Michael has been practicing yoga and incorporating its philosophy into his life since 1997. He has studied with Swami Sivanand and Roger Cole, as well as with his wife Amy, and continues to practice a blend of Sivananda, Ashtanga and Iyengar techniques along with Vipassana medititation. Michael's kind and gentle manner is well suited to leading students of all levels. A writer, he has published numerous articles on yoga, meditation and well-being.

Arati was introduced to Hatha Yoga in NYC when her teachers Sharon Gannon and David Life opened their JIVAMUKTI Yoga Center in the late 80's. Deeply inspired by their intensity and knowledge beyond the physical aspects of yoga, she traveled for years in India studying different methods and styles of yoga and has been teaching internationally ever since. Her classes vary in pace/style and are open to all levels.

Amy found her personal yoga practice in 1995 and deepend her study with Swami Satchidanada at Yogaville Ashram, VA. Teaching yoga has been her passion since 2001. Amy's vinyasa classes blend physical alignment and core strength in a fluid rhythm. She emphasizes breath awareness and conscious intention to promote ease and stability in each pose. Amy’s goal is to help her students find and maintain a peaceful mind and body.

We are honored to have had Sherri share her knowledge and positive energy with us and our students over the years. Her genuine warmth, love and acceptance have been an inspiration and helped increased awareness and healing on many levels. We wish her the best in her new pursuits. Sherri began her study of yoga in 1989. She is strongly influenced by the Iyengar approach to yoga due to its use of props which creates a safe, effective way for the poses to work - regardless of one's flexibility.

Jennifer received her 200 hour training certification from OM Yoga Center in New York City. She has studied with Cyndi Lee, Sharon Gannon, Matthew Sweeney, and Tim Miller. Her inspiration, discipline, and commitment to the yogic path come from her daily Mysore practice with Tim. Her classes challenge and nurture the body and spirit and promote soulful reflection and healing. In addition to teaching yoga, Jennifer is also a Reiki Master and massage therapist.

Paisley has been practicing yoga since 1996. She began teaching Pilates in 1997, then started teaching yoga in 2001. Originally trained in the Iyengar method, she is now devoted to Anusara yoga. Anusara’s heart-oriented philosophy coupled with its Universal Principals of Alignment™ suit Paisley’s articulate teaching style and playful, devoted nature. What is especially dear to her about yoga is that it shows each of us how to open to our own uniqueness and inner strength. This inner strength makes for happier, healthier individuals as well as a stronger community.

My desire to express and create from within began as a ballet dancer. I spent twelve years dancing and earned a B.A. in dance. I started practicing yoga in 2001 and it changed my life forever. I was inspired and began my practice under the teachings of Amy Caldwell and Michael Fukumara. I experienced the power of being, formlessness, connecting to self and allowing presence. I completed the teacher training course at Yoga One and was filled with a desire to share this with others. A daily yoga practice became my life; the link to health and well being. Yoga has taught me to be loving and compassionate within and without. My classes are rooted in breath and I remind students to feel the movements while expressing them from the heart. Yoga is a journey; there is no destination only exploration.

Nikole has been devoted to the art of living and yoga since attending her first class in 1998. Originally trained in the Iyengar tradition, she has since explored Astanga, Jivamukti, Kundalini, Vinyasa and Anusara, as well as Buddhism and Vipassana meditation. She incorporates various aspects of these disciplines into her teaching. Nikole encourages students to meet themselves—wherever they are—with a sense of curiosity, loving acceptance and breath awareness. In her classes, she encourages participants to play with the shifting of consciousness through the utilization of pranayama, chanting, mantras, mudras and alignment based asanas. She feels truly blessed to have studied with many inspirational teachers including David Life, Gary Kraftsow, Manouso Manos, and John Friend and locally with Amy Caldwell, Michael Fukumura and Jo Zukovich.

Melissa has been practicing yoga for 15 years. After completing her BA at Rutgers College, she moved to New York City, completing the Teacher Training program with Cindy Lee at OM Yoga Center. For the next ten years she studied with different teachers such as Shiva Rea, Rodney Yee and Jeff Midgow. From 2004 to 2006 she was the co-owner of the Flow Yoga Center in New York's West Village with a concentration in Vinyasa and Pilates. To deepen her knowledge of the body and energetic healing, she entered Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and was awarded a Master's of Science of Traditional Oriental Medicine in April 2009. Since moving to the West Coast she has enjoyed all of the nature and beauty that San Diego has to offer. Melissa's classes are dynamic, spontaneous and fun with an emphasis on alignment and slow deep breathing.

As an active member of Capoeira Mandinga San Diego, Instructor Das Cavernas has been teaching capoeira (ka-poo-eh-dah) for over 5 years throughout SD County. BJ Oriol first stepped onto the capoeira path in July of 1999 with Master Paulo “Batuta” and was given the nickname “Homem Das Cavernas” (Caveman). Additionally, Das has traveled to Brazil several times, where he experienced unforgettable and life transforming journeys, as well as training  with various capoeira masters such as: Panão, Suassuna, Onça Negra, Deputado, Ciçero, Marcelo, Lobão, Cangaru, Espirro Mirim, Virgulino, Jogo de Dentro, and Quebrinha.

Das Cavernas looks forward to sharing the many lessons capoeira has to offer – physically, mentally and spiritually. We are happy to welcome him to Yoga One.

Heather Fenwick first practiced yoga on the beach in 2002 after migrating to San Diego from the East Coast. Her first teacher training in 2005 (Yoga Works) sparked a deeper interest in the art of yoga.She has since traveled solo though India and Thailand, diving into the roots of the tradition, as well as studying meditation, massage and holistic medicine.

Her classes range from shanti shanti (peaceful and relaxing) to energetic, sweat-inducing vinyasa flows. She infuses her passion for yoga in each posture, giving gentle but encouraging cues with particular emphasis on the breath, playfulness, and enjoyment of the present moment.

Heather has also attended vinyasa flow, Anusara, and Deep Yoga teacher trainings. In addition to teaching yoga, she practices massage.

Ishwari is a certified Anusara yoga instructor, empowerment coach, fitness trainer, healer, and holistic lifestyle consultant as well as the creater of Raw-yogis.com and founder of Yogabhava. She has spent the last decade empowering thousands of people to reach their full potential.

Born in France, Ishwari spent 2 years in India studying scriptures, quantum physics, nutrition, holistic medicine, fitness and yoga. Since then, she has dedicated herself to teaching individuals how to connect to their infinite inner power. Ishwari's unique teachings combine ancient yoga principles with modern science. She has self-published her book "Power of Breath" and released a yoga DVD, in the Anusara method, "Heart Yoga Flow".

"I learned so much from Ishwari's playful spirit and deep knowledge. My yoga practice has deepened and more importantly, my ability to love myself and others. She is a true guiding light" - Stephanie Alston, CA

Wren has been studying yoga and meditation since 1994. Her classes balance physical alignment of asana with mindfulness meditation techniques. Each class is unique, based on a theme related to body, mind and/or spirit. She is able to teach a range of styles from strenuous to restorative. Wren is inspired to create a space of curiosity, insight, and healing for her students. She is certified yoga instructor in the Iyengar-based hatha approach from Piedmont Yoga in Oakland (Richard Rosen and Rodney Yee’s studio).

She has lived at both Buddhist and yoga retreat centers. Her extensive practice and teaching experience includes a thirty-day silent meditation retreat and a Zen "street retreat" requiring meditating and sleeping on the streets of Denver amongst the homeless. Her formal education includes graduate studies in Contemplative Psychotherapy at Naropa University, and an MA in Psychotherapy from the Wright Institute. She also teaches meditation under the guidance of her vipassana teacher, Shinzen Young.

Kylo took his first yoga class in 2007. In 2009, he received his 200 hour teacher certification from Yoga One San Diego. He’s studied with Amy Caldwell, Diana Beardsley, Kathryn Budig, Ricky Tran & locally through yoga workshops. His teaching style is Interdisciplinary, covering many styles such as Hatha, Restorative & Vinyasa Flow. Kylo brings a gentle focus on alignment and precision in all movements. Most importantly, he believes yoga is a journey. This journey allows all of us to live and practice our yoga on and off the mat daily. Read Kylo's blog here.

Kate was introduced to yoga in 1998 by her first and favorite teacher, her dad. He taught her that yoga is an extraordinary tool for creating a loving and meaningful life, and since it cannot be owned - it must be shared. Everyone deserves to experience the magic of yoga practice. Kate set out to expand her practice by exploring several styles of yoga, including Hatha, Bikram, Ashtanga (workshops with David Swenson, Tim Miller, Nancy Gilgoff), and Kundalini (Yasodhara ashram, under the spiritual guidance of the late Swami Sivananda Radha). After immigrating to San Diego from Vancouver Isl., Canada in 2008, Kate was delighted to find Yoga One, and completed their interdisciplinary vinyasa flow teacher training course in 2009. Kate's classes are slow moving flow, with an emphasis on foundation and energy body awareness.

Please book an appointment or purchase a gift certificate with Rachel: 619.581.3255; rachelvanstaats@yahoo.com

Rachel Staats has been practicing massage since the summer of 1998. She attended and graduated from the Aesthetics Educational Academy in Provo, Utah with an emphasis on Manual Lymphatic Drainage (a style of massage designed to eliminate toxins from the body). Working for many years in Park City, Utah, home of the 2002 Winter Olympics, she had the great privilege and honor of working on celebrated athletes and Olympians. She also enjoyed time on the Big Island of Hawaii, home of the Iron Man, working on Iron Man athletes and tourists alike. Currently Rachel is proud to call San Diego her home – she is looking forward to serving those living and working downtown as well as Yoga One students.

• Swedish
• Manual Lymph Drainage
• Deep Tissue
• Sports
• Reflexology
• Aromatherapy
• Reiki