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| Alison Lewis |
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| Alison Lewis has been practicing yoga
with Tim Miller since 1994. In 1997 she took her first trip to India to
study with Pattabhi Jois for 6 months. Since then she has returned to
Mysore four times. Alison has completed teacher trainings with Tim
Miller, Nancy Gilgoff, Erich Schiffman and Aadil Palkhivala. and has
received authorization by Pattabhi Jois from the AYRI in Mysore, India.
In addition to teaching yoga at Tim Miller's Ashtanga Yoga
Center, Alison is a Structural Integration/Rolfing practitioner. |
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| Atsuro Chiba |
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| Born and raised in Japan, Atsuro
discovered Yoga in his mid twenties after moving to San Diego. He
practiced a few different of Yoga styles until he found Ashtanga, which
touched him deeply. He started studying with Tim Miller in 2005 and he
has completed the 2nd series of Ashtanga yoga teacher training with Tim
Miller in 2008. His daily practice of Ashtanga at The Ashtanga Yoga
Center with Tim Miller continues to change his life in a positive way
and he has come to view it as a wonderful science of the mind, body,
and spirit. |
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| Heidi Hagen |
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| Heidi has been a passionate and
dedicated student of Ashtanga Yoga since 2003. To deepen her study of
yoga, Heidi moved to Encinitas from Grand Rapids, Michigan in 2007 to
study with Tim Miller. When not immersed in her various yoga practices
(asana, chanting, and pranayama) Heidi teaches math and science to kids
in elementary school. |
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| Holly Gastil |
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| Holly's nurturing and light hearted
teaching style reflects the flexibility she has gained, both mentally
and physically, through the practice of Ashtanga yoga. She began the
practice 16 years ago, and felt the call to begin teaching in 2002.
Holly's first teacher, Alison Lewis, encouraged her to study with Tim
Miller at the Ashtanga Yoga Center, where she continues to be
challenged and inspired in her yoga practice on a daily basis. |
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| Josh Vincent |
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| Josh began his study of mind, body and
spirit as a musician, studying classical operatic technique. Upon
completion of a Master of Music degree from the University of Indiana
in 2001, Josh moved to Chicago to join the chorus of the Lyric Opera of
Chicago and the Chicago Symphony. In Chicago Josh devoted himself to a
disciplined study of Ashtanga Yoga with Jodi Blumstein, Quinn Kearney
and Tom Quinn. Since then Josh has studied in-depth with senior
teachers such as Richard Freeman, Gabriel Halpurn and Tim Miller. Josh
teaches both the traditional Ashtanga vinyasa method , as well as more
contemporary vinyasa-flow style with an emphasis on precise breathing
technique and alignment. Josh also sings seasonally with the San Diego
Opera Chorus. |
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| Natasha Teran |
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| Growing up in South America, Natasha
developed and nurtured a passion for fitness, health and well-being at
an early age. Her devotion to continual growth and improvement led her
to explore personal training and nutrition while at the same time
embarking upon a successful career in tap dancing. Upon coming to the
United States, she discovered her path to yoga. In 2003, she began
studying with Tim Miller, where she teaches now. Natasha incorporates
the lessons she learns from her own rigorous daily practice into her
classes: her oft-repeated mantra is "Practice, practice, practice!" She
also inspires students by incorporating her yoga-inspired philosophy in
every aspect of her daily life. Her classes themselves are an
invigorating combination of discipline and fun which focus on proper
alignment, the building of strength, and individual improvement. Her
experience, energy, and enthusiasm inspire her students to grow
stronger both physically and mentally. |
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| Rich McGowan |
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| Rich McGowan feels fortunate to currently
be living in Encinitas where he was introduced to yoga in the mid 90's.
After trying a few different types of yoga he found his way to the
Ashtanga Yoga Center , and began study with Tim Miller. In 2000 he
attended Tim's Teacher Training Workshop, which he now assists
annually. Rich has attended various retreats and workshops,and spent
time in Mysore India studying with Pattabh Jois . Rich believes in the
importance of adhering to the established tradition of the practice
while at the same time taking a non dogmatic approach adapted for
individual situations and needs. |
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| Sequoia Neptune |
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| Sequoia has
studied yoga for over 15 years and has been teaching since 1997. She
has trained with Tim Miller for the past 8 years and has taught at the
Ashtanga Yoga Center since 2001. More recently, Sequoia completed a
certification in Vinyasa Krama Yoga with Sri Vatsa Ramaswami. Sequoia
loves to incorporate Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, vedic chanting, and
pranayama, along with asana practice. She has been exploring music with
Jai Uttal and Daniel Paul and often includes kirtan in her classes.
Sequoia has also studied Ayurveda and Jyotish with Dr. Robert E.
Svoboda. Her Intro to Ashtanga classes and Intro to Pranayama class are
open to ALL. |
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