Anthony earned his masters degree in anthropology from the University of Cincinnati in 1985, and his background in the study of linguistics, human biology, and non-material culture informs his teaching.   Yogis teach that every sentient being is looking for the self-same loving kindness (metta), self-realization, enlightenment and happiness.  He is experienced in making yoga accessible to all levels of experience in mixed-level classes.  In yoga the beginning practices are the advanced practices!

Anthony studied yoga at the  Kripalu Center of Yoga and Health in the Berkshire Mountains of western Massachusetts.   There he trained extensively as an ashram resident at Shadowbrook (Kripalu Center), founded by Yogi Amrit Desai.   He received the Sanskrit name “Dharmadas” and began practicing yoga in 1986.

Anthony is  a certified Kripalu Yoga instructor and teacher of Lotus Palm Thai Yoga Massage.   He learned to teach Thai yoga Massage from Kam Thai Chow (founder of Lotus Palm) and he is a certified Lotus Palm Thai Yoga Massage practitioner.   Anthony’s deep interest in the practices that relieve suffering truly sets him apart from gym-yoga teachers and his experiences have shaped him into  an authentic traditional yoga instructor