Beata has been practicing yoga since 1994. She started her practice back in Poland N.B. Iyengar tradition. Since moving to California she has been studying with different teachers and in a variety of styles. As a result her practice and the classes she teaches combine the attention to alignment and the fluid and dynamic movement that follows deep breathing. She offers a vigorous practice that helps gain flexibility and strength and at the same time calms and clears the mind.

She teaches classes in the traditional method of ashtanga vinyasa yoga as thought by Sri Patthabi jois as well as in the vinyasa style that allows more freedom in designing the class according to the needs and a level of experience of students. Her philosophy of yoga practice in harmony with your own body and mind.

Debbie became a student of yoga in 1989 and has been teaching locally since 1997. Her style of teaching is grounded in the Iyengar method, which promotes a deeper understanding of the asanas (poses). She has also been influenced by mindfulness meditation (vinpassana), physical therapy, ballet, and tai chi. With her gentle and encouraging manner students are able to deepen their awareness of breath & body and experience the pleasure of being present in their bodies.

Genevieve grew up in Canada where she played competitive tennis and was a ranked player until 1991. She did her first fitness certification (FOLP) in 1995 followed by a nutrition and fitness diploma in 1996. She also has a BSc in Business. She was certified as a personal trainer in 1996 by the Y.M.C.A. and finished the American College of Sports Medicine course in 1997 in England. She is a certified fitness testing specialist. She currently works as a nutrition consultant.

Harriete leads the Circuit Training class and subs for the ABS class with enthusiasm and artistic style. She comes from the PJCC with thirteen years of practice and three years leading Circuit Training. A metal artist and mother of two children, she truly values her time leading others in fitness in a fun, upbeat environment. Be prepared to work up a sweat in her hour-long classes! Check out her web site at: www.harriete-estel-berman.info

For 20 years Lawrence has been primarily a builder. It was through critical lower back injuries that he has come to find yoga. And so, for the last 10 years he has continued to study one form, B.K.S. Iyengar yoga. He is currently enrolled in the Advanced Studies program at the Iyengar Yoga Institute in San Francisco and is in his last year of their two-year program.    Lawrence began his teaching career of Iyengar style yoga 3 years ago at Planet Granite Belmont. He teaches 4 classes a week and continues to work as Lead Carpenter for Building Lab, based out of the East Bay. He is also a Certified Rock Guide with the American Mountain Guides Association and does private guiding to the Sierra and Red Rocks of Nevada.   From his practice of Astanga yoga came an appreciation of anatomy and physiology. So he has deepened his practice to serve others by studying energy work and becoming a Certified Massage Practitioner.    "Yoga has been described as wisdom in work or skilful living amongst activities, harmony and moderation. Yoga is a technique ideally suited to prevent physical and mental illness and to protect the body generally." Yehudi Menuhin