Nate McQueen Uchida, aka Nathan Scott Casses

November 8, 1980-June 10, 2021

Nate was a husband, father, step-dad, friend and storyteller. He was a yogi, a seeker of truth, healing and peace on earth. He was loyal, loving and had a rare and remarkable gift - the ability to make others feel special, seen and important.

Nate was rebel at heart. He resisted anything conventional and constantly questioned the status quo. He was an artist, a filmmaker and ultra-athlete. He pushed his body to the limit, always curious to see what it could do and wanting more.

He was a sexual abuse victim and incest survivor. He hid the trauma of his childhood and the shame he carried into adulthood for decades. He studied “normal” behavior and tried to blend in, even though he often felt uncomfortable being in his own skin, as if his body didn’t fit him well. His internal pain was so intense that he sought extreme physical sensations to overpower the internal. He suffered from a disease of the mind and soul - and eventually lost everything - his joy, happiness, and eventually his life, to mental illness.

Nate was a spiritual seeker. He practiced transcendental meditation, Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, pranayama, biofeedback, neuro-feedback, HeartMath, exercise science and so much more. He sought physical, mental and spiritual healing in all modalities.

He was the original YogiPunk and his quest for peace on earth continues through the YogiPunk Blog.