Bill Wofford
RYT® 500
I teach yoga as a practical path for cultivating balance, awareness, and steadiness in the midst of everyday life.
Through movement, breath, and focused attention, my classes invite students to explore the connection between physical practice and inner stability. Whether in weekly classes, immersive journeys, or smaller circles, my aim is to help people build practices that support resilience, curiosity, and meaningful engagement with the world around them.
My yoga journey began in New York City in the summer of 1992. After stretching, sweating, and eventually surrendering into savasana, I discovered something unexpected: a deep sense of calm that stayed with me long after the class ended. What began as a complement to an active lifestyle gradually became a steady thread running through the fabric of my life.
For many years I practiced primarily in the Chapel Hill and Carrboro yoga communities with teachers rooted in alignment-based traditions, including Sommer Paris Sobin, Paul Sobin, Hannah Byrum, Lauren Sacks, and Patricia Mickelberry. During those years my weekly yoga practice was complemented by other movement disciplines and physical pursuits. I eventually earned a first-degree black belt in To-shin Do, a martial art rooted in the ancient Japanese ninja traditions, and became deeply involved in endurance running and early morning workouts with the F3 Churham men’s fitness community.
In 2024 I stepped into formal yoga teaching, completing a 200-hour teacher training and later that year an immersive 300-hour advanced training at the Sattva Yoga Academy in Rishikesh, India. In 2026 I returned to Rishikesh to complete Sattva’s Master Training Program. These studies deepened my connection to Himalayan Kriya Yoga, pranayama, meditation, and the broader philosophical traditions of yoga.
Today I teach flow classes that integrate breath awareness, thoughtful sequencing, and carefully curated music to create practices that are both accessible and engaging. I also lead Kriya Yoga journeys, meditation workshops, and men’s circles, and occasionally offer introductory series such as Yoga Basics for Men.
Before focusing on yoga teaching, I spent nearly three decades practicing law and working with entrepreneurs, scientists, and investors building innovative companies. That experience continues to shape how I approach teaching and guidance: with curiosity, clarity, and a deep appreciation for the many ways people seek growth and meaning in their lives.
Yoga, for me, is not simply something that happens on a mat. It is a way of cultivating awareness, resilience, and connection that gradually informs how we live, work, and relate to one another.
What People Are Saying
“I loved how are you responding to questions from your heart. I loved when you shared your morning practice looks different time to time. Five stars.”
– JE
“A great introduction to Kriya Yoga that deepened my curiosity! I left Bill’s workshop with clear guidance for my first kriya set and look forward to experiencing the benefits of a consistent practice over the coming month.”
– PS
“The Kriya workshop was a great way to get a better understanding of Kriya and Bill provided everything needed to continue practicing the Kriya at home including awesome playlist!”
– DW
“Bill ‘reads the room’ and goes with the students' flow! Steady, supportive, fun and engaging.”
– TL
“I truly enjoy Bill's classes. For me, they provide the perfect balance of movement and breathwork. I always leave the class feeling energized and grounded.”
– BS