"Falling is not failing, do the best you can, this is your practice, give it 100% and when you need a break, lie down" are some of the inspiring words Tommy uses to motivate his students while he is teaching. They are more than just phrases, but rather lessons Tommy has acquired throughout his colorful past. Tommy's yoga journey started in 2010.
At the time, Tommy had diabetes, he was overweight, and was on 12 different prescription drugs and 2 anti-depressants. After suffering a heart attack, Tommy knew he had to change his lifestyle, or he would potentially lose his life.
With the encouragement Tommy took his first Bikram yoga class in December of 2010. It was the beginning of a life changing transformation that he discovered through his yoga practice. The initial class led Tommy to Manhattan, NY, where he took part in a 30-day yoga challenge. When he completed it, the teachers were inspired by Tommy’s story and urged him to become a hot yoga instructor. With the help, love and support of family, friends and extended family Tommy attended at least 1 hot yoga class every day for 377 days through his hot yoga training.