Credentials
Charles MacInerney, E-RYT-500, YACEP, C-IAYT, began practicing Yoga and Meditation in 1972 and teaching in 1989. He was one of the first yoga teachers in the country to take yoga into the business world (including Apple, 3M, Motorola and IBM), hospitals, government agencies, nursing homes, schools (K-12) and three Universities. At the University of Texas in Austin he developed specialized yoga programs for the departments of Dance, Music, Art, Kinesiology & Health, the Women’s track, golf and volleyball teams, the campus dormitories, the faculty recreation program, and informal classes.
In addition, he started yoga programs at the Texas School for the Blind, started and ran a cardiac yoga program for SetonHospital, and then for the Austin Heart Hospital. In 1998 he also partnered with an Austin Judge to use yoga for anger management, working with at-risk-youth.
Charles is a Continuing Education Provider for the Yoga Alliance, and is certified by IAYT as a Yoga Therapist at the 1000 hr level. He has presented at IAYT’s International Conference (SYTAR) in 2015 (Trauma Informed Yoga; and Somatic Yoga) and again in 2023 (Goal Setting for Yoga Therapists).
Charles is a gifted generalist. Most teachers are happy to be considered an expert in any one area of yoga. Charles has earned that reputation in multiple areas. This is perhaps best exemplified by the range of subjects on which he has been published or quoted by major publications. He has written articles for Yoga Journal on Protecting the Knees in Pigeon, and Setting the Pace for your Home Practice, and he has been interviewed and quoted for YJ articles on Cardiac Yoga, Yoga for Overweight Students, Yoga & Creativity, Outdoor Yoga, and Yoga & Writing Retreats. He has been interviewed by the Chicago Tribune for articles on Visualization for Stress Management, and a piece on Meditation. The 
Washington Post interviewed him for their story on Yoga in the Workplace. The Wall Street Journal for an article titled Yoga’s Appeal Stretches to Athletes. The Texas Monthly interviewed Charles for the Women’s Wellness column on Yoga, and The Houston Chronicle sent a reporter on a three day retreat with Charles, who wrote about it in an articled called A Yoga Retreat for All Types. In addition, Charles’ work with at risk youth earned him a place on the Panel Discussion for the South West Yoga Conference.
Charles is also an accomplished public speaker. He has presented at over 50 conferences, including twice at the International Association of Yoga Therapists’ Symposium on Yoga Therapy and Research and was a Keynote Speaker at Seton Hospital’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Conference in the Spring and again in the Fall of 1998.
Charles is a pioneer in the development of the yoga retreat movement. Since 1992 he has led a 100 three and four day retreats in the US, and over 50 retreats in exotic locations including Costa Rica, Guatemala and Mexico. Charles was the first yoga teacher to combine Yoga and Creative Writing into a retreat which was featured in the Yoga Journal, and has now led dozens of these popular retreats in the US and abroad.
Over the past 35 years Charles has worked hard to lay the groundwork for Austin to emerge as an international center for yoga. In addition to teaching yoga to over 25,000 students, he played a significant role in the formation and continuing success of the Austin Yoga Teachers association, through which he co-founded Austin’s Free Day of Yoga which has been offered every Labor Day since 1998. He was instrumental in Austin hosting the Southwest Yoga conferences in 1999 and 2000, not only presenting but also serving on the advisory board. In 2000 he co-founded the Texas Yoga Retreat, which now attracts teachers and students every year from across the state and beyond.
Through the Living Yoga Program, which Charles co-founded in 1999 with Donna Belk and Ellen Smith, he has personally trained and certified over 400 teachers. Austin now has more registered yoga teachers than San Francisco, and perhaps the highest density of registered yoga teachers per capita of any city in the world with ten times more teachers per capita than New York! Graduates of the Living Yoga Program are now teaching yoga in 42 states and 14 countries.
Charles continues to work hard to support the Austin yoga community, helping to bring the International Association of Yoga Therapists annual international conference to Austin. But what Charles is perhaps best known for locally, is his free outdoor Full Moon Yoga class which has been meeting monthly for almost 30 years.
Details on teaching experience
Credentials – Charles MacInerney
Charles MacInerney has studied Yoga & Meditation since 1971 with a variety of teachers, including Thich Nhat Hanh, and has worked with over 20,000 students. In 1989 he founded Expanding Paradigms and publishes a newsletter with subscribers from around the U.S. and abroad. He is registered with the Yoga Register, and with the Yoga Alliance at the E-500 hour level, their highest level of accreditation. He is a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists. He is the co-founder of the Living Yoga Teacher Training Program and also of the Texas Yoga Retreat. He also serves on several boards including as an adviser for Yoga for Peace.
In addition to individuals, Charles has also worked with many organizations including: IBM; 3M; MOTOROLA; Sematech; Apple; Tivoli; Chase Bank; Seton Hospital; Brackenridge Hospital; The Austin Heart Hospital; The University of Texas (Departments of Music, Art, Dance, and Kinesiology & Health Education; the Women’s Athletic Program – golf, track and volleyball teams; and Recreational Sports); St. Edward’s University; AISD; EISD; and many government agencies.
He publishes a biannual Yoga Newsletter called Expanding Paradigms which has over 5000 subscribers around the world. He has been interviewed numerous times by the Yoga Journal, and was a contributing columnist in their “Ask Our Expert” column. He has also been published in dozens of magazines, and quoted in major newspapers like the Washington Post. He has contributed chapters to several books on yoga and meditation, and is in the process of writing his own book on the yoga of concentration.
Charles regularly offers workshops at studios throughout Texas, the US, and occasionally abroad. Since 1992 he has led almost a hundred weekend retreats in Texas and Massachusetts, and over 50 retreats in exotic locations including Costa Rica, Mexico and Guatemala.
In 1998 Charles was co-founder and coordinator for the highly successful 3-day conference on spiritual values in the work-place called ‘The Heart of Business Conference’ held at the Austin Convention Center.
Charles regularly teaches yoga and presents on a variety of topics at conferences including: the Southwest Yoga Conferences; The Texas Yoga Conferences; The International Yoga for Positive Health Conference (one of the few non-indian teachers invited to present); The National Wellness Conference in Wisconsin; The National Education Wellness Seminar in Arizona; Women in the Public Sector Annual Conference; Executive Women in Texas Government; Women & Family Heart Disease Conference. On several occasions he has been a keynote speaker at Texas Protective Services conferences; he was the a keynote speaker for 3M’s innovation banquet speaking on the topic of creativity; and he presented on Yoga and Meditation at SAMA (a conference for medical students and interns in Chicago); and dozens more in the past 5 years not listed here.
Charles worked closely with Seton Hospital to help design and implement a cardiac reversal program centered around lifestyle changes, including yoga, meditation, breathing, diet, and communication skills. This pilot program ran from 1998-2000. In 2001 he teamed up with Hearts & Minds, a cardiac rehabilitation center affiliated with the Austin Heart Hospital. Based in large part on the success of these programs he was invited to give the closing Keynote at the Cardiac Conference sponsored by Seton Hospital, and returned the following year as their opening keynote speaker. He also presented on Yoga for Cardiac Rehabilitation at the 12TH Annual Texas Association of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation Conference.
Charles is a driving force behind the movement to build greater community within and between yoga enthusiasts from across the state of Texas and from all styles of yoga. He has played an active role in the formation of Yoga associations in Austin, Dallas and San Antonio. He is a co-founder, and continues to help organize, present and facilitate each year since 2001 at the annual “Texas Yoga Retreat”, which draws teachers and students from across the Southwest.
Charles is the co-founder and instructor with the Living Yoga Teacher Training School with 500 graduates teaching Yoga in 42 states and 12 countries.
Magazines, Newspapers, Books & Interviews
BOOKS
Yoga Meditations: Timeless Mind-Body Practices for Awakening (published 2005) – Charles was a contributing author
MAGAZINE ARTICLES
November 2009 Austin All Natural – Self Mastery: Yoga, Akido and the Real World (written by Charles)
October 2004 Texas Monthly – Women’s Wellness (Charles interviewed about Yoga)
August 2004 The Good Life – Yoga & the Art of Stretching (Charles wrote the column)
June 2004 Yoga Journal – Ask Our Expert (Charles wrote the column)
April 2004 Black & White – India’s premier chess magazine (Charles wrote a column on Meditation)
December 2003 Yoga Journal – Yoga & Writing Retreats (Charles was interviewed and quoted)
December 2003 Yoga Journal – Yoga for overweight students (Charles was interviewed, and one of his students was quoted)
December 2002 Yoga Journal – Heart to Heart (Charles was quoted extensively for this article and credited with the asanas for the article. In addition, one of his students was featured in this article).
October 2002 Yoga Journal – Thinking Outside the Mat: How Yoga Can Inspire Your Creative Process (Charles MacInerney was interviewed and is quoted extensively in this article).
April 2001 Austin Fit – Who’s Who of Austin Fitness (Charles was featured as a Yoga Teacher)
January 8, 2001 NurseWeek – Breathing Lessons(Charles was interviewed and quoted)
October 1999 Silent Messages – Voluntary Simplicity (Charles wrote this column)
August 1999 Silent Messages – Sincere Appreciation (Charles wrote this column)
July 1999 Silent Messages – Littany Against Fear (Charles wrote this column)
June 1999 Silent Messages – Learned Helplessness (Charles wrote this column)
May 1999 Silent Messages – Silver Linings (Charles wrote this column)
April 1999 Silent Messages – The Warrior’s Path (Charles wrote this column)
INTERNET COLUMNS/INTERVIEWS
9/23/07 Seatle PI, Bob Condor – “Living Well: Mediation can steer your commute in a calming direction”
2/25/04 www.yogajournal.com website – Ask Our Expert (Charles responds to questions for Yoga Journal’s web-site.)
TELEVISION INTERVIEWS
8/9/2010 Fox News – Live debate on the importance of vacations for American workers.
1/21/2010 CBS-KEYE TV – Interview for the Living Yoga Program
9/6/04 KEYE TV (ABC)- 3 live interviews on the Free Day of Yoga
9/6/04 News 8 Austin – 4 live interviews plus 1 taped interview on the Free Day of Yoga. Taught the anchor partner yoga stretches.
9/6/04 KTBC TV (Fox) – Live interview on the Free Day of Yoga and taught the anchor Sun Salutations.
9/6/04 KEYE TV (ABC) – 3 live interviews plus 1 taped interview on the Free Day of Yoga
9/5/04 KVUE TV (NBC) – Live interview on the Free Day of Yoga
6/9/02 KLRU (PBS) – One hour call in talk show interview on Yoga
2/1/99 KEYE TV (ABC) – Hatha Yoga & Meditation
9/16/98 KEYE TV (ABC) – A Matter of Life & Breath
5/9/98 KVUE TV (NBC) – Spiritual Values in the Work Place
2/25/97 KVUE TV (NBC) – A Mind/Body Approach to preventing Heart Disease in Women
9/9/96 KEYE TV (ABC) – The Art of Relaxation.
1992 to Present, Austin Public Access Television – Hatha Yoga with Charles MacInerney (interview and yoga video).
RADIO INTERVIEWS
9/30/00 KLBJ Radio, Austin, TX – Hatha Yoga
9/22/98 KFNX Radio, Phoenix, AZ – Communication Skills
5/4/98 KUT Radio, John Aielli Show – Spiritual Values in the Work Place
NEWSPAPER STORIES
3/25/10 Houston Chronicle, Jennifer Latson – “A Yoga Retreat for All Types”
11/29/09 Chicago Tribune, Bob Condor – “Meditate to melt stress, improve health”
4/6/04 Wall Street Journal, Justin Matlick – “Yoga’s Appeal Stretches to Athletes”
12/25/02 Austin American Statesman, Janet Wilson – “The Santa League”
4/10/01 Washington Post, Beth Baker – “Yoga in the Workplace”
8/27/99 Austin American Statesman, Michele Chan Santos – “Stretch Your Body, Stretch Your Mind”
3/18/99 Austin American Statesman, Michele Chan Santos – “Yoga for Children”
9/1/98 Austin Fit Magazine, Sean Doles staff writer – “Who’s Who in the Austin Health & Fitness Scene.”
7/31/97 Chicago Tribune, Bob Condor Health & Science Reporter – “Road to Tranquility: Using the Imagination to let go of Stress.”
7/27/91 Austin American Statesman, Staff writer – “Full Moon Madness”
Conferences
Charles has presented workshops and/or Keynotes
at the following Conferences
Symposium on Yoga Therapy and Research, 2015 (International Ass. of Yoga Therapists)
“Somatic Yoga Meditation” workshop.
“Yoga Therapy for Trauma Victims” Presentation.
2nd Annual S.W. Yoga Conference, 1999
“Teaching Yoga to At-Risk-Youth” 2 hour presentation/demonstration – September 4, 1999.
Panelist “Yoga in Service”, answering questions about working with at-risk-youth and also cardiac rehabilitation patients.
3rd Annual S.W. Yoga Conference, 2000
“Devotion in the Work-place” 2 hour presentation – November 3, 2000.
Served on the Board of Advisors to the Conference.
2002 International Conference on Yoga for Positive Health
“Pranayama for Heart Disease” presentation.
“Hatha Yoga for Respiratory Disorders” presentation.
2011 Texas Yoga Conference
“Attitude in Asana”
2012 Texas Yoga Conference
“Pratyahara: The Art of Sense Withdrawal”
2013 Texas Yoga Conference
“Improving Balance”
1992 National Wellness S.W. Regional Conference
“Changing Paradigms in the Wellness Professions” 2 hour presentation at the 6th Annual Southwest Regional Conference on Wellness – March 5, 1992.
“The Art of Relaxation” 2 hour presentation at the 6th Annual Southwest Regional Conference on Wellness – March 6, 1992.
“The Science of Breath” 2 hour presentation at the 6th Annual Southwest Regional Conference on Wellness – March 6, 1992.
1994 National Wellness Conference
“The Science of Breath” Wellness Activity at the 19th Annual National Wellness Conference in Wisconsin – July 20, 1994.
“Hatha Yoga” Five classes at the 19th Annual National Wellness Conference in Wisconsin – July 16 to 22nd, 1994.
“Meditation” Four classes at the 19th Annual National Wellness Conference in Wisconsin – July 16 to 22nd, 1994.
1995 National Wellness Conference
“The Power of Visualization” Presentation at the 20th Annual National Wellness Conference in Wisconsin – July 18, 1995.
“Mind Mapping: Radiant Thinking Skills for Individuals and Teams” Presentation at the 20th
“Hatha Yoga” Five classes at the 20th Annual National Wellness Conference in Wisconsin – July 15 to 16th, 1995.
“Meditation” Five classes at the 20th Annual National Wellness Conference in Wisconsin – July 15 to 21st, 1995.
“The Science of Breath” Wellness Activity at the 20th Annual National Wellness Conference in Wisconsin – July 19, 1995.
1997 National Wellness Conference
“Self-Awareness Tools for Self-Transformation” Presentation at the 22nd Annual National Wellness Conference in Wisconsin – July 14, 1997.
“Hatha Yoga” Four classes at the 22nd Annual National Wellness Conference in Wisconsin – July 14 to 19th, 1997.
“Meditation” Four classes at the 22nd Annual National Wellness Conference in Wisconsin – July 14 to 19th, 1997.
“The Science of Breath” Wellness Activity at the 22nd Annual National Wellness Conference in Wisconsin – July 17, 1997.
1998 National Wellness Conference
“A Matter of Life and Breath” Presentation at the 23rd Annual National Wellness Conference in Wisconsin – July 16, 1998.
“Hatha Yoga” Five classes at the 23rd Annual National Wellness Conference in Wisconsin – July 13 to 17th, 1998.
“Meditation” Four classes at the 23rd Annual National Wellness Conference in Wisconsin – July 13 to 18th, 1998.
1996 National Education Wellness Seminar
“Stress Management for Teachers” Presentation at the 2nd Annual National Education Wellness Seminar in Arizona – February 24, 1996.
“Mind Mapping for Teachers” Presentation at the 2nd Annual National Education Wellness Seminar in Arizona – February 25, 1996.
Executive Women in Texas Government
“Finding Peak Performance in Yourself – Inspiring it in Others” 2 hr. Presentation – November 17, 1997.
“Finding Peak Performance in Yourself – Inspiring it in Others” 2 hr. Presentation – November 23, 1998.
“Avoiding Government Burn Out ” 2 hr. Presentation – November 23, 1998.
1996 Women in the Public Sector Conference
“Professional Speaking Skills” 2 hr. Presentation – March 18, 1996.
1997 Women & Family Heart Disease Conference
“Yoga and a Mind/Body Approach to Heart Health” – February 25, 1997.
“Stress Management & Meditation for Heart Health” – February 10, 2001.
1999 Protective & Regulatory Services Conference
“Finding Peak Performance in Yourself – Inspiring it in Others” Key Note – June 23, 1999.
1999 Governor’s Conference on Professional Development
“Finding Peak Performance in Yourself – Inspiring it in Others” – July 15, 1999.
2001 International Society of Recycling Industries Conference
“Yoga for Wellness” March 23, 2001.
2001 Adult Protective & Regulatory Services
“Finding Peak Performance in Yourself – Inspiring it in Others” Full day training.
2002 International Conference on Yoga for Positive Health March 2-7, 2002
“Pranayama for Heart Disease” presentation.
“Hatha Yoga for Respiratory Disorders” presentation.
2002 TX Association of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehab. Conference April 20, 2002
“Yoga for Cardiac Rehabilitation” workshop.
Workshops
Charles has Taught Specialized Workshops for…
IBM
“The Art of Relaxation” On-Site 2 hour Program for Employees – March 13, 1993.
“The Art of Relaxation” On-Site 2 hour Program for Employees – Oct. 7, 1993.
“Creative Visualization” On-Site 2 hour Program for Employees – Nov. 3, 1993.
Sematech
“Bio-Feedback” On-Site 1 hour Program for Employees – August 3, 1994.
“The Art of Relaxation” On-Site 1 hour Program for Employees – Nov. 15, 1994.
“The Science of Breath” On-Site 1 hour Program for Employees – August 8th, 1995.
3M
“The Art of Relaxation” On-Site Program for Employees – June 3, 1993.
“The Science of Breath I” On-Site Program for Employees – October 21, 1993.
“The Science of Breath II” On-Site Program for Employees – October 27, 1993.
“Creative Visualization I” On-Site Program for Employees – February 17, 1994.
“Creative Visualization II” On-Site Program for Employees – February 24, 1994.
“Bio-Feedback I” On-Site Program for Employees – April 28, 1994.
“Bio-Feedback II” On-Site Program for Employees – May 5, 1994.
“Stress Management” On-Site Program for Employees – July 12, 1994.
“Concentration through Breath” On-Site Program for Employees – June 18, 1996.
“The Art of Meditation” On-Site Program for Employees – October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 1997.
“Concentration through Breath” On-Site Program for Employees – June 18, 1996.
“Mind Mapping” On-Site Program for Employees – March 10, 1999.
“Peak Performance” On-Site Program for Employees – July 14, 1999.
“Stress Management” On-Site Program for Employees – March 22, 2000.
“Creativity” Key-Note speech for Innovators Awards Banquet – May 15, 2000.
“Visualization” On-Site Program for Employees – June 28, 2000.
Motorola
Consultation / Brainstorming with Motorola WellQuest Staff in preparation for creation of Motorola Wellquest Wellness Program – September 3 to 14, 1993.
Co-facilitator for 8 hour Orientation of WellQuest Excellence Team Leaders and a 90 minute lecture on “Expanding Paradigms in Wellness” – September 17, 1993.
Co-Sponsored Grant Donovan Seminar at Motorola, and at The U. T. – September 16, 1998.
Co-Sponsored Margaret Wheatley workshop at Motorola and at the Heart of Business Conference – May 7-9, 1998.
Apple Computer
“Bio-Feedback” On-Site 2 hour Program for Employees – March 3, 1994.
“Bio-Feedback” On-Site 2 hour Program for Employees – March 31, 1994.
Consultation – 2 hour conference on implementing EEG bio-feedback in the work-place, and customizing existing biofeedback software – May 27, 1994.
Consultation – 2 hour conference on implementing EEG bio-feedback in the work-place, and customizing existing biofeedback software – Sept. 16, 1994.
“Science of Breath” On-Site 90 minute Program for Employees – October 13, 1994.
Tivoli
“Yoga for Office Workers” 1 hour class for Employees – September 6 – November 22, 2000.
Chase Bank
“Stress Management” 1 hour presentation for the staff – March 29, 2000.
The Bernard Group
“Team Building” 3 hour presentation for the staff – September 8, 2000.
American Heart Association
“The Mind/Body Connection” 1 & 1/2 hour presentation for the Women & Family Heart Disease Conference February 27, 1997.
Seton Hospital
“The Mind/Body Connection” closing Key-Note speech for the Seton Hospital Cardiac
Rehabilitation Conference – May 22, 1998.
“Stress Management for Nurses” opening Key-Note speech for the Seton Hospital Cardiac
Rehabilitation Conference – November 20, 1998.
“Happiness Comes from Within” 1 hr speech for Seton Cove – April 24, 1997.
“The Mind/Body Connection” 1 hour speech to cardiac support patients – September 16, 1997.
“The Science of Breath” 2 hour workshop for Seton Good Health – February 22, 1998.
“Yoga to Reverse Heart Disease” ongoing 1 hour classes twice a week since January 6, 1998.
Brackenridge Hospital Wellness Program
“The Benefits of Hatha Yoga” (2 hour workshop) – April 25, 1992
“The Benefits of Hatha Yoga” (2 hour workshop) – August 8, 1992.
Life Science Institute
“Creating a Yoga Program” workshop for Corporate Headquarters – June 15, 1995
Facilitated a 4 hour Mind-Map based Brain Storming Session with Management and Staff to update vision statement and clarify business plan – September 14, 1995.
University of Texas Informal Classes
“Improving Concentration” – Presented 42 times from Sept.14, ‘91 to Present
“Improving Posture” – Presented 30 times from Feb. 8, 1992 to Present
“The Science of Breath I” – Presented 38 times from Feb. 16, ‘92 to Present
“Improving Balance” – Presented 13 times from Feb. 15, 1992 to Present
“The Science of Breath II” – Presented 16 times from Feb. 13, ‘93 to Present
“Bio-Feedback” – Presented 18 times from March 3, 1994 to Present
“Mind Mapping” – Presented 24 times from Sept.17, ‘94 to Present
“Creative Visualization” Presented 28 times from Sept.11, 1993 to Present
“Healing Your Back” – Presented 2 times from Feb. 27, 1993 to April 3, 1993.
“Cross Training for Improved Athletic Performance” – Feb. 9, 1992 & June 27, 1992.
“Yoga for Office Workers” – July 18, 1992.
“Expanding Paradigms” – July 19, 1992.
“Yoga for Dancers” – September 26, 1992.
“The Healthy Pleasures Principle” – September 27, 1992.
University of Texas, Kinesiology & Health Dept.
“Yoga & Relaxation for Students” – Presented 4 times from 4/20/94 to 4/5/95
“Stretching & Breathing” for Kinesiology Majors – September 16, 1994.
“The Mind/Body Connection” for Graduate Students – October 27, 1998.
University of Texas, Department of Recreational Sports (Faculty & Staff)
“Concentration Workshop” – Presented 4 times since Feb. 5, 1991.
“Stress Management and Relaxation” – Presented 3 times since April 23, 1991.
“Relaxation Workshop” – Presented 2 times since Oct. 3, 1991.
“Breathing Workshop” – Presented 2 times since Oct. 8, 1991.
“Posture Workshop” – Presented 2 times since March 24, 1992.
“The Healthy Pleasures Principle” – Presented 5 times since Sept 22, 1992.
“Bio Feedback” – Presented 1 time since November 7, 1993.
“The Mind/Body Connection” workshop for instructors – August 23, 1997.
University of Texas, Women’s Athletic Program
“Relaxation Workshop” for Women’s Track Team – November 11, 1992.
“Relaxation Workshop” for Women’s Track Team – November 18, 1992.
“Shifting Paradigms” for the Women’s Volleyball Team – January 19, 1993.
“Improving Concentration” for the Women’s Volleyball Team – January 21, 1993.
“Yoga for Athletes” (15 classes in 5 weeks) – Women’s Volleyball Team – January 25, through February 26th 1993.
“Improving Concentration” (weekly classes) – Women’s Golf Team – January 25, through April 12, 1999.
University of Texas, Dormitories
“Stress Management” for the R.A. Training Program – March 19 1991.
“Stress Management” for the Kinsolving Dormitory – April 8, 1991.
“Raja Yoga Workshop” for the Jester Dormitory – February 20, 1992.
“Concentration Workshop” for the University of Texas Co-Op Housing Association – October 26, 1993.
“The Art of Relaxation” Workshop for Graduate Students at the University of Texas Co-Op Housing Association – November 13, 1994
University of Texas, Music Dept.
“Yoga & Relaxation for Students” – Presented 1 time November 30, 1994.
University of Texas, Humanities Research Center Staff
“Stress Management Workshop” – July 7, 1993.
St. Edwards University
“Stress Management Workshop” – Full day staff training, August 10, 2001.
“Improving Concentration” – workshop for students, February 21, 2012
“Peak Performance and Chakras” – workshop for students, Feb 18, 2013
Austin Figure Skating Association
“Peak Performance” – 3 hour Seminar – September 9, 2000.
Blue Heron Speaker’s Bureau
“Team Building” 6 hr. organization & facilitation of 1st Annual Blue Heron speaker’s Conference. June 1, 1996
Network for Wellness
“Networking” 2 hr. organization & facilitation of 2nd Bi-Annual conference. May 15, 1997.
Austin Community Schools
Improving Concentration (2 hour workshop) – March 25, 1991 & May 27, 1991.
The Art of Relaxation (2 hour workshop) – March 28, 1991 & May 29, 1991.
The Science of Breath I (2 hour workshop) – April 4, 1991 & May 30, 1991.
Healing Your Back (2 hour workshop) – July 22, 1993.
Austin Board of Realtors
“A Matter of Life & Breath” 2 hr. Presentation for Managers – November 13, 1998.
“Peak Performance” 2 hr. Presentation for Managers – November 19, 1999.
Texas Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Assoc.
“The Art of Relaxation” 1 hr. Presentation at Health Fair – September 18, 1996.
“Peak Performance” 1 hr. Key-Note Presentation – September 22, 1999.
“Stress Management” 2 hr. Key-Note Presentation – September 27, 2000.
Texas Alliance for Work-site Wellness
“Stress Management” 3 hr. Presentation on October 31, 1996.
Texas Workers Insurance
“Stress Management” 2 hr. Presentation on October 31, 1996.
Noetic Science Society
“A Matter of Life & Breath” 2 hr. Presentation to Austin Chapter – May 15, 1996.
United Cerebral Palsy Association
“Yoga for Office Workers” – December 2, 1992.
Texas Department of Human Services
“Lecture / Demonstration – on Yoga Techniques” – June 29, 1990.
“Lecture / Demonstration on Yoga Techniques” – Annual Health Fair – Aug. 29, 1990.
“Workshop on Stress Reduction” – January 28, 1991.
“Workshop on Breathing” – January 30, 1991.
Light Weavers Studios
“Improving Concentration” – June 18, 1991.
“The Body Mind Connection” – July 17, 1993.
Texas Department of Rehabilitation
“Relaxation and Stress Management” – October 9 & October 16, 1990.
“Improving Concentration” – July 16 & July 18, 1991.
“The Art of Relaxation” – September 3 & September 5, 1991.
Heart of Texas Area Agency on Aging
Full day seminar on “Finding Meaning & Purpose in the Workplace.” – March 22, 2002.
The Greater Austin Area Wellness Coalition
“Mind Mapping Workshop & Facilitation” – September 30, 1994.
Austin Public Library
“Mind Mapping” 4 hr workshop – Aug 2, 1996.Conference sponsored by Seton
Texas Association of School Boards
“Yoga for Office Workers” – May 18, 1993.
Eanes Independent School District
“The benefits of Hatha Yoga” – 1 hour workshop for faculty and staff April 14, 1994.
“Stress Management for Teachers” – 2 hour In-service for faculty – Feb. 20, 1995.
“Mind Mapping for Teachers” – 2 hour In-service for faculty – Feb. 19, 1996.
“Mind Mapping for Teachers” – 2 hour In-service for faculty – Feb. 17, 1997.
“Finding Peak Performance & Inspiring Students” – 2 hour in-service for faculty – Feb. 16, 1998.
Pflugerville Independent School District
“Stress Management” – Keynote Address for faculty August 7, 1996.
Odem Elementary School
“Stress Management for Teachers” – Keynote Address for faculty – March 20, 2000.
Austin Children’s Shelter
“Learning & Teaching Stress Management Skills” – 1 hour workshop for the staff April 14, 1994.
Master School Summer Camp
“Peak Performance” – 45 hrs. with 15 kids ages 7 to 11 – May 28 to Jun 14, 1996.
Dell Valle Jr. High School
“Stress Management” – 1 hour workshop for faculty and staff May 9, 1996.
Reagan High School
“Indian Philosophy” – 1 hour workshop for 10th grade students October 22, 1996.
Texas National Guard
“Stress Management & Peak Performance” – March 8, 1999.
Lake Austin Resort
“Changing Paradigms in Wellness” – Lecture for the Staff and Guests- Sept. 3, 1991.
Consultation – 1 hour with Programs Director – September 23, 1994
“The Art of Relaxation” – Workshop for Staff and Guests – Presented 3 times from November 11, 1994 to February 7, 1995
“Mind Mapping” – Workshop for Staff and Guests – February 22, 1995.
“Mind/Body Connection” – Workshop for Staff and Guests – January 25, 1999
“The World of Yoga” – Workshop for Staff and Guests – January 25, 1999
Intergovernmental Training Council
“The Science of Breath” – November 12, 1993.
Sharir Dance Company School
“Yoga for Dancers” Weekly class – June 13th through August 30, 1992.
“Yoga for Professional Dancers” – February 20, 1993.
Warren/Hamrick Dance School
“Yoga for Athletes” – February 20, 1993.
“Yoga for Professional Dancers” – April 4, 1993.
Austin Lyric Opera
“Yoga for Office Workers” – Weekly 1 hr. class from May 31-July 5, 2000.
The Greenhouse
“The Science of Breath” – 1 hour Lecture for the Staff and Guests April 23, 1994.
Austin Yoga Center
Six Weekly Workshops on a variety of topics including: “Breathing”; “Relaxation”; “Balance”; “Backbends”; “Posture”; & “Inversions” – May 13 through Oct. 16, 1991.
Yoga hmmm Studio – Houston
“The Science of Breath I” – 3 hour Lecture – October 21, 2000.
“The Science of Breath II” – 3 hour Lecture – October 22, 2000.
“Peak Performance in Yoga” – 3 hour Lecture – October 22, 2000.
Bryan/College Station Yoga Studio
“The Science of Breath I” – 3 hour Workshop – May 4, 2001.
“Yoga & Balance” – 3 hour Workshop – May 5, 2001.
“Mind Mapping” – 3 hour Workshop – May 5, 2001.
“Peak Performance in Yoga” – 3 hour Workshop – May 6, 2001.
Lauterstein/Conway School of Massage
“Psycho-Nuero-Immunology” – 2 hour Workshop – June 20, 2001.
Austin Churchs
“The benefits of Hatha Yoga” for the Unitarian Church – August 9, 1992.
Guest Panelist for the United Methodist Church – Screening of Bill Moyers Special on “The Body Mind Connection” – May 2, 1993.
“The Philosophy of Raja Yoga” for the Presbyterian Seminary – May 12, 1993.
NIA Space
“Mind Mapping” – 3 hr. workshop – July 14, 1996.
