Pierce is passionate to share the teachings of yoga as gifts that have been passed on to him. Starting his yogic path in 2004 with friends jump-started an interest in making a regular commitment to contentment and joy. Having a desire to spread and share this joy and inner-luminosity the yoga practice enables one to see within all beings, has been his daily inspiration and quest. Life is one of an evolving nature, and the study and application of yoga allows you to mature along with it interactively in a positive way as it progresses.

Pierce took part in the 200 hour year-long Moksha yoga teacher training in Chicago with Daren Friesen in 2010, and started teaching shortly thereafter. The power of the continuous practice of teaching greatly informs his desire to delve deeper into his own practice. He is big on “teaching your experience,” versus teaching something you saw someone else do once. This has the greatest connection to the transmission of yoga.

His classes most definitely involve a deep connection to the breath as a way to physically and mentally align the body and mind. From this point, the sadhaka (practitioner) is lead towards a focused self, with intention. Then you have the ability to decipher what best serves you in that moment…both on, and off the yoga mat.

Expect a supportive environment of growth, introspection, and sthira/sukha in his class using the many elements of asana (postures), pranayama (breathing practices), and meditation (continuous focus).

Pierce has had the privilege of studying with and his teachings are informed by: Rich Logan, Kim Wilcox, Gabriel Halpern, Daren Friesen, Jim Bennitt, Aadil Palkhivala, Rod Stryker, Tias Little, Nicolai Bachman, and Gary Kraftsow.

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Attending Pierce’s class on Wednesday mornings from 7:30 to 8:30am has been a very wonderful experience. It is a great way to start my day and Pierce’s calming and soothing demeanor makes for a very relaxing class and his knowledge and training makes for a pleasantly challenging class as well. There is also the added bonus of funny moments that help keep things lighthearted. I truly look forward to attending his class! - Ana Montoya student

Pierce Doerr’s Teaching Schedule

Mon	4-5:30PM	Hatha-Vinyasa 1-2	Lakeview
Mon	7:45-9PM	Hatha Vinyasa 1	West Bucktown
Wed	7:30-8:30AM	Hatha-Vinyasa 1-2	Riverwest
Sun	3:30-5PM	Hatha Vinyasa 1-3	West Bucktown
Sun	5:15-5:45PM	Group Meditation Free	West Bucktown