JIMMY BARKAN The nation’s premiere Hot Yoga teacher finds his roots in the tradition of Bishnu Gosh, from his lineage in Calcutta. The Barkan Method Hot Yoga and Hot Vinyasa sequences are set in the tradition of Tantra Yoga. Barkan became a disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda in 1983 and continues to practice the ancient technique of Kriya Yoga.
	JUSTIN BARNES Justin believes there is a benevolent force in this universe that turns acorns into oak trees, caterpillars into butterflies and cosmic energy into human beings. This intelligence is all around us and within us, never leaving us; it is with us always and in all ways. It is us who choose to leave it. When we practice this ancient science, we link up with this boundless source once again. Looking for credentials? How many years of study? Justin believes credentials, titles and certifications belong with the mentality we’re trying to break free from. How about this, Justin is a human being, living in this world and searching for the light. Know anyone like that?
	ANNIE CARPENTER A senior teacher at the original Yogaworks, Annie leads teacher trainings, workshops, and retreats in Los Angeles and abroad. Known as a teachers’ teacher, she has developed an intelligent blend of sequencing with detailed instruction that maintains her love of movement and flow. Having a profound understanding of functional anatomy, Annie seamlessly hooks each practice to a structural key unlocking any obstacles to freedom within the body, while bringing the mind to a focused, steady state. Annie appears in the Yoga Journal Book, “Yoga,” and has modeled for Yoga Journal several times.
	EDWARD CLARK Edward Clark fuses his keen artistic vision with a deep understanding of the essential pursuit of yoga practice. With one foot in dance, one foot in Ashtanga, and the other in Sivananda (for Edward this is possible) he has synthesized the use of breath, asana, choreography and philosophy. His classes are entertaining, demanding and exhilarating. Edward Clark is the creator of Tripsichore yoga Theatre, the London based yoga group who have amazed audiences throughout Europe and North America with their sensual and lyric application of yoga to make serenely absorbing performance art. Mr. Clark began studying yoga in 1979. Noteworthy among his teachers are Narayani and Giris Rabinovitch, but he confesses huge admiration for the Ashtanga Vinyasa, Sivananda, Iyengar and Viniyoga practices. The technique Tripsichore uses is a synthesis of many aspects of yoga. Mr. Clark say, “We are quick to disclaim that what we do is dance. While there are dancers in the company, there are others who have never been in a dance studio. They meet on a common ground of pure yoga.” Mr. Clark is also Head of Movement and Dance at the prestigious Webber Douglas Academy of dramatic Art in London. “The incorporation of yoga in the training of actors was an outrageous idea 10 years ago and is now being copied throughout training institutions in the UK,” says Mr. Clark.
	SEANE CORN As an inspired communicator, Seane’s classes are an eclectic fusion of various healing and Spiritual modalities making them intuitive, insightful and educational. Featured in commercials, magazines and named the “National Yoga Ambassador” for YouthAIDS, Seane utilizes her national platform to bring awareness to the HIV/AIDS crisis through her “Off the Mat, Into the World” campaign”. She received the 2005 “Conscious Humanitarian” award for her outreach efforts. Her award winning DVDs “Vinyasa Flow Yoga” are available through Gaiam International
	DIEGO DEL SOL Diego del Sol is a unique teacher who has the ability to transfer yogic wisdom to others with a natural and inspiring ease. He teaches daily classes in San Francisco, where he has become a city favorite and received “Best of the Bay” honors from San Francisco Magazine. He leads workshops, retreats, and teacher trainings around the world. Diego’s enthusiasm, insight, and distinctive style come from putting into practice the timeless wisdom of sages and enlightened masters. Diego has been practicing and studying yoga, meditation and healing arts for over 15 years. He has been sharing the gifts of his practice to guide and heal students since 1997. His teaching enables for a direct and inspiring yoga experience where students connect with their full potential of body and mind, revealing the inner light of wisdom and peace
	JANE JAMES Jane’s teaching style reflects the Wabi Sabi way of seeing things. Where one lets go of the old workout mentality of comparison and perfection and discovers a new edge of self-awareness and acceptance. Jane’s creative and powerful vinyasa flows become simply mirrors where one finds real beauty and truth in what is imperfect and incomplete. You may find her any day of the week teaching and practicing at Jonny Kest Center for Yoga in metro Detroit.
	SEAN JOHNSON Sean Johnson, founder of Wild Lotus Yoga in New Orleans, is a passionate kirtan singer and creative yoga teacher who seeks to joyfully unify hatha and bhakti yoga.  His classes awaken the heart through ecstatic chant, storytelling, creative vinyasa flows, mystical poetry, and enchanting music. Sean encourages you, through your practice, to celebrate and honor the blessing of being alive. Sean, accompanied by The Wild Lotus Band, leads kirtan concerts, workshops, and retreats across the U.S. and abroad.
	JONNY KEST By way of breath, Jonny brings a beautiful balance of intensity and grace to each of his therapeutic classes where he encourages the student to ‘get out of their own way’ and allow their own healing powers to inspire each practice
	KINO MACGREGOR Kino MacGregor is the youngest certified woman in the lineage of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. The founder of Miami Life Center a space for Ashtanga yoga, holistic health and consciousness on Miami Beach, she leads classes, workshops and retreats internationally. As a life coach and Ph.D. student with a Master’s Degree from New York University, Kino integrates her commitment to consciousness with her yoga teaching in an inspirational and playful approach.
	VINNIE MARINO One of the most popular vinyasa flow teachers in Los Angeles, Vinnie began practicing yoga as a teenager in New York. After years of exploring different types of yoga, he felt a deep connection to the vinyasa flow style. His first teacher training was at white lotus in Santa Barbara then went on to complete the YogaWorks advanced teacher training program. Vinnie teaches a strong, physically challenging class set to inspiring music from trance to rock. His blend of alignment and music has attracted a devoted following of advanced practitioners throughout the country. Vinnie leads retreats and workshops throughout the world.
	CLAIRE MISSINGHAM A UK based leading teacher of Vinyasa Flow Yoga, known for her passionate, dynamic and inspirational style of teaching yoga that incorporates both the physical and spiritual aspects of the yoga practice. Her classes integrate deep vinyasa flow asana with the application of precise alignment, meditation, intention and prayer to enable us to create self-awareness, acceptance and compassion for all. Claire also incorporates massage and deep hands on assists in her yoga classes and private sessions. Claire has recently been featured in The Times Style magazine, ES magazine, Health and Fitness, Zest, Natural Health and Time Out, Vogue, Tatler, Harpers and Queen, Conde Naste Traveler and Grazia. Claire’s clients include Natalie Imbruglia, Melanie C, Emma Bunton, Minnie Driver, Neve Campbell and A-list celebrities. Claire’s new BHAKTI VINYASA FLOW YOGA DVD is coming out soon, as is her new signature clothing line for MANUKA. A true yogini visionary with enough energy to enlighten all! Om, Shant
	EDDIE MODESTINI Eddie Modestini is considered to be a teacher’s teacher. He has been a yogi and yoga teacher since 1983. Eddie has been certified in Iyengar Yoga and is now a student of Pattabhi Jois. He is well versed in both systems, has an amazing eye for reading students’ bodies, and is a master of yoga therapy. He states, “Through the experience of watching yoga heal me, I know that it has the capacity to heal the masses.” Eddie lives with his family in Maui and runs Maya Yoga Studio with his wife Nicki Doane.
	GAIL MONDRY Gail Mondry is a senior teacher at the Center for Yoga of metro Detroit where she teaches slow flow and vinyasa yoga classes. Practicing with Jonny Kest, his teachers and students for the past seven years, has provided an amazing environment to become a strong, creative vinyasa teacher. The ability to grow with such a devoted yoga community and the continuity of practice it provides has established a fertile environment for enrichment as a student and teacher. Gail teaches workshops both locally and nationally and is known for her challenging and inspirational teaching style. She believes in the healing powers of yoga and meditation and has found them, with her own journey thru life and all its challenges, to be amongst her greatest teachers.
	MOSES Moses’ born Michael Kup is a down to earth yogi whose main inspiration is drawn from the infinite well of human divine love. Moses has the unique ability to nurture others to feel and celebrate their emotions and creativity. His classes make you feel at ease. He always sees the best side of things and then believes it with such strength that it’s hard not to enter into the field of that same positive possibility. He is known to create a safe, fun, loving, and exciting space to evolve
	MATT PESENDIAN Matt Pesendian, L.Ac. has been practicing and studying the art of Hatha Yoga for 18 years, dedicating his studies to the teachings of T. Krishnamacharya and Zhander Remete, the founder of Shadow Yoga. He received his master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is a nationally certified acupuncturist. In 2005 he developed a Medical Qigong program at the Cancer Center of Santa Barbara and studies Qigong under Grandmaster Ting Jue Zhou. He currently lives in Los Angeles and teaches Shadow Yoga workshops internationally.
	SAUL DAVID RAYE Saul David Raye is known for his empowering and transformational approach to yoga, healing and spirituality. He began practicing Yoga and Meditation as a teenager and has studied with masters in various spiritual and healing traditions. He spent several years in Asia and India studying and practicing Yoga, Thai massage, Pranic healing and meditation. Saul’s teaching draws on the depth of the Yoga tradition, ayurveda, tantra and all forms of universal light love and wisdom. He is able to bring alive the holistic nature of healing in a way that is simple, powerful and accessible, allowing people to connect more deeply with their own authentic power and spirit. He holds certifications in Yoga, bodywork and energy healing, is an ordained minister and musician who infuses his classes with healing music and chants. He has been on the faculty of numerous national conferences and has been featured in different health publications. He is a co-founder of Shanti House LA, a local non-profit providing food and healing services in the local community  and the original Sacred Movement Center’ in LA. His teaching schedule includes teacher trainings, workshops, classes and retreats. For more information, please visit sauldavidraye.com
	STEVE ROSS Steve Ross has practiced various styles of yoga for nearly 30 years and has been an instructor for over twenty years.  He has explored the physical aspects of yoga as well as the philosophical and spiritual roots of yoga.  He spent four years as a monk in the Vedic tradition, and since that time, he has ceaselessly sought out and reveled in the presence of some of the most notable masters of our time - in India and elsewhere.  He is honored to have the opportunity to share his knowledge and experience with other spiritual seekers.  Steve combines upbeat, inspirational music with a relaxed, easy spirituality that make his classes at Maha Yoga some of the most popular in Los Angeles.  His events are ecstatic.  His sold out retreats are well known to produce a blissful state of being.
	MONICA SCHMIDT Monica Schmidt has self-studied yoga via 10 years of teaching, workshops, and personal research. She specializes in anatomy and asana mechanics, giving straight-forward instruction on approaching difficult poses with greater ease. A love of dance/gymnastics prompts a playful, experimental atmosphere in class. Monica holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science & Health Promotion.
	MAX STROM Max Strom is known for inspiring and impacting the lives of his students, teaching with the aim of personal transformation and has become one of the most revered teachers of yoga in the US. Former owner and director of Sacred Movement Yoga in Los Angeles, Max now travels worldwide teaching and lecturing on yoga and spirituality, and leading teacher trainings.
	PAUL TOLIUSZIS Owner of Miami Yogashala and Brickell Yogasahala, Paul is one of the few senior yoga teachers in the Miami area. A gifted and natural teacher, jnana yogi Paul skillfully navigates the asana lesson while also explaining non-dualistic yoga in an inspiring way. An everyday, working instructor, Paul enjoys teaching all populations, beginners, and advanced students equally. Over the past 15 years Paul has founded 2 yoga schools, presented at national conferences, certified hundreds of teachers, and joyously interacted with many wonderful people through yoga.
	RUSTY WELLS Rusty Wells is a San Francisco-based, world-traveled teacher of Bhakti Flow, a form of yoga wrapped in love and devotion. His teaching philosophy is based on the idea that through the practice of yoga, we can actually reduce suffering in this world, and at the heart of the individual yoga practice is the discovery of universal oneness. He has been inspired by many wonderful teachers including Shri Dharma Mittra, Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, Swami Sivananda, Baron Baptiste and pretty much everyone he gets to meet. Rusty, and his unique, challenging, vibrant style of yoga, has been featured in numerous publications, including Yoga Journal, Yogi Times, 7X7, Breathe Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, Bay Guardian, and San Francisco Magazine, among others.
	MARK WHITWELL Having studied since 1973 in the home of Krishnamacharya “the teacher of our teachers” with his son TKV Desikachar, Mark Whitwell seeks to put back what has curiously been left out of western yoga education and practice, adapting Yoga to individual differences and remarrying Yoga to its Tantric origins. Mark is most interested in revealing authentic Yoga and how each person can easily, naturally and actually practice. Mark edited and contributed to Desikachar’s book The Heart of Yoga. His own book is Yoga of Heart: The Healing Power of Intimate Connection (Lantern Books).

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