Scott's Bio
Scott fancies himself a Renaissance man. He has diverse interests, and has had many interesting work opportunities. Scott served 4 years in the United States Marine
Corp. He attained the rank of Sergeant, and spent his last 2 years as a Weapons Instructor. After that, Scott did everything from hot tar roofing, life insurance sales,
professional floral design and calligraphy, to psychological counseling of dually diagnosed young adults in a Psychiatric Hospital. As an entrepreneur, Scott ran his own
business for 10 years before moving to Arizona. Most recently, Scott has worked at Indian casinos as a professional Blackjack and Poker Dealer.
Scott's interests are varied. He spent 4 years as a volunteer First Aider as a certified EMT. He plays guitar, chants, meditates, reads spiritual and motivational
literature, and writes poetry.
Scott was a latecomer to Yoga. After ten years as a Martial Arts student and instructor in the 1990's, and numerous injuries, including a torn Achilles tendon, Scott
gave up Martial Arts, and began his Yoga journey. Scott began practicing astanga vinyasa yoga in the tradition of Sri K Pattabhi Jois.
Astanga vinyasa yoga is described as “a method in which a set series of poses is linked by vinyasa (flowing movement) and synchronized with the breath, which produces
intense internal heat and purifying sweat.” Astanga classes are vigorous, and physically challenging.
Scott studied with Wendy Green while living on the East Coast. After moving to Scottsdale in 2003, Scott continued his astanga practice with Dave Oliver, a well
respected yoga instructor. In early 2006, Scott committed himself to becoming a full time yoga instructor. He is certified through At One Yoga, and is a
registered yoga teacher (RYT) with the Yoga Alliance. Scott teaches in the North Scottsdale area in a variety of gyms and studios, and privately.
His class offerings range from Gentle and Yin/Deep Stretch, to Flow and Power. Although he teaches, he continues to be a perpetual student always eager to
learn about yoga and life.