After discovering the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali at the age of 19, Gabe set on a life journey to both learn and share what is possible in life.
In 1994, as a sophomore in college, Yoga was an unknown word, yet it offered a promise of health, happiness and mental peace that was deeper than the psychology courses he was taking.
After graduating with a degree in Psychology with a minor in Business, Gabe began teaching yoga, while managing various restaurants.
in 2003 he was invited to lead the Yoga and Mindfulness department at the acclaimed Miraval Resort. At Miraval, Gabe was able to show case various styles of Yoga and meditation, as well as receive his mindfulness certificate through the Center for Mindfulness that was created by Jon Kabat-Zinn.
In 2005 Gabe moved to Mysore, India to study with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois RIP. In India Gabe also studied at the Osho meditation center, and was able to meet B.K.S Iyengar who along with Pattabhi Jois are credited with how Yoga is practiced in the west today.
On his journey back to the USA, Gabe went back to study with Thai Massage master Pichest Boonthume, and was invited to help develop the first teacher training program form Thailand largest Yoga Company ‘Absolute Yoga.’ He moved to Bangkok in 2007 to train local teachers and manage the teacher training program.
in 2008 he opened the first Thai Massage and Yoga Center in Phoenix, AZ, where he began teaching Thai Massage, Yoga and Mindfulness. His YouTube video on Thai Massage that were filmed during that time have more than 1M views.
As yoga became more commercial, Gabe realized that yoga was more a physical exercise in the west and provided limited ability for lifelong change. In 2010 he enrolled in the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, recognizing that he could help more people by connecting yoga, mindfulness and nutrition. After completing the first year, and successfully working with clients, he was accepted to the Advanced IIN (Institute for Integrative Nutrition) Program in 2011.
Gabe has been invited to share Yoga, Mindfulness and Nutrition in various Yoga Conferences in USA, Finland and Hong Kong.
Gabe’s ability to make complex ideas accessible, bring humor, and listen to the needs of his clients continue to support and inspire both individuals and organizations.
Many consider him a Thai Massage master, a Yoga Teacher of Teachers, a Mindfulness expert, and a team leader as well as a motivating team member.
He has worked with CEOs, single mothers, agitated adults and large groups.