The lizard has been a theme in my life since mid-November. Here's the story, but you have to be patient to get to the lizard part... It all started one super low-key Friday evening when the book "Waiting for Snow in Havana" by Carlos Eire fell from the sky right into my lap. Well, it might as wel... Read More »

I get what it is to feel anxious or depressed from the weight of life; to have racing thoughts or heavy dreams ruin a night’s sleep; to have to work at keeping a healthy weight; to crave the numbing of wine after a hard day (or really anything that can distract from feeling/listening); to regret ... Read More »

Looking back through 2019-2020 Journal From October 2019 - Appreciation We started LEAF off with a cacao ceremony, honoring the land we celebrated on along with our ancestors who handed down what we now carry. While drinking the cacao around the fire, we were each asked to speak up from our heart... Read More »

In December of 2018, I received my Master of Science in Sustainability Studies diploma from Lenoir-Rhyne University. My capstone project was titled "Health Impacts of Asheville Transportation Design". In case your curious, here is the abstract: "This research paper explores the purpose and proce... Read More »

Looking back through 2019-2020 Journal From June 19, 2019 I sat down on my mat this morning and asked myself what my heart wants for today. In just one breath, I heard – “I want to care, I want to care deeply”. Then the dream came rushing in, and I realized I’d woken with a careless attitude...... Read More »

Looking back through 2019-2020 Journal Entry from November 5, 2019 I was soaking in the bath just now. Thoughts were rushing through my mind, causing tears to well at the surface. I heard: “you’re just in a pause right now”. At first I wanted to respond with the natural fear tendencies (frustra... Read More »

Looking back through 2019-2020 Journal Entry from July 8, 2020 I am happiest when I am exercising, cooking, reflecting and sharing those lifestyle qualities with others. After teaching my yoga class about shaking off what we no longer need, I immediately began cooking my meal. A brief knowing oc... Read More »

Looking back through 2019-2020 Journal Entry from January 2020 Yoga Class at EBY Before we begin, tell yourself: “I am safe. I am enough. I am strong. I am open.” Believe those words to be true – they are true. Welcome to your practice. Welcome to you. A challenge in this yoga practice, in this l... Read More »

Looking back through 2019-2020 Journal Entry from February 28, 2020 My journaling process I’ve been asking myself why I stopped journaling (which has been a constant question for 2 decades). I would use the excuse of being busy, or not being at one place long enough to tap into the inspiration, o... Read More »

Looking back through 2019-2020 Journal Entry from February 29, 2020 Delusional Distractions “Mara, you should not toil to no purpose, give up your murderous intent and go in peace” – The Emergence of Buddhism, Jacob Kinnard The story goes… Siddhartha Guatama, The Buddha, the prince with all eart... Read More »

Looking back through 2019-2020 Journal From October 2019 …so last night I was crying in utter sadness. This morning I am red angry. I can’t go the rest of today with these thoughts controlling me, so I ask myself… - Will these things matter in a year? - Will this pass (the experience, thoughts, ... Read More »

Looking back through 2019-2020 Journal Entry from April 2020 Reading from Meditations from the Mat "This is a time that we must hone in on our personal practices of wellbeing." Honestly, my personal practice has been lacking this past week—and my mindset has shown for it. In starting fresh this m... Read More »

**just more to say on the "About Flow~into~yoga" topic that is too much for the front page :) This name (while admittedly cliché and wordy) gets to the heart of what I most deeply believe in, why I practice and teach yoga. In Sanskrit, it means “to unite” – starting in the deepest layers within t... Read More »

"Thank you so much for the practice this evening. I always feel so refreshed after your yin class! Today's practice gave me an opportunity to slow down and turn inward. I especially liked the theme (I have a genuine interest in the gut/brain connection). The back openers were helpful to counterac... Read More »

"Evan, I liked the way you taught the class. You were always articulate with your directions and demonstrated well how to do each pose. You provided a relaxing environment with soothing music. So many of us miss our Core Yoga Class with you!" - Maggie Purnell, student of 3 years at the YWCA of As... Read More »

We teach to learn and learn to teach. In being a devout student of yoga, my teachers and mentors mean the world to me. Below are sweet words of encouragement from my teacher Traci Lee, Owner of East Beach Yoga of St. Simons Island, GA "Evan, your use of theme stands out. Your consistency of theme... Read More »

With yoga teaching being a practice of great vulnerability, it is always heartening to receive feedback as to how students respond to what we share as teachers. I grew and learned so much by visiting with my spiritually enlightened yoga student, who became a friend in no time. When we can see tha... Read More »