Eric Sparks

A native of California, Eric began studying yoga in 1998. Eric Sparks is a YA Continuing Education Provider (YACEP) which recognizes Eric as an expert in one or more of Yoga Alliance's Educational Courses. A classically trained ballet dancer since 1982, Eric has been a company member of Boston Ballet, Cleveland/San Jose Ballet and, a Soloist with Miami City Ballet. Eric is a graduate of the Urban Flow 100 Hour YTT, the YogaWorks 200 Hour YTT. And the Purusha Yoga School 500 hour Professional Yoga Coach Training. Additionally, Eric is owner with his wife Joy of Purusha Yoga Studio & School. A Thai Massage graduate, and a lifelong student of Anatomy and Kinesiology, Eric has been teaching Anatomy, Kinesiology through the lens of Asana and movement for over 6 years. He has taught the Purusha Yoga School Level I 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training as well as advanced trainings in Asana and teaching methods and leads a number of classes, groups and individuals in Yoga, Yoga Coach, Fitness, and Dance at the Purusha Yoga Studio and various Dance schools throughout the Bay Area. He brings a practical sense of body-movement coupled with a grounded spirit creating a rich yoga flow and fulfilling experience for the beginning yogi as well as the “fumbling sage.”