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| Our Family |
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| Alexis Garcia |
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| Allyson Stark |
| Allyson is currently attending Mt. Sac, this is her second year and she loves it!
Focusing on her general education she wants to transfer to Cal Poly to persue a
carrer in restraunt managment. Some of her favorite things to do are cook with her
mom Michelle who is a teacher at the studio, spend time with her sister Maddie and
try to practice yoga as much as possible. Allyson was diagnosed with Scoliosis
sophmore year of high school, and had to under go surgery. Yoga has helped her back
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| Dave Goldberg |
| Dave and Polina fell in love at first sight over ten years ago and Dave's first Yoga experience was with Polina 7 years ago. It didn't draw much interest to him at first but after taking several of Polina's classes, Dave quickly became addicted! He was in the first Generation to graduate from Polina's Teacher Training Program in 2007 and has been teaching ever since. Yoga has changed his life in many ways one of which it has tremendously relieved his back pain from scoliosis. From the unique practice that he's developed, Dave teaches a Beginning Yoga Class that incorporates modifications, straps, blocks, and alot of laughter! Make sure to check out his class where you will love to listen to his voice and learn about the basics of Yoga! Dave is also a Graduate of Cal State Long Beach with a degree in Management. He hopes to teach the community that Yoga is great for EVERYONE! |
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| Diana Torres |
| Diana describes herself as an eternal student – always learning and growing. Practicing vinyasa flow yoga for five years from numerous instructors, she has been teaching for over three years. Diana delved into her practice as an outlet for her physical and creative energy. Inspired by the marriage of mind, body and spirit her classes are ever-changing and challenging with a focus on flowing through postures and building body heat. Diana believes that yoga should be a workout as well as a calming experience. Take a class, feel the power of your body, and leave relaxed. Learn from each new experience along your journey. Her journey thus far has earned her two bachelor's degrees earned from Claremont McKenna College and UC Berkeley and an everlasting love for yoga. In addition, she recently earned her Public Health Master's degree in Nutrition from Loma Linda University. She ascribes to these words, " Live fully and passionately with integrity and conviction. Love what you do and why you are doing it." |
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| Erin Pysnik |
| Erin has been practicing yoga on and off for years. Over a year ago she stumbled upon Addicted to Yoga and instantly became, well, addicted! Erin studied jazz and ballet for 15+ years but once responsibilities set in (college, work!) she didn't have the time so she turned to yoga. She instantly fell in love with it because it was the perfect balance of relaxation and a fantastic workout! Erin currently works in finance at a mutual fund company in downtown Los Angeles. She studied International Relations at USC and taught English in the Czech Republic. When she’s not
at the yoga studio (which is rare) she enjoys traveling, cooking,
volunteering and wine! |
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| Genesis Alvarez |
| A college student at Mount SAC, Genesis has been practicing yoga for just a couple months! You will all meet her smiling face as you enter ADDICTED TO YOGA as she manages our Studio office. She enjoys her leasure time on road trips, reading, and spending time with her newly born baby boy! Genesis has been in our family for years...you can even catch her twin sisters practicing kid's Yoga! |
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| Katie Addis |
| Katie is a certified Yoga and Pilates Instructor. After 11 years of studying ballet, She stumbled into a yoga class to get a “stretch.” She was instantly addicted and has been a student of yoga for over 8 years now and is trained in Ashtanga and Vinyasa yoga, combining the two in her classes. She enjoys teaching challenging dynamic classes; bringing full attention to the breath, asanas, and concentration.
After suffering an injury several years ago, she began incorporating Pilates into her rehabilitation as well as yoga and was amazed with the results. She became certified in Pilates three years ago through the Physical Mind Institute to share her newfound love of Pilates with others, focusing on posture, body alignment, and muscle balance. She believes the stability and strength associated with Pilates is a perfect counterpart to yoga. She has seen the power of both practices helping people work through injuries, life challenges, and pain and feels that both can be life-changing in these ways.
Katie is also working on her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Chapman University, has a B.S in Kinesiology, and a background of working with people with injuries.
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| Michelle Stark |
| Michelle has been practicing yoga since 2000 and teaching since 2002. She has completed Level 3 training in the YogaFit system, and is planning to attend Level 4 in 2006. She is a wife and mother of two beautiful girls, and has lived in Chino Hills for 20 years. Besides practicing and teaching Yoga she is an amazing cook and a wine aficianado! Attend any of our events to taste the creations of Michelle's delicious desserts! Make sure to Congratulate Michelle for winning the Addicted To Yoga 2008 Teacher of the Year Award! |
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| Natalie Austin |
| A Photographer at heart, Natalie has been practicing and teaching Yoga for years. She recieved her certification in 2004 for 200 hr Yoga Alliance and teaches a gentle Hatha Stretching Class. Seen all the beautiful photography around the studio?? That's her work and we are blessed with her talents! Catch her subbing our weekly classes or for private lessons! |
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| Polina Marian |
| Growing up in a family dedicated to yoga, Polina was lucky to start practicing at a young age. She gives the most credit to her Grandmother Rosa, for lighting the flame in her heart for the start of her Yogic journey. Polina’s studies include Ashtanga Yoga training with her Grandma Yogi, Manju Jois, Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, training with Tim Miller and David Swenson, long time Ashtanga Yogis. She also have extensive training in Pre/Post-Natal Yoga and Kid’s Yoga. Her consistent motivation and aspiration for Yoga couldn’t be without the love, support, loyalty, and friendship of the many people that surround her life. She is also a graduate from Cal State Fullerton with a Marketing Degree and has lived in Chino Hills for over three years. Dave and Polina have been married for 6 years and recently welcomed their first son, Avi. Polina's inspiration and constant motivation are her husband Dave and her son Avi, the future of this world! |
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| Rhema Hernandez |
| Rhema has been practicing yoga for 2 years and recently completed Polina’s Teacher Training program. She is devoted to her practice and began practicing as a way to cope with the stresses of her work and life. She quickly developed an affinity for and a passion around her practice. She decided to enter teacher training in order to share her love of yoga with others. “My quality of life – health, perspective, attitude - has increased tremendously since I began practicing. I see so many others out there who can benefit from the fruits yoga has to offer. If I can make a difference in the lives of others by sharing yoga with them, that’s what I’d like to do.” Rhema’s intention is to create a nurturing and safe environment while providing a quality class for her students. Her compassionate style encourages and honors the discovery of each person's uniqueness. Rhema works in marketing for a national restaurant chain and lives in Chino Hills with her two children, Melyssa 16 and Christopher, 10. |
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| Salinee Vanichanan |
| Salinee found yoga eight years ago and it taught her to slow down, breathe every breath more fully, and turn inward to find peace harmony throughout her life. In 2003, she studied with Integrative Yoga Therapy and got her 200 hour Yoga Alliance Certification. She now teaches Yoga Therapy. |
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| Sarah VanTuinen |
| Sarah completed her teacher training 4 years ago with David Swenson. She has been practicing for years and came across our studio a couple years ago through a friend. She first taught at Addicted To Yoga in 2007, since then she has moved to and from Texas and recently started teaching again with us. She is a calm natured individual who is sweet and kind but kicks butt in class! Check out her classes in the mornings during the week with Wake Up & Yoga, make sure you congratulate her since she is expecting her second child next year. |
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| These classes offer a variety of teachers every week. Depending on the class certain teachers will switch teaching the class every week. Join the class and try out different teachers every week! |
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