An advanced practice means walking away feeling more mindful, subtle, and aware, and that one should not feel worse because one is unable to “do” a pose. Eric uses this philosophy to provide for his students a positive yoga practice, celebrating body shape, size, gender, age, or any other characteristics that one might narrate as either a limitation or a facilitator to a robust practice. He believes that yoga is an experience enhanced through diversity; there is room on the mat for individuals from all walks of life.