Klaus Lehrach

Klaus Lehrach is a playful, yet sincere student of yoga. He lives in the Half Moon Bay area with his wife Amanda and two cats.

He has been teaching since 1992. He has studied with some of the top American yoga teachers including Richard Freeman (yogaworkshop.com) and John Friend (anusara.com) and gives thanks each day for their generous guidance. He brings humor and lightheartedness into his classes, yet reminds his students that yoga is a spiritual practice that can help us awaken to our True Nature. Klaus has detailed knowledge of alignment principles and therapeutic application of yoga, respect for each student, and encourages awakening to what is. Classes are geared to reflect the abilities and diversity of the students.

Klaus' studies have included the fundamental texts of yoga philosophy; The Bhagavad-Gita, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, and the Upanisads. He has also been influenced by his studies of Zen Buddhism with the San Francisco Zen Center. For more information about Klaus, please visit http://yoga.montara.com.

Jessica Archer

Jessica began her journey into the depths of yoga in 1997, and continues to find new twists and turns on the path each day! She hopes to offer her students the possibilities of limitless expansion in their bodies, hearts and lives, along with the choice to connect to their own truth and potential in every moment. She teaches playful, challenging classes with a focus on alignment, breath and connection to one's own heart.

Jessica is a certified Hatha Yoga Instructor (RYT), whose classes are wildly inspired by her studies and training in Anusara Yoga. She is currently on the long path towards Anusara certification. She offers deep gratitude to all of her teachers - past, present and future. For more, visit www.truthloveyoga.com.

Hatha Flow

A precise, yet playful practice for students of all levels of ability and yoga experience. The practice will include challenging flow and the introduction of advanced postures, balanced with gentle and grounding poses to bring your body, mind and heart to an optimal place of connection and balance. This class uses the alignment principles and heart opening style of a rapidly growing yoga system founded by John Friend. "As we cultivate the body through asana, the breath through pranayama and the mind through meditation, you can connect to your own truth, in your own way."

Malinda Thompson

Malinda brings a passion and sincerity to teaching yoga inspired by 12 years of practice and training.  She is certified in Advanced Yoga Therapy through Loyola Marymount University's two year Extension program.  She has studied with many master teachers including Bhavani Maki, Sandy Cronland, John Friend, Rod Stryker, Mark Whitwell, and Dr. Julian Neil.  She holds a 200 RYT certification from Integral Yoga Studies.  Her committed practice of Raja Yoga studies and contemplative studies of the Sutras, Upanishads, and Tantra texts provide a humble and relevant platform from which to inspire students to discuss and study these brilliant texts.

Vinyasa Flow & Intro to Sutras

Class Level I, II

Practice begins with warming the body and linking movement with breath.  Vinyasa flow is a sequence of postures offered to build strength, flexibility and expand prana, counterposes and cooling postures for relaxation. Short meditation followed by Introduction to Sutras discussion. 

 

Tamara Radcliffe

Tamara has been studying movement since the age of five. She draws from her experience in dance, martial arts, and massage therapy and weaves this knowledge into her classes. She began her yoga practice in 1994 and has been leading classes throughout the Bay Area since 2001. She is a certified yoga instructor through the White Lotus Foundation. Tamara is continuously inspired by the many amazing teachers she has met and studied with upon her journey, including: Kent Bond, Paul Reynolds, Kofi Busia, Janet Stone, Ana Forrest, Dharma Mittra, Eddie Modestini, and Shiva Rae. Her classes consist of creative sequencing with a strong attention to breath and alignment. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and passion for yoga. She currently resides on the coast with her partner.

 

Vinyasa provides an opportunity for you to tap into your own personal power through connecting movement with breath. You will enhance your agility, endurance, flexibility and balance while cleansing your body, and inviting clarity to your mind. Create a special opportunity for you to stop and listen to the wisdom of your body and spirit. Mindfulness techniques are introduced and inspired readings are woven throughout the class. This is a light-hearted class, full of creative sequencing, set to wonderful music. Come join in the flow. All levels welcome.