Mark began his yoga journey in 1985 as an amateur runner with tight hamstrings.

“I liked the slow stretching, the attention to detail, and the mindfulness, as well as the spiritual dimension. I was hooked.”

Along his journey, he received his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Texas in Austin, Master of Physical Therapy from Old Dominion University and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia. 

He went on to become an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher at the 500 hour level (E-RYT 500) and a Certified Yoga Therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT).  He has taught over 6000 hours of yoga classes, workshops and Yoga Therapy courses.

In addition to his expertise in anatomy and kinesiology, he is well versed in all facets of Yoga Therapy, including yogic philosophy, pranayama, meditation and chanting.

“In a previous life (1983), I was in the music business. Now, I channel my music creativity into devotional ecstatic chanting – kirtan.”

He received his Kriya Yoga initiation into the Paramahansa Yogananda Self-Realization Fellowship in 2015. Mark is the Director of Practice School of Yoga Therapy an IAYT-accredited school in Austin, Texas. He offers IAYT-Approved Professional Development (APD) courses and Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP) approved courses through his private company Healing Arts Yoga Therapy. 

“I have found that Yoga Therapy is the art and science of holistic healing, body, mind and spirit. 

My professional mission is to empower my students, clients and patients to have optimal wellness on all levels.”