Deacon offers a grounded path to understanding Yoga & Mindfulness Meditation as it actually is: a practical framework for being more human, not more perfect.

Deacon is one of the best yoga instructors I’ve ever taken. His classes had the perfect balance of flow, challenge, and purpose. Every session felt thoughtfully designed — always pushing you just enough while keeping the energy grounded. His classes were consistently full of regulars, which says a lot about him.

Deacon’s classes are intentional, challenging, and deeply grounding. His clear guidance and humor transformed my understanding of yoga, turning a routine practice into something essential and inspiring.

I have practiced yoga with Deacon since before the pandemic, in-person, then online, then outside, then socially distanced, then back in person when the coast was clear. I appreciate his presence and adaptations to circumstances that he brings to the formats and content of his classes. With Deacon, the practice is truly about using the body to search and find and quiet the mind—the essence of yoga that was often missing in Los Angeles studios. Deacon is an accomplished teacher for both flow and yin, and he values and understands the power of each type of practice. He also speaks into the poses, bringing deeper body awareness to his students and the ability to engage in meaningful micro adjustments and alignment corrections that can crack the practice into an entirely other level. His soundtracks are gold, too. Highly recommend.

I can’t say enough about Deacon. I had the pleasure of taking several of Deacon’s classes in Los Angeles. His classes had the perfect balance of flow, challenge, and purpose. Every session felt thoughtfully designed — always pushing you just enough while keeping the energy grounded. His classes were always full of regulars, which says a lot about him. Anyone who gets to practice with Deacon is incredibly lucky!

Deacon is a great instructor. He is very patient and provides intense yet impactful sessions. No matter your training level you will leave feeling like a new person.

Deacon’s personalized and highly skilled approach to yoga and meditation is next level. Whether you’re a yoga pro or someone who has never done yoga in their life, he’ll help you reach your goals. Could not recommend more!

I’ve been taking classes with Deacon for years, and he is truly one of the most genuine humans you will ever meet. He brings not only deep knowledge and experience in yoga, but also his own authentic perspective on what it means to be human. His teaching goes beyond the physical practice — it’s about learning how to live a life that feels good, in both body and mind.

Deacon’s flows are creative and grounding, his music is always incredible, and you can feel his own personal practice woven into every class. The best teachers, in my opinion, are those who have a deep connection with their own bodies, and Deacon embodies that fully. There is no pretense with him — he shows up as his real self, and that makes every class feel welcoming and inspiring.

If you practice with Deacon, you won’t just grow your yoga practice — you’ll also grow deeply as a person.

I started taking online classes with Deacon during covid. His calm, present demeanor really helped me find my focus during that crazy time. He's patient and encouraging, with keen insight that encourages mindful reflection and personal growth. Even after all these years, his insightful physical cues still help me find more in my poses.

Deacon is an excellent yoga instructor. In a class of more experienced students, he helped teach me the basics, while making me feel respected. I’m motivated for more yoga with Deacon.

I’ve taken several classes with Deacon. He’s great. Super knowledgeable and knows how the keep the pace just right. I’ve done power vinyasa and restorative yoga and both were awesome.

I can't recommend Deacon highly enough. What sets him apart is his practical, no-nonsense approach to yoga and meditation. He skips the esoteric stuff and focuses on what actually works, which is exactly what I was looking for.
He explains things in a way that's clear and relatable, and the techniques he shares are genuinely useful in daily life.
If you're looking for a teacher who keeps things grounded and real, this is your person.

Deacon is simply an incredible teacher. As a teacher myself, I am tough to please! I especially love Deacon’s Yin classes (although all his styles are great). For me to get lost in my body without anticipating the move and for me to be blown away by sequencing is a rarity. Deacon is a gem. So grateful to be able to take his glasses online.

I’ve been taking yoga classes with Deacon for years, and he’s exactly the type of instructor you want: deeply knowledgeable, personable, encouraging, kind, and funny. I highly recommend him!

Deacon is a teacher's teacher! Not only is he an advanced practitioner, but he also has incredible intuitive insight when it comes to understanding the body and multiple yoga modalities. I have known Deacon for almost two decades and have always been a big fan of his teaching style. I have felt safe and empowered by his guidance and highly recommend him to beginners or advanced yogis.