Keegan Mills has been an educator for over 20 years with a passion for women’s empowerment, leadership, and cultivating resilient communities. As an advanced yoga teacher, she believes yoga is a breathing movement meditation and an opportunity to be more connected to our body’s intelligence and higher self, creating a pathway for healing and transformation. Keegan has been directly impacted by the healing and transformational effects of Yoga—applying the practices to overcome a traumatic upbringing to healing from heartbreak to recovering physically, emotionally, and spiritually after experiencing a traumatic bicycle accident over 7 years ago.  Keegan’s teaching and practice draws upon the Bhakti & Hatha yoga traditions weaving in philosophy, mantra, breathwork, energetic alignment, and a connection to the divine. She specifically enjoys speaking, writing and teaching about resilience and overcoming challenging experiences in life, calling on her own personal journey of rising up from life’s greatest challenges.

the best way to connect with me is over tea and a nice chat or walk in nature :) Quality time is my love language and I love learning about others stories as well as sharing my own. I often write about my experience in life on my website and in my newsletter which is another way to learn more about me: https://www.awakenwithkeegan.com

I’ve been teaching for: 10 years

I've been practicing yoga for over half my life and yet embrace the beginners mind everyday. I lean into kindness and truth, ahimsa and satya, to light my path. I have taught many "levels" and in many environments - from kids to seniors in memory care facilities, from yin yoga to power vinyasa. I have studied meditation and mindfulness under Rolf Gates and the path of Bhakti with Janet, whom I consider my primary teacher. My husband and I now own a yoga studio, Love Bird Yoga, in a small town just north of Bend, Oregon. I practice the practice to remember who I am. I teach yoga to guide others home to their truest self, to show them their own light inside, and to open and heal our big collective heart.

I am most experienced in:
Slow mindful flow, the 8 limbs, mindfulness, and meditation

I am committed to studying and deepening my practice in…
I am committed to living yoga through the 8 limbed path, to breath work as a means of healing oneself and connecting to the divine, and to sharing yoga with all bodies, all ages, and all abilities.

My mentoring style or approach is…
I'm here to answer questions, listen without judgement, share from experience, and connect.

Learn more about me at: @lizskarvelis (Insatgram), @lovebirdyoga (Instagram) and lovebirdyoga.com

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I’ve been teaching/assisting for: 10+ Years

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I first became introduced to yoga in 2005 during my first year of college. I was coming out of the world of competitive sports and needing something that didn't involve competing against another person. After that first class, I knew I had found the remedy for all that my body and mind had suffered in the years prior. From then on, I immersed myself in all that I could. Books, classes, workshops, dvds (yes, it was THAT long ago) and youtube videos. I became fascinated with the spiritual and philosophical aspect but during that time, I was mainly practicing intense and vigorous styles of asana. Eventually, the pull towards teaching became such that in 2011 I applied for teacher training in my hometown of St. Petersburg, FL. Shortly after graduating, I moved out west and have since taught yoga full time, integrated decades of movement practice and education, taught thousands of hours of classes and workshops to help build our local yoga community; all while staying committed to my own studentship. My style is a unique culmination of lifelong study, sustainable practice and sincere effort, further shaped and influenced by my own teachers; Janet Stone, Kathryn Budig, Carling Harps, Bernie Clark, Judith Lasater, Vie Binga and Harvey Deutch PT.

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I am most experienced in:
-Being authentic. Teaching from the heart, with presence and curiosity. Listening. Creating a space for students to show up in whatever form or however vulnerable
and feel connected to the parts of themselves that have been forgotten, hurt, disempowered or completely left behind. I love to incorporate storytelling, readings, poems that take students beyond the asana. My classes are deeply inspired by natural cycles, the elements, the moon and cosmos, and any type of musical vibration. Since 2020 I have learned to play the harmonium and started to incorporate more Bhakti into my offerings.

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-Clear and effective cuing to a wide range of students in flow and especially in transition. Creative and Intelligent sequencing. Anatomy and Physiology. Language of Yoga. Regardless of style, I tend to sequence classes in a way that gives the entire class a pulse. Like one, big steady heartbeat. Whether we are workshopping inversions or melting into a restorative shape, there is always purpose. I often integrate energetic and subtle body systems, principles of Ayurveda and TCM into my teachings and study.

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-Curating an experience. Non-verbal communication. Seeing bodies, beyond the surface. Building studentship and trust. Being able to meet students where they
are, physically, energetically and emotionally. I love to teach and discover fun new ways to incorporate props and modifications for accessibility and awareness. Breaking the ice or challenging moments with a corny joke (to strengthen the funny bone).

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I am committed to studying and deepening my practice in…

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Showing up. Compassion. Discomfort. Trusting the process.

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My mind and rhythms are constantly adapting, shifting and transforming. I am drawn in and drawn out and my practice is to keep showing up and keep disrupting the story. So my practice and interests ebbs and flows in terms of what I am committed to. Overall I am committed to healing and growth. And self love. Acceptance and gratitude.

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I would like to incorporate more subtle body work, maybe the addition of sound healing or live music. Meditation and Pranayama for anxiety and stress management. Post-natal Yoga and Birth support is always something I’ve been drawn to but have yet to explore.

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My mentoring style or approach is…
Supportive and Nurturing. Reflective and encouraging. Like a big sister, I strive to meet the intentions and desires of those that I get to work with while guiding them towards their own inner wisdom and voice. My approach is one that looks to celebrate and highlight our individual differences and uniqueness. To help disrupt the story and build confidence. With open dialogue and clear, effective communication. I meet people where they are and help them to find what works for them and what doesn’t. I like to create lasting, meaningful relationships and a space for growth, vulnerability and inspiration.

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I have been practicing for:

I have been teaching since 2015 and assisting Janet since 2017

Born and raised in Lima, Peru, Mario took on yoga to help him heal his body and overcome injuries sustained from years playing soccer. In his practice he not only learned how to better take care and heal his body but discovered the resources that helped him overcome his long battle with depression. He became so passionate about yoga, he made it his mission to study and teach it.

I am committed to:

Understanding grieve and suffering coming from attachment or death of a loved one.

I am most experienced in:

Observing, the endless back and forward of my mind, and the struggle to stay present in these uncertain time. Knowing I am always one thought away of being present and finding peace. Listening to what my mind and body need in the moment to navigate each day with greater ease. Finding humor when I fail trying to apply these things everyday and starting all over again the next day.

My mentoring style:

I like to listen what my students fears about teaching yoga are, and also what motivates them and excites them. I always go first hoping someone will relate and get the conversation going.My mentoring style or approach is about connecting through sharing.

You can best reach me at:

IG: supermarioyoga / Web:https://www.mariospyoga.com/

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I’ve been teaching/assisting: since 2017

I grew up in Idaho, but have spent my adult life in California mostly. I had a long career in the corporate world managing creative teams; this has allowed me to pursue my interests in yoga, writing, art, and traveling.

I am most experienced in:
Equal parts: modern vinyasa asana, pranayama, meditation, philosophy. I very much believe in the eight-fold path of yoga.

I've studied yoga philosophy for many years and teach workshops in meditation and pranayama theory and practice. I love comparing and contrasting different translations of the Yoga Sutras and The Bhagavad Gita.

I'm also an experienced writer: poetry, fiction, playwriting, non-fiction. I like public speaking too.

I am committed to studying and deepening my practice in…
Yamas, niyamas, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana. . . and maybe someday touching and sustaining samadhi, and holding it for more than a few seconds.

I have a daily meditation and pranayama practice, and 3-5 times/week asana practice.

My mentoring style or approach is…
I have a threefold approach to mentoring, honed over many years of mentoring people in professional settings mostly.

First, I believe in discovering and leveraging strengths. There's no need to focus on deficiencies or shortcomings when we are all blessed with such strengths as to completely render any perceived weaknesses as completely insignificant, especially as we're trying to accomplish something meaningful.

Second and closely related: I believe in positive reinforcement. I'll never point out what you're doing wrong. I WILL hold up a mirror for you so you can see what you're doing right.

Third, I believe in baby steps, setting small goals. These add up, and we don't need to be afraid of goals, because there's always a goal that is small enough that it's easily accomplished. That accomplishment makes us hungry for another goal. Sometimes the goal can be "just show up."

I guess there's one more--I ask that mentees set the agenda. Every time we're in dialogue, it's for you. I'm here to serve.

Learn more about me on: markmccormickyoga.com. Instagram: markmccormickyoga.com

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I’ve been teaching/assisting for: 12 years

I have been practicing yoga since 2005 and completed my first 200-hour teacher training in 2008. I first studied with Janet in 2010 and have been a devoted student since that time. I received my 500-hour certification with Janet in 2017.

I am most experienced in:
Asana – Hatha Yoga, Yoga Therapy, Vinyasa. Yamas and Niyamas.

I am committed to studying and deepening my practice in…
the embodiment of the 8 Limbs of Yoga in my daily life. Also as a yoga teacher, deepening my knowledge and understanding of offering yoga to those with disease, illness, and physical limitations.

My mentoring style or approach is…
holding space and being present (physically or via email/phone etc) as necessary; accountability – having scheduled check-in dates – weekly, monthly as appropriate. Being approachable and open to offer guidance.

Learn more about me on: Facebook and more recently Instagram for a glimpse of everyday life.

I have been practicing and teaching:

3 years

More than two decades ago I began my practice and study of yoga. In 2006, I completed my first yoga teacher training high in the Rocky Mountains in a beautiful place where meditation, yogic philosophy, and temple experiences infused with music and mantra were emphasized equally, if not more, than asana. The alchemy of that precious, fertile foundation continues to be my soft and stable ground as I move through this life with the nectar-infused flame of yoga warming my heart - lighting my path of connection with the world around (and within) me. In 2009, I experienced my first of many joyful experiences with Janet in the Castro. Since then, I have spent countless hours immersed in the tender embrace of our sangha through retreats and trainings all over the world (zoom zoom room included). The practices of yoga have provided the experiences, tools/methods, structure, inspiration, and community to bolster the dive into my deepest self-inquiry.It has been a great privilege to receive the unending benefits of the practice and I aim to share my interpretation and integration with the intention of contributing to the joy and equanimity of all.

I am most experienced in:

facilitating grief work from a somatic/mindfulness-based yoga therapy perspective.

I am committed to:

Arriving.Remembering.Experiential knowledge, assimilation, and embodiment - the integration of yogic practices/studies and real-time somatic experiencing/nervous system response. I am committed to remembering the possibility of the energetic free-flow of both a top-down and bottom-up approach in this life we get to live.

My mentoring style is:

I am here to meet you exactly where you are. It is an honor to hold a brave space - to be a witness and to reflect, with an open mind and heart, as you continue to cultivate your own inner wisdom. Overall, my approach is kind, humble, casual - holla! I'd love to connect.

You can best reach me at:

IG: @monica.bruzza

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I currently reside in beautiful Tahoe. I love to teach outdoors, to share movement and intentionality. My favorite aspects of yoga are breath, meditation, mantra and movement. I strive to teach an intuitive heart-centered class. My yoga journey began when I moved to San Francisco in 2004 to start my undergraduate degree at the University of San Francisco, and my friend brought me along to the Yoga Tree Castro where we attended a Rusty Wells class. It was incredible and that became my true introduction to the yoga practice and gave me access to amazing teachers. I had the opportunity to meet Janet and I knew I wanted to continue learning from her. I attended yoga training in Bali and Big Sur in 2016, and completed my 200 hour certificate. I joined the Virtual Sangha in 2020 and completed my 300 hour certificate in May 2022. The friendships developed through JSY and how much I’ve learned from other teachers throughout these trainings is a gift. The self study, sangha and lots of time and space for integration really helped develop my passion and confidence to allow the teachings to come through me. My goal is to share breath and movement, to assist others and to be a positive force in my community.

I'm most experienced in teaching vinyasa flow and kiddo yoga. I truly believe yoga is for every body and I strive to make the practice approachable.

I am committed to studying and deepening my practice in everything. I am forever a student. I’ve loved learning about the storytelling aspects of yoga, guided meditation, mantra and movement. In class, I weave mindfulness, body awareness, quotes and nature into the practice.

My mentoring style or approach is best described as kind and compassionate. Wherever you are on your journey, it is perfect. I will encourage and support you. You are exactly where you are meant to be.

The best way to learn more about me is through Instagram @morashaseraphina

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I have been practicing for:

6 years.

Nikita Mehta is a writer, researcher, yoga teacher, educator and grey area drinking coach. She is a 3rd generation yogi from The Yoga School in Mumbai, India and spent her childhood living between the US and India. Her graduate research studied the interaction between the parasympathetic activations of yoga and meditation and their effects on the secondary manifestations of stuttering. The IRB approved study has deeper implications in today’s pandemic fatigued world and has influenced all of the practices that Nikita teaches today. Nikita is a grey area drinking coach, championing equal representation of Asian women in sobriety spaces. She also teaches corporate wellness and guest lectures for yoga teacher trainings.

I am most experienced in:

teaching and assisting in spiritually based vinyasa classes which speak to the Yamas and Niyamas. My practice and teaching always comes back to the 8 Limbs and the Bhagavad Gita. In addition, my specialization is in trauma based and addiction based practices and how we interweave movement and breath work into moving ourselves out of these hard spaces. Yoga for recovery does not only include those who are touching on addiction issues though, we are all recovering from something.

I am committed to:

all of the areas of this practice. My love for Sanskrit and the Gita will always be an area of study that I will dive into. This year I would really like to study and memorize portions of the sutras.

My mentoring style is:

Full transparency, one-on-one interactions, a back and forth learning style, where I am learning and growing from my students as much as they are absorbing from me.

@NikitaKMehta

Read more about her work at NikitaKMehta.com

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I’m originally from Santa Fe, New Mexico and spent the last 20+ years traveling the globe as an officer in the United States Air Force. I recently retired and settled down in Colorado to start a new adventure in nursing.

I have been teaching of assisting for

I have been teaching for 5 years.

I am most experienced in...

All of my teaching experience to date has been in asana and guided meditation. While on my last duty station in Okinawa, Japan, I had the privilege of incorporating both asana and guided meditation to fellow service members dealing with substance abuse. That experience not only sparked my interest in mental health and nursing, but a longing to delve deeper into understanding my own ‘addictions’ and ultimately, my own true nature.

I am committed to studying and deepening my practice in ...

…all aspects of my life. Whether it’s asana, meditating, chanting, or just doing the mundane things of daily living, all of them are potential opportunities for rediscovering and reminding ourselves of the joy of being alive.

My mentoring style or approach is...

I approach each and every encounter as an opportunity to not only share my own perspective and experiences, but to be equally receptive in listening to and receiving what others have to offer because after all..."we're all just walking each other home."-Ram Dass

The best way to learn more about me is through...

Instagram: pete_air; Facebook: Pedro Ovalle

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Peter leads powerful, fun vinyasa classes that build strength, create flexibility and inspire a joyous, grateful perspective. His playful yet caring approach to teaching makes yoga approachable and relatable for all levels of practitioner. His classes will move any willing student beyond pose aesthetic and shape to an experience that is deeply devotional, heart opening and an opportunity to ‘begin again.’

Practicing with Peter will allow you to explore how the physical practice influence your body, breath, mind and heart. Peter’s teaching will help you become more present in all aspects of your life and ultimately help you take the yoga practice off the mat and into the world. In his workshops and classes you can expect to chant mantra, twist, churn, invert, balance and flow through poses in a dance-like sequence that often inspires spontaneous smiles, tears and sometimes both.

Although based in San Francisco, Peter loves traveling the world leading public classes, workshops and retreats. Peter has studied extensively and is always drawing inspiration from his dear teachers Rusty Welles, Janet Stone and others. When he’s not teaching, Peter loves traveling, motorcycling windy roads, crossing oceans on traditional sailing ships and, as we all do, eating ice cream and snuggling with really cute puppies.

I am most experienced in:
Teaching vinyasa yoga, hands on assisting, bhakti/chanting and generally how to practice presence and authenticity as you teach and share the practice. How to put our stuff to the side as we show up for the beings that we are blessed to serve.

I am committed to studying and deepening my practice in…
Meditation, bhakti/mantra study, and also some asana. Really everything. I am committed to continuously studying yoga in all of its dimensions. It will evolve and shift and my interests will also shift over time. So, simply, Yoga.

My mentoring style or approach is…
Colloquial, dialogue. Student should come with questions, and I’ll respond with more questions 🙂

Also to remind the teacher that they are a student of yoga first– and how to maintain that seat over the years.

Learn more about me on: www.peteryoga.com // @peterwaltersyoga

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Born and raised in the magical land of Istria. A wandering soul, Half Croatian half Italian.  Nowadays I live in the flow of the Adriatic sea, skipper by vocation and Yoga practitioner for more than a decade. My immersion in the vast ocean of "yoga" begins in 2010, and year after year it leads me to a gradual and profound personal transformation. With yoga I began a journey of inner exploration, discovering that the world INSIDE is bigger than the one outside!  Over the years I have practiced with teachers of the Satyananda and Krishnamacharya lineage, but along the path I discovered my true passion: Vinyasa flow, and it is here that I deepened my studies. I first enrolled in the 200hrs YTT in 2020 and continued my education to 300hrs.  Meeting Janet stone yoga has been a big event in my life, a real change in my own practice and sadhana.  I practice vinyasa flow as a dance, a moving prayer. It allows me to express myself freely and unite with my deepest self, stepping out from a momentary drama.  With the study of the "8 limbs of Patanjali" I learned that the asanas are only a very small part of the yoga world, and that the real basis lies first of all in the behavior we must have towards ourselves and then express it in the world around us.  My classes are very much inspired by the 5 elements, as every element has its own dance and energy, and takes us to the place where we can feel nourished and connected to the nature outside and within us.  I also love to create musical experience that matches the intention and the flow, wether it is slow or vigorous.  In my classes I use pranayama not only as a separate practice but rather waving it into the movements, where our own breath shows up as a guru, as a teacher, teaching us the impermanence of every thing.

I'm most experienced in developing a deep relationship with my practice, and from here offer this support to others. 
Creating easy and intuitive movements, slow and vigorous flow. For more than 2 years,  pranayama/breath work has been my healing practice.

I am committed to studying and deepening my practice in all ways, everything related to Yoga, I truly believe that my growth is based on being an ongoing student. I am dedicated to lifetime of listening, learning and self-study.

My mentoring style or approach is best described as welcoming, supportive and engaged. I will show up and meet each person exactly where they are in the course, or training and in life. I always say to my student to not look at me as a teacher, but rather a student, exactly as they are. What I’m doing is just sharing what I have learned through the course and my experiences; practices that brought benefit to me and I hope will bring benefit to them. When i act as a student even my expectations changes, my fear of judgement dissolves, and the class become a playground.

The best way to reach me is via Instagram @romina_budicin but also through my business website www.sailingpulpa.com