Kristin began exploring Yoga in 2004 during college at the University of San Francisco. She was initially attracted to the practice as it lent itself to her natural inclination towards physicality and movement and acted as a release from the fast paced and high stress environment she had become accustomed to. As she delved deeper...
Denise has been a practicing Chiropractor for over twenty years. Her area of expertise has been in the area of spinal alignment and wellness. She believes that the combination of Yoga and Chiropractic is perfect blending in treating the whole person and helping discover movement and motion in the...
Nicole has been practicing yoga for the past nine years and is a Massage Therapist. She was instantly drawn to to the practice of yoga, and its healing power to transform the mind, body, and spirit. She completed her 200 hr training in September of 2016 and has certifications in body rolling, Unnata Aerial Yoga, and Barre. In her own practice and teaching she incorporates both the healing power and growth from barre, yoga, and massage therapy.
Francine is the owner of Black Coral and has 20+ years experience in Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine, and Holistic Wellness. Her specialty is guiding the transition from injury in the clinical one-on-one setting into the studio to offer healing and connection of the body and nature through yoga and movement. Francine offers online RehabFIT classes, workshops, and private sessions.
Natalie is a RYT-200 through the Yoga Society with Bryan Kest. She was born in Georgia and grew up in Florida, now lives in beautiful Kaua'i. Her Mantra: The moment we are in right now is exactly where we are supposed to be. When not practicing yoga, Natalie enjoys the sunshine and surf, playing music, and creating art!
Jess practices and shares yoga as a modality of self healing and embodied inquiry. More than a series of physical postures, she believes strongly in the power of yoga to transform the inner and outer workings of one’s life. Her classes link slow movements with soft breathing, and combine longer holds with the use of...
I started practicing the 26&2 series (Bikram) in 2007 when a friend from Theater class invited me to yoga. I had no idea it was hot yoga, and I found myself in Jim Kallet’s studio in Old Town San Diego, one of the hottest studios around. Despite the heat, & feeling like a puddle on the floor when class was over, I was hooked, & I have been...
On the Path….. Jhoane’s life changed after receiving the gift of yoga, under the tutelage of Bhavani Maki . Now teaching the physical practice of yoga for many years, Jhoane found her real passion in yoga was sharing “The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali” a journey of self – discovery, finding out who we really are, a spiritual journey into self.
Leticia Elzaurdia, or you may know her as @sweaty_leti, has been “teaching” fun fitness classes since preschool, leading her eager peers in a Jane Fonda-inspired “workout.” Leti teaches FLEX and FLEXpress weekly at Black Coral. A San Francisco Academy of Ballet kid, Leti loves dance as...
Rebecca Hart began her yoga career in 2005 at the Colony Resort in Haena, HI. Her island vibe and bubbly personality is infused into all the experiences she facilitates. Trained in a wide variety of yoga styles including: children & family yoga, partner yoga, hatha yoga, Buti yoga and more Rebecca mixes it up and loves encouraging good vibrations...
TAMARA BRAUN: Aerial Yoga
Tamara grew up learning yoga from her 6’2” grandfather at the age of 3 he amazed her and she began trying to emulate his postures, which has proven to be her life long challenge, but the channels had been opened. The age of 4 brought ballet, oh the of discipline and impossible love she has...