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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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| 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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| Marne Green |
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| Marne is truly blessed to have a daily practice with
Tim Miller and to have traveled to Mysore, India to study with Sri K Pattabhi Jois. Marne has completed three teacher trainings with Tim Miller
and continues to study by assisting Tim Miller weekly. Among her most important teachers are Rolf & Marci Naujokat, Dennis Dean, Matthew
Sweeney, David Swenson & Shelley Washington, and Sequoia Neptune. Marne is also a certified massage therapist specializing in Thai, therapeutic,
deep tissue and energetic techniques adapted to individual needs. ŅIt is with deep respect, love and gratitude that I bow to the lotus feet of
my teachers Sri K Pattabhi Jois and Tim Miller. |
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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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| Pete Hurley |
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| Pete was introduced to Ashtanga Yoga and Tim Miller
in 2003, and has maintained a daily asana and pranayama practice ever since. He was fortunate to practice with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois on
several occasions including a brief visit in Mysore, India before his passing. He completed Tim's 1st series teacher training in 2006 and
2nd series teacher training in 2008. Pete has been practicing Buddhist chanting and mediation for 15 years and was immediately drawn to the
spiritual aspects of Ashtanga yoga (especially pranayama) which both compliment and enhance his inward journey and awareness of spirit,
mind, and body. Although he considers himself more of a student of yoga then a teacher; his passion and intense study have evolved into
the next step of his path - helping others. Pete produced a free detailed video on Youtube of the primary series with an emphasis on breath,
and he also hosts yoga retreats in Costa Rica bi-monthly. |
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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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| Photos of Alison Polan, Atsuro Chiba, Heidi Hagen, Holly Gastil and Pete Hurley: courtesy of Michelle Haymoz Photography |
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