Welcome! I’m Matthew, a Kripalu Yoga Teacher, and I’m here to support you in living a more peaceful, mindful, and compassionate life.
Yoga is not just about physical movement. It’s a powerful tool for personal growth and positive social change. Through yoga and meditation, I guide you toward greater awareness, kindness, and compassion. I believe in the ethical teachings of yoga, principles that foster integrity, respect, and mindfulness in everything we do. These principles can help you build a life that uplifts both yourself and others.
Yoga is a practice of connection. It helps you connect with yourself, with others, and with the world around you. As we become more mindful, we recognize that our well-being is interconnected with the well-being of others. We are called to act with kindness, justice, and compassion. This includes standing up for social justice and living with nonviolence (ahimsa) in every thought, word, and action.
Yoga is more than just postures. It’s a path to unlocking your full potential, physically, mentally, and spiritually. When we practice mindfulness and compassion, we support each other’s interdependence and contribute to a world that is more peaceful, just, and compassionate.
I invite you to join me on this transformative journey. Together, through yoga and mindfulness, we can create a future where justice, compassion, and peace are within reach for everyone.
Currently, I am:
- Yoga Teacher, The Marsh and Minnesota Arboretum
- Host, Pretty Good Meditation podcast
- Mental Health Working Group Facilitator, Lullabot
- Free software advocate
Previously, I was:
- Board Chair, onelove.yoga
- Prison Meditation Group Facilitator, Minnesota Department of Corrections
- Visiting Assistant Professor of Musicology, University of Iowa
- AIDS activist (dissertation)
My credentials include:
- PhD, Musicology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- RYT-500 Kripalu Yoga Teacher
- Eagle Scout
I live near Minneapolis, Minnesota. These days I mostly play harmonium, but I’ve been playing violin since age 5. I love any opportunity to play string quartets with my wife (viola) and two children (cello and violin).
More information in my full CV.
