Mark Balfe Taylor
About Mark Balfe Taylor
Mark Balfe Taylor serves as the National Director of Yoga and Trainings at TruFusion, where he leads teacher training programs that integrate various yoga styles. He has extensive certifications in multiple yoga disciplines and has contributed to the growth of the yoga community through coaching and international teaching.
Work at TruFusion
Mark Balfe Taylor serves as the National Director of Yoga and Trainings at TruFusion, LLC, a position he has held since 2014. In this role, he oversees the development and implementation of various yoga teacher training programs. He focuses on integrating a variety of yoga styles and experiences into the curriculum. His leadership has contributed to the growth and national franchising of TruFusion.
Education and Expertise
Mark Balfe Taylor has a diverse educational background in yoga and fitness training. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Kingston University, obtained between 1994 and 1997. His yoga certifications include a 40-hour Pregnancy Vinyasa certification from Jennifer Wolfe, a Bikram Yoga certification from 2005, and a 100-hour Vinyasa certification from Doug Swenson. He also completed TRX Group Fitness training and has certifications in Ashtanga Yoga and Power Vinyasa.
Background
Mark Balfe Taylor's career in yoga began with his training in Hot Yoga in 2005. He has since expanded his expertise through various training programs, including Yin training with Paulie Zink and TRX personal trainer certification. His international teaching experience includes a role at a studio in Hong Kong and managing Bikram studios in South Korea, where he developed competitors for the World Yoga Championships.
Achievements
Mark Balfe Taylor has coached notable individuals in the yoga community, including the 2012 Nevada Regional Yoga Champion, Sara Larimore. His contributions to the yoga field include the creation of TruFusion, which has expanded into a national franchise. He has also played a significant role in developing yoga training programs that emphasize a blend of different styles.