Scott Nanamura holds a masters degree in traditional Chinese medicine, which includes acupuncture, herbology, nutrition, tai chi chuan, qigong, and remedial therapy. He has also completed Tibetan Buddhism courses and is cultivating the unique ability to bring ancient teachings into a modern setting to touch the human heart. He works to inspire students to practice with awareness and intention on the mat and to use the teachings off the mat in everyday life situations. His goal when teaching is to converge compassion, wisdom, art, and yoga.