a bit about Tim
Tim Rubel (he/him/his) is a dance artist and yoga practitioner transitioning to New York City after years of living and practicing in the San Francisco Bay Area and then South Texas. He is a certified yoga asana and pranayama teacher at the 500 hour level from The Yoga Room in Berkeley, CA. There he trained with esteemed teachers Gay White, Mary Lou Weprin and Ada Lusardi among others. Tim's yoga practice is grounded in the postural and anatomical awareness found in the lineages of B.K.S Iyengar. Tim's classes focus on alignment, core strength, and mindful breathing, while always remaining open to the individual needs of students. He has been a seasonal yoga instructor at Outermost Yoga in Provincetown, MA since 2024 and has also taught around the San Francisco Bay Area and at Texas A&M International University in Laredo, TX, where he was an Assistant Professor of Dance from 2019-2026. Tim received his MFA in Dance from the University of California, Riverside and is the founder and Artistic Director of Human Shakes, a non-profit dance organization committed to supporting choreographers with commissions and advocacy. His own choreography has been presented on both U.S. coasts and abroad. Find out more about Tim at www.humanshakes.com
four to the core: instructor Q&A
How did your yoga journey start, and what does it look like today?
I began my yoga journey in 2007 in Riverside, California. I had just moved there to begin my graduate work in dance. I arrived in Riverside several weeks before the academic semester began and was looking for a studio to take adult dance classes in until then. I wasn't able to find very much in that regard, but I did find the Inland College of Yoga. I had been curious about yoga for several years and figured I'd give it a try. I was fortunate to register for my first class with Christie Hall, a respected Iyengar teacher, and this serendipitous event changed my life. I quickly became a regular student of Christie's and realized how much yoga was positively influencing my dance practice as well as facilitating a more mindful way of moving about the world. Today my yoga journey continues as an instructor and a personal practitioner. I am constantly curious about what we can learn about our anatomy, our kinesiology, and our emotional and spiritual health through the practice of asana.
What’s something outside of yoga that inspires your practice?
To the extent that it is possible, doing no harm and moving about the world with a soft yet intentional footprint that only takes the space it needs.
What do you hope students take away from your classes?
I hope students leave my classes feeling more balanced and connected to their truest selves. Additionally, I hope that they consistently learn about their bodies and all the possibilities they have.
In three words, how would you describe the vibe of your classes?
Strong, focussed, humored