Jim began the practice of yoga in 1995 at Yoga in Middletown in Middletown, Connecticut under the instruction of Sandra Kopell. His initial instruction in yoga was in the Iyengar method with its attention to precise form and alignment, and he remains deeply influenced by this style of yoga. Over the years, Jim has studied other forms including Ashtanga, Bikram, and Power Yoga. Most recently Jim has been studying the Anusara style of yoga at Lake Center Yoga in Longwood, FL.

Initially attracted to yoga for its ability to relieve stress, Jim has come to appreciate the broader health benefits of the practice of yoga. “As I have become more familiar with the philosophy of yoga, pranayama as a part of practice, and meditation, I have come to appreciate the mental and spiritual dimensions of yoga and its potential as a transformative system to put us in greater harmony with everything around us. I am still learning everything yoga has to offer and see my practice as a journey of discovery. I try to do asana and meditation every day and feel its absence if more than a day goes by without doing so. I find regular practice, both at home and in the studio, a comfort and an element of calm and stability in a frenzied world. I enjoy being around the people who are attracted to yoga and find their approach to living complements my own.”

Jim is a registered yoga instructor with Yoga Alliance. He earned his 200 hour teacher certification with Jeannie Laslo at Red Sun Yoga.