Dusty started practicing yoga at the University of Oregon in 2006 and began teaching to members of the Ultimate Frisbee team there in 2008. His foundations began with Ashtanga and Anusara yoga, Tai Chi, and Qigong. Then he continued with Vinyasa, Hatha, and Restorative yoga, along with classes from some unique and wonderful teachers. His practice shifted significantly in 2009 following a knee injury accompanied by other health issues. He returned to teaching after a long rehabilitation and completed a 200 hour yoga teacher training at the Tai Chi Yoga Center with Master Suman Barkas in 2012. The training focused on Holistic Meditation, North Indian-style asanas, other yogic practices, and philosophies, all centered around a theme of personal development. Dusty taught classes in Eugene until 2013, then lived in Portland for over a decade while continuing his personal practice. Returning to his hometown of Eugene in 2024, he now offers individual sessions as well as classes every other Saturday.