James was first exposed to yoga in 1996 through his first spiritual mentor Jeri Lucas, who continues to inspire him today. Since then his interest has only increased in the possibilities that yoga has to offer. Through out the years, James has had many life experiences that come through in his teachings. He believes that through self-study and persistently pursuing a greater state of awareness we open ourselves up to our Truest nature and as we continue to connect with that vibration, we learn to function from that level in this human form. This ultimately assists us in the Realization of God (whatever we conceive God to be within our own hearts), which is the essence of yoga. His studies have taken him around the globe from New York to Australia and Russia and he continues to be amazed at the many paths that are out there for those who wish to create an improved existence for themselves. He believes yoga can compliment any belief system and lifestyle and asks his students to honor their limitations, but have an openness to their potential, to go out and cultivate their gifts, however humble they may seem, for our gifts are the forces\nthat will lead us to meet our heart's Truest and deepest desires. James would not have the training he does or be where his is today if not for the Love and Support of the Grail energy that is accessible to us all and his teachers here on Earth: Jeri Lucas, Esoteric Yoga; Ana Forest, Forest Method; Andrey Lappa, Universal Freestyle, Quinn Kerney, Astanga/Hatha; Dharma Mittra, Hatha/Raja Yoga; Dr. Vasant Lad M.A Sc. , Ayurveda, Claudia Welch D.O.M.; Ron Brown Grayson PhD in Universal Sciences. He's grateful for all those that have assisted him in receiving this training and for all of his students who inspire him to learn more. Blessings to all Beings without one exception.