Ted is a founder, past president and original membership coordinator of the Arizona Yoga Association.  He's been practicing Yoga since 1971 and teaching since 1976.  He received his Sanskrit title (Srinathadas, "Servant of Lakshmi-Vishnu") from Satguru Sant Keshavadas in 1994.  In 2000 he earned registry with the Yoga Alliance at the 500-Hour level, "grandfathered-in" due to his years of experience.  He maintained his registration with YA until 2004.  Ted counts among his influences Swami Satchidananda, Mahatma Gandhi, Paramhansa Yogananda, Rama Jyoti Vernon, Jeanne Saint-Amour and Sangeet Kaur Khalsa.

Yoga "calms the howling of the mind," restoring our balance and inner peace.  Ted's Gentle Yoga combines kundalini breathing (pranayama) with stretches and bodywork (asana) to release tension and to re-learn relaxation, thereby reducing pain and stress.  His original inspiration was the Integral Yoga of Sri Swami Satchidananda.  Most of the class is done on the floor, on a soft mat, with variations offered for those who prefer to sit on a chair. 

Ted's specialty is Therapeutic Rehabilitation on both the physical and emotional levels.  He believes in gradually improving flexibility and strength through self-awareness and compassion, rather than by force or impatience.  He teaches each student to value what he or she has, instead of regretting what has been lost.  Classes include all skill levels.  Students learn to work with their bodies individually, in a non-competitive way, by whatever method is most appropriate for them. 

It is better to be addicted to meditation than to medication.