David is a 200-hour registered yoga teacher (RYT) with the Yoga Alliance. He received his teacher training at Yoga Yoga in Newhall, California and recently moved to our area. David says that yoga has brought so many benefits to him personally that he is compelled to share that with others

Karen has studied yoga since 1999 and has completed the Triad Yoga Institute's 330-hour teacher training program. She is also a Certified Prenatal Yoga instructor. Karen also has an interest in Pilates and is certified to teach Mat Level 1 from the Pilates Certification Center. She is registerd with Yoga Alliance at the 200-hour level and is currently enrolled in Triad Yoga's 500-hour teacher training program. She practices yoga because she says it makes her a better person and gives her a positive outlook for the day. She has a background in martial arts, kickboxing, and other fitness classes and has been a teacher of those disciplines. She works in a creative advertising group when not involved in her many other interests.

Larry began practicing yoga in 1970. He has received formal training since 1990 and has developed a consistent practice. He enjoys practicing and teaching in the traditions of B.K.S. Iyengar (precision in movement with attention to subtle aspects of posture), Pattabhi Jois (dynamic specialized sequences of posture), and T.K.V. Desikachar (individualized practice with the correct linking of breath and movement). Larry believes that with patience and consistency, the practice moves internally allowing refinement of concentration and increasing the ability to remain present. Larry is a substitute teacher with us at this time.

Yoga has brought balance to her life as well as the ability to honor time for herself. Sandra shares those with all of her students through her teaching. Sandra is a former triathlete, marathoner, and competitive cyclist who still enjoys running and cycling. As such, she found that Yoga brought balance to her body as well as her mind. Her particular interests are for sharing her love of yoga with kids and families. Sandra says she teaches yoga because she wants to share the tremendous benefits yoga has to offer for the physical body and for the mind. She wants students to have fun and to enjoy the sense of community during her classes. She is a Level 2 Radiant Child Certified Instructor and has completed the 330-hour teacher training program at Triad Yoga Institute. She is a 200-hour registered yoga teacher (RYT) with the Yoga Alliance. She has also completed a Certification program for Prenatal Yoga. She is currently enrolled in Triad Yoga's 500-hour teacher training program.

Valerie is the owner and director of Sunrise Yoga Studio. She has been teaching yoga since 1999 and is a 500-hour experienced registered yoga teacher (500-RYT and 500 E-RYT) through the Yoga Alliance. Her first teacher training was completed with Cindy Dollar, an Iyengar-certified teacher in Asheville, NC. Valerie has completed a 1200-hour Advanced teacher training and Yoga Therapeutics certification from Sun & Moon Yoga Studios in Fairfax/Arlington, VA with JJ Gormley-Etchells. She is a Certified Prenatal yoga instructor and is a Relax & Renew Trainer ® (Restorative Yoga with Judith Lasater). She spent over 10 years in information technology in the banking industry prior to working full-time at the studio. Valerie has also maintained personal trainer certification through ACE since 1995. Valerie believes that yoga is a practice that allows us to take charge of our own lives through growth, balance, and peace. Yoga is an exploration that leads us to greater awareness in mind, body, and spirit. Yoga brings union, harmony, and joy; it renews our energy and restores our spirit.

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