Duane is certified as a professional-level Kripalu Yoga teacher and a Kripalu Yoga Teacher Mentor by the Kripalu Center for Fitness and Health in Lenox, MA.  Duane is certified at the 500-hour level as a Registered Yoga Teacher by the Yoga Alliance. Duane is also certified by the Yoga Therapy College (MT and Roberto Mazzarella, co-directors) and The Yoga Institute  (Lex Gillan, director).

Duane’s yoga classes are both playful and challenging. He encourages students to listen to their bodies and there is no pressure to achieve a perfect form. There is only encouragement for students to reach their highest potential. Duane believes practicing yoga should be a joyful experience. Each class consists of  centering, breathing techniques, chanting OM, warm ups, postures and relaxation. Duane teaches Kripalu Yoga, a style of Hatha Yoga which is a gentle but challenging,  introspective practice designed to leave the practitioner feeling both energized and relaxed.