BEN DINEEN

Wednesday 7:30p - Vinyasa Flow

Ben began his studies of yoga and the martial arts in 1996, at the age of
19. His studies of yoga began with his primary yogic mentor, Iyengar Yoga instructor Ben Thomas. Since that time, his practice of mindfulness has continued and has led him to pursue studies with a variety of masterful teachers in a variety of different traditions. The main traditions he has studied include Iyengar, Ashtanga, Sivananda, and Anusara. Some of the manyyogic training courses he has attended over the years include a year of study in the Iyengar Yoga Institute Advanced Teacher Training program, teacher training with Doug Swenson, as well as living and practicing at the Sivananda Yoga Ashram in Grass Valley for several months. To learn more about Ben and his offerings you may visit his website at www.wakefulway.com.

DEBBIE M.

Saturday 10:15a - Hatha Yoga

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.

HARRIETE

Monday Wednesday and Friday 9a - Circuit Training
Tuesday 7:30p - Abs & Core
Thursday 6:30p - Abs & Core

Harriete leads the Circuit Training and ABS and Core with experience, energy, enthusiasm and imaginative style. A metal artist and mother of two, she strives to make fitness entertaining, inspiring, and upbeat. She attentively supports those just getting started and challenges those seeking to step up a notch. Whatever your level of preparedness, be ready to have fun and work up a sweat in her class! Check out her web site at: www.harriete-estel-berman.info

LAWRENCE

Tuesday 6:00p - Iyengar

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

SILVIE

Sunday 10:30a - Power Flow Yoga

Silvie's classes are challenging, deeply engaging and with a sense of
purpose. She completed 4 of Shiva Rea's Prana Vinyasa Flow modules and
Forrest Yoga Continuing Education for Teachers after graduating from 200 hour Yoga alliance registered teacher training. She creatively infuses elements of Forrest style into her vinyasa classes. Silvie's extensive study with and assisting to Stephanie Snyder have been fundamental in her evolution as both, student and teacher. Silvie's commitment to translating yoga into an accessible, meaningful practice is rooted deeply in her passion to teach. Her classes are continually fueled by her study of psychology and Eastern philosophy. She has a degree in Social Work and prior to teaching yoga she worked as a social worker in Europe and the USA.

TAMARA

Sunday 4:00p - Ashtanga

Tamara Kan has been practicing yoga for over twenty years. Since encountering Ashtanga in 1998, this athletic and meditative form of yoga has been her primary yoga practice. As a teacher, she is especially interested in how the quality of the mind as well as the breath affects one’s yoga practice. She also emphasizes proper alignment of the body to avoid injury. Tamara is an experienced meditator who has been practicing Zen Buddhism since 1986.

JEAN

Monday 6:00p - Yoga Core N More
Monday 7:30p - Hybrid Yoga
Wednesday 6:00p - Hybrid Yoga

Jean Mazzei is a maverick in the yoga world, combining different styles and approaches to self-mastery. Her philosophy is to inspire students to better understand themselves and to appreciate who they are in each moment. Non-judgment, present time, duality vs. totality, and deep listening area some the concepts covered in each class. A master at working with multi-level classes, she welcomes everyone, and encourages each student to work fully at their appropriate level.

Jean studied for 4 years with Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen in BodyMind Centering, 14 years with master healer and metaphysician Dennis Adams, yoga with Dr. Albert Franklin (TKS Desikachar lineage). BKS Iyengar, Baron Baptiste, Rod Stryker, Ana Forrest, and Dharma Mittra. Her sense of humor and commitment to non-judgment provides a safe place for students to explore, break boundaries, and let of of layers of physical, emotional, and psychic weight. Many students have said that they have overcome years of chronic pain thanks to her classes. Jean makes no promises, but she honors and welcomes healing for all on any level.

MARK

Mondays and Wednesdays 7:00a - Ashtanga

MARIA

Thursday 7:30p - Iyengar

Maria is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor. She has been practicing yoga since 1985 and teaching since 2000. Her teacher training includes years of apprenticeship with top instructors in the Bay Area as well as intense yoga studies with the Iyengar family in Pune, India.
Maria teaches regular classes in and around San Mateo and Burlingame, California. She also teaches at Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco.