Dean Mahan
Sanieh As studio owner, I am honored and blessed to offer Yoga Vida to Austin, and to act as a guide and teacher for your personal journey.  I was born June 1, 1956.  My yoga birthday is November 2, 1999.  That’s the day I first practiced yoga by taking a class at Yoga Vida taught by Jennifer Lasher Breen.  By grace, I continue my personal journey. Since January 2, 2006, I have practiced daily for over 1,900 days now. My philosophy is that the best way to teach is to show up on my mat and practice. As my teacher Baron Baptiste offers:  “Preach all the time, sometimes even with words.” Before my career in yoga, I used my Masters Degree in Education from the University of Florida to teach children in rural Florida.  My life experience includes 13 years serving on the Ethics Boards of local Austin hospitals. Additionally, I owned an Austin travel agency for 20 years which afforded me the opportunity to travel the world.. My life’s journeys continue in my personal practice and offerings.  I hope to empower your life force.  Come practice.  Namaste.