The profound experience of yoga is self knowledge and self awareness. The journey begins when we move beyond boundaries; waking up to feel more alive and experience authentic freedom and joy. Dana R. Paré For biographies of other Infinite Yoga teachers click here. Ashtanga Power with Compassion; Energy with Consciousness Passion with Understanding; Sweat with Spirit. Click on photo for Dana's Gallery . Dana Rae Paré E-RYT500 embodies the essence of Ashtanga yoga, creating a safe place and empowering students to release, let go and discover themselves. With incredible clarity, and honed communication skills, Dana has the unique ability to reach everyone - regardless of experience. No-one leaves without gaining some fresh insight, inspired to grow further. Her classes are known for being insightful and challenging, integrating breath with movement and understanding. Reaching deep inside the core of yoga both physically and energetically. Read Dana's Latest Yoga Article here (You'll find Dana's other articles here) Background This unique ability to connect with her students is drawn from a blend of rich life experiences and a life devoted to self-study and awareness. An outstanding communicator, Dana Paré's skills come from a background in the performing arts and 10 years in the fitness industry, living and teaching in Asia and Europe. She speaks Japanese and is inspired by Japan's attention to detail - which is reflected in her classes. Along with teaching dynamic and inspiring Ashtanga Yoga classes for over 14 years, Dana Paré's experience also includes: teaching intensive workshops for teachers and students nationwide; presenting at yoga and fitness conferences; holding charity events; and her own specialty yoga weeks at such renowned spas as The Golden Door, Rancho la Puerta and The Oaks. Dana has created, produced and directed a series of CD's & DVDs for home study, where she has been involved in every aspect of the project from concept to post production. An outstanding entrepreneur, Dana has built a highly successful yoga retreat business which she began in 2001. She has held in-depth yoga and exploration retreats in Thailand, Hawaii, Mexico and the mountains of California. Teachers In addition to the lessons life and her personal practice has taught her, Dana Paré honors the teachers that have most influenced and inspired her own personal teaching style: Sri K Pattabhi Jois, who revived the Ashtanga Vinyasa system for the modern world, and his grandson R Sharath. She has studied with both in India and the US; Kausthub Desikachar (Viniyoga), Tim Miller (Ashtanga), Roger Cole (Iyengar) and her mentor and friend Ana Forrest (Forrest Yoga). Dana participated in Ana's first teacher training and has completed teacher training with both Roger & Tim as well as being part of Tim Miller's teaching staff before opening her own studio. Dana Paré is a Registered Yoga Teacher through the Yoga Alliance at their highest level - 500 hours. Classes, Workshops & Retreats Dana teaches at her own studio in San Diego's Little Italy.Class Schedule. She is a frequent guest instructor at Rancho La Puerta Spa in Tecate, Mexico and also offers Workshops and Retreats worldwide. Take a class and experience the feeling yourself! For biographies of other Infinite Yoga teachers click here.