Tom Gillette is known as a yoga teacher with a unique blend of lived wisdom, boundless enthusiasm, and continuous experimentation. He has led more than 80 programs at Kripalu, founded four yoga studios, and trained hundreds of yoga teachers.

During the pandemic, Tom’s online courses This Next Breath 1 & 2 reached students around the world and marked a turning point in his teaching. Since then, he has offered a daily 6:00 am pranayama class—taught online by donation—which has continued every day for five years. This extraordinary dedication is fueled by his deep love of yoga, and in particular, the transformative power of Left Right Breath.

Tom’s book, Sayings of the Breath, reimagines the timeless teachings of yoga in a voice that is both fresh and accessible, offering insights to meditators who love the breath. He continues to lead by example, inspiring students to greet each morning—and each breath—with presence, curiosity, and gratitude.