Amy is a compassionate, knowledgeable, and energetic yoga teacher who truly loves her work. Her expansive course studies including 500 hours of Yoga Teacher Training, Arhatic Yoga, Pranic Healing Levels I, II, III, Higher Clairvoyance, and Advance Pranic Psychotherapy provides Amy with a holistic background in Yogic practices. In 2008 Amy spent a month in India learning Kriya Yoga at the Bihar School of Yoga propelling her practice to the next level. Amy views yoga as a multilayered journey that inspires connection with the true self within. Her classes are physically challenging holistic explorations of the whole self mind, body and spirit. You will sweat, smile, laugh and learn how to connect with yourself differently every time you step onto your yoga mat with Amy as your guide

I am so grateful to have found yoga in 2004, just after my 2nd son, Justin, was born. Not only was I able to bounce back from pregnancy much faster than with my 1st son, Sammy, but I was also able to reach a level of overall fitness that I had never previously achieved. Yoga has given me focus, clarity, and a body that I never thought I was capable of attaining. I am incredibly excited to be able to share yoga’s benefits with the new 423 Yoga community that we are building together. Namaste!

Sarah Tiefenthaler completed her first 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in 2010 in Montezuma, Costa Rica where she focused intensely on the philosophy of Yoga as well as meditation practices. When she returned to Los Angeles, she completed her second 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Hollywood, CA at Earth’s Power Yoga where she was able to expand her knowledge of human anatomy and alignment in relation to Yoga. However, it was after spending day after day in the tropical Costa Rican jungle that led Sarah on her path to creating LA’s first ever Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga Studio, YOGAqua. YOGAqua launched in Marina Del Rey, CA on July 17th, 2011 and now with a second location in Ventura, CA.

When you take class with Sarah, her goal is to have you feeling strong, confident and inspired but to also have fun and not take yourself too seriously. Life is all about living fully and feeling fantastic so your yoga class should be too!

Carla’s Vinyasa classes combine the fluidity of breath-to-movement with strengthening and stretching postures. Her goal is to cultivate a safe space for practitioners to slow down, draw attention inwards, and learn something new each class.

Carla is born and raised in the South Bay and loves to share her passion for movement with others. As a former weightlifter and swimmer, she fell in love with hot yoga in 2017 because of its intensity and the awareness she felt for her body and its movements. Excited to dive deeper into her practice, Carla completed her 200 hour YTT along with Yoga Sculpt training in 2018.

Carla’s favorite class to teach is Yoga Sculpt, and she hopes to energize her Sculpt classes through mindful movement, conscious breathing, and upbeat music. Her goal is to inspire and motivate her students, with options and modifications for all levels, so that everyone can feel successful and strong.

Joseph played basketball in the Philippines before injuring his knee—now he leaves basketball to his two kids, and he incorporates yoga into their basketball training, knowing the physical and mental advantage that the practice will give them. Joseph has discovered that yoga not only gave him back his physical strength after injury, but also built up his mental strength.

Now Joseph teaches amazing Vinyasa classes. They’ll kick your butt, but don’t worry, they’re for everyone. He’ll give modifications if you don’t have a lot of yoga experience or if you have injuries and he’ll challenge even the most advanced yoga.

Joseph has a 500 RYT certification from Yoga Works and is a certified Core Power teacher. You can see more about Joseph on his Instagram page @joseph_brian_reyes.

Cayla Hailwood started practicing yoga when she was diagnosed with scoliosis and developing back pain. Upon her yoga journey, she went with a friend to a yoga sculpt class and had to walk out halfway through. That’s when she found a power within herself and became determined to finish a whole class and build her strength. Not only did she accomplish her goal of completing a whole class, but found herself in a teacher training for sculpt in 2019. A couple months later, Cayla began her teacher journey, guiding others through the sculpt practice. Her passion for guiding others led her to complete her 200hr Power Yoga Training in 2020. She has continued teaching and guiding others in yoga, yoga sculpt, and just received her Pilates XFormer certification. In her classes, she hopes you feel connected to your power and leave knowing you can do hard things.

Meet Elaine, your energetic yoga instructor who radiates positivity and motivation. Despite facing physical challenges, including three herniated discs in her neck, she empowers her students to find strength both on and off the mat. Drawing inspiration from 1980s aerobics and her sister's encouragement, she embarked on her yoga journey in 2012, becoming certified in Bikram Yoga. As a single mother of two, Elaine balances parenthood, homeschooling, and a full-time career alongside teaching yoga. Her upbeat demeanor and zest for life are contagious, as she encourages others to seek the silver lining in every experience.

"Look for the positivity in every experience, good or bad. At the end of the day, it is our mindset that guides us!" - Elaine

Based in Redondo Beach, Elaine enjoys immersing herself and her daughters in new adventures, from exploring diverse cuisines to embracing different cultures and arts. Join her class and let her guide you with a smile, reminding you that positivity is the key to navigating life's challenges.

Chinatsu’s rare combination of calm and empowering teaching style creates a peaceful environment to connect to your soul through your practice.

Her traditional meditation practice and Japanese origin invite simplicity and meaningfulness to her offerings. Her athleticism developed during training as a teenage Junior Olympic swimmer brings intuitive flow in both her energetic Vinyasa and meditative Yin class. She has two decades of experience managing space energy as a commercial interior designer which adds a delightful creativity to her teaching. It's a perfect blend of many different essences that merge beautifully with western anatomical knowledge and wisdom. She believes through calmness is how us human beings innately are designed and the practice of yoga can guide us there. You will leave your practice with a strong connection to your body and feeling rooted in your truth. Connect with Chinatsu on Instagram @studioebrb

Roxy has been practicing yoga since she was 18 years old. She connected so deeply with this healing art form that she aspired to lead others. In 2018 Roxy received her 200hr Teacher Training certification and began teaching right away. She teaches heated power yoga, vinyasa, yin, and (her absolute favorite) sculpt!

Expect a fun sweaty practice. Roxy’s energy flows to her students and she is one of the best Hot Yoga Trained Instructors we know!

My approach to yoga is centered around functional mobility and exploring different muscle activations within poses. I do not so much ascribe to achieving a shape for the sake of a shape - I am more concerned with whether you are activating the muscles that would eventually bring you into the shape, whether or not your body was meant to express the traditional form itself. I want you to own the shapes you put your body in with strength, and breath, and grace. I seek to empower you, strengthen you, and develop in you a deep sense of gratitude and compassion for your body.

Expect lots of options for arm balances and inversions with an open sense of play and exploration. Students should have some knowledge of basic yoga poses this is the best class for yogi's wanted to grow an existing practice!

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Introducing Tara, a former competitive swimmer turned Bikram Yoga instructor from Pewaukee, Wisconsin. Her journey into yoga began at 28, following injuries from her athletic career. Despite initial reservations, Tara's commitment to the practice deepened over time, eventually leading her to become a certified teacher in 2012.

Drawing from her experience coaching youth swim teams since age 14, Tara infuses her classes with a passion for unlocking each student's potential—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Having overcome personal challenges, including addiction, she firmly believes in the transformative power of yoga.

Tara's dedication to her practice extends beyond the studio, with daily sessions fostering spiritual growth and resilience. Her expertise also includes Inferno Hot Pilates Training. Committed to creating a supportive environment, Tara encourages students to embrace vulnerability and authenticity on their journey. With Tara, every breath becomes a step towards self-discovery.

Jessica is from Ojai, California. She rules the business world as a scientist and rules the yoga industry as an instructor and has lead teacher trainings for Core Power Yoga. You can expect a soulful, playful, and strong focused class when she’s teaching a Flow or Fusion class and her Sound Baths and Kundalini classes will take you to another world!

I first discovered Yoga in 2011. During that time, I was working 8-10 hours in a medical and hospital setting and I was burnt out, suffering from depression and anxiety. Yoga, mindfulness meditation, and Reiki practice have been my biggest healing tools that helped me stay centered and balance physically, mentally, and emotionally. I fell in love with the concept of setting intentions for our practice and connecting with our breath and movement in Yoga. I completed my 200 RYT Fall 2022 and began teaching right away. I love creating yoga sequences and sharing my craft with my students. My goal is to create a mindfulness practice and environment , emphasize the importance of breath and movement, and make yoga practice accessible to all students. At the end of each yoga practice/class, I hope to leave my students feeling centered, energized and renewed.Description goes here

Nicoal Renee, aka the punk rawk yogi, is an expert yoga instructor (E-RYT 200), trained in the lineage and traditions of Hatha, Vinyasa, and Yin.

Nicoal offers comprehensive and creative yoga classes to the unconventional sounds of alternative music to liberate both the body and mind.

Nicoal became a yoga instructor to guide others towards their self-liberation. Her primary aim is to make yoga accessible and attainable for all. Her classes are fun, engaging, and endearing, and welcoming to anyone who seeks to practice yoga.