INSTRUCTORS

Laura Camp's primary yoga studies and teacher training have been with Robert Boustany in Houston, Texas, and she taught yoga and dance throughout the Houston area before moving to California in 2000. Her yoga practice is interwoven with years of experience as a professional contemporary dancer, certified personal trainer, and avid rock climber. Laura's classes integrate classical yoga principles and basic strength building concepts to help students discover the joy and freedom of a flexible body and peaceful spirit. Classes are infused with warmth and humor, and students from all fitness and experience levels are welcome. Visit Laura's website at www.lauracampyoga.com.

Phone number: 510.689.3806


Cynthea Denise, R. N., longtime practitioner and seasoned yoga teacher, recalls the urge to twist her body into "odd shapes" as a child, graduated from Piedmont Advanced Studies Program in 1996. She feels at home in the yoga studio and delights in guiding bodies of all ages in opening, as the yoga asana awakens and reconnects us to the inherent wisdom of our body. To register for her next mama/baby postnatal 8-week series, email Cynthea at lunayogini@yahoo.com.










Charles Holman, a gifted yoga teacher, was certified with the US Yoga Association in 1998, and certified in ashtanga vinyasa yoga at Its Yoga, San Francisco in 2000. He co-founded The Yoga Source in Berkeley with Jazz Poitier in 1997. Charles holds a 3rd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, he is a personal trainer and has been teaching athletic somatic arts for twenty years. Charles' yoga classes are dynamic, challenging, and fun. You will often be encouraged to remember "you're stronger than you think you are," a mantra passed on to him by his teacher, Larry Schultz of Its Yoga. 510.860.0931 chollyroqk@yahoo.com







Sharon Jackson is a yoga student, elementary school teacher, and new mother. Inspired by the birth of her son, her love of yoga, and her active spirit, she is now offering IBY classes for both newborns and tots. Sharon was trained by Helen Garabedian, founder and author of Itsy Bitsy Yoga: Poses to Help Your Baby Sleep Longer, Digest Better, and Grow Stronger. Email Sharon at yoga4baby@yahoo.com.

Phone number: 510.318-1470


Sacha Prescott has been teaching vinyasa yoga in the Bay Area for over ten years. She blends ashtanga yoga principles with creative core exercises for a challenging and fun vinyasa flow class. She has a deep understanding of anatomy and body mechanics that she gained from her studies of yoga, Gyrotonics and Rolfing. Sacha is a certified Gyrotonic instructor and a practicing Rolfer.

Phone number: 510.847.2693


Tim Thompson (Director) first learned anatomy drawing comic book super heroes and intense althetics as a wrestler in high school. He began his teaching career at Sheffield Pre-school and at Step One, a natural progression for the sixth of seven siblings who has ten nieces and nephews. Years of West African dance, Contact Improvisation, Capoeira and ballet brought him to UC Berkeley as a dance major. While on staff at Piedmont Springs as a deep tissue massage therapist, he began his apprenticeship with Rodney Yee. A three-year graduate of Piedmont Yoga Studio’s Teacher Training Program, Tim taught Iyengar yoga at PYS, the Courthouse Athletic Club, Temescal Arts Center, Thunder Road, and at various public schools. Studying with Sarah Powers ignited his love of Ashtanga yoga and he eventually developed Isometric Monkey Yoga and the Primate and Simian Series. Influenced by Bucky Fuller and Islamic art, some of his bamboo creations populate the Shala. Feel free to call in or email any questions about yoga or related monkey business. Phone number: 510.595.1330, or email monkeyyoga@hotmail.com Private lessons by appointment.