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Elyse Briggs
Elyse Briggs, NCTMB, RYT is Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, a Licensed Massage Therapist and a certified and nationally registered teacher of both massage and yoga therapies with a private practice in Glendale, CA, She holds certificates in Medical Technology, Massage Therapy, Yoga Therapy and has received her teaching credential in Thai Massage from teacher, Chongkol Setthakorn while studying at the Institute of Thai Massage in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Elyse works in close association with M.D.’s, Chiropractors, Acupuncturists and Homeopaths and practices many bodywork modalities. In addition, Elyse frequently acts as an advisor for the television and film industry for Massage Therapy and Yoga. She is a member of the faculty of the Massage School of Santa... Read the profile >>
Jeff Bass
The moment I understood my yogic path was the moment I realized that what I created on my mat had a direct correlation to what I created in my life; if I could shift consciousness in one place, I could shift consciousness in the other. I could live yoga. I dabbled with a yoga practice off and on as a form of physical exercise since 1999 but it wasn't until 2005 that I realized yoga was my gateway into living/breathing/experiencing some of the biggest questions I had struggled with my entire life: Who am I? Why am I here? What is the purpose? ... and who knows if these questions will EVER be answered, but as I move forward I joyously invite the exploration. In the spring of 2007, I completed my teacher training at Yoga Works with Jeanne Heileman and Carmen Fitzgibbon. I am currently... Read the profile >>
Jonathon Conant
Jonathon Conant, president and co-founder of Trapeze School New York, has been dedicated to improving life on this planet through counseling abandoned children, battered women, drug rehabilitation clients and the mentally ill. What he learned about supporting joy and addressing human suffering has found a blissful practice in teaching the flying trapeze. "Trapeze helps you re-evaluate what you are capable of " says Jonathon. He discovered aerial arts 10 years ago while traveling in Mexico. When he found no place to train in the US, he set up a rig and invited trainers. After running his own operation for a couple years, he was very fortunate to find a fantastic partnership with Dave and Anne Brown. The three of them opened Trapeze School New York in 2001 and have now expanded to Boston,... Read the profile >>
Karen Russell
Karen Russell is the founder and creator of Yoga Groove. Her career in movement began at an early age at a local dance studio in Erie, PA where she worked as an assistant dance teacher. By the time Karen was 21 she was working professionally all over the world as a dancer and back-up singer with such artists as Bette Midler and Madonna. Karen was first introduced to Hatha yoga in a Manhattan health club in the early 1990’s. Several years later a dance injury reacquainted her with yoga and she fell in love. Yoga has healed her physical injuries and the mind, body, spirit aspect of yoga has changed Karen’s life. In the year 2000 she started teaching yoga and studying a variety of yoga styles. In 2004 Yoga Groove was created. Yoga Groove is a fixed yoga / dance warm-up... Read the profile >>
Kelly Tourgeman
Kelly Tourgeman, owner of, and instructor at The Pilates Body, received her instructor certification from the New York-based PhysicalMind Institute and has continued her education by attending various fitness organizations' workshops. Having just had her first baby this June, Kelly has concentrated her continuing education on pre and post-natal training as well as Pilates for back pain and injury. Pilates was a godsend throughout her pregnancy, keeping her fit, trim, healthy and sane! A self-professed fitness addict, Kelly has discovered that Pilates has improved her own body and mind, and she would like to share this experience with you. Read the profile >>
LeTania Kirkland
Heartbeat House, Silverlake Yoga and Downtown Circle Yoga
LeTania Kirkland began studying yoga by way of modern dance and has never looked back. She received her certification from Laughing Lotus Yoga Center in New York City and began teaching straight away. Prior to moving to Los Angeles, she taught at various centers throughout New York as well as provided yoga to individuals in corporate settings. LeTania is dedicated to sharing the traditional teachings of yoga while providing an ecstatic, creative flow with the breath as the means to discover the healing of movement and meditation. Read the profile >>
Sean Khoda
Name: Sean Khoda, Personal Trainer and Owner of Basic Training PFC in Glendale. Motivation: Watching people smile after reaching their goals through diet and exercise. Education: NASM, AFAA, Kickboxing, Nutritional counseling. Specialties: Drastic Body Makeovers utilizing; diet, cardio, resistance and core training. All levels of fitness welcome Quote: Every great journey starts with a single step. Fitness is my life and I love helping people who really want to make a difference in their lives. I know how it feels to be overweight, check out my website for some cool before and after pictures. Stay motivated, sacrifice a little, and work hard and you can have any body you want. Sean Khoda Read the profile >>
Tony Giuliano
Tony's yoga journey began when his uncle gave him a book on yoga as a teenager. In 1990 with a move to NYC he would find his first instructor, Kundalini teacher Ravi Singh. Years later while living in his now hometown of Los Angeles Tony took an Anusara class and immediately fell in love. This ultimately led to his commitment to teaching and sharing Anusara. Tony completed his teacher training in 2004 and continues to immerse himself fully. He continues to study with and be inspired by Anusara founder John Friend, Tantric scholar Dr. Douglas Brooks and all of his teachers who support him on his path. Tony's heart, humor, and devotionto his own practice set the tone for his classes which are filled with love, laughter, and depth of experience. Read the profile >>