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.  

Founder and co-owner of Virayoga, and Jonah's mama, Elena's been teaching for 14+ years. She is respected and beloved globally for her powerful teaching, compelling students to integrate yoga practice into the realities of daily life. Elena is also the quintessential multi-hyphenate: teacher, designer, coach, journalist, producer, writer and entrepreneur. From the Museum of Modern Art to the Great Lawn at Central Park, from the playa at Burning Man to the lawn at the Eiffel Tower, Elena is honored 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. She's been featured in the New York Times, Yoga Journal, the Element Yoga for Beginners DVD series, FitYoga, ABC News, NBC News, and is one of the original teachers on YogaGlo.

Along with her own Art of Attention writing, Elena contributes to the Huffington Post and Kris Carr's CrazySexyLife. She's also the voice of Deepak Chopra's breakthrough video game project, LEELA, which blends meditation practice with game play. As the Executive Producer of On Meditation, she is curating a docuseries of short films about the relevance of meditation and its benefits, to be released in 2012. Elena's recently developed an essential oil blend called GIVE that proudly benefits her favorite global cause, Women for Women International.

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 Certified Anusara teacher who recently left Los Angeles to begin a new life in Paris. As the founder of Guerilla Yogi and a member of the Anusara Certification Committee, he also teaches worldwide either live or via the many classes that are streamed through the internet on YogaGlo. Recognized as a teacher of teachers, his classes are deeply heartfelt, inspiring, and designed to encourage students to tap into their infinite potential.

In March of 2007, 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. In addition to teaching Anusara, Marc is in an advanced studies program with Dr. Paul Muller-Ortega who teaches the elegant Svatantra philosophy of Kashmir Shaivism and Neelakantha Meditation. Marc seamlessly weaves these profound teachings into every asana class.

Marc bows in gratitude to his two deeply beloved teachers John Friend and 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!

Tara Judelle is a certified Anusara yoga instructor who has taught both nationally and internationally for over 10 years. Inspired by the work of Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen's Body Mind Centering approach, as well as her in-depth studies with Sally Kempton, Carlos Pomeda and Paul Muller-Ortega, Tara utilizes the tools of experiential anatomy, along with a lucid and creative presentation of the yogic tradition, to discover our movement vocabulary, leading students on a progressive and co-creative journey within the multi-faceted play of perceptual awareness.

Noah Mazé is celebrated in the yoga community as one of the most advanced and proficient practitioners and teachers of Anusara yoga. Born into a household of yogis, Noah grew up steeped in the yoga tradition and its practices.  He has been a student of yoga for thirty years, and has been teaching yoga for the last fifteen. In the 1990s, Noah worked as an outdoor educator and wilderness guide, helping people access the transformational power of nature.

In 1995, after life long study (including extensively with Richard Freeman in the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga tradition) Noah became a student of John Friend and was awestruck. Not long thereafter he also became a devoted student of Tantric scholar, Dr. Douglas Brooks. Noah has been certified to teach Anusara yoga since 2002.  Widely sought out as a teacher's teacher, Noah is one of only twelve individuals worldwide serving on the Anusara Yoga Curriculum Committee.  He also sits on Anusara Yoga's Certification Assessment Committee, and has been invited to teach with John Friend at both of Anusara Yoga's Grand Gatherings. Noah's therapeutic teaching is informed by years of anatomical study, successful practice with rehabilitating injured students and his experiential knowledge of the body and its innate healing capacity.

Noah maintains an active local, national and international teaching schedule.  In his limited spare time, he enjoys riding his bike, shopping at the farmer's market and reading obscure yogic texts. Noah lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Tracy, their darling toddler, Madeleine, and four rescued four legged canines. www.noahmazeyoga.com

Darren Rhodes has been the director of YogaOasis in Tucson, Arizona for 13 years. His new book Yoga Resource features photographs of 400 yoga poses to inform and inspire your practice. He was named one of Yoga Journal's "21 Talented Young Teachers Shaping the Future of Yoga." Darren is the co-founder of the School of Yoga and offers yoga
intensives and teacher trainings. Darren is dedicated to authenticity and innovation in his teaching.

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

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Sianna is an internationally recognized Anusara yoga teacher who delights in the flow of Shakti through the many paths of Divine Love. She began her studies of yoga in 1989 and subsequently had the great blessing of meeting her primary mentor John Friend in 1995. Sianna apprenticed with John for 4 years during which she traveled with him widely and has continued to study with him extensively ever since their first auspicious meeting. In 2008, she was featured in Yoga Journal as one of 21 talented young teachers shaping the future of yoga world wide. Sianna playfully weaves alignment, therapeutics, and creative sequencing with mythic-inspired stories, poetry and Tantric philosophy that embraces the fullness of life. Her passion is assisting the sacred activation of community and serving in the way of collaborative gatherings. She bows to the light and wisdom of all her teachers on this path of the heart awakening, especially to John Friend, Paul Muller-Ortega, Douglas Brooks and Bill Mahony.

www.opentograce.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 Yoga Tree in San Francisco where she has been a primary member of the Yoga Teacher Training faculty since 2004. 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