Rachel’s vibrant and dynamic teaching style draws from her modern dance, theatre, and improvisation background. She weaves bits of Yogic philosophy into every class and hopes that students come out of her classes ready to take on the world like true Warriors!

Lael believes wholeheartedly that "practice makes practice," and that that is plenty good enough! Though we won't ever make a 'perfect' pose or sequence, Lael has seen time and again that the positive effects of a regular yoga practice are myriad and profound. Lael loves to lose herself in a moving meditation, and she endeavors to create a space in which students may drop fully into their breath, fully into their bodies, and thus fully into the present moment. She’s confident that yoga has something to offer every body, and she strives to help others seek and find what that thing may be for them.

Hillary trained in 2008 with Rocket Yoga and Ashtanga Vinyasa instructor Larry Schultz at It’s Yoga in San Francisco. She encourages students to be curious about what’s possible while connecting breath and movement. Her classes are rooted in the Ashtanga practice and will often explore arm balances and inversions, while offering modifications for all levels. Come to class, get ready to breathe, sweat and tune in.

Adriana is a kundalini yoga teacher, sound healer, and 7Directions dance ceremony facilitator. Adriana is also deeply influenced by earth-based ceremony, intuitive dance, and background in vibrational healing. When we are full unto ourselves, we can overflow to serve the world.

David believes that Yoga is a practice that creates space for healing and empowerment. His classes emphasize mindfulness, flow, and alignment. His intention is to share Yoga so that each student can incorporate insight and connection into their lives, on and beyond the mat. David is a graduate of Left Coast’s Yoga Teacher Training 2021.

Jeremy’s classes focus on mindful awareness of breath and body throughout class while offering different options in each class. He is a big fan of the choose your own adventure approach within his classes and advocates his students to listen to their inner teacher. Jeremy is a graduate of Left Coast’s Yoga Teacher Training 2019

Amanda always had passion for self healing work. She became a Licensed Massage Therapist in 2012 & graduated from Left Coast’s Yoga Teacher Training in 2020. Join her for a relaxing, self-care focused Restorative Yoga class!

The first time Lyz found yoga, she was an aimless teen looking for something to do. The second time Lyz found yoga, she was recovering from serious hip injuries that left her immobile for entire chunks of her 20s. The third time she found yoga, Lyz was again aimless, this time at 30, seeking a new approach to discipline, focus and growth. We change constantly, and yoga is always there to catch us. That's why she practices, and why she leads. Inspired by her ballet teacher Kat, and influenced by many yoga forces along the way.

Malka moved to Thailand and discovered herself as a teacher as she started to teach everyday at healing center. She then felt the pull to deepen her knowledge as a teacher and in 2014, she traveled to New York City and received her 500 hours Yoga Certificate from the Master Dharma Mitra. Yoga for Malka is a way to live this life in the most sacred way possible. Its about being present with each moment and deepening our capacity to love ourselves, and each other.

Bridget dove into the study of yoga back in 2014 and completed her 200-hour teacher training at the local studio in San Luis Obispo. Since 2014, Bridget has taught at various studios throughout the Central Coast and Bay Area and participates in advanced yoga trainings to further her practice and teaching. Yoga gave her a purpose when she felt lost and taught her how to use her voic

Nikita Mehta is a sobriety coach, writer, researcher, and dedicated yoga teacher. She has taught in yoga festivals, teacher trainings and workshops around the world and is forever a student of the Bhagavad Gita. She teaches a dynamic, full bodies flow that will get you out of your comfort zone and into your breath. Expect fun music, silly anecdotes and a spiritual overlay. All bodies, all levels, all humans welcome!

As a public school educator, Nina is passionate about teaching and passionate about all her students, whether they are 9th graders or adults, see their strengths and find joy. There are so many reasons out there to doubt ourselves, to feel less, and feel like goals are out of our reach. But if there is one thing plank and chaturanga has taught her, it is with practice, dedication and honestly a smile, she not only can get stronger and improve, but also gain the confidence she needs to take on the world both on and off the mat.

Jacqui teaches a dynamic and centering hatha class, blending the precision of alignment with movement and breath awareness. Jacqui studied movement through dance since childhood, and have been stretching, twisting, binding and playing with the physical form for years.

Jessie is happy to be practicing and teaching right in her little Upper Grand neighborhood. She teaches a strong flow-based class. Drawn primarily to an Ashtanga-based practice, she’s been on the mat since 1997. Grateful for all teachers and teachers’ teachers, she’s been especially influenced by her trainings, workshops, and years of practice with Larry Schultz and It’s Yoga, Alice Joanou, and Lorin Tailor (formerly Laura Camp). Jessie is also a practicing environmental engineer, and can be found in yoga shalas and workshops throughout the bay area and beyond.

A long-time Bay Area resident who grew up in Lima, Peru, Mario took on yoga to help him heal his body and overcome injuries sustained playing playing soccer. In his practice he discovered the resources that helped him overcome his long battle with depression. He became so passionate about yoga, he made it his mission to teach it

Above all else, Ana’s main goal is to help students connect with their breath and their body. She fell in love with yoga as a way to steady her mind and truly be present through movement. Ana aims to give students the space to press the pause button and tune into their bodies. Ana is a graduate of Left Coast’s Yoga Teacher Training 2018.

Odisa has been teaching yoga since 2002 and has been deeply influenced by her first teacher, her father, since childhood. She completed her 200 hour training in Washington DC at Down Dog Yoga, a Baptiste Power Vinyasa affiliate studio. She co-owned BelovedYoga, a studio in Reston, Virginia for over seven years where she taught, led teacher trainings and facilitated several retreats before moving to the Bay Area in 2013. Since moving here she has slowed way down and is enjoying teaching Yoga more than ever.

Whitney’s alignment-based classes are vigorous and lighthearted with intentional and intelligent sequencing. She provides structure to transition her students safely through modified and advanced movements. She strives to inspire her students to use

Overcoming childhood obesity and three near-death bicycle accidents as an adult fuel Amy's fun and functional classes. She is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Yoga Instructor (RYT 200), and Certified Health Coach. She found yoga in 2007, right before one of her accidents. That beginner's practice helped her heal a broken neck and other injuries, and transformed her into a lifetime yogi. HIIT Yoga Flow burns calories, builds strength and endurance, and enhances your traditional flows. Students leave class de-stressed, strong, and sweaty. Every time.

Candi is a native Californian with over twenty years of experience in Publicity, Design, Marketing, Curation and Event Production. She earned her 200 RYT in 2007 and loves a good vinyasa or power yoga class with the music turned up. Her hobbies include volunteering, surfing, diving and of course, art & design. In addition to practicing yoga with Left Coast, she is part of the East Bay Meditation Center Sangha.