When did you graduate teacher training?
November 2000

Why do you like it hot?
Easier to open up, and less likely to go on a junk food binge.

Do you remember your first class?
No, but I remember the first few times. Everyone always seemed calm and relaxed.

Why did you become a yoga teacher?
My friend thought I can make people happy so he paid for my training and encouraged me to go.

Any tips for new students?
Come as you are, the rest is a journey.

Hey baby, what’s your sign?
Leo. August 13th.

What do you want to be when you grow up?
Not sure!

Beatles or Elvis?
Both made great music.

What was your first concert?
MC Hammer

Have you ever fasted?
Yes, I did not like it. I always felt low energy or faint.

How long did it take you to learn to lock your knee?
It was easy for me so no time.

What’s your guilty pleasure?
Drinking coffee and relaxing.

If you were an appliance what would you be?
A comfortable couch.

Have you ever been to Burning Man?
NO

What’s the first music you ever bought?
Kool and the Gang

Besides yoga, what do you like to do for fun?
Gym, movies, and spend time with my family.

Describe your first kiss.
Romantic

Describe your ideal yoga shorts.
Leather speedos with a hi cut

What’s the funniest thing you’ve ever done in class?
Annnounce to the class that the teachers get deep inside butt when I do yoga. It sounded sexual, but the mean was that they challenge me.

What do you want to gain from your yoga practice?
I simply want to keep my youth.

Why do you love SF?
I am a native.

Why do you love the Mission?
Best place to experience what it must be like in Mexico, especially the food.

Favorites:

• Color: red
• Animal: none
• Yoga Pose: triangle
• Restaurants: Brother n laws
• Bikram quote: love, the whole world loves you when you can do yoga.
• Books: Dean Koontz
• Least favorite pose: balancing stick