Eric O.

Eric is a former university professor and cofounder of River Montessori High School in downtown South Bend. Having had back surgery at the age of 31 and struggling with flexibility his entire life, Eric never thought he would belong to a yoga studio, let alone train to become a teacher. All that changed 14 years later when he took his first class at Bend in July 2024. After experiencing the transformation of his body and spirit over the next year, he elected to complete teacher training in Summer 2025 as a way to grow in his practice and support others on their yoga journey. Eric gravitates toward upbeat, challenging – but accessible – flows that contain fun balances and transitions. His favorite pose is crow, and if you are practicing on a mat next to him when it is cued, you may hear a very quiet “caw caw.”