As I dove deeply into yoga in the summer of 2008, I decided I would take Mark Stephens’ teacher training as a way to further my understanding and embodiment of the practice. Little did I know, the training that summer would exceed my expectations; it took me further than just a solid foundation of understanding. It also created the desire to continue with my studies, and take my practice off of my mat and further into the big picture of my life. Since teacher training with Mark, I have embarked on a very solid path of teaching, studying, and deepening my own practice within the art of yoga. Mark’s teachings extended further than just the walls of the studio, and the professionalism and wisdom that he shared, were seeds planted to live through my lifelong practice of yoga.