Molly Hagan (RYT 500)
•Yoga Therapist •Licensed to teach The Thinking Body – The Feeling Mind® (Created by Linda Lack PhD) •Registered with the Yoga Alliance •Member of The International Association of Yoga Therapists
Like Many people, Molly came to Yoga because of a chronic injury. As early as age 27 she felt old and her body was shutting down. In 1988 Molly began studying with Dr. Linda Lack a movement therapist and Yoga Teacher. Linda’s technique was beautiful, elegant and safe. By practicing The Thinking Body – The Feeling Mind®, Molly learned to have a dialogue between the mind and body, to differentiate between physical danger and mental anxiety. At times it was thrilling, at other times it was deeply nurturing.
Wanting to share this technique with others, Molly began teaching in 1999. Molly continues to study with Dr. Lack as The Thinking Body – The Feeling Mind® is an expansive healing movement technique that continues to grow.
Molly is a recent Level II graduate of Larry Payne’s Yoga Therapy RX program at LMU.
Molly has been a great resource for me. I can confidently send my clients to get in touch with their bodies.
For me personally I suffered a tear in my shoulder from water sports. Recovering slowly but surely with all my exercises from PT, I went to Molly’s yoga class. how feeble I felt compared to everyone else but Molly made me feel comfortable and kept me in touch with what my shoulder could do. I will never forget the moment my shoulder let go, I have been able to surf and paddle since that day! I have complete confidence that any injuries that I or my clients may receive from our adventures, Molly and her yoga will be a big part in our recovery and in preparing us to not get injured in the first place!
Val Guin
Instructor/Therapeutic Body Worker
Sasha Stone (RYT 200)
•Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher •Yoga Therapist •Thai Yoga Massage Therapist •Member of The International Association of Yoga Therapists
Sasha became interested in health, fitness, and spirituality at a very young age. However, it wasn’t until attending University in Toronto that she tried her first yoga class and it all came together. From there, a series of important life events led her to Los Angeles, and the YogaWorks 200-hour teacher training at Center for Yoga in Larchmont, which she completed in 2008. Reading the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali was a revelation! Realizing that the physical art form that she loved so much had a deep underlying philosophy that resonated so strongly made stepping more fully onto the yoga path an incredibly natural transition.
In 2011, Sasha completed the Yoga Therapy Rx Level 1 program at Loyola Marymount University. She is currently studying with movement therapist Dr. Linda Lack and prana flow yogini Shiva Rea. Sasha is also trained in Thai Yoga massage, with Saul David Raye’s Ritam School of Healing Arts, as well as the highly esteemed Shivagokomarpaj Thai Massage School in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Sasha’s classes blend together her variety of influences into a mindful, meditative, and accessibly challenging flow.
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I recently began working with Sasha in one of her yoga classes. She is a singularly superb teacher – mindful of just the kind of gentle instruction students need in order to facilitate more complete poses, better alignment, and over all well being. Her classes are well paced and very creative – she includes positions that are unique and very healing. Sasha’s overall demeanor and approach is warm, compassionate and caring. Each time class is over I find myself looking forward to the next!
Susan
Karla Gomez Escalante
Began teaching and performing in 2008 in Mexico. She is an incredibly passionate dancer whose love for the dance goes beyond pleasure and moves into the sacred. Karla’s story telling abilities through dance are extraordinary. She favors a tribal form of bellydance and was honored to solo at Tribal Fest in Sebastolpol, California in 2011. Karla is a bilingual teacher who keeps studying and learning so she and her students can grow.
Jess Lewis-Peltier (CYT)
Jess (aka holistic yogini) is a Yoga Wellness Therapist, Master Herbalist and biochemist who blends ancient healing practices with modern day science for a practical, empowering approach to holistic health. Her background in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology and extensive training in holistic medicine gives her a unique perspective on how alternative healing works to aid the body’s innate self-healing capabilities. She specializes in PTSD, body image, injuries and helping people connect to the divine within them.
Her classes are spirited, playful, non-dogmatic and accessible to all. She is deeply grateful to her teachers and is profoundly inspired by the commitment of her students.
To learn more about Jess please see Hoisticyogini.com.
I’ve been to several yoga studios with various yogis, but Jess is the breadwinner for quite a few reasons. For one, she has a wealth of knowledge that you could tell she just wants to let loose in order to help you. Two, her kindness seems to emanate and it honestly makes me feel like a better person. Arturo
Diane Beglin (CYT)
•Yoga Therapist •200-Hour Certification from All People Yoga •500-Hour Certification with Nancy Shalk of Heartland Yoga Therapy (Indianapolis, IN) •Member of The International Association of Yoga Therapists
A long time runner, Diane first came to yoga for the physical benefits. What she found was a healing journey that combined the mental and physical. In 2002, she began teaching yoga, which allowed her to share her passion for exploring the deeper levels of yoga’s journey.
She has taught in both the Indianapolis, IN, and Los Angeles areas, from private lessons and corporate sessions to weekly classes. Her focus is on each person’s needs and giving students the tools to tailor their yoga practice to their unique place in life and in practice. In her classes, she fosters a non-competitive environment and encourages everyone to modify to the level that is right for them during that particular session.
Diane is a Level I and Level II graduate of Larry Payne’s Yoga Therapy RX program at LMU.
I have regularly attended Diane’s yoga class for several years. Being new to the practice of yoga, I was immediately impressed by her patience and skill. Diane’s classes are carefully planned. Students of differing levels have the opportunity to progress at their own pace. Her corrections are always on target and offered with a generous spirit. It has been exciting to see my own progress and to notice the progress of the students around me.
It is difficult to provide effective instruction for individuals with diverse physical types and differing experiences with yoga. Diane meets this challenge with grace, understanding, and a welcome sense of humor. Without reservation, I recommend Diane’s classes as a path to better health and personal growth. Tonya