Ben Blazke

At a young age, his father introduced Ben to yoga. Inspired by his father’s daily practice, Ben has pursued extensive study for more than twenty years, learning from masters in Europe, America, Japan, and China. 

After finishing his graduate studies in computer science, Ben worked in Silicon Valley as a software engineer. For the last ten years, he has participated in various fitness boot camps, kickboxing, Pilates, and CrossFit. Always seeking yin and yang balance, he (re)discovered yoga in 2013 and immediately appreciated its tremendous benefits and the boost it gave to all his other activities. 

In February 2014, Ben completed his 200-hour Vinyasa Yoga training under Edna Barr of Frog Lotus Yoga and his mentor Henry Abuda, the owner of the Xplore Yoga Newark studio at the time. Ben completed his second 200-hour Vinyasa training at Xplore Yoga in February 2015, under the guidance of Kelli Barnett and Mandy Ansari. In 2016, Ben studied extensively with Louis Jackson to become a certified Yoga Tune Up® instructor. Additionally, Ben is currently a sandan (3rd degree black belt) in a martial art called aikido.

Ben is fluent in English, Czech, and Mandarin Chinese.