Equinox Fitness Pasadena, YMCA La Canada
After practicing several different styles of yoga for four years, Janine walked into her first Anusara yoga class in the fall of 2001 and immediately fell in love (and out of a handstand!) with the principles and philosophy of Anusara yoga. It became the yoga that made the most sense and brought her out of some long-time aches and pains. It also launched a spiritual journey that took her practice off the mat and expanded her heart in ways she never imagined. Over the next several years, Janine exclusively took Anusara classes and workshops and was eventually convinced to take the next steps to become a teacher by Jennifer Webster and Mark Frankel. It was time to share the love of Anusara with her community. Janine completed her first Immersion and Teacher Training in 2007 with Naime... Read the profile >>
Matt was raised in Littleton, CO and graduated from Dakota Ridge High School, where he participated on the soccer, track and football teams. Matt graduated from Stanford University with a BA and MA in Psychology. While attending Stanford, Matt played on the nationally ranked soccer team that reached back-to-back NCAA Final Four's. Matt is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He enjoys working in the area of youth development and looks to continue helping kids learn life lessons through sport and live healthy lifestyles. Read the profile >>
Sarah Court is an Integrated Yoga Tune Up® Teacher, also trained in Anusara and Jivamukti Yoga, who draws from all of these styles in her teaching. She teaches weekly Yoga Tune Up® and Vinyasa classes at various locations in Los Angeles, and trains yoga teachers in anatomy and in Yoga Tune Up® all over the world. Sarah writes the "Yoga For Life" column at exercise.com, and both writes for and edits the Yoga Tune Up® blog. She has been featured in the New York Times and is one of nursingschool.net's 100 Incredible Yoga Teachers Who Blog. Jill Miller calls her "An astonishing yogini and a bright light." Sarah's challenging and inspirational classes reflect a deep desire to support each student in their movement towards true self-awareness, and are tempered by a strong shot of down... Read the profile >>
Skip Jennings has been practicing yoga for 20 years and has instructed others in the practice for 10 year. He is also the Group Fitness Manager for Pasadena Equinox, a transformation coach, and inspirational speaker. As a presenter, Skip gives workshops for IDEA Health and Fitness Association, Sara City Workouts, Crunch Sweats Conventions, Can Fit Pro, and IRHSA USA and Latin America. As a master trainer for Schwinn Fitness and a licensed spiritual counselor, Skip has traveled the globe lecturing and motivating the people to live their greatest life. He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from New York University, and has been teaching dance and fitness for over 20 years. He is certified through AFAA, ACE, National Academy of Sports Medicine and he holds 15 qualifications in Group Fitness,... Read the profile >>
Tracy began practicing yoga in 1996 after a life changing event challenged her to redefine her life. She was so grateful for the healing gift of yoga that she dedicated her life to becoming an instructor and helping others. Tracy is a playful, spirited teacher, who combines open hearted vinyasa flow yoga with unique transitions in order to find the greatest source of release and strengthening. She emphasizes a joyful practice that is both challenging and healing. Tracy is blessed and fortunate to have studied and completed teacher trainings with Max Strom, Erich Schiffman, Shiva Rea, and Sherry Bourman. She has taught yoga for the past 11 years and practiced for 14 years. In her search to broaden her horizons she practices Shadow Yoga and Qi Gong with her teacher Matt... Read the profile >>
