Mixed Level Flow is a great way to ease into your week. This class synchronizes breath with movement. We'll draw from Hatha, Pilates, Vinyasa Flow, and other yoga styles. You will focus on alignment while building strength, flexibility, balance and concentration. Nurture yourself on Monday mornings!
Ray Jayne Flores has embraced yoga exploration for nine years. She taught on Catalina Island for four years until her move to Yucca Valley a year ago. She attended Pranayama Weekend at the White Lotus Foundationn in Santa Barbara to celebrate her 50th Birthday in 2005 and returned for their teachers training program with Ganga White and Tracey Rich in March 2007. She also went to the White Lotus to continue her education for Therapeutic Yoga Training with Cheri Clampett and Arturo Peal earlier this year.
Her classes have a creative and intuitive flow and she takes her inspiration from many sources. She is honored to share in the yoga adventure with all who practice here. Life goes better with Yoga!
Ray Jayne Flores has embraced yoga exploration for nine years. She taught on Catalina Island for four years until her move to Yucca Valley a year ago. She attended Pranayama Weekend at the White Lotus Foundationn in Santa Barbara to celebrate her 50th Birthday in 2005 and returned for their teachers training program with Ganga White and Tracey Rich in March 2007. She also went to the White Lotus to continue her education for Therapeutic Yoga Training with Cheri Clampett and Arturo Peal earlier this year.
Her classes have a creative and intuitive flow and she takes her inspiration from many sources. She is honored to share in the yoga adventure with all who practice here. Life goes better with Yoga!
Rhythm Yoga Sadhana will help you achieve your yoga sadhana (practice) goals by using the rhythms of your breath, body, mantra and music as tools for self-discovery. Learn to practice in your own style, at your own pace and safely enjoy the strengthening and healing experience of yoga.
ELLIE SMITH is an experienced yoga teacher of 12 years. She received teacher’s training in the Iyengar method of yoga from both Peter Sterios and Shandor Remete. Ellie also studied with Dr. Larry Payne, for one year, learning the basics of Yoga Therapy. Students in Ellie’s classes receive gentle guidance in the practice of yoga techniques for strengthening the body and mind and for moving toward self-discovery. Asanas are given in graduated levels, from the basics to more advanced forms. Students enjoy a chance to practice yoga mindfully, without harm to self, and with a sense of humor and appreciation.
ELLIE SMITH is an experienced yoga teacher of 12 years. She received teacher’s training in the Iyengar method of yoga from both Peter Sterios and Shandor Remete. Ellie also studied with Dr. Larry Payne, for one year, learning the basics of Yoga Therapy. Students in Ellie’s classes receive gentle guidance in the practice of yoga techniques for strengthening the body and mind and for moving toward self-discovery. Asanas are given in graduated levels, from the basics to more advanced forms. Students enjoy a chance to practice yoga mindfully, without harm to self, and with a sense of humor and appreciation.
Open Heart Yoga is a therapeutic class focusing on shoulders, building strength and discovering alignment in fundamental yoga postures. Gentle and restorative postures will be balanced with active strengthening poses. Modifications and props make this class accessible to all.
Sara Mahan, RYT is a graduate of the 400 hour, Anusara-influenced yoga teacher training program at Willow Street Yoga Center in Takoma Park, MD. Also a certified massage therapist, she skillfully weaves an understanding of anatomy and precise physical alignment into her classes as well as encouraging her students to express their poses fully from the inside out. Off the mat, she spends her time learning from her curious and delighted toddler. She thanks her principle teachers Jenny Otto, Suzie Hurley, Maria Hamburger and Kate Miller.
Sara Mahan, RYT is a graduate of the 400 hour, Anusara-influenced yoga teacher training program at Willow Street Yoga Center in Takoma Park, MD. Also a certified massage therapist, she skillfully weaves an understanding of anatomy and precise physical alignment into her classes as well as encouraging her students to express their poses fully from the inside out. Off the mat, she spends her time learning from her curious and delighted toddler. She thanks her principle teachers Jenny Otto, Suzie Hurley, Maria Hamburger and Kate Miller.
Hatha Yoga is an empowering union of body and spirit which focuses on breath and postures that build strength and flexibility.
Core Power Yoga is a transformative class concentrating on building toned core muscles, essential for spinal support, improved posture and integrity of movement.
Patricia Thompson is in love with yoga. She has been teaching yoga for four years, and finds that with every class she learns more and becomes more excited about the yoga tradition. She encourages students to approach their practice with self-love, curiosity and patience as they enconter themselves on the mat. Students can expect to be challenged in Patricia's classes as they explore the deeper and more subtle aspects of who they are, by focus on breath and paying attention to how it feels to be connected, in the moment, with their body.
Patria received her first 200 hour teacher certification from the Sivananda Ashram in Grass Valley, CA. This experience inspired her to complete a second 200 hour certification from Yoga Yoga, in Austin, TX.
Core Power Yoga is a transformative class concentrating on building toned core muscles, essential for spinal support, improved posture and integrity of movement.
Patricia Thompson is in love with yoga. She has been teaching yoga for four years, and finds that with every class she learns more and becomes more excited about the yoga tradition. She encourages students to approach their practice with self-love, curiosity and patience as they enconter themselves on the mat. Students can expect to be challenged in Patricia's classes as they explore the deeper and more subtle aspects of who they are, by focus on breath and paying attention to how it feels to be connected, in the moment, with their body.
Patria received her first 200 hour teacher certification from the Sivananda Ashram in Grass Valley, CA. This experience inspired her to complete a second 200 hour certification from Yoga Yoga, in Austin, TX.
Polynesian Dance will take you to the islands! Learn to tell stories with your hands dancing the Hula, burn off calories learning Tahitian, Samoa, Maori and the Philippine Bamboo dance. Have fun and enjoy the soothing music of the islands with Joyce who danced in 7 Elvis Presley movies and has toured internationally.
Joyce "Lehua" Running Deer has a diverse background as a professional dancer with numerous stage and film companies. Her credits include: 27 years in the movie industry dancing in 7 Elvis Presley films, international touring with various dance companies, a variety of television appearances, summer stock and Las Vegas revues.
Joyce "Lehua" Running Deer has a diverse background as a professional dancer with numerous stage and film companies. Her credits include: 27 years in the movie industry dancing in 7 Elvis Presley films, international touring with various dance companies, a variety of television appearances, summer stock and Las Vegas revues.
Unwind Yoga is a relaxing way to wind down from the day. Deep, slow streching and focus on coordinating movement and breath will hlep you release physical and mental tension. Learn to let go of the icky build-up of perpetual stress.
Caryn Davidson completed her yoga teacher training at the White Lotus Foundation in Santa Barbara, CA. The philosophy of White Lotus is to draw from the deep traditions of yoga while remaining non-dogmatic and open to the influences of the different contexts in which yoga is practiced. Everyone is drawn to yoga for different reasons, so approaching it as a personal exploration can keep one's practice fresh and engaging. Caryn teaches a slower paced evening class that encourages students to relax both body and mind while focusing on coordinating the breath and movement. She has been inspired by several past teachers, and by her daughter Claire.
Caryn Davidson completed her yoga teacher training at the White Lotus Foundation in Santa Barbara, CA. The philosophy of White Lotus is to draw from the deep traditions of yoga while remaining non-dogmatic and open to the influences of the different contexts in which yoga is practiced. Everyone is drawn to yoga for different reasons, so approaching it as a personal exploration can keep one's practice fresh and engaging. Caryn teaches a slower paced evening class that encourages students to relax both body and mind while focusing on coordinating the breath and movement. She has been inspired by several past teachers, and by her daughter Claire.
Bollywood Dance is a "curry" of many influences with an emphasis on feel-good fun. Imagine jazz, disco and 60's go-go all rolled together with unique Indian flavor. It's enticing and upbeat and will get you moving to some of the best dance beats around. Come be a part of it and groove your cares away!
Lauran Callan is a certified instructor (Dance Educators of America) in all formal dance genres – ballet, modern, tap, as well as classical and contemporary jazz. She specializes in making dance accessible to students at every level from beginning to advanced with special emphasis placed on the needs of adult recreational dancers. She is a devoted advocate for bringing the expressive and artistic aspects of dance to students of all ages.
A perpetual dance student herself, Lauran continues to train in and teach classical ballet and has received positive reviews for her solo work in recent performances with the Desert Chamber Ballet.
Lauran Callan is a certified instructor (Dance Educators of America) in all formal dance genres – ballet, modern, tap, as well as classical and contemporary jazz. She specializes in making dance accessible to students at every level from beginning to advanced with special emphasis placed on the needs of adult recreational dancers. She is a devoted advocate for bringing the expressive and artistic aspects of dance to students of all ages.
A perpetual dance student herself, Lauran continues to train in and teach classical ballet and has received positive reviews for her solo work in recent performances with the Desert Chamber Ballet.
Fusion Yoga is a dynamic combination of yoga sytles. Hatha, Astanga, Kundalini and Vinyasa flow mixed with elements of dance and martial arts with a strong focus on breath. Taught with a light heart and a gentle sense of humor, this is a strong practice that will challenge you which is also fun and always changing.
Jonathan Button began to study yoga growing up overseas as the son of an American diplomat. Places of study included American International School in Israel, Pashupatinath Temple, Nepal, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, India, and Sophia University, Japan.
In 1975 he met his teacher, Yogi Bhajan in New Mexico and began teaching Kundalini yoga. He was certified in 1998. Since then he has created his own unique practice while teaching in San Diego.
Jonathan Button began to study yoga growing up overseas as the son of an American diplomat. Places of study included American International School in Israel, Pashupatinath Temple, Nepal, Sri Aurobindo Ashram, India, and Sophia University, Japan.
In 1975 he met his teacher, Yogi Bhajan in New Mexico and began teaching Kundalini yoga. He was certified in 1998. Since then he has created his own unique practice while teaching in San Diego.
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