About Debra...
Debra H., RYT, Anusara Inspired Instructor and Certified CranioSacral Practitioner. Since beginning tap dance classes at the age of five, Debra Hodgen has always been a mover. She received her Bachelors Degree in Dance from UCLA and taught and performed extensively.
After Meeting her meditation teacher in 1983, she began her study of Hatha Yoga. She has a 250-hour teacher's certificate from Yoga Mountain in New York and is an Anusara-Inspired teacher, completing Level I and II Teacher Training with John Friend. She also has studied yoga therapeutics with John Friend and Martin Kirk. She taught all levels of yoga and classes for children, teens, prenatal, gentle and restorative.
Debra enjoys teaching private classes to aid therapeutically or to help them move into a greater level of expression in the practice. She teaches with an abundance of enthusiasm and humor. Her greatest joy in teaching is seeing her students "blossom." Debra also is an active member of the Yoga Alliance.
Debra also is a Certified Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist having completed a 700 hour training in 2007. Her continuing education has included the Breath of Life Conference in 2008 and 2010 and training with Franklin Sills, the originator of this therapy. Debra is currently an assistant teacher for Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy and is on the National Board of Directors.
After Meeting her meditation teacher in 1983, she began her study of Hatha Yoga. She has a 250-hour teacher's certificate from Yoga Mountain in New York and is an Anusara-Inspired teacher, completing Level I and II Teacher Training with John Friend. She also has studied yoga therapeutics with John Friend and Martin Kirk. She taught all levels of yoga and classes for children, teens, prenatal, gentle and restorative.
Debra enjoys teaching private classes to aid therapeutically or to help them move into a greater level of expression in the practice. She teaches with an abundance of enthusiasm and humor. Her greatest joy in teaching is seeing her students "blossom." Debra also is an active member of the Yoga Alliance.
Debra also is a Certified Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist having completed a 700 hour training in 2007. Her continuing education has included the Breath of Life Conference in 2008 and 2010 and training with Franklin Sills, the originator of this therapy. Debra is currently an assistant teacher for Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy and is on the National Board of Directors.
About Doreen...
Doreen grew up in East Berlin / Germany and moved to the US in 2003 .
Having had multiple athletic passions through out her lifetime, she continuously thrives to discover more about the function of the body and mind .
Here are some of her passions of the past and present :
She completed her first 200 h Teacher Training at the White Lotus Foundation with Ganga White in 2005.
Ashley Fiala introduced her to Anusara Yoga .The precise bio mechanics used in this style resonated most with her German heart . Doreen deepend her understanding studying with , John Friend , Noah Maze ,Martin Kirk and Naime Jezzene .Douglas Brooks ignited her desire to learn more about the philosophical aspect of yoga and she realized yoga is simply a study of yourself and life.
This unique combination of being an athlete , a yogi ;-) ,and a therapist gives her the knowledge and skills
the help and educate her students to reach new challenges and live an outstanding life .
Having had multiple athletic passions through out her lifetime, she continuously thrives to discover more about the function of the body and mind .
Here are some of her passions of the past and present :
- Kayaking Competitor
- European Handball Competitor
- Aerobic and Spinning Instructor
- Skydiving Competitor and Instructor
- Triathlon , Mountain biking Competitor
- Licensed Massage Therapist
- NLP Master Practitioner
- Anusara Inspired Yoga Teacher
She completed her first 200 h Teacher Training at the White Lotus Foundation with Ganga White in 2005.
Ashley Fiala introduced her to Anusara Yoga .The precise bio mechanics used in this style resonated most with her German heart . Doreen deepend her understanding studying with , John Friend , Noah Maze ,Martin Kirk and Naime Jezzene .Douglas Brooks ignited her desire to learn more about the philosophical aspect of yoga and she realized yoga is simply a study of yourself and life.
This unique combination of being an athlete , a yogi ;-) ,and a therapist gives her the knowledge and skills
the help and educate her students to reach new challenges and live an outstanding life .
About Leslie...
A licensed Anusara-Inspired(TM) yoga instructor, Leslie Salmon began her yoga practice in 1998, and has taught yoga since 2003. In 2010 - Leslie began her journey down the path towards Anusara® Certification. Not an easy journey, but a rewarding one that she hopes to complete soon and enjoy along the way. In her teaching, she loves to hear people remark - "I didn't know I could do that!" or "Why do I work so hard, yet feel so good?".
Leslieʼs studies have included teacher trainings with John Friend, Desiree Rumbaugh, Martin & Jordan Kirk, and Sundari Lucey. She also has completed several weeks of therapeutic trainings with each of the aforementioned, plus week-long intensives and retreats -- all adding to her strong knowledge base of Anusara yoga and its ʻmagicʼ. Her background in the healthcare field add to her skills as a yoga instructor.
If you would like to read Leslieʼs blog detailing her experiences while teaching (plus a few off-the-mat stories), go to www.anusara-inspired.blogspot.com.
Leslieʼs studies have included teacher trainings with John Friend, Desiree Rumbaugh, Martin & Jordan Kirk, and Sundari Lucey. She also has completed several weeks of therapeutic trainings with each of the aforementioned, plus week-long intensives and retreats -- all adding to her strong knowledge base of Anusara yoga and its ʻmagicʼ. Her background in the healthcare field add to her skills as a yoga instructor.
If you would like to read Leslieʼs blog detailing her experiences while teaching (plus a few off-the-mat stories), go to www.anusara-inspired.blogspot.com.
About Elaine...
Elaine B., RYT, Nutritional Counselor, Health Coach, Reiki Master and Certified Herbalist
"Living in beautiful Carlsbad for the last 25 year, I felt like I lived in paradise but had jumped on the stress and tension treadmill of life during m days in the competitive and stressful mortgage business. When my health was compromised back in the late 80's and early 90's, I decided to stop popping allergy meds and start on the path to health. I sought out healers that could teach me about health and wellness and prevention of illness and disease.
After my daughters birth in 1995, being intrigued about natural health, I jumped into a year long intensive herbal, nutrition and aromatherapy training course, following that with a three year herbal, nutrition and energy healing studies program. I loved what I was doing.
Throughout these last 15 years, I gave immersed myself in continued trainings in whole food nutrition and whole food concentrates such as Juice Plus+, as well as homeopathy, flower essences, iridology, Reiki and energy healing and yoga. I have taught many workshops and classes on all areas of health and wellness in businesses, gyms and yoga centers, preschools and much more, loving and sharing what I have learned with many.
With my love for helping people move more towards health and wellness, I found I was expending much energy outward and would still feel depleted, less at peace with myself and out of balance. I stated my yoga practice on and off over the past 15 years but preferred the body pump class and didn't take time for establishing my yoga practice. It wasn't until almost five years ago when I had a fall, broke my pelvis and elbow and sprained my wrist that I was led to deepen my yoga practice. After recovery from the injury, I jumped into hatha yoga teacher trainng to rehabilitate and found great peace and balance in my life.
I have enjoyed teaching others yoga and love observe others dropping down into their core, their own knowing of themselves and creating that peace, gratitude and love for themselves and for others!
'Find your center: When we stay connected to our spiritual core, the best and most advantageous path unfolds before us' by Cheryl Richardson"
About Jennifer...
My passion for yoga began seven years ago and evolved into a desire to teach as a way of sharing with others. With integrity as my innermost value and a commitment to the eternal process of learning, I teach a balanced flow class with a focus on personal attention. My style is an integration of vinyasa, anusara, ashtanga and hatha.
I received by 200 hour RYT training through Mira Costa college under Lynda Light. Continuing my education is important to me and I have participated in workshops with Paul Grilley, Roger Cole, Leslie Kaminoff, Justin Shelton and Sherry Zak Morris. Yoga has is teaching me how strong I am physically and emotionally, how to be more flexible physically and and in my personal life. Yoga also has taught me how important it is to be present, patient and kind with my self and the world around me.
My classes strive to create a safe, respectful environment for students to develop their self awareness and to build strength and flexibility in body and mind without injury. My children have taught me how important it is to be present in each moment, mindful of everything good. Ahimsa
I received by 200 hour RYT training through Mira Costa college under Lynda Light. Continuing my education is important to me and I have participated in workshops with Paul Grilley, Roger Cole, Leslie Kaminoff, Justin Shelton and Sherry Zak Morris. Yoga has is teaching me how strong I am physically and emotionally, how to be more flexible physically and and in my personal life. Yoga also has taught me how important it is to be present, patient and kind with my self and the world around me.
My classes strive to create a safe, respectful environment for students to develop their self awareness and to build strength and flexibility in body and mind without injury. My children have taught me how important it is to be present in each moment, mindful of everything good. Ahimsa
About Andrew...
Andrew Jones has been teaching physical fitness in the San Diego area since 1994. Beginning with Pilates training under Julian Littleford of JL Bodyconditioning, Inc. Andrew spent 6.5 years studying Reformer, Cadillac and Mat routines under Julian as well as managing the studio for 6 years. Introduced to Yoga in 1999 Andrew then went on to study Anusara style yoga under Sherry Schreck from April of 2006 til the closing of Willows Yoga studio in August of 2011. In that time Andrew studied extensively Kashmir Shaivism and has been certified through Willows with over 500 hours of study under Sherry. Andrew assisted Sherry in several Immersion and Teacher Trainings while at Willows. During his time of pilgrimage Andrew has also studied Qi Gong at the Temple of the Full Autumn Moon and Fudochi Dojo, Sand Diego as well as Zen Buddhism at Yokoji Zen Mountain Center, Mountain Center, CA (near Idyllwild, CA).
About Gretchen...
Gretchen's Vinyasa flow classes incorporate techniques from different styles of Yoga, taking students on a journey of meditation through movement, connecting with the breath, to build strength, balance, and flexibility of the body as well as the mind. All levels are welcome, and modifications are taylored for the
individual to meet you wherever you are on your journey, from beginner to advanced.
Gretchen has taught Pre and Post-natal Yoga, Mommy and Me and Kids Yoga, Seniors and Chair Yoga as well as her mixed All levels Vinyasa flow class. Vinyasa yoga teaches us to cultivate an awareness that links each action to the next—on the mat and in our lives.
With over 10 years teaching experience Gretchen is a RYT with Yoga Alliance as well as a Holistic Health
Practitioner and Licensed Massage Therapist.
Gretchen is also available for private yoga sessions as well as Therapeutic Massage & Nutritional Counseling.
individual to meet you wherever you are on your journey, from beginner to advanced.
Gretchen has taught Pre and Post-natal Yoga, Mommy and Me and Kids Yoga, Seniors and Chair Yoga as well as her mixed All levels Vinyasa flow class. Vinyasa yoga teaches us to cultivate an awareness that links each action to the next—on the mat and in our lives.
With over 10 years teaching experience Gretchen is a RYT with Yoga Alliance as well as a Holistic Health
Practitioner and Licensed Massage Therapist.
Gretchen is also available for private yoga sessions as well as Therapeutic Massage & Nutritional Counseling.
