Kevin Allen

Kevin first started practicing yoga on his own as a 2006 New Year’s resolution. After a few months, he decided to seek formal instruction, which came from Institute faculty member Jeff Logan and Institute Executive Director Emeritus, Ann McDermott-Kave. Kevin became a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (CIYT) in 2013 and joined the faculty in 2014. 

In addition to teaching at the Institute, Kevin is an actor, writer and producer who has spent 16 years working in television news. He is also a certified Basic Life Support Instructor through the American Heart Association. Kevin is a Manhattan native and lives there with his wife, Brooke, and their cat, Biggie.

When Kevin began practicing yoga, he didn’t really believe in or understand the lessons a dedicated student could use on and off the mat. Continued practice not only made him a believer, but made Kevin want to help others discover what they could learn from yoga. He loves working with students of all ages and assisting in the Institute’s Specific Needs class for people with injuries or chronic conditions.

“When I was studying with Jeff Logan, he used to say, ‘One of these days, I’m gonna find a recipe for blueberry muffins in Light on Yoga, “recalls Kevin. “Because everything you could want to know about life is in that book”, a thought he finds beautiful. Kevin’s advice to new students is: “Start practicing. Keep practicing. And if you find a recipe for blueberry muffins in Light on Yoga, please let me know.”