ABOUT ME
I found yoga practice to be the solution to my new life circumstances. Ever since college, I’ve been overworking myself to the point my health became an issue. I graduated in the top 5% of my class at Harvard Business School and spent a decade burning myself by working over 100 hours per week. This made me feel accomplished, yet it took a deep toll on my physical wellbeing.
The result? I was diagnosed with Colitis, a torn disc at L5/S1, a disc bulging into my spinal canal at L4/L5, and even then, I was still working.
What was I going to do about that? I intensified my yoga practice and focused on my breathing. I’ve never been the most flexible person in any yoga class. The mental and spiritual aspects of yoga helped me overcome my pain and achieve relaxation. The physical postures, and more importantly the breath, are only a means to achieving the mental peace and connection we desire.
I learned the importance of creating and directing my prana, an experience that involves 100% endorphin and 0% adrenaline. I invested in generating my own energy by practicing yoga correctly, and saw how my health and mental well-being was improving at a blazingly fast rate.
And with Invest in Prana, I want to you to be able to dive deep into yoga.
I share with you many personal experiences achieved only through thousands of hours of studying yoga. And no, you don’t need to be an athlete or even fit to do that. Anyone can benefit from practicing yoga. Begin your yoga journey today, and see how your physical and mental well being will improve dramatically by investing in your prana.
Namaste,
Matt
Matt.Hochstetler@gmail.com
I work in San Francisco, CA, and Live in Tiburon, CA
Several visitors have asked why I don't have photos of my students. Right now I only teach at City Jail 4 and Glide Homeless Shelter and neither allow photos. One day I hope to add these.
Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor. Kindly discuss any yoga practice, reading, diet changes, or any lifestyle changes with a qualified doctor.
Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor. Kindly discuss any yoga practice, reading, diet or lifestyle changes with a qualified doctor.
HOW I TEACH
I aspire to help students realize the unique fire within themselves via breath, support, and community.
Right now I only teach regular classes at City Jail #4 in San Francisco. You may also find me subbing around the Bay Area occasionally.
I try to honor each individual's voice and choice. My best learnings from my teachers have come from intense breath training, quick movements without rest to generate heat and internal cleansing, and bakti focused modern music.
Come to your mat and do your work and trust it will be there when you need it.
Namaste,
Matt
Work in San Francisco, CA and Live in Tiburon, CA
