Paul Vesperry

Home schooled may be another way of saying it. I studied and practiced karate for many years and received a black belt from JT Will Kenpo Karate Studio in Columbus, Ohio in 1981. I practiced yoga to increase flexibility. As I aged the intensity of karate began to affect my joints. In January of 2000 I started buying yoga books and videos. I practiced daily I applied for a yoga instructor position at Jay Community Center in spring of 2002. My experience as a karate instructor and college professor aided my yoga instruction. I taught yoga at the center for 8 years. Usually teaching four classes a week. when I discovered Decatur Downdog I begin practicing there and soon taught classes. I received the added instruction to be certified by Yoga Alliance I have also lead chair yoga classes for seniors at the Muselman Center in Berne, Indiana. Now with 20 years experience and the wisdom of aging, most of the classes I teach are for seniors. Chair yoga is popular as is yin. It is satisfying to lead classes for seniors and aide them in maintaining and gaining flexibility, strength and balance.