John Steele, Ph.D. is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher. He started practicing yoga in 1970 and began teaching in 2001. John has studied with B.K.S Iyengar and Geeta Iyengar in both the U.S. and India. He regards yoga as a treasure chest of practices for waking up body, mind and spirit. John's classes are carefully sequenced, challenging and fun. Students have commented on his calm presence, clear instructions, patience, sense of humor, and sensitivity to individual needs. John is a Psychologist in private practice and an Adjunct Professor at Naropa University. He also teaches Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction classes for Kaiser Permanente. John practices Zen meditation and is a member of the Zen Center of Denver.