Mark began practicing yoga in 1985 while searching for relief from the tight hamstrings that accompanied his passion for running. Drawn to its mindful movement, attention to detail, and spiritual depth, he soon discovered a lifelong calling.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Texas at Austin, a Master of Physical Therapy from Old Dominion University, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University. Mark is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500), a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT), and has taught more than 6,000 hours of yoga classes, workshops, and yoga therapy courses.
As Director of the Practice School of Yoga Therapy, an IAYT-accredited school in Austin, Texas, Mark trains yoga therapists and offers continuing education through Healing Arts Yoga Therapy. Blending expertise in anatomy, kinesiology, yoga therapy, philosophy, and kirtan, he is dedicated to empowering students and clients to cultivate lasting health and well-being of body, mind, and spirit.
Saturday 4:15–6:00pm
Align Your Spine with Ease and Flow
In this gentle yoga asana class, you’ll learn how to establish postural alignment with the spine as the axial center of your physical being. With careful attention to the details of spinal alignment, we’ll gently flow through a breath- and bandha-centric class. All levels are welcome, with no prerequisites.
Intensity of Practice: 3 – All Levels
80% Asana, 15% Pranayama, 5% Meditation
Saturday 7:30–9:30pm
Kirtan – Welcome to a Safe Place for Community Inspiration
In the early 16th century a Hindu saint by the name of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, known as the father of Kirtan, made it his duty to travel far and wide spreading the message and power of Kirtan, ecstatic chanting. Kirtan encourages audience participation in “call and response” or bhajan: sing-along or silent prayer. Melodic and rhythm music accompaniment inspires a community feeling and a sense of togetherness. Chanting the many names of the Divine, the Eternal One, invites participants to merge back into that field of Unity Consciousness.
Kirtan invokes spiritual emotion, forges a connection with the participants, creates a common shared experience, and offers a safe place for everyone to explore their voice.
Kirtan accepts all, respects all, embraces all. The Kirtan will be led by the members of the Heart Sangha Kirtan including Mark Uridel, Jordan Medina, Rachel DiGregorio and Shiv Naimpally.
Intensity of Practice: 1 – All Levels
100% mantra ecstasy
