Teaching Style
In his classes, Eugene encourages yogis and yoginis to have fun while exploring a sense of Self and introspection by focusing on the mind, body, breath and movement without a story. He emphasizes the importance of interoception – noticing how a posture feels – in the body versus how the posture looks when compared to others, which is why he often offers modifications and variations during the practice. During classes, he often centers on yogic traditions and principles, anatomy and recites poetry. He urges yogis and yoginis to take what they have learned on the mat with them through life off the mat.
How Yoga Serves Eugene
Yoga is a gateway for enabling Eugene to tend his mental, emotional and social health. Practicing yoga allows him to test his determination, resiliency and discipline. The time spent on the mat or cushion, or both, is the opportunity to exercise his brain with the goal of more clarity of mind, contentment and Peace.
Words of Wisdom
Make time for yourself! Give yourself gratitude for making it to the mat. Moments of acknowledging gratefulness invites more positive energy in your heart and mind and allows you to embrace challenges as learning opportunities rather than obstacles. Prosperity thrives in a grateful heart and mind.
Background
Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Eugene has lived in several cities across the United States, including Atlanta, Los Angeles, Washington, DC, Boston and Cleveland. He graduated with a B.S. in Social Science from Michigan State University and earned a J.D. from Boston University School of Law, and an L.L.M-Taxation, from Georgetown University Law Center. Eugene is an avid runner having completed over 15 marathons including several Boston, New York City and Chicago marathons. He is a sneaker-head, jazz audiophile, aspiring beekeeper, certified coffee connoisseur and avid reader.
After having practiced many styles of yoga since 2010, in 2024, Eugene completed his 200-hour certification in the Pranakriya tradition with Vladimir Tchakarov and Maya Nenova. In 2025, he completed a 25-hour certification in Yin Yoga with Douglas Johnson.