In Studio Teachers

Sabrina is a community educator, survivor’s advocate, and lifelong learner dedicated to healing as social justice. They developed their yoga practice searching for an embodied approach to healing complex trauma and relief from the symptoms of an auto-inflammatory disorder. After spending three years as a survivor’s advocate and crisis counselor, they became curious about providing folks with healing education outside the confines created by institutionalized mental health care. They received their 200 Hour certification at The Tree Yoga Cooperative, with the intention of developing their personal yoga practice through a decolonized framework, while receiving the option to teach. 

Their intention as a teacher is to provide marginalized communities and survivors of interpersonal violence with tools to reconnect to their bodies and regulate their nervous systems. Sabrina believes all yoga should be accessible and trauma-informed and expanded their knowledge through iya’s Intuitive Sequencing for the Chakras Program and Soul Haum Yoga’s Trauma-Informed Wellness and Care Training. Sabrina is most passionate about teaching yin and restorative yoga, reminding students their value is not dependent upon their ability to perform or serve. 

 
Meet Crystal, a dedicated yoga teacher from Inglewood, proud Latina, and a true advocate for an accessible and inclusive yoga practice. She has always felt a deep connection to her community and is making it her mission to bring the profound benefits of yoga to everyone. In addition to her dedication to accessibility, Crystal is proud to create a space that is POC and queer-friendly. She knows that diversity is what makes our world beautiful, and she celebrates this in her classes. Her teaching style is infused with warmth, acceptance, and a deep respect for individual experiences.Off the mat, Crystal shares her life with her loving spouse and their adorable dog, Xena. The support and love of her family are at the core of her teaching philosophy, reminding her of the importance of creating a nurturing and welcoming environment for all her students.
 

 
A proud South Gate local, Daniela is deeply passionate about health, wellness, and helping her community find balance in their lives. Her journey into the world of wellbeing began after a life-changing health diagnosis, which led her to discover healing through holistic modalities like nutrition and yoga. This experience inspired her to become a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and gut health expert, equipping her with the tools to support others on their wellness journeys.

When her autoimmune disorder worsened, Daniela sought ways to manage stress and ground herself, which led her to deepen her yoga practice. Beyond the physical asanas, yoga became a vessel for connection and healing. This inspired her to complete her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) certification at The Tree Yoga Cooperative. The program’s emphasis on the decolonization of yoga and accessible modalities like chair yoga and yoga en español aligned perfectly with her values.

As a yoga teacher, Daniela loves creating safe, nurturing spaces where students can tune into their bodies and minds. She is committed to making yoga accessible for all who might not otherwise have access to the practice. Daniela’s classes aim to inspire connection, healing, and balance for all who join her on the mat.

 
Guadalupe, also more commonly known by Lupe, started her yoga journey in August 2024. What inspired Lupe to pursue becoming a yoga instructor was because she realized that yoga not only is a great way to restore lower back health, but she learned that yoga is a valuable tool that will help one re-learn how to be in one's presence, body, and most importantly power. Lupe realized through their own life experience that mental health and physical health compliment each other and when yoga found her she realized that yoga is a way of life. Lupe shared that this was the "relief" she was looking for all her life. As a person in recovery, Lupe strives to empower all who come across her path and offers a listening ear and an open heart whether it's through conversation or guiding her students through their asana.