Movement training and development includes prior work in classical ballet and cross-country track. Influenced by Ana Forrest’s vision on healing the spirit through core awareness and strength, Theresa completed the Forrest Yoga Foundation Teacher Training in 2004. She currently continues to teach ‘Beginner’ through ‘All Levels’ Forrest yoga.

An interest in pain relief, healing physical injuries through joint-rehabilitation movement and stabilization, inspired the completion of Jill Miller’s ‘Core Integration’ teacher training and her various hip and shoulder ‘Yoga Tune-Up®’ workshops.

K-8 YOGA Ed.™ certified, she has worked apprenticing at the ‘Accelerated School’ in downtown Los Angeles.  Studying Taoist yoga with Paulie Zink, her prior yoga instructor experience also includes slow deep stretch, gentle, restorative, senior and yin yoga. 

Academic pursuits include a B.A. in Sociology, a B.F.A. in photography and a M.F.A. in Studio Art.

Vraj Vladimir Jandov

In 1996 I immigratedto the USAand after moving to Los Angeles, met my first Iyengar Yoga teacher and mentor, Christine Stein. The Iyengar Yoga method was an illuminating and transformative experience for me and Christine inspired me to take to art of yoga and share it with others.InNovember of 2001, after a few years of studying and practicing with Chris, I traveled to Pune, Indiaand studied with the Iyengars at the RYIMI. Since then I have been certified in the Iyengar method of teaching, the main characteristics of which are precision in asanas oralignment, while developing strength, stamina, flexibility and balanceand a specific sequencing of the poses for achieving specific results. Iyengar method of teaching is also knownfor it’s widely documented therapeutic effects on medical patients.

Josie Kramer

A strong desire to completely reinvent myself from the inside-out, is what inspired me to try Yoga. I fell in love with its set of balanced practices within an integrated philosophy of living, which systematically led me to better health and my own spirituality. There was an indescribable moment after six months of consistent practice, when I realized I had discovered a magical instrument for recognizing my wholeness, healing psychosomatic imbalances and experiencing divine consciousness. I felt utterly transformed! Profound gratitude for the grace of Yoga and a heart felt desire to share its holistic wisdom, is what motivated me to teach. I received my first certification from Center for Yoga in 2004 and earned my BA from Naropa Univeristy in 2007. My major was a 1,000 hour Yoga Teacher Training, my minor was Somatic Psychology. In 2008, I graduated from The Institute of Psycho Structural Balancing with a 550 hour Massage Certification. That same year I lived at a wellness center in Auroville, India where I taught Yoga and dance. As a Yoga Instructor and Massage Therapist, it’s my passion and joy to support and enhance the empowerment of others through the provision of embodied education in mind-body-spirit union. My personal practice is a system for the harmonious development of my entire being and for the task of conscious evolution: that I may be healed, that I may be a source of healing for others, and that united together we may bridge the modern gap between science and spirituality, woman and man and between different races, religions and ethnic groups. We are living in a time of great change. We are being called upon to rise up and create that which we most hope for ourselves, for our children and the world. We simply have no choice but to transform.

Lisa Larson

Currently teaches gentle yoga and relax and renew, reflecting her belief that our fast paced society benefits from a meditative yoga practice.  Lisa's classes blend various yoga styles, incorporating her diverse studies.  Erich Schiffman influenced her approach to yoga as he emphasizes a balance between effort and ease as well as encourages students to develop a mindful practice.  Lisa is certified by Cloud Nine Yoga, Planet Yoga, Supported Yoga Therapy and Relax and Renew Restorative Yoga Training with Judith Lasater and the Physiology of Relaxation with Roger Cole, PhD.

Lisa Pedersen

Lisa Pedersen is a certified  pre/post-natal yoga instructor and founder of Mindful Beginnings

Since 2002, Lisa has been teaching prenatal classes and  because of this longevity has had the privelege of working with women for  their 1st, 2nd, and even 3rd pregnancies!  She  offers a  unique and comprehensive approach to working with her students (with or  without yoga experience).  Lisa had the pleasure of training with an obstetrician who was also a prenatal  yoga teacher-trainer.  She also has attended doula trainings and  birth workshops.  With this extensive knowledge,  Lisa can modify  yoga poses based on any of the common ailments which may occur during  pregnancy.  As well, she  offers yoga poses that allow the the baby to move into an optimal position  for birthing.  Teaching at LYFE, she finds it the  only studio in the South Bay where she can use the props (e.g. the "rope  wall") where she is able to help bring more circulation to the musculature  of the pregnant woman's body (so necessary for  birthing!)   

Lisa  Pedersen has been featured in several news and print articles all with the  idea that she welcomes the best experience for your pregnancy and  baby's birth.  Lisa offers "Yoga for Fertility", "Prenatal Partner" and  "Mother/Daughter Yoga" workshops here at  LYFE.

Christopher Quain

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Michael Ruccolo III

 

Michael has been teaching Yoga since 2000. Over the years he has instructed professional athletes, children with special needs, and adults suffering from physical and emotional issues. The owner of LYFE Yoga Center, Michael integrates his Iyengar Yoga training into an effective balanced practice bringing a union to body and mind.

 

 

 

 

Yumiko Watanabe

 

Yumkio teaches a Hatha Flow sequencing that is incorporates Iyengar, Kundalini, Restorative and Therapeutic Yoga. Yumiko’s classes focus on specific alignment or precision within the postures and healing both the body and mind.

Yumiko’s sequence is safe and sensible for beginning and intermediate level students. With accurate precision, Yumiko assists those with hand’s on adjustements and incorporates props into the practice.

She continues to study and assist with Kia Miller, Lisa Walford, Annie Carpenter and Jasmine Lieb at Yogaworks in Santa Monica. Yumiko wishes to share her love for yoga, and continue to study various ways to better convey the teachings of yoga to a wide range of people.

 

 

 

 

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LYFE Yoga Center is located in the heart of Hermosa Beach.  Our center boasts a 1100 sq/ft eco-friendly yoga studio with a beautiful ocean view.  With 40 yoga classes per week, we serve everyone in the South Bay area, including Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach and Torrance.