John Friend

Friend has had in the past held several key large group meetings at the Yoga Mandiram. Friend first learned of yoga at the age of 8 in Youngstown, Ohio, when his mother, Ann Friend, read him stories of yogis with hidden knowledge and supernatural powers. By age 13, he began studying yoga philosophy with the Bhagavad Gita and Upanishads, […]

Aubrey Hackman

Aubrey Hackman, residing in Encinitas, CA, is a licensed acupuncturist who is dedicated to her traditional medicine practice; specializing in acupuncture and herbology. In her pursuit of optimal results, she seamlessly integrates various modalities, emphasizing the importance of combining constitutional and orthopedic sessions for each patient. Aubrey’s expertise in traditional medicine extends to a diverse […]

Tias Little

Prajna Yoga.com A gifted orator, Tias brings metaphor and imagination to his classes. He weaves together poetic language, embodied wisdom and subtle body awareness in all his classes. Tias synthesizes years of study in classical yoga, Sanskrit, Buddhist studies, somatic practices and anatomy in his dynamic and original style. He began studying Iyengar Yoga in […]

Peter Sterios

LEVITYoGA – Peter Sterios ERYT 500 At 39, Peter broke his back, facing an invasive surgery with no guarantees. With no outward path to rely on or the physical practices he had learned, Peter went inward. There, he found new teachers: Gravity & Grace. Peter has been part of the global yoga community for over […]

Stacy McCarthy

Yoganamastacy.com Stacy McCarthy is a world-renowned yoga and wellness expert, captivating speaker, and respected educator. She has positively transformed the lives of clients worldwide since 1991, teaching them how to have a balanced body, peaceful mind, and soaring spirit without dieting or excessive exercise.