Darlene is a Massage Therapist, Doula, Herbalist and Yoga and Meditation Instructor.

She completed her 200 YTT at Yogalution Movement & Ayurveda in Long Beach California in 2016. She teaches Yin, Restorative and Hatha flows, her classes, sound baths and workshops are considered to be gentle, therapeutic & grounding. As a modern day healer Darlene intertwines her knowledge of this ancient system of healing with yoga wisdom tradition to promote a blissful and abundant balance of mind, body and spirit that students can embody in their daily lives on and off the mat ૐ

Maria Giese is an experienced, certified, yoga practitioner and guide. She has a vast knowledge of physiology that she utilizes to detail each asana (posture). Her detailed guidance allows yogis to easily understand the many benefits that yoga brings to the body, such as building strength, bone density and alleviating pain resulting from daily activities, injuries and maturity. She is well versed in Hatha yoga, including restorative yoga poses, Yoga Nedra, breathing techniques and meditation.

Maria easily guides yoga practices that are tailored to the ability of her students, whether yogis are at the beginner, intermediate or more advanced levels. Students will experience a well-rounded yoga class that works every part of the body.

Her expertise spans over 27 years in the physical education industry. She has taught various fitness formats at both clubs and fitness centers.

Nan is a fitness professional with over 30 years of experience in fitness training and exercise. She provides online or in-person training for individuals, small groups and group exercise classes. Skilled in teaching Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, dance, aqua fitness and strength training. She has a B.S. degree in Physical Education/ Dance from Kansas State University and is a Certified Health Fitness Specialist with The American College of Sports Medicine.

Jo is a certified yoga instructor RYT 200. She enjoys teaching all levels with an emphasis on using breath and body alignment to guide movement. Before transplanting to California from Pennsylvania, she taught yoga on Standup Paddleboards at Whipple Dam State Park and "land-based" classes at Yoga in State College and East Coast Health and Fitness. Outside of yoga she enjoys trail running and going to the beach with her dog Albert.

Nicole Drake is a Pacifica native who studied the traditional teachings of yoga at its source in Rishikesh, India. Often called “the birthplace of yoga,” Nicole emphasizes the spiritual as well as somatic aspects of yoga which she learned there. She loves helping people figure out modifications, alignment, and how to implement breathwork (pranayama) into their practice.

Nicole is studying wildlife biology at UC Davis and can’t wait to see students’ critters. She is also a houseplant enthusiast who is super proud of her thriving fiddle leaf fig and giant monstera.

Class description:Nicole teaches a gentle Hatha vinyasa flow, with emphasis on alignment, posture, and breath work. She happily accommodates all levels of practice and any injuries or limitations a student might have. Nicole’s practice aims to correctly and safely align students’ asanas and to find a deeper level of discovery in each asana by incorporating pranayama and a variety of other methods, such as aromatherapy.

Deborah’s Path into yoga and meditation began after reading a book from Ram Dass “Grist from the Mill” A spark was ignited and her spiritual journey began to unfold. This was a natural progression being a lifelong lover of dance, movement and the metaphysical. She found that all the answers we need reside within our own stillness.

Deborah Taught Early childhood education for over 15 years and infused her teachings with yoga and mindfulness, this inspired her to receive training in yoga, so she could share the practice with others, she received her 200 hr. Yoga Certification in 2015 under the tutelage of Denaya Dailey. In 2020 on a path to learn more about healing the mind, and physical body, she received her certification in Meditation under the tutelage of Tracee Stanley and her Certification as an Ayurvedic Wellness Coach through Shakti School.

Her greatest inspiration and Teacher is Mother nature, and infuses this wisdom into all her teachings. She weaves her love of yoga, meditation, mantra, pranayama, sound, and nature into a heart opening experience. She invites us to not take meditation so seriously, everyone can meditate! It is in your nature to be present in the stillness. She encourages a playful, curious, loving energy to your practice.

Deborah’s hobbies include hiking with her husband and dog Pepper, a rescued Collie shepherd, gardening, practicing & learning herbalism, making ghee, and spice churnas, chanting, playing ukulele, writing, and reading.