Dani Ibarra is the owner of this little gem and has been teaching yoga in SCV since 2008. She’s a certified yoga therapist recognized by the International Association of Yoga Therapy and has a passion for teaching therapeutics, beginners and seniors. She was trained in the Krishnamacharya lineage and her carefully crafted sequences are a fusion of Iyengar yoga, yoga therapy of Desikachar, somatics, myofascial release, mobility work, and pranayama (breath work). She has a keen eye for sound alignment, and creates a safe space for self-discovery and transformation. She was the founder of Just Breathe Yoga Center (now Serenity Yoga) and worked as the director and lead teacher trainer for the Valencia YogaWorks location until they closed due to COVID. She was a professional dancer turned yogini, and has been a yoga practitioner since 1996. Her certifications include: IAYT, E-RYT 500, YACEP (Continuing Education Provider for Yoga Alliance), FRC Mobility Specialist, Gentle Somatic Yoga Level 2, Urban Zen, Yoga Tune Up, Yoga Wall Certified, Senior YogaWorks Trainer/Mentor, Reiki Master, Reconnection Energy Healer, Author of Yoga Remedy eBook, and creator of Yoga Remedy 25-hour Therapeutic Teacher Training. 

Allison Nelson’s teaching style centers on creating a space of safety and acceptance, by incorporating smart sequencing, modifications, and adjustments for all students. She aims for her students to leave her class feeling nourished, present, and having learned something new about themselves or their practice, and maybe even enjoying a laugh or two. Allison teaches a mindful flow with alignment cues and modifications that allow all bodies to feel relaxed, stay in tune with the breath, and explore personal practice. With gratitude for all the beautiful lessons from her yoga practice, she strives to enjoy every moment, give freely, and love with all her heart. Allison has been teaching for over 30 years and her credentials include E-RYT 500, Meditation Teacher, Yoga Remedy Therapeutics, Yoga Wall Certified, AFFA Primary Fitness, TRX Level 2, Body Pump, Senior Fitness.

Lori Schneider is a 500 hr YogaWorks certified instructor and has been teaching yoga for the past 15 years. Yoga has transformed her life physically and mentally and she’s honored to share all of that yoga goodness with you!  Her gentle and Level 1 classes are specially curated for any body from a gentle beginner to a seasoned practitioner.  She has taken many workshops and additional trainings to advance her knowledge for continuing education, which include Yoga Remedy Therapeutic Teacher Training, Yin Yoga Certified, and Level 3 Reiki.  Lori teaches authentically from the heart, keeps safety in mind, and gives detailed variations to fit your personal needs.  She would be honored to share in a gentle yoga journey with you.

Linda Wissmath is a certified yoga Instructor with twenty-five years private and group teaching experience. Her first teachers in the late 80’s were David Life and Sharon Gannon, founders of Jivamukti Yoga NYC. Her first Teacher Training was at Sivananda Ashram in Grass Valley Ca. in 1992 since then she has completed Integrative Yoga Therapy Teacher Training, Yoga Works Teacher Training, Advanced Teacher Training Yoga Works, Iyengar Module Teacher Training and advanced Teacher Trainings with Lisa Walford. She is also a Certified Pilates Mat Instructor with four years pilates mat group leadership. Significant experience in therapeutics and special populations including Pre-Natal and Back Care. Her classes combine spiritual concepts, classic yoga sequencing and a balance between correct form in the physical body with awareness of mind and flow of energy. She also has an MFA in Painting from Cal Arts.

Lisa Schindewolf has been teaching at Yoga Yoga since 2010, completed a 200 hr Teacher Training at Yoga Yoga, Restorative Yoga Teacher Training Level 1 & 2, Yoga for Arthritis Level 1, Yoga for All training, Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training, Level 1 Reiki, and Yoga Remedy Therapeutic training. The restorative yoga class invites deep relaxation by soothing and balancing the nervous system. Supported by props, each gentle pose is held longer for profound effects. With candlelight, Reiki, and guided meditation, this class will help you soften, surrender, and embrace a state of calm.  This practice is beneficial for relieving muscle tension and stress, it encourages the mind body connection, and leaves you refreshed and rejuvenated.

Tosha began her yoga journey at the age of 15 and has never looked back. Since becoming a teacher in 2016, she has been passionate about sharing yoga not only as a physical practice but as a way of life. Tosha's approach invites students to bring yoga's transformative mindset off the mat, cultivating self-awareness and a more expansive outlook on life. She believes that yoga is one of life's greatest medicines, filling each day with the magic of self-discovery and growth. Tosha is a 500hr Established - Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT) as well as a teacher trainer & a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Practitioner. Tosha graduated from her 200hr in 2017 in Santa Clarita, and completed her 300hr in 2019 in Peru. She began working for a yoga school, The Kula Collective and has facilitated, supported and guest taught in over 12 yoga teacher trainings. She is also a certified Primal flow instructor, a Reiki Master and a Thai massage therapist. She is currently studying Yoga Therapy, Herbalism and Shamanic practices. 

Loretta Reust is an occupational therapist, experienced working with people of all ages, specializing in sensory integration and lifestyle medicine. She is BoneFit™ trained from the national Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation.  Loretta studied Yoga Wall Level 1, and Yoga for Osteoporosis and has her 200hr certification. Loretta loves using props such as the Yoga Wall to work on alignment,  relaxation, or to explore more depth.  She believes that yoga practice of movement and breath brings strength, balance and healing to body, mind and spirit. 

Anne Robinson has over 25 years of teaching experience in the fields of dance and yoga. She is a Wellness Advisor for the Entertainment Industry, Conventions and Corporate spaces. She is grounded, innovative and very in touch with the energy in the classes she leads, with a deep understanding of anatomy and movement. Her unique style of vigorous classes are joyful, fun, thoughtful and expansive. She is a teacher of all levels, including prenatal and meditation. Anne has worked in injury rehabilitation as well as leading children's creative movement to designing programs for seniors, athletes, and actors.

With nearly 35 years of personal yoga practice, Lexi stepped fully onto the path of teaching in 2019, taking a leap of faith into her first teacher training—a moment that quietly, yet profoundly, changed her life from that point forward, she committed herself wholeheartedly to deep study, self-inquiry, and embodied growth, both as a teacher and as a human. Following her 200-hour training, Lexy continued her education with certifications in Restorative Yoga and Yin Yoga, and Wall Yoga. Lexy is also a sound healing facilitator, Reiki Master, and devoted student of herbalism weaving earth wisdom and subtle energy into her work.

Manak Khamvongsa leads our Saturday morning Tai Chi class. He started learning Tai Chi in 2003 at Yuan Yen Don Martial Arts Center, in Boston MA. His class focuses on balance, breath and stress management using the movements of Tai chi; an internal martial art originally from China. Class practice will focus on the Yang 24 form and may also include qigong and breathing exercises. You will be guided through the practice in a flowing, peaceful manner, with an emphasis on mindfulness and self development. Manak is also a professional musician and provides musical accompaniment for the Wednesday evening restorative class and directs our monthly sacred sound baths.

Justin Barnes is a passionate yoga teacher with a deep commitment to helping others cultivate balance, mindfulness, and strength. He received his 200-hour certification through YogaWorks, where he truly developed a love for the practice, and went on to complete the Yoga Remedy Teacher Training. His teaching approach integrates movement, meditation, and intentional breathwork to create a nurturing and empowering space for students of all levels. Whether on or off the mat, Justin aims to inspire others to connect to their body and find greater peace within themselves. Justin would never tell you this, but he’s a Juilliard graduate and a very talented actor.

With over 30 years of teaching experience, Annette brings a wealth of knowledge, contagious enthusiasm, and the kind of energy that lights up the entire room. She’s funny, playful, inspiring, and has a way of making everyone feel excited to learn. She believes we can all approach movement with the mind of a student…with curiosity, a sense of adventure, and a willingness to try something new. Her classes remind us that we don’t have to stay stuck in the story that we’re broken, weak, or overwhelmed. We can shift our mindset, rediscover what’s possible, and find joy in the process.