerly licensed as a massage therapist, he has extensive knowledge in eastern and western philosophies and practices in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, myology, and neurology. Stan has served on the board of directors of several not-for-profits including Odanadi in Mysore, India and The Give Back Yoga Foundation for empowering individuals through the gift of yoga.

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An avid extreme sports enthusiast, Stan loves a good challenge, especially when rock climbing, snowboarding or skateboarding. Stan has been featured in numerous magazines including Fitness, More and Organic Spa.

 

He is the co-founder of Kaia Yoga studios from 2006-2018. He continues to live in Connecticut teaching Private Yoga and Mysore Programs in Greenwich, CT and the surrounding Fairfield and Westchester Counties.

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Stan is available for privates yoga sessions.