Having grown up in Huntington Beach, Laura has always been able to take advantage of outdoor as well as indoor activities. Sailing, ballet, gymnastics, backpacking, and surfing has kept her busy throughout her youth. In 2010 Laura began taking yoga classes beginning with Bikram Yoga. Then through a random Groupon was introduced to Vinyasa Yoga. The Vinyasa style of yoga offered a fluid flow along with the option to step-it-up with the more powerful strength moves. Besides improving the athletic aspects of life such as surfing (balance), sailing (strength) and backpacking (breath control /stamina), yoga provided an inner contentment, patience, and bliss. In 2012 she decided that she needed to share that joy with others and received her 200Hr. certification along with the extensions program, and level 2 teacher training. "Yoga can open up a whole new world in which patience, strength, and balance live in harmony." By teaching yoga Laura has been able to see that path open for others and watch that joy blossom within their lives.

Embarking on my yoga journey in 2016, I was immediately drawn to its transformative power. I delved deeper, completing my 200-hour Teacher Training in 2018. It was a pivotal moment, driven by a desire to share the remarkable effects of yoga with others. I find immense joy in guiding others along their own paths to physical and mental wellness, As a perpetual student, I am continuously learning and evolving, striving to deepen my understanding. My yoga philosophy is centered around exploration and growth. I believe in infusing a sense of playfulness and encouraging my students to embrace new movements and perspectives with open hearts and curious minds.

Rebecca Fink, E-RYT500, has been teaching yoga to climbers since 2013 at Sender One Climbing, CA. She has enjoyed guiding and watching her yoga students grow in their asana practice, and always loves hearing their feedback about how yoga has improved their climbing skills. The enjoyment of fitness, the great outdoors, and the exploration of the union of breath and movement has inspired her to embark on a new journey of self discovery—through climbing. Now it all makes sense. Since beginning both a personal gym climbing practice and an exploration of natural rock climbing outdoors, she has first-hand discovered the innate connection between yoga and climbing. Many of the techniques used in yoga, such as personal body awareness and discipline of breath, are crucial in advancing climbing skills and avoiding injury. The mind and body connection can be accomplished on the wall, rock and mat, and in life. And, Rebecca is thrilled to be able to guide you on this path.

My yoga story starts in my 20s when I was first exposed to the style of Ashtanga, or Power Yoga, as an undergrad at UC Davis. Until 2012, yoga was my form of stress-relief and physical exercise. Toward the end of one of my favorite nightly Power Yoga classes, the teacher guided the class into a pose I wasn't familiar with. The time held in this pose was also longer than usual and the subtle tears that flowed down my face startled me but never left me. I was touched by the experience and asked the teacher about the pose afterward; she informed me that this was a "Yin" pose and I immediately knew that one day I would share the practice with others once I better understood it for myself.

The practice of Yoga Nidra became known to me during my 200-hour training, and in a similar way, was also an immediate source of my curiosity that I would dive into years later.

Since receiving my initial 200-hour Hatha Yoga certification in 2013, I have since completed specific trainings to deepen my understanding of the anatomical and energetic components of the practice. I've had the honor of studying Yin Yoga from Bernie Clark & Diana Batts (2016), and Paul & Suzee Grilley (2018); Yoga Nidra with Jana Roemer (2019), and Rod Stryker (2020); Fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Medicine through Emperor’s College (2020); biomechanics and mobility of the spine as it pertains to yoga from Stuart McGill (online) and Advanced Functional Anatomy with Bernie Clark once more (2024). Since 2016 I have been teaching workshops, group classes, and pop-up experiences throughout California and in Berlin, Germany (2018–2020).

As a rock climber who loves my vertical puzzles, I have equally loved discovering how mindfulness and grounding body-based yogic practices spill over onto a rock face, imitated or real.

On the weekends I get to facilitate outdoor rock climbing and hiking & yoga classes as a Day Guide for the REI Experiences team. I am also a freelance copy editor, proofreader, and avid reader. I take piano classes at the city college and my dream is to one day compete in a 2 v 2 beach volleyball tournament (just for fun).

Ryan started practicing yoga back in college as an alternative workout on rest days. Soon after he started to realize not only the physical but the mental and spiritual benefits of yoga. From there he spent many years practicing a variety of styles including vinyasa, yin, Iyengar, Hatha, and acro yoga. Curious to learn more for his personal growth and to lead others, Ryan pursued his 200 RYT certification. He truly believes that yoga is for everyone and hopes students leave his class feeling strong, balanced, and inspired.  When he is not on his mat, he can be found climbing the torch or outdoors exploring nature.

Kiana Ansari, RYT 200, is a dynamic and dedicated yoga instructor with a background that blends the artistry of dance, deep relaxation of yin classes, and the strength-building discipline of rock climbing.

Drawing from her dance background, Kiana infuses her vinyasa yoga classes with fluidity and creativity, creating movements that are as expressive as they are invigorating. In addition to her yoga practice, Kiana is a host of ecstatic dances, where she fosters a vibrant community atmosphere. She believes deeply in the power of shared experience and collective healing, and her classes often reflect this commitment to cultivating a supportive and connected yoga community.

Kiana’s approach to teaching is also deeply informed by her interest in yoga philosophy. She strives to offer more than just physical movement in her classes, encouraging students to explore the deeper aspects of their practice.

As a passionate rock climber, Kiana integrates climbing-specific poses into her practice to enhance strength and flexibility for the climbing wall. She is dedicated to creating synergies between yoga and climbing, aiming to build deeper physical and mental resilience in both disciplines.

Whether you’re looking for a creative and fluid vinyasa practice, a powerful and challenging flow, or a space to explore the deeper dimensions of yoga, Kiana offers a unique and enriching experience that blends movement, community, and philosophy.

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