James Michael Ryder has long-standing experience as a yoga/meditation student and has presented classical hatha yoga classes and workshops consistently since 2006. James continues to study hatha yoga locally with Ada Lusardi, among others, and is currently engaged in the 18-month Mindfulness Yoga and Meditation Teacher training offered by the Spirit Rock Center. Prior work as a theater artist and actor imbues James’ teaching with precision, playful curiosity, and a love for evocative language and story.