the Founders

Certified Yoga Teacher, 500 HR

Alysha’s teaching has been shaped by a lifetime of movement and over 17 years of personal yoga practice, primarily rooted in Vinyasa and Katonah Yoga. 

Her classes focus on geometric alignment principles, progressive sequencing, and pranayama. She likes to keep the tone lighthearted and lively, while creating a container for her students to turn inward, explore, and orient themselves in the present.

Her goal in practice is to introduce students to new techniques and tools to become well-rounded in whatever practices they enjoy.

Alysha completed her 300-hour yoga teacher training in 2024 from The Sacred Fig and 200-hour Vinyasa teacher training in 2023 from Yoga Alliance. She is a Registered Yoga Teacher by Yoga Alliance.

Join her for creative sequencing, metaphorical cues and curated playlists.

Certified Yoga Teacher, 200 HR

Amanda discovered yoga 15+ years ago as part of her healing journey from several knee injuries. Over the years, yoga has been Amanda's place of retreat and comfort—helping her prevent injuries, calm her mind in life’s storms, and build a supportive community. As she deepened her practice, she knew she wanted to become a yoga teacher as she finds great joy in holding space for others, guiding them to explore their edge, offering options to meet whatever they need on the mat that day, and finding moments of play. For Amanda, teaching is a way to empower people to grow, heal, and connect. 

Amanda brings a calming presence and a playful intention to her yoga classes. She will invite students to find a balance challenge, the use of a prop, grounding in breath, or variations/modifications for every pose. She also loves creating music playlists for each class which includes upbeat and groovy music as she finds music enhances the mind-body connection.

Amanda uses breath as the central cue for every transition which allows students to cultivate inner strength and allow their asana flow to be a moving meditation. Above all, Amanda encourages students to listen to their bodies and find joy in movement. 

Certified Yoga Teacher, 500 HR

Annabelle’s path to yoga began through a search for healing. Diagnosed with three autoimmune diseases as a child, she developed an early curiosity about the connection between mind, body, and spirit. This exploration led her to Buddhism and, by age 18, to yoga—a practice that offered both physical healing and a pathway to deeper awareness.

After completing her 200-hour yoga teacher training in 2020 and 300-hour training in 2023, Annabelle continued her studies in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), deepening her understanding of the body’s energetic systems. Her classes integrate Taoist and TCM principles, including elemental balance, meridian pathways, and living in harmony with natural cycles.

Rooted in trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and spiritual wisdom, Annabelle creates a grounded space where students can release, restore, and reconnect with themselves. Whether teaching yin, restorative, or gentle vinyasa, she weaves in the teachings of mindfulness leaders such as Thich Nhat Hanh and Pema Chödrön. Through movement, breath, and presence, her offerings invite students to soften, heal, and remember their inherent wholeness.

Certified Yoga Teacher, 500 HR

Aubree is a Certified Yoga Teacher, 500 HR. She has additional trainings in teaching Yoga to Youth, Energetics & Taoist Philosophy , Somatic Attachment Therapy, and Yoga Through The Lens of Trauma and Incarceration

Aubree first came into yoga in high school. Her brother was always dragging her to the gym with him and it was the only movement medicine that felt accessible. There was a lightness and relief that came after every class leaving a lingering curiosity of why. After doing a couple work trades at local studios to get more immersed in the practice she started studying the science behind yoga and mindfulness specifically related to trauma and mental health.

Aubree spent 7 years working for a non-profit teaching trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness at 15+ schools and detention centers around the bay area to educate students, staff, and social workers about the effects of stress and emotions on our bodies, brains and behaviors. After leaving the non-profit she began building her own private practice where she offers a variety of healing practices.

Aubree’s teachings have included support groups for women in addiction recovery, adults with disabilities, and seniors as well as providing 1:1 support in private therapeutic somatic yoga sessions. She also teaches monthly mini yoga retreats, weekly outdoor practices and online series.

Aubree loves pulling from lineages like Hatha, Restorative and Yin Yoga as well as Qigong, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and other somatic practices. Each class blends seasonal practices to support the whole person. You are invited to slow down and come back home to yourself.

Certified Yoga Teacher, 500 HR

After teaching high school English in the Bay Area for 17 years, Cindy experienced a massive burn-out and needed to take time off to heal. One of the first things she did was go to a yoga class – something she hadn’t done in over eight years, before the birth of her child. It proved a transformational decision, and motivated her to complete her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training at San Francisco’s Yoga Garden (now Folk) in December 2022.

Her mission is to teach children, pre-teens, teens, and adults how to calm and settle their minds using yoga, meditation, and mindfulness. These foundational tools allowed her to completely rebuild her approach to navigating life, starting in January 2022.

Cindy completed 95 certified hours of Teaching Yoga to Children and Teens Training, all with her mentor Alexandra Rossi. She completed Folk Yoga School’s 300 hour Teacher Training in March 2024, with an emphasis on trauma-informed teaching.

In January 2025 she obtained her certification in Yoga Nidra, the yoga of deep rest. This is one of her favorite classes to teach. She also loves teaching Yin, Restorative, Hatha, and Gentle Flow.

Cindy helps children, young people, and adults refocus on the core demands of daily living using the same practices that rescued her – through trauma-conscious classes guided with patience and kindness.

Certified Yoga Teacher, 500 HR

Danae is thankful to the co-worker who asked her to join a "class" in the 90s which ignited a spark of curiosity to learn more. True bliss was realized as she experienced savasana (final resting pose) for the first time, who knows if it was all that sweating or not, but Danae floated outside of the studio that night.

Danae is forever a student of yoga practicing since 1999. She's been teaching for 20+ years and is also on faculty at San Francisco State University in the Kinesiology department since 2015. She has spent hundreds of hours studying Ayurveda, the sister science to yoga.

In addition to her yoga credentials, she earned her BFA from Arizona State University in Dance and continues to dance, choreography and perform.

Come prepared to sweat, smile and shine - she says.

Danae Robinett radiates a playful spirit while still honoring the sacredness of yoga. Her nurturing guidance allows students to safely explore their vast potential as abilities are honored and challenged. Humor is weaved throughout- her classes are warm, welcoming and precise. Hands-on assists with consent, every time. What we learn on the mat, translates into other areas of our lives resulting in transformative outcomes.

Danae leads global retreats, special events and works 1:1 with women. She also leads yoga teacher training classes for future yogis, and lives by the phrase an inner smile goes a long way.

Yoga meets you as you are, all you need to do is show up with an open heart and she'll take care of the rest. 

Certified Yoga Teacher, 200 HR

Divya has been practicing yoga before she even had a word for it, as traditions and practices passed down through her family and cultural lineage. Now after over 15 years of cultivating this practice for herself and completing her 200 hour yoga teacher training, she is honored to share this practice through guiding and teaching others.

Divya's non-heated vinyasa flow classes link breath and movement through an asana practice grounded in intentional movement and mindfulness to support your inner balance of strength and softness in body, mind, and energy.

Expect a breath-led flow with invitations to find what feels nourishing all while having fun and giving yourself permission to explore.

Meditation Coach & Facilitator; Reiki Master'; Certified Zumba, Zumba Gold & Circl Mobility Instructor

In 2007 Jeannette began her spiritual journey that led her to create her healing practice. Her journey involved delving deep into her soul, reflecting, journaling, praying, meditating, forgiving, and loving herself. As part of her creative expression, she delved into her music and dance to heal. She realized she needed to develop a loving relationship with herself, as well as heal from the challenging relationships she experienced with family, friends, partners, and colleagues. After being laid off from her career as a human resources management executive, Jeannette chose to focus on her healing practice, which included Transpersonal Counseling, Hypnotherapy, Quantum Consciousness, Reiki, coaching on self-care, mindfulness, and meditation.

Now, she provides guidance to individuals navigating through work challenges and life changes drawing on her business and healing experience. Jeannette also brings music and dance to her practice. She believes music and movement are essential for maintaining good health. Music and movement promote emotional, social, cognitive, and physical interconnection. She became a Zumba, Zumba Gold, and CIRCL Mobility instructor to integrate her holistic approach to well-being.

Jeannette prioritizes self-care, leading a holistic lifestyle, and is committed to staying grounded, present, and mindful. She maintains a balance of mind, body, and spirit to be fully present in all aspects of her life. Jeannette believes everyone deserves to prioritize their well-being and is dedicated to being a facilitator in their journey.

Jeannette creates an open and safe space for everyone to feel at peace and calm, a space where they can connect body, mind, and soul. She ends her classes with self-love, affirmations, and sound bath, leaving students with a feeling of empowerment, encouragement, love, and their magnificence.

Certified Pilates Teacher

Karii brings a rare combination of athletic precision, artistic fluidity, and over three decades of teaching expertise to every session. With a background spanning competitive tennis and professional contemporary dance, her approach is both powerfully dynamic and exceptionally refined — balancing energy, control, and intelligent movement flow.

Since opening her private boutique studio in San Francisco in 2013, Karii has cultivated a highly personalized Pilates experience for clients ranging from professional athletes and performers to dedicated professionals and active parents seeking strength, longevity, and balance in their daily lives. Her method goes beyond traditional fitness, focusing not only on injury prevention and postural alignment, but on sustainable wellbeing and lifelong body maintenance. Whether you are beginning your Pilates journey or are an experienced student refining advanced repertoire such as Short Spine Stretch or one-legged plank variations, Karii meets you exactly where you are — and elevates your practice from there.

​Known for her meticulous eye, motivating presence, and deeply intuitive teaching style, Karii creates sessions that challenge, inspire, and deliver lasting results. Her philosophy is simple: begin. Once you commit to your body’s strength and longevity, consistency naturally follows.

For clients seeking sophisticated, dynamic Pilates instruction with precision, depth, and lasting transformation, Karii offers an unparalleled experience.

Certified Sound Healer, Expert Level; Certified Crystal Healer

Sound and energy healer Gaby Castro has always found joy and peace in music and nature. She was raised in the heart of Silicon Valley but made twice-yearly trips to Yosemite National Park as a child and adolescent, learning from a young age the power and wonder the outdoors holds. Her love of music led her to pursue a career as a singer-songwriter and she has written and performed regionally, nationally, and internationally since her teens.

Throughout the years, the most common remark she receives from listeners is how gentle and healing her music and presence is. In her mid-20s, at the height of the pandemic, she came across sound healing with crystal bowls and immediately enrolled in a course to learn how to play them. This led to becoming a certified Expert Sound Healer with Life Changing Energy and receiving training in using crystal sound bowls, Tibetan bowls, weighted tuning forks, Koshi chimes, and many more sound healing instruments.

Gaby is also a Level 2 Reiki Practitioner, Certified Crystal Healer and Advanced Crystal Practitioner. She has additional trainings in Oracle Readings and Astrology. Additionally she has a Certification in Adult Mental Heath First Aid. Gaby recently completed Foundations for Breathwork and is a trauma informed teacher.

Gaby practices as Song Pine and Stone, bringing energy healing to those in need of gentle full body and soul healing. Gaby combines her years of being a multi-instrumentalist and intuition to provide a fully immersive and transformative experience. She helps others connect with inner guidance and break through personal blocks to become the best version of themselves. Her goal is to help those in need find their best balance between traditional and modern healing methods.

Certified Yoga Teacher, 200 HR

Trained in traditional Ashtanga and Hatha Yoga in Rishikesh, India, Gerhard integrates traditional yoga philosophy with modern movement practices to deepen body awareness, improve mobility, and support nervous system regulation.

His classes emphasize breath centered movement, mindful transitions, and intentional alignment, balancing strength and challenge with moments of stillness and restoration. 

Certified Yoga Teacher, 500 HR

After spending several years in the corporate world, Inne felt a strong pull to deepen her connection with yoga.

In 2019, she completed her yoga teacher training and began teaching. While she now guides others in their practice, she still considers herself a lifelong student— continually learning, growing, and evolving. One of the most meaningful aspects of this journey has been the people she has met along the way. Yoga has connected her with diverse communities, and that sense of shared experience and connection remains one of the most valuable parts of this path.

Inne is a Certified Yoga Teacher 200 hr and 300 hr. She completed her training from Folk Yoga Studio, San Francisco (formerly, Yoga Garden San Francisco). She obtained specialty trainings in Vinyasa Flow, Power Vinyasa, Hatha Flow, Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga. She is also experienced a Mom and Baby, Teens and Kids Yoga Teacher.

Her teaching style is grounded, mindful, and accessible. She focuses on creating a supportive space where students can slow down, tune into their breath, and connect with their bodies with awareness and compassion. Her classes are guided by intention, thoughtful sequencing, and a balance between strength and ease.

Whether you're new to yoga or a longtime practitioner, her goal is to help you feel present, centered, and empowered—both on and off the mat.

Certified Pilates Teacher

Lizzy discovered Pilates during her time at UC Davis while navigating the stress of college life and searching for ways to move her body that felt supportive and sustainable. She instantly connected with how grounding the practice felt—for both her body and nervous system. It helped her build strength, improve posture, and most importantly, reconnect with herself.

Lizzy is a Certified Mat and Reformer Pilates Instructor. She is working on her Meditation Certificate as well as Comprehensive Pilates Instruction due to complete in December 2025.

In her work as a teacher, she has made it her goal is to create spaces where everyone feels seen, supported, and empowered to move in a way that honors their own body. Her teaching style is grounding, mindful, and therapeutic. She focuses on helping you move with intention and awareness, with a strong emphasis on core strength, posture, and the connection between body and mind. She offers thoughtful cues, modifications, and encouragement so you can meet yourself where you are—whether you’re a beginner or more experienced.

In her classes, you can expect a supportive space where you're invited to slow down, tune in, and move with purpose. She’ll focus on grounding breathwork, building deep core strength, improving posture, and cultivating body awareness. Her hope is that you leave class feeling stronger, more centered, and more connected to yourself—both physically and mentally. 

Certified Yoga Teacher, 500 HR

Robin’s journey with movement began as a gymnast in childhood. While she loved the body awareness and joy of movement it gave her, she was grateful to leave behind the rigidity and perfectionism that often came with it. When she discovered yoga, she found a practice rooted in curiosity, self-compassion, and connection. What began as a physical practice has evolved into a lifelong exploration of movement, mindfulness, and well-being.

Her teaching style is warm, supportive, and accessible. She blends Hatha, Yin, and Restorative yoga with mat Pilates precision, functional movement, mobility training, balance work, breathwork, meditation, and gentle strength-building practices using hand weights. She is passionate about helping students feel strong, confident, and at ease in their bodies, no matter their age or experience level.  

Sthira Sukham Asanam, stability and sweetness in posture and in being, on and off the mat. 

In her Longevity Yoga classes, you can expect mindful movement, mobility, balance, strength, and relaxation woven together to support healthy aging and everyday vitality. Her goal is to create a welcoming space where students can move well, feel well, and continue doing the things they love for years to come. She maintains a slow pace, uses props and allows time for winding down with deep relaxation to help with sleep for the evening classes. 

Certified Yoga Teacher, 200 HR

As a second-generation yogi (her mom is a teacher too), Shreya has grown up around yoga. She completed her 200 hour teacher training at Haum in San Francisco, but her relationship with yoga began much earlier, doing sun salutations in the kitchen with her mom after breakfast.

She formed a deeper personal relationship with yoga in her teens, and over the years, her practice has shifted and grown. Yoga has the unique ability to bring her back to herself in times when she feels disconnected or lost, and is her constant in an ever-changing world.

Raised in a household where yoga and yogic philosophy were a part of everyday life, Shreya saw firsthand how transformative the practice could be. As an Indian-American teacher, she cares deeply about honoring the roots of yoga while making the practice accessible, welcoming, and relevant to her students.

Outside of teaching, Shreya works as a psychology researcher. She’s especially interested in the intersection of psychology, mindfulness, and well-being, and loves weaving those insights into her classes.

Shreya’s teaching style is grounded and intentional, but always leaves space for play and exploration. Her classes blend intuitive movement, breathwork, and body awareness, often with themes inspired by yogic philosophy or the rhythm of the seasons. Shreya teaches as a student first, aiming to show up with curiosity and openness in every class.

Certified Pilates Teacher

Silvana has always found joy in movement and staying active. Her love for Pilates developed during college. She found Pilates to be the perfect combination of challenging yet peaceful. The more she took classes, the more Silvana felt inspired to spread this way of living– focusing on mind-body connection and the embodiment of each precise movement.

Silvana is a Certified Mat Pilates Teacher. She is currently in the process of obtaining her Comprehensive Pilates Certification through Balanced Body.

When she is not teaching, or taking a Pilates class, you can find her on a run in Golden Gate Park, at a coffee shop, watching a sunset or cuddling with her cat, Kona.

Silvana’s style of teaching focuses on inclusivity and promoting a sustainable way in which to move and exercise. Her goal is to teach classes that are both challenging and rewarding, but even more so, Silvana wants her clients to leave feeling proud and accomplished!