Biographies Below are the background profiles of Chase and Todd. Chase Bossart Todd R. Stellfox   Chase Bossart Yoga Therapist & Teacher Chase Bossart has been studying yoga as a personal student of Mr. TKV Desikachar for the past 13 years. During that time he has made numerous trips to Chennai to study at the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram (KYM) with Mr. Desikachar and his son Kausthub including two extended stays, one of 6 months in 1991 and another of almost 2 years in 2003-2004. Apart from being a very competent yoga asana teacher, Chase is also extremely proficient in many of the more advanced aspects of yoga including: pranayama, meditation, yoga therapy, and yoga philosophy. He is especially proficient in the classical teachings of the Yoga Sutra’s of Patanjali, and since a large part of his extensive training at the KYM has centered on the therapeutic applications of Yoga, he is a skilled practitioner of using yoga to heal many varied kinds of health problems. He is thoroughly trained in the process of modifying yoga to the needs of each individual. Chase’s engaging teaching style appeals to every level of yoga practitioner from beginner to serious teacher, and his seminars in the US and Europe are enthusiastically received. He currently resides in Santa Barbara where he teaches private students, yoga therapy sessions and group classes. Chase grew up in Seattle, graduated from Colgate University in Philosophy and Religion, and studied for his Masters in the Religious Studies Department at the University of California, Santa Barbra before moving to Beijing for 8 years. He speaks and reads fluent Chinese. TOP     Todd R. Stellfox Yoga Therapist & Teacher Todd has been a student of Yoga for over 10 years.  In 2002, he took a break from the corporate world to focus on his health and personal development. This decision led him to India to study Yoga for two years.  There, he trained in the tradition of T. Krishnamacharya and completed a one-year Yoga Therapy teaching internship at the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram in Chennai, a center renowned worldwide for Yoga therapy and education. Todd is a student of Kausthub Desikachar. Todd specializes in teaching individuals on a private basis.  He also teaches group and corporate classes, as well as workshops.  Whatever the format, Todd’s teaching grows out of a strong concern for each individual student. He regularly travels to India to study with his teacher and deepen his understanding of the rich teachings of T. Krishnamacharya, which he continues to share with his students.  His extensive studies and experience include: Yoga Therapy Western / Eastern Anatomy and Physiology Physical Postures (Asana) Conscious Breathing Techniques (Pranayama) Meditation Yoga Philosophy Sutras Study Vedic Chanting Having earned an M.A. in International Trade, Todd moved to Beijing, China, where he became proficient in Mandarin.  There, he worked as an international trade specialist and public affairs consultant for over 6 years.  He resides in Santa Barbara, CA where he teaches private Yoga sessions, group classes, and workshops on a variety of Yoga-related topics. TOP