Thom began a journey into yoga in 1987, while pursuing a Psychology degree at university. While researching the holistic approaches for reducing stress and improving mental health, Thom began studying Zen meditation, biofeedback, relaxation training, and Hatha yoga. While completing a Master's degree in Counseling at the University of North Texas, Thom expanded his personal yoga and meditation practice by joining a Kundalini yoga and meditation group. Later as his yoga practice evolved, Thom began studying Power Vinyasa Yoga, which instantly became his passion. After certification training with Beth Shaw of YogaFit International, Thom began teaching classes in both Power Yoga as well as a gentler approach which he calls Bliss Yoga. He has trained with renowned teachers Bryan Kest, Cyndi Lee, Beryl Bender Birch, Baron Baptiste, Manju Jois Seane Corn, and Rod Stryker and is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance. He is also trained and experienced in working with special populations such as pre/postnatal women, children, and those with life threatening illnesses. Thom is an avid athlete and has a devotion to living his personal yoga practice. In addition to teaching yoga, both public and private, he is a Certified Fitness Instructor with the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA).
Pranaa Yoga
4017 Preston Rd., Ste. 532
Plano, TX 75093
Yoga Class Schedule:
M,W,F - 8 am; Sun - 11 am
Private sessions also available.