Julie Vance OWNER, INSTRUCTOR & NUTRITION COACH
I first discovered Hatha Yoga in 1993. As yoga became increasingly popular in our area, I began exploring. Hatha developed into a dedicated practice of Ashtanga Vinyasa flow, Bikram, Jivamukti, Vini Yoga, Iyengar, and finally Anusara. In 2002 I began an Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow teacher training program with Larry Schultz at It's Yoga in San Francisco. The vigor of the Ashtanga Vinyasa practice brought out a cardio thrill and taught me to move free and steady enjoying the constant dance of Yoga. I enjoyed the movement so much, I went all the way to New York to study. Here I practiced under Sri Dharma Mittra, training in his style of Shiva Namaskar Vinyasa. I also began training in Thai massage under Ananda Apfelbaum at the NYC Yoga Shala.
Returning to San Francisco, I continued to train with teachers such as Shiva Rea in "Yoga Trance Dance", John Friend the founder and developer of Anusara yoga and Jane Austin San Francisco's amazing pre and postnatal yoga instructor. I began blending different styles of yoga with my training in Martial Arts, Thai Chi, West African dance and other inspiring meditative forms.
Believing you should "only teach what you practice" I opened my first studio Tea House Yoga in 2003. These classes began to attract a large variety of students from the highly athletic to first time yogis, all searching for something outside a traditional practice.
Now opening my second Yoga studio Yoganiche, I continue to practice and teach my own personal blend of styles and traditions. Along with yoga, we offer holistic nutritional counseling. I've been trained at Integrative Institute for Nutrition based in NYC and am a certified Holistic Health Coach. To me this is truly living life to it's fullest and nothing could make me more happy than sharing it with each of you.
Julie Vance
Returning to San Francisco, I continued to train with teachers such as Shiva Rea in "Yoga Trance Dance", John Friend the founder and developer of Anusara yoga and Jane Austin San Francisco's amazing pre and postnatal yoga instructor. I began blending different styles of yoga with my training in Martial Arts, Thai Chi, West African dance and other inspiring meditative forms.
Believing you should "only teach what you practice" I opened my first studio Tea House Yoga in 2003. These classes began to attract a large variety of students from the highly athletic to first time yogis, all searching for something outside a traditional practice.
Now opening my second Yoga studio Yoganiche, I continue to practice and teach my own personal blend of styles and traditions. Along with yoga, we offer holistic nutritional counseling. I've been trained at Integrative Institute for Nutrition based in NYC and am a certified Holistic Health Coach. To me this is truly living life to it's fullest and nothing could make me more happy than sharing it with each of you.
Julie Vance
Marilyn Hymes YOGANICHE PRE/POSTNATAL INSTRUCTOR (On maternity leave, will be back after July)
Looking for a way to relax and relieve stress during her college years, Marilyn took her first yoga class 14 years ago with Yoga master Ben Thomas. She studied with Ben for several years gaining much knowledge about alignment and the classical foundational poses.
With a strong Iyangar influence, Marilyn explored other paths of yoga including Ashtanga yoga, Anusara yoga and Vinyasa. Inspired by Anusara yoga, Marilyn incorporates the principles into her dynamic teaching style.
Marilyn has a great passion for Pre and Postnatal yoga. As a birth doula and a mother, Marilyn honors, respects and understands the transformation and life changing experience that only pregnancy and motherhood brings. Marilyn has studied Pre and postnatal yoga with the beloved Jane Austin. Through her work with Jane, Marilyn has been gifted with techniques of teaching women self love and empowerment.
To find out more about the Marilyn please visit sandyfeetyogi.com
(returning to the niche in July) We'll miss ya mama!
With a strong Iyangar influence, Marilyn explored other paths of yoga including Ashtanga yoga, Anusara yoga and Vinyasa. Inspired by Anusara yoga, Marilyn incorporates the principles into her dynamic teaching style.
Marilyn has a great passion for Pre and Postnatal yoga. As a birth doula and a mother, Marilyn honors, respects and understands the transformation and life changing experience that only pregnancy and motherhood brings. Marilyn has studied Pre and postnatal yoga with the beloved Jane Austin. Through her work with Jane, Marilyn has been gifted with techniques of teaching women self love and empowerment.
To find out more about the Marilyn please visit sandyfeetyogi.com
(returning to the niche in July) We'll miss ya mama!
Talei Loloma YOGANICHE INSTRUCTOR
The profound impact yoga has had on Talei’s life is what led her to become a compassionately devoted teacher. In class her warm smile radiates and ripples throughout the room as she encourages students to come to their own unique compassionate edge with strength and fluidity
Sequences are often inspired by the collective energy in the room while incorporating aspects of Bhakti, Tantra, Ashtanga, Yin and Therapeutics. She is eternally grateful to have studied with and been guided by many amazing teachers along the path including but not limited to; Paul Smith, Paula Stockman, Deborah Burkman, Rusty Wells, Jennifer Wolfe, Janet Stone and her main teacher
Shiva Rea.
She holds space for each student to connect within, through the integration of fluid movement, breath, sound and meditative awareness. She teaches Vinyasa, Prenatel, Yin, Kids, Corporate and Private Yoga classes throughout the Bay Area. It is Talei’s intention to support the balanced health of our community and she warmly welcomes all students to the mat.
To learn more please visit
www.TaleiLolomaYoga.com
Sequences are often inspired by the collective energy in the room while incorporating aspects of Bhakti, Tantra, Ashtanga, Yin and Therapeutics. She is eternally grateful to have studied with and been guided by many amazing teachers along the path including but not limited to; Paul Smith, Paula Stockman, Deborah Burkman, Rusty Wells, Jennifer Wolfe, Janet Stone and her main teacher
Shiva Rea.
She holds space for each student to connect within, through the integration of fluid movement, breath, sound and meditative awareness. She teaches Vinyasa, Prenatel, Yin, Kids, Corporate and Private Yoga classes throughout the Bay Area. It is Talei’s intention to support the balanced health of our community and she warmly welcomes all students to the mat.
To learn more please visit
www.TaleiLolomaYoga.com
Reza Ebrahimi YOGANICHE SUBSTITUTE INSTRUCTOR
Self-realization is the key to any practice in life. The inner vice is
the most aware and connected to the world. As a yoga practitioner and
teacher, I allow my body to speak out loud over my mind. Being sensitive
towards my body, I feel the pose rather than think about it. It is at
this point when the gap of thought and actuality tightens. This is where
I become hipper aware of any small adjustment that makes the world of
difference. Moving within the stretch to feel and explore new areas.
Pushing the limits while staying connected to the breath.
With 11 years of experience teaching Ashtanga & Vinyasa flow in yoga studios & gyms, I am still a humble student of yoga.
*We are blessed to have Reza occasionally join us to sub classes. Notes will be posted next to the schedule when he's teaching.
With 11 years of experience teaching Ashtanga & Vinyasa flow in yoga studios & gyms, I am still a humble student of yoga.
*We are blessed to have Reza occasionally join us to sub classes. Notes will be posted next to the schedule when he's teaching.
Carolyn Knobel YOGANICHE NUTRITION COACH
Carolyn received her training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, she has been trained in more than one hundred dietary theories and studied a variety of practical lifestyle coaching methods. Drawing on this knowledge, she will help you create a completely personalized “roadmap to health” that suits your unique body, lifestyle, preferences, and goals. She is a mother of three young kids and has always had a passion for health, nutrition and exercise.
For several years now, Carolyn and Julie have enjoyed learning, creating and working together. They have designed personal nutrition programs for yogis looking to enrich their practice, corporations seeking improvement in the workplace and families looking to find new ways to incorporate healthy eating habits into their lifestyle.
Carolyn leads workshops on nutrition and offers individual health and nutrition coaching to singles, adults and families. Each client in her practice is treated with the utmost sensitivity and confidentiality.
For several years now, Carolyn and Julie have enjoyed learning, creating and working together. They have designed personal nutrition programs for yogis looking to enrich their practice, corporations seeking improvement in the workplace and families looking to find new ways to incorporate healthy eating habits into their lifestyle.
Carolyn leads workshops on nutrition and offers individual health and nutrition coaching to singles, adults and families. Each client in her practice is treated with the utmost sensitivity and confidentiality.
Theresa Blackner YOGANICHE MASSAGE THERAPIST
At Yoganiche, we like to spoil ourselves with Theresa's incredible detoxifying massage. Theresa has been practicing the art of Massage Therapy for seven years with a focus on Ayurvedic Bodywork for the last four. She has led Thai massage and prenatal massage workshops in Costa Rica, Bali, and San Francisco. She has also had the honor of working with one of our favorite musicians at the Niche... Michael Franti! She's no joke, the experience is truly unforgettable. Theresa creates nurturing treatments with the intention of soothing, detoxifying and restoring the mind and body back to its original state which is love.
To enhance your yoga practice, Theresa has combined unique treatments such as Shirodhara*, Abhyanga*, Pedikarma*, Reflexology*and Marma Point Therapy*. Her massages offer you an experience of peace and deep relaxation as well as an invigorating, detoxifying circulatory massage.
Benefits of our featured treatment:
Reduce Stress, Clear and Calm the Mind, Lower Blood Pressure, Stimulate Lymph Flow, Sooth Inflamation in Joints, Stabilize Carpal Tunnel Syndrome,
Mobilize Toxins such as Uric and Lactic Acid, Hydrate the Skin and Muscles, Balance Organ Systems, Rejuvenate the Nervous System, Relax the Face and Bring Harmony to the Mind and Refresh the Whole Body.
*Shirodhara- A continuous thread of warm sesame oil, held in a copper vessel, is poured on the center of the forehead.
*Abhyanga- A vigorous circulatory massage using an abundance of sesame oil focusing on the joints.
*Pedikarma- Reflexology of the feet and detoxification with the use of the Kansa Vataki, a small tri-metal bowl.
*Reflexology- Specific point work on the hands and feet in order to balance organs and the nervous system.
*Marma Point Therapy- Gentle stimulation of "portals" or "eyes" on the head, face, spine and chest.
To schedule an appointment please email theresablackner@hotmail.com or call 805.305.3060
You can learn more at theresablackner.com
To enhance your yoga practice, Theresa has combined unique treatments such as Shirodhara*, Abhyanga*, Pedikarma*, Reflexology*and Marma Point Therapy*. Her massages offer you an experience of peace and deep relaxation as well as an invigorating, detoxifying circulatory massage.
Benefits of our featured treatment:
Reduce Stress, Clear and Calm the Mind, Lower Blood Pressure, Stimulate Lymph Flow, Sooth Inflamation in Joints, Stabilize Carpal Tunnel Syndrome,
Mobilize Toxins such as Uric and Lactic Acid, Hydrate the Skin and Muscles, Balance Organ Systems, Rejuvenate the Nervous System, Relax the Face and Bring Harmony to the Mind and Refresh the Whole Body.
*Shirodhara- A continuous thread of warm sesame oil, held in a copper vessel, is poured on the center of the forehead.
*Abhyanga- A vigorous circulatory massage using an abundance of sesame oil focusing on the joints.
*Pedikarma- Reflexology of the feet and detoxification with the use of the Kansa Vataki, a small tri-metal bowl.
*Reflexology- Specific point work on the hands and feet in order to balance organs and the nervous system.
*Marma Point Therapy- Gentle stimulation of "portals" or "eyes" on the head, face, spine and chest.
To schedule an appointment please email theresablackner@hotmail.com or call 805.305.3060
You can learn more at theresablackner.com
