Dwight Garcia
Dwight Garcia began his journey in the wellness industry as a personal trainer at one of the original Equinox Fitness Clubs in New York City in 1995. This is where he began to tailor fitness, wellness and relaxation to his clients' individual needs. He continued his interest in this field obtaining a degree from the Swedish Institute of Massage Therapy and Acupuncture. His studies spanned various Eastern and Western methods of massage including swedish, shiatsu, myofascial technique and medical massage. It was this time that his soul began to seek out a deeper awareness of self and so began his love affair with yoga, studying ashtanga, iyengar and Jivamukti yoga disciplines respectively.
Dwight holds four teacher certifications with his mentor Master Duncan Wong, creator of the Yogic Arts system. Yogic Arts is a synthesis of organic movement technology, comprehensive vinyasa yoga mechanics, martial arts stances and mudra structures, massage therapy, joint alignment, deep tissue and postural adjustments with modern and urban dance integrations, thus creating an enlightening "body temple" experience. In 2010, Dwight completed a 200 hour certification with YogaWorks.
Dwight's practice is divided between New York City, the Hamptons, and Miami, inspiring students of all levels and backgrounds to seek out their true potential in their practice. His mission as a teacher is not only to physically and emotionally challenge students, but also to heal, rejuvenate and hopefully encourage students to take their practice off their mat and into their community through self-realization.
Throughout his 15 year career, Dwight has modeled for Gray's Anatomy,
ILOVEYOGA.COM, and most recently as ambassador to Lululemon Athletica. He's been published in Allure, OUT, Hamptons Style and his TV credits include Access Hollywood, Sundance's "Girls Who Like Boys That Like Boys" CMT's upcoming reality series "Summer Rental" sometime in spring 2012.
