PG SAN FRANCISCO INSTRUCTORS
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Tuesdays and Thursdays 630a - Power As an avid runner, Kate found herself on a yoga mat in 2001 with the intention of supplementing her marathon training. This first class in Washington D.C. was where Kate's initial spark of passion was ignited. Yoga quickly became her means of cultivating balance in her physical, spiritual and mental self. Kate's experience as a teacher has come from the Yoga Tree Teacher Training Program and continual practice. Her inspirational mentors include Darren Main, Janet Stone, Elise Lorimer and Rodney Yee. Kate as well is able to draw from an extensive background in the Health and Wellness Field. After graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy in '03, she was stationed at the Pentagon for 3 years where she served as Command Fitness Leader. In 2005, Kate spent her weekends traveling to NYC to obtain a license in Holistic Health Counseling through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. As a yoga teacher, Kate brings a blend of styles to the floor where she emphasizes core strength, flexibility, balance, and breath control. The first half of her class is focused on stamina where students will flow through powerful sun salutations. The second half is spent loosening shortened muscles and strengthening weakened muscles, while concentrating on proper physical and energetic alignment. Kate strives to enhance the fluidity and strength of her student's bodies.
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Mondays and Wednesdays 12noon & 6p - Power “Teaching is only demonstrating that it is possible. Learning is making it possible for yourself.” —Paulo Coelho Mary received her certification in the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and the It’s Yoga Rocket through Larry Schultz at It’s Yoga. She also completed the Sadhana Yoga Chi training with Doug Swenson. Her firm belief that the best way to approach any challenging posture is with a strong breath, an adventurous spirit and a playful smile stems from a dedicated practice with Amme Hill. Mary encourages a practice that builds strength and flexibility in the body as well as the mind.
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Monday 7:30p - Foundations of Flow Charles S. Jasper is a long-time student of yoga and meditation, and began teaching Hatha yoga in the flow form 8 years ago. He draws extensively upon 21 years experience as a chiropractor. He is currently in private practice as a clinical psychologist, consulting with individuals, couples, and groups in mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy. He expresses a love and respect for teaching, and the relationships that grow out of spiritual practice. His classes flow from an integration of effort and ease, rooted in mindfulness. |
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Tuesdays and Thursdays noon - Power Christie Marshall is committed to a life of learning and sharing. She is filled with gratitude for the insight she has gained through her over thirteen years of practicing yoga. She originally started a regular yoga practice with the intention of creating more stability and balance in her body after her first foot surgery, and has since immersed herself in Ashtanga, Power Vinyasa, and Yin Yoga. Christie teaches a grounding, energetic and powerful Vinyasa Flow to open the physical body, deepen mental awareness, and awaken the spirit. She is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher and has studied with such inspiring mentors as Baron Baptiste, Patty Ivey, Sarah Powers, and Rusty Wells. Christie has been a lifelong educator in diverse fields with a master’s degree in Education and Human Development. She is excited to share her passion for yoga, guiding yoga practitioners to a deeper understanding of asana, breath, mindfulness, and conscious movement. You can learn more about Christie by visiting her website: |
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Tuesday and Thursday 9:30a - Vinyasa Alyssa’s greatest joy is the language of the body and sharing movement with others. As an explorer of dance, sports and martial arts since the age of three, she realizes that the essence of all movement goes beyond any one discipline and taps into the source that connects us all. Alyssa’s approach is one of open curiosity and she encourages each person’s unique journey. Alyssa has been teaching yoga for eight years. She completed the Forrest Yoga Teacher Training with Ana Forrest and her primary teachers are Thomas Fortel, Max Thomas, and Charu Rachlis. Alyssa is also an experienced body worker, trained at Esalen Institute, and she maintains a thriving practice in San Francisco. To learn more about Alyssa, please visit www.OpeningPresence.com. |
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Thursday 6:00p - Power Heather lives to share what she passionately loves. Approaching life and yoga with progressive insight by exploring the freedom of movement, the space of the breath and the vastness of the soul. Vinyasa and Power classes are vigorous and inventive, inviting practitioners to dance at their edge and rest as needed. Yin classes are meditative and nurturing. Students will stretch deeply into their body while exploring the power of stillness and the presence of a calm mind. Heather is a 500 hour certified yoga teacher and a birth doula. heatherhanayoga@gmail.com. |
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Silvie turned to yoga to alleviate her chronic lower back pain that she suffered since her teenage years. However, it was the sheer pleasure of movement and challenge that made her stick to the practice. But yes, her body got stronger, and her pain went away. Energized and rejuvenated, she found a way to a more balanced life. Since then, Silvie’s practice has become a way that helps her tap into the natural state of inner peace and strength. |
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Sundays 9:30a - Power Jenn Perell is an agent for positive change in this world. She is a born leader who loves working with people. Jenn has had the pleasure of traveling around the world educating, being educated, and making an all around positive impact on the people and places she comes into contact with. Jenn recently earned her Masters Degree in Holistic Heath Education. She is passionate about applying the findings of her research to connect conscious culture with business and create healthy & prosperous environments and experiences via the services & programs provided by her company Live Weal. She is a dynamic yoga teacher and coach passionate about people, the earth, the ocean, and the connections in-between. On land she teaches a lively, powerful, Baptiste inspired vinyasa class while on the water it is all about the flow. She did her Stand Up Paddle Yoga training with OnBoardSUP in 2010. Her life’s work is to help people tap into their own energy and create lives of health, happiness, prosperity and well-being. She has assisted yoga trainings in Bali, Africa, Mexico and throughout the U.S. and been involved with numerous events, trainings, and fundraising efforts throughout the world including Africa Yoga Project, Yoga Reaches Out, Yoga Aid. |
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Thursdays 7:15pm - Yin Diana has studied Iyengar, Kripalu, and Power yoga with a host of teachers including Shiva Rea, Baron Baptiste, and Rodney Yee. Her teaching and practice has transformed over the years to an integrated vinyasa flow melding the teachings of her primary teachers Rodney Yee, and Shiva Rea. She also teaches the meditative practice of Yin Yoga with a foundation from the teachings of Paul Grilley and Sarah Powers. Most recently, Diana completed her YogaWorks certification and is a leader in the YogaWorks teacher training program. Diana is grateful for all of her teachers who have shared their wisdom and expertise, to her students who continue to inspire and inform with their passion and courage, and to the beauty and complexity of life. She lives in Mill Valley, California where she teaches classes, workshops, teacher trainings, and retreats both locally and abroad. www.aliveanew.com |
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Mondays 6:30pm - Abs n Core Lowen is a Bay Area native, and life-long athlete. She specializes in human movement and rehabilitation as an orthopedic physical therapist, and enjoys working with athletes of all ages and abilities. She strives to help others achieve their personal goals, even if they don't involve her favorites: climbing, volleyball and whaleboat rowing. After a short stint back East to toughen up and study ecology/biology, Lowen returned to receive her physical therapy degree at UCSF/SFSU, and her Pilates training at ITT Pilates here in the Presidio. She continues to be a student of human movement, and her influences include yoga, Pilates, sports, the latest biomechanical research, and the animal kingdom. |
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Monday 7:30pm - Vinyasa Janet Carter loves yoga and it shows in her vibrant and energetic class. Blending the precision of alignment with movement and breath awareness, she offers her students a dynamic and centering practice. Janet began by studying Ashtanga Yoga. She has since trained extensively in the Anusara tradition and most recently has completed the YogaWorks 200 Hour Teacher Training. Janet appreciates how this ancient practice continually brings harmony to the body, mind and spirit. It is a never ending journey of discovery and transformation. She encourages students to personalize their practice and to relate what they learn on the mat, in life off of the mat. Taking that feeling of bliss that we have after a yoga practice and spreading it; that is the power of yoga. |
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Tuesday 4:30p - Vinyasa Jacqui has spent most of her life in her home country, South Africa, where she studied movement through dance since childhood. She has been stretching, twisting, binding and playing with the physical form for years and believes "the juice is worth the squeeze". Jacqui's motivating and grounded energy provides her students the opportunity to work safely towards their edge while staying aware of their boundaries, turning frustration into determination for future possibilities. "I bow gratefully to all my students, as they have proven to be my greatest teachers". For more information on Jacqui, please visit www.proteayoga.com
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Wednesday 7:45pm - Restorative Monique has been practicing yoga for 10 years, and was inspired to teach as she discovered the inner peace that yoga can bring, and how this practice directly translates to how we approach our lives and relationships off the mat. Her teaching continues to be inspired as the beauty of yoga unfolds in her own life. She realizes the potent benefits of mind-body connection, and the possibility of finding harmony - physically, emotionally and mentally. Monique's teachings focus on balancing the subtle energy body. She encourages her students to find ease and compassion in their practice, using subtle effort. Monique completed her 500 hr RYT certification at Yoga Tree in San Francisco, where she continues to draw inspiration from the InnerYoga teachings of her mentor, Dina Amsterdam. Monique is also pursuing a Master's in Somatic Psychology at CIIS. She is an Ambassador for Africa Yoga Project and Lole Women.
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Wednesday 6:00pm - Boxing Conditioning Jeevan is originally from the Midwest and moved to San Francisco in 2002. He has taught boxing at the University of Notre Dame, DePaul University Fitness Center and Lincoln Park Athletic Club in Chicago. He also currently teaches at Club One Fitness at the JCC in Pacific Heights. |
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Thursdays 6:15pm - Fast Interval Training Micaela is a fitness fanatic. During grammar school, high school and college, Micaela played on several sports teams, including track, crew and soccer. She began riding horses at age three and still competes to this day. At age ten she bought her first gym membership and it was then that her love of group exercise began. Micaela is a certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor. She teaches a variety of formats including spin, sculpt, step, kick-box, core and boot camp classes. Micaela recently received her Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics, with an emphasis in sports nutrition. |