1000 CLASSES: DAN PATCH

”Reaching 1,000 classes at the same time that I’m approaching one year clean and sober has hit me harder than I expected. It’s made me reflect on both journeys and how important they have become in my life.

As Nate has touched on, mental health is incredibly important, yet it is often hidden or overlooked, especially among men. Like we’ve heard so many times, you never truly know what the person on the mat next to you is going through.

I’ve rolled out my mat on some of the happiest days of my life, and I’ve rolled it out on some of my darkest days while battling the internal demons that try to tear you down and hurt the people you love most.

I’m deeply grateful to have Santosha in my life, and most importantly, Michelle and my family, who have always been there for me through both the good times and the bad.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey. Your support, encouragement, and presence have meant more than words can express.”