I was introduced to yoga when I took a course on some of the classic yoga texts at university and discovered a fascinating, universal wisdom tradition that deeply resonated with me.  

After graduating with degrees in Chemistry and Psychology in 1996, I was determined to travel the world and undertook a seven-year global journey during which I explored many different countries and cultures.  My exposure to a diverse range of people and experiences deepened my interest in yoga, in all its forms, and the lifestyle that the yoga process embodies.  Part of the appeal of yoga is its unifying power, which promotes harmony both within one's self as well as between people, communities and our environment.

After living in Sydney, Australia, for a couple years, where I graduated with a Masters in Business, I returned to New York City to start a successful technology business in 2003.  I began to miss the ocean, and surfing, so decided to move to Los Angeles and it was here, at the end of 2007, that I conceptualized YogaGlo.  The idea came to me when I was yet again about to be late to one of my favorite yoga classes and, sitting in my car in a moment of frustration, I wished there was a camera at the back of the studio that could beam me into my favorite class whenever I wanted.  And what if that website, streaming directly into my living room, could also offer me a spectrum of yoga teachings and practices, in an accessible and non-dogmatic way, from a variety of great teachers? My mind spun with possibilities.

I see YogaGlo as a global community that offers the opportunity for people, from around the world, to participate in actual yoga classes with other students, whenever they want, at an affordable price.  Beyond that, it serves as a forum for discussion, streams lectures and workshops by world-renowned yoga scholars and experts, bridges the online and offline with our beautiful studio, serves as a vehicle for social change and features stories of yoga in action from around the world.

In a time in which people are restrained by factors of time and money, YogaGlo offers an important solution and a much-needed sense of community that is accessible to all.

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Jodi Blumstein has been practicing Ashtanga yoga for 17 years. From 1999 to 2005 she was the director of Priya Yoga - the first Ashtanga/vinyasa yoga school in Chicago. Jodi sees the Ashtanga practice as a highly transformative experience; it is physical exercise to keep the body clean, it is mental exercise to keep the mind sharp, and it is a tool for waking up to who we truly are, beyond name and form. Jodi has the unique ability to work with students of all levels, ages, and physical ability and to guide them towards establishing a consistent, daily practice to improve health on all levels. She encourages students to explore the unknown both on and off the mat and not to take anything too seriously. She has helped thousands of students begin their journey in this practice, and she holds the space for many communities to build thriving Ashtanga yoga programs. Currently, Jodi is living in Los Angeles where she teaches the Mysore program for Yoga Works at the Center for Yoga near Hollywood. Connect with Jodi at www.jodiblumstein.com or on Facebook at Jodi Blumstein Yoga.  

Mama, founder and co-owner of VIRAYOGA, and co-author of Art of Attention, Elena has taught yoga for 16+ years. After graduating from Cornell University in 1992 with a design degree, she worked as a textile and apparel designer for 6 years, and has studied with master yoga teachers for over 10 years. Through her teaching, influenced by several traditions including alignment-based Hatha and Kundalini yoga, Elena offers yoga as a way to approach our world with realistic reverence and gratitude. Her classes are a masterful, candid blend of artful alignment and attention cues for your body, mind and heart.

From the Museum of Modern Art to the Great Lawn at Central Park, from the playa at Burning Man to the Eiffel Tower, Elena is honoured to offer larger-scale experiences of yoga, but her true service is in shifting awareness within the smallest interactions; one family, one household at a time. As a coach with the Handel Group, she coaches individuals and teaches courses, and she's been featured in the New York Times, Yoga Journal, Element Yoga for Beginners DVDs, ABC News and NBC News. As the Executive Producer of On Meditation, she is curating a docuseries of short films about the relevance of meditation and its benefits. Her first book, Art of Attention, co-authored with Erica Jago, was released in December 2012. Along with her own writings, Elena contributes to Yoga Journal, Yoga International, Huffington Post, Positively Positive, The Chalkboard Mag, DailyLove, and Elephant Journal, and is an original board member of YogaEarth. Elena's recently developed an essential oil blend called GIVE that proudly benefits Women For Women International, currently developing another blend to benefit Every Mother Counts. www.elenabrower.com www.artofattention.com

Kathryn was trained under the expert eye of Maty Ezraty and Chuck Miller. She teaches regular Vinyasa Flow classes influenced by Ashtanga, arm balances, inversions, core work and laughter all offered in an accessible and playful way. She is the co-founder of 'Poses for Paws', an organization dedicated towards raising money for animal shelters through yoga. Kathryn is the contributing yoga expert for Women's Health Magazine, a blogger for The Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, Gaiam and contributes regularly to Yoga Journal through articles, blogs, print and podcasts. She currently travels internationally leading workshops.

www.kathrynbudig.com

Jason Crandell was recently named one of the next generation of teachers shaping yoga's future by Yoga Journal for his skillful, unique approach to vinyasa yoga. Jason's steady pace, creative sequencing, and attention to detail encourage students to move slowly, deeply, and mindfully into their bodies. Take a class from Jason and you will leave feeling grounded, clear, and content - and more informed of the nuances and habits of your body and mind. Jason credits his primary teacher, Rodney Yee, teachers in the Iyengar Yoga tradition such as Ramanand Patel, and ongoing studies in Eastern and Western philosophy for inspiring to him bring greater alignment and mindfulness to Vinyasa Yoga.

In the past 10 years, Jason's knack for explaining subtle body movements in a way that anyone can understand, (Yoga Journal) has opened many doors. Most recently, Jason created two Yoga Journal DVDs, Yoga for Wellbeing and Your Complete Home Practice Companion: Yoga for Morning, Noon, and Night. He is a contributing editor for Yoga Journal and has written over 13 articles for the magazine and website - many of which have been translated internationally (including Japan, China, Italy and Brazil). Jason teaches extensively at conferences in the United States and abroad, is part of numerous teacher-training faculties, and directs the prestigious Mind/Body Center at the San Francisco Bay Club. He has recently partnered with Yoga Journal to continue creating high-quality, home-practice DVDs.

Jason's integrative and accessible teachings support students of every background and lineage, helping them to find greater depth, awareness, and well-being in their practice - and in their lives.

www.jasonyoga.com and on Facebook

Tiffany's classes are constantly evolving over the past 15 years to reflect her ever changing creativity and passion for the practice.  With her training in Acupuncture & Sports Medicine her classes are guided by a strong anatomic focus intermingled with her light-hearted spirit & playfulness.  Known as a Health & Wellness Expert in various publications, Tiffany is also the Acupuncturist & Yoga Teacher at the Nike World Headquarters in Portland, Oregon and has been featured in various articles, video & print ads including ads for Nike and Lululemon. She travels the globe leading workshops, retreats and teacher trainings, inspiring people all over the world to live their lives to the fullest. Her book, Optimal Health For A Vibrant Life, is a yogis guide to cleaning up your act and creating the life you love, laid out as a 30 day detox program.  For her traveling, teacher training & retreat schedule go to www.TiffanyYoga.com

Following a fifteen year career as a professional dancer, Steven eventually discovered yoga and immediately fell in love.

After participating in the first Anusara teacher training in Los Angeles, Steven began teaching in 2001. During this time he has taught both nationally and internationally. In 2004, Steven was invited to Berlin, Germany where he helped open two successful studios.

With his heart-oriented approach to yoga, combined with a deep understanding of alignment, therapeutics and philosophy, Steven's highest hope is to inspire and empower students to remember the true teacher within their own heart.

Steven is grateful to all of his teachers and is excited and honored to be a part of the YogaGlo experience.

Marc is a Hatha yoga teacher from Los Angeles who currently calls Paris his home.  While the foundational structure of his classes is primarily based in the Anusara method (he was certified in Anusara in 2006 ), he also integrates other styles that have influenced him on his yogic path: the movement of Vinyasa Flow, the precision of Iyengar, and his deep love for meditation.
Marc skillfully weaves themes through his class so that each student experiences a journey that goes beyond the body and pierces deeply into the Heart

In 2007 he created Guerilla Yogi, a donation-based class that insures that students of all economic circumstances can experience the joy of yoga.  When he is not in Paris, he teaches worldwide either live or via the many classes that are streamed through the internet on Yogaglo.

Several years ago, Marc underwent open-heart surgery. This literal and metaphorical heart-opening experience deepened his belief that life, and specifically yoga, should be practiced with fullness, deep gratitude, and laughter.

Marc bows in gratitude to the extraordinary souls who have guided him on his journey ~ most notably his dear meditation and philosophy teacher Dr. Paul Muller Ortega.


www.guerillayogi.com

Always drawn to sports and being physically active, Dice played hockey and baseball in his younger years.  Later in high school he wrestled, ran cross-country and played tennis.  After graduating from UCLA in the summer of 2007, he found himself trying a yoga class at City Yoga in Los Angeles. Enter HANDSTANDS. As soon as he saw the world upside down, his life had changed and the world as he knew it would never be the same. Yoga found its way into his soul and it made a home there. Shortly after he found yoga, Dice decided to take one step further and complete a yoga teacher training.  Why not teach what you love? Upon completion of his teacher training at City Yoga in April of 2008, he dove in headfirst and began teaching.

Dice likes to be on his hands, upside down in an inversion or playing with arm balances. Expect them in his classes! The challenge that they offer builds confidence and strength, but more than anything they are just fun to try. Yoga made him feel like a kid again...playing on his hands and feet, where falling was part of the game. The playful aspect of yoga is just as important as its disciplined aspect. It is the balance between the two that makes yoga...yoga. If anything else, yoga helps to bring awareness to one's own body. This awareness is the balance of the body and mind. Dice's goal is to help his fellow yogis bridge the gap between the two. Be prepared to sweat, work, play and have fun on your mat!

Amy is a yoga teacher, writer, and philanthropist. She is known for her innovative methods to bridge the gap between ancient yoga wisdom and modern day life, helping yoga students “turn up their own volume.”

Amy is a pioneer for advanced yoga education serving both students as well as fellow yoga teachers. She co-founded www.90Monkeys.com, an online professional development school that has enhanced the skills of yoga teachers and studios in 43 countries around the globe.

She has graced the covers of Yoga Journal and Fit Yoga Magazine and has been featured in Yoga International, Self, Origin Magazine, New York Magazine, Yogini Magazine (Japan), Allure (Korea), Elephant Journal, intent.com, MindBodyGreen and many more. Amy is a faculty member at the Omega Institute, Esalen and Kripalu.

A regular presenter at the Yoga Journal Conferences, Omega Institute Conference, Wanderlust Festivals, and The Hanuman Festival, Amy is represents prAna clothing and Boardworks Surf as a yoga ambassador.

Since the age of 14 Amy has been a champion of all forms of eco-consciousness, animal conservation and more recent forays into marine conservation.

www.amyippoliti.com

For over 26 years Tara has experimented with all forms of movement flow, from dance to Tai Chi, to movement improvisation and ultimately yoga.  An English degree from Barnard College, post-graduate studies in theatre directing and a foray into film writing and directing brought her finally to the study of yoga and meditation.  Certified in the Anusara method, Tara has taught yoga extensively, both nationally and internationally, for 11 years. She has been inspired by the Body Mind Centering works of Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen and has studied and taught with Carlos Pomeda and Sally Kempton.   For the last 3 years she has been a featured teacher as part of the YogaGlo.com team, allowing the yoga conversation to stream around the globe.

In 2010 Tara moved from her home base in Los Angeles to direct a yoga program and retreat center in Bali, Indonesia, leading to her current schedule teaching workshops, retreats and teacher trainings worldwide, which can be viewed at www.tarajudelle.com.

Tara's classes focus on the discovery of embodied anatomy, bringing to the yogic tradition a scientific yet playful study of the movement vocabulary of the body and the ever-expanding perceptual awareness of the human mind.

Sally Kempton is a powerful teacher of applied spiritual wisdom, known for her capacity to kindle meditative states in others, and to help students work with meditative experience as a framework for practical life-change. She teaches teleclasses, retreats, and workshops, appearing at conference centers such as Esalen and Kripalu. Sally is the author of "Meditation for the Love of It", which Spirituality and Health magazine called "the meditation book your heart wants you to read". She writes a regular column, "Wisdom" for Yoga Journal, as well as a column called "Meditation for Life" on the Internet religious site Patheos.com. A former swami in a Vedic tradition, Sally's teachings combine deep knowledge of the texts of yoga and tantra with practical wisdom from contemporary psychology and integral thought. Her website is www.sallykempton.com

Sally's latest book, Awakening Shakti, gives you access to powerful tools for tuning in to the transformative power of the sacred feminine.

Noah Mazé has been part of YogaGlo's faculty from its inception. Noah's fierce and compassionate dedication to yoga inspires and holds space for students to journey deeper into body, heart, mind, and spirit than they ever could have imagined.

Noah is recognized around the world as an accomplished teacher of yoga teachers, and among the most advanced of yoga practitioners. Noah began his regular practice of hatha yoga when he was 14 years old.  Raised in the philosophy and practice of yoga, Noah grew up in Boulder, Colorado, where his parents practiced a tradition of meditation. Initially, Noah studied and practiced Ashtanga Vinyasa with Richard Freeman.  Early on, he was honored to study with Pattabhi Jois, and Senior Iyengar Yoga Teacher, Manouso Manos.  Noah completed his first Anusara Yoga teacher training in 1999 and became a Certified Anusara Yoga teacher in 2002.  Philosophically, Noah studies extensively with Tantric scholar Douglas R. Brooks, in the Srividya lineage of Rajanaka Yoga. Additionally, Noah boasts a bachelor’s degree in Outdoor Education and Leadership, and worked for several years, teaching teens and young adults life and technical skills through wilderness journeys. Always a student, Noah continues his yoga education and studies with teachers of all yoga styles and traditions.  

Noah is ever formulating and evolving meaningful yoga curriculum to serve yoga students and teachers worldwide, as he circles the globe offering classes, workshops, and intensives. Known for his clarity, study with Noah presents students with powerful opportunities to gain tangible yoga knowledge, which they can immediately apply to improve their focus, strength, and abilities.

Home in Los Angeles, Noah offers weekly classes at YogaGlo, and in depth programming at his new space in the heart of the city, MYoga LA.   He is blessed to share life with his wife, Tracy, his two children, Madeleine (4) and Oliver (1), and four rescued four leggeds. For more information about Noah, offerings at MYoga LA, and Noah's schedule, please visit www.noahmazeyoga.com.

www.noahmazeyoga.com

Kia Miller imparts her radiant spirit and joy for life in her yoga classes, workshops, retreats and teacher trainings throughout the world.   Kia has spent over 2 decades studying and practicing. Trained in both Hatha and Kundalini Yoga, Kia offers an inspiring and powerful combination of asana, breath, meditation and chanting that leaves students uplifted and empowered. Her classes will provoke and elevate you to discover new realms of energy and inspire you to experience the joy of going beyond barriers in your own practice and life.


www.kiamiller.com

Darren Rhodes has been the director of YogaOasis in Tucson, Arizona since 1999. He is the founder of YogaHour—an accessible, inexpensive, expertly-taught flow yoga class that offers clear and specific
alignment instructions for each pose. He is the author and model of the Yoga Resource Practice Manual eBook featuring photographs of Darren in 400 yoga poses with instructions. Yoga Journal named him one of the "21 Talented Young Teachers Shaping the Future of Yoga."

Darren, while known for his ability to perform all yoga postures, is dedicated to making yoga accessible. Darren's classes are innovative and authentic, focusing on making the doable difficult and the difficult doable. Join Darren on YogaGlo for a fun and challenging class!

Darren lives in Tucson, Arizona with his wife Bronwin and son Dagda. He offers YogaHour Teacher Trainings and workshops nationally and
internationally. You can find Darren's teaching schedule and his books, CDs, and posters at www.yogaoasis.com.

www.yogaoasis.com

Christina Sell has been practicing yoga since 1991. She is the author of Yoga From the Inside Out: Making Peace with Your Body Through Yoga and My Body is a Temple: Yoga as a Path to Wholeness. Christina is the 2012 Art of Asana columnist for Yoga International Magazine and a regular contributor to Origin Magazine. She is a faculty member on Yogaglo, which provides online global access to yogic wisdom. Known for her passion, clarity and creativity, Christina's classes are challenging, inspiring and dedicated to helping people of all ages experience the joys of yoga practice and conscious living. Christina is the co-founder and do-director of the School of Yoga and offers workshops, trainings and seminars locally, nationally and internationally. She is committed to bringing traditional practices and teachings to modern life. Christina is a devoted student of Western Baul master, Lee Lozowick and credits his Influence as the spiritual inspiration behind her life and work. For more information about Christina please visit her online at www.christinasell.com and www.christinasell.blogspot.com

www.christinasell.com

www.christinasell.blogspot.com

Sianna Sherman is an internationally celebrated yoga teacher who shares her passionate voice with devotion, deep practice and soulful teaching.  She is known as an inspired storyteller and as community activator, bringing people together through conscious, collective gatherings. Her initiation into the fires of yoga occurred in 1989, and she has been immersed in the practices ever since.  In 2008, she was featured in Yoga Journal as one of 21 talented young teachers shaping the future of yoga worldwide. Sianna weaves alignment, therapeutics, potent sequencing, mythology, Tantra and the power of the practices with accessibility for everyday transformation.  Her Mythic Yoga Flow offerings have garnered a global following where she pours mythic consciousness into the embodied art of yoga with unbridled creativity and love.  She is a columnist for Origin magazine and a contributor of online classes to YogaGlo.com. Sianna has released her first yoga instructional DVD, Pranam, an inner journey of alchemy and alignment with the four elements.  With immense respect for all traditions, Sianna bows to the light and wisdom of all her teachers on this path of the heart awakening.

www.SiannaSherman.com

Stephanie is the creator of the Yoga Journal DVD,"Yoga for Strength and Toning" and she is known for her inspirational teaching style. Students appreciate Stephanie's unique ability to infuse her playful and flowing vinyasa classes with yoga philosophy, concise technical alignment, and heart-felt humor. Her commitment to breath, movement, happiness, and prayer make Stephanie one of the country's most sought after teachers.

Stephanie teaches workshops and public classes at Urban Flow Yoga in San Francisco. She is also a guest teacher on her beloved teacher Sri Dharma Mittras teacher training faculty and has been deeply influenced by the teachings of Iyengar and Anusara Yoga. She teaches workshops and retreats internationally, is a Yoga Journal Conference presenter and was the only single instructor to receive the SF Chronicle TOP 5 in Yoga for the Bay Area 2009. Stephanie is also thrilled to sit on the Board of Directors for Headstand, a non-profit organization dedicated to integrating Yoga into the curriculum at schools that serve at-risk youth in the Bay Area and around the country.

Stephanie has been interviewed and profiled by Yoga Journal magazine, YogiTimes magazine, Fox News, and InStyle Magazine who named Stephanie as San Francisco's most popular yoga class. She has also been a contributing writer for and featured on the cover of Yoga Journal Magazine.

www.stephaniesnyder.com

Touched by grace in her very first yoga class, Jo has devoted the past ten plus years to the study of various yoga styles and has learned from the most preeminent teachers of our time.  

From the thousands of practice hours on the mat and equally extensive teaching experience, Jo brings a deep knowledge and grace to her classes.  

She has embraced LA's unique Vinyasa Flow style as it allows her to unify her distinct yoga understanding into the one class.  

BEYOND THAT WHICH YOU THINK IS THAT WHICH YOU ARE.

jo@jotastula.com

Felicia Marie Tomasko RN, E-RYT 500, inspires people to follow the path to personal freedom and vibrant health through the practice of Yoga and Ayurveda. She teaches a heartfelt exploration of shakti, sacred energy, through asana, pranayama, concentration and relaxation and maintains a private practice in the healing tradition of Ayurveda, a system of holistic and integrative medicine native to India. Ayurveda shares the same philosophy and ways of approaching the body, mind and spirit as Yoga and emphasizes our relationship to our body, breath, spirit and to nature within and around us. The dual systems of Yoga and Ayurveda, while seemingly ancient and esoteric, hold vital lessons for us to learn how to live with intent and address the needs of living in the modern world. Felicia believes in humorously making these concepts relevant to modern, everyday life.

Felicia integrates more than twenty years of study of the ancient approaches of Yoga and Ayurveda with her training and licensure as a registered nurse. She is the editor in chief of LA YOGA Ayurveda and Health magazine (where she has been on staff for more than seven years) and serves on the board of directors of the California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine and the National Ayurvedic Medical Association, on the advisory board of the Holistic Option and the Leadership Council of the Green Yoga Association. She is a featured voice on Intent.com and writes regularly on health and well-being for a number of books, newspapers, magazines and websites. In addition to Yoga and Ayurveda, Felicia has worked in cognitive neuropsychology and plant biochemistry research and has degrees in nursing and environmental biology.

www.ayurvedafordailylife.blogspot.com

On the spiritual path for more than 23 years, Harshada Wagner is considered among the top teachers of his generation. Harshada is the founder and director of Living Meditation based in New York City and Adhishthana Living based in Mumbai, India. Classically trained in the Indian wisdom traditions of Yoga, Bhakti, Vedanta, and Tantric Shaivism, Harshada has been teaching meditation and self-empowerment since 1996. He is on the faculties of Kripalu and Omega Institutes and regularly leads retreats throughout the world, including his very popular pilgrimages to India. He is currently authoring a book on meditation.

www.livingmeditation.org