The foundation of my yogic practice has been focused on the Iyengar tradition, which emphasizes breath and alignment as the principal aspects. I discovered this practice while earning my BA at UCLA in the World Arts and cultures Dept in 2000. Immediately after graduation I trained as a Yoga teacher through Yoga Works under the direction of founders Lisa Walford and Many Ezraty.  It was then that Urban Yogini was born and I began teaching Gentle Yoga classes. After several years of practicing and teaching, I desired a more comprehensive knowledge of the mind, recognizing the strong connection between the…