Michael has been practicing yoga and incorporating its philosophy into his life since 1997. He has studied with Swami Sivanand and Roger Cole, as well as with his wife Amy, and continues to practice a blend of Sivananda, Ashtanga and Iyengar techniques along with Vipassana medititation. Michael's kind and gentle manner is well suited to leading students of all levels. A writer, he has published numerous articles on yoga, meditation and well-being.

Arati was introduced to Hatha Yoga in NYC when her teachers Sharon Gannon and David Life opened their JIVAMUKTI Yoga Center in the late 80's. Deeply inspired by their intensity and knowledge beyond the physical aspects of yoga, she traveled for years in India studying different methods and styles of yoga and has been teaching internationally ever since. Her classes vary in pace/style and are open to all levels.

Amy found her personal yoga practice in 1995 and deepend her study with Swami Satchidanada at Yogaville Ashram, VA. Teaching yoga has been her passion since 2001. Amy's vinyasa classes blend physical alignment and core strength in a fluid rhythm. She emphasizes breath awareness and conscious intention to promote ease and stability in each pose. Amy’s goal is to help her students find and maintain a peaceful mind and body.

Shauna MacKay, teaches an alignment-based class that emphasizes joint stability and strength, muscle flexibility and conscious breathing. Her style is energetic and joyful with detailed instructions that enable all students, including beginners, to feel confident and comfortable in her class. Trained in the evidence based iRest© meditation and relaxation technique, Shauna is skilled at helping students experience rest and deep relaxation. However, her ultimate goal is to help her students find inner peace.

Shauna received her Bachelor of Physical Education from Dalhousie University in Canada and spent the next 10 years as a Health and Fitness Consultant. A RYT (registered yoga teacher) at the 500 level, Shauna continues her yoga education studying various topics including Functional Anatomy, Yoga Cancer Therapy and Guided Meditation/Yoga Nidra with Richard Miller.

Over a decade ago, Shauna hobbled into her first yoga class with tight hamstrings, chronic neck and shoulder pain, and a heavy heart. Yoga not only opened her hamstrings and released her shoulder pain, but it also opened her heart and lightened her emotional load. She is grateful to share the gift of yoga with others. Shauna is a member of the Yoga Alliance, YogaWorks Alumni Association, and The International Association of Yoga Therapists.

“The goal is not to tie ourselves in knots – we’re already tied in knots. The aim is to untie the knots in our heart.” - Max Strom
 

Sarahʼs classes emphasize clarity of alignment, a steady connection to the breath, and a mindful investigation of what qualities we are truly cultivating in our practice. Sarah challenges herself to weave in as many aspects of all that is yoga into her presentation of the Asanas (poses) and Pranayama (breath work) by connecting to her own meditation practices and contemplation of Yogic philosophy. She aspires to help Yogis develop the whole of their being, with an eye toward practices such as non-reaction, compassion, and contentment.

Originally from New York City, Sarah has been happily teaching since 2007. She also danced professionally for modern company Laurie de Vito & Dancers for six years. Sarah is passionately committed to deepening her knowledge of yoga; she has been certified in Relax and Renew© Restorative Yoga through Judith Lasater & in addition, has pursued continuing education for teachers regarding Pranayama (J. Miller & C. Lee), Prenatal Adjustments (B. Conant), Yoga Sutras (C. Clark) and more. 

Paisley has been practicing yoga since 1996. She began teaching Pilates in 1997, then started teaching yoga in 2001. Originally trained in the Iyengar method, she is now devoted to Anusara yoga. Anusara’s heart-oriented philosophy coupled with its Universal Principals of Alignment™ suit Paisley’s articulate teaching style and playful, devoted nature. What is especially dear to her about yoga is that it shows each of us how to open to our own uniqueness and inner strength. This inner strength makes for happier, healthier individuals as well as a stronger community.

Hi! I’m Hillary, aka Hill the Thrill! I am excited to share the joys and benefits of yoga with YOU! I come from a big family, as I am the fifth of six kids, and I LOVE my fam, LOVE life, and LOVE the world! I discovered yoga in 2005, and have been practicing openheartedly ever since. Yay! In 2010, the *stars*aligned* and the time was right, so I enrolled in the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Program at Yoga One. I fell in love with the best studio ever—YOGA ONE—and I’m so honored to now teach classes in this special space with such special people!

To me, yoga is an amazing opportunity to physically tap into the powers that lie within. You come to discover that it’s not an outside thing, but an inside thing. And whatever it is you are seeking, or whatever it is you need, can only be found inside you—not outside of you. Yoga is about realizing the magnificence of your existence, and waking up and becoming aware of the magic that is your life. It is about enjoying the present moment, regardless of whatever arises, so that life becomes a moment-to-moment experience of the continuous celebration of your creation.

In my classes, I like to help create the space and connection for the journey of yoga to unfold smoothly, for breath to flow freely, and for life to be enjoyed with effortless ease. I LOVE yoga, surfing, horses, nature, puppies, smiling, eating, dancing, reading, snuggling, laughing, LOVING, cleaning up the beach, opening my heart, and enjoying the present moment! I’ve never been to India, I haven’t lived in an Ashram, and I don’t have a Guru—but I can look you in the eye, connect with the innermost essence of your being, witness your truth, accept you unconditionally, and see only LOVE!

Thank you for sharing your energy with me! May you always live full of life, free from tension, with an open, happy heart!

Peace*Love*Aloha!!! Om!

P.S. Look within…and spread the LOVE!.

Born in the Philippines and raised in San Diego, yoga found Riza in 2004. She received her 200-hour teacher training at Yoga One with Amy & Michael Caldwell and Diana Beardsley. With a background in both ballet and personal training, the flexibility and strength aspects of Asana practice came naturally to her. Riza’s B.S. in Cellular and Molecular Biology also allowed her to appreciate the anatomical foundation of proper alignment yoga requires to achieve both Sthira (steadiness and alertness) and Sukha (ease). Riza incorporates everything she has and is still learning from both her teachers and students into her classes. She encourages her students to be an active participant in their practice by asking them to be present at any given moment. Riza attempts to present a balanced practice that addresses both the strengthening and stretching components that yoga offers. With roots in Vinyasa (flow), her teaching style has evolved to include a slower approach to the practice incorporating Hatha, Partner and Restorative Yoga styles.

Carolina discovered yoga in 2008 with the intention to improve physical fitness, strength, and flexibility. However, she quickly found a powerful transformative effect through a daily practice, which brought her mental and emotional benefits beyond the physical. Initially, yoga fed her inside with self-discovery, balance, and acceptance. Carolina knew that she had discovered her path through yoga, and she made a choice to passionately share it with others. Since becoming a certified yoga instructor in August 2009, she has been teaching private and group Vinyasa Flow classes for all levels. Carolina feels blessed to be able to teach yoga, and help her students grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. “Personal growth is what I believe life is all about. From the depths of my heart, I thank all my family, friends and teachers for their lasting love, care, kindness and support. NAMASTE!

Exercise has always been part of Terri’s life and since 2001 she has been a constant yoga practitioner. After relocating from Seattle to San Diego in 2009 she decided to share her passion for yoga with others. A graduate of Yoga One’s 200-hour Teacher Training Course, she found much joy and encouragement from Amy and Michael Caldwell as well the entire Yoga One family.

Terri prefers energetic Vinyasa Flow style classes and loves a good arm balance or inversion challenge. She admits to still finding them both a little scary. When not on her mat, you can find her walking in the park on the beach, around town, or on the golf course. She loves learning languages (French and recently Spanish) and traveling.

Heather Fenwick first practiced yoga on the beach in 2002 after migrating to San Diego from the East Coast. Her first teacher training in 2005 (Yoga Works) sparked a deeper interest in the art of yoga. She has since traveled solo though India and Thailand, diving into the roots of the tradition, as well as studying meditation, massage and holistic medicine.

Her classes range from shanti shanti (peaceful and relaxing) to energetic, sweat-inducing vinyasa flows. She infuses her passion for yoga in each posture, giving gentle but encouraging cues with particular emphasis on the breath, playfulness, and enjoyment of the present moment.

Heather has also attended vinyasa flow, Anusara, and Deep Yoga teacher trainings. In addition to teaching yoga, she practices massage.

Donation Classes: Choose your contribution.

Led by our Yoga One Teacher Training graduates. Come experience these amazing new instructors. Pay as much or as little as you like (suggested donation $10). Use your package if you wish... or not. Just come practice with us!

Karen, Robin, Sarah - 6:00am
Kylo Anderson - Friday 5:30pm
Angela, Andrea, Leah, Jackie - Saturdays 12:30
Riza Garcia - Sunday 6:30pm

Wren Polansky has been studying yoga and meditation since 1994. Her classes balance physical alignment of asana with mindfulness meditation techniques. Each class is unique, based on a theme related to body, mind and/or spirit. She is able to teach a range of styles from strenuous to restorative. Wren is inspired to create a space of curiosity, insight, and healing for her students. She is certified yoga instructor in the Iyengar-based hatha approach from Piedmont Yoga in Oakland (Richard Rosen and Rodney Yee’s studio).

She has lived at both Buddhist and yoga retreat centers. Her extensive practice and teaching experience includes a thirty-day silent meditation retreat and a Zen "street retreat" requiring meditating and sleeping on the streets of Denver amongst the homeless. Her formal education includes graduate studies in Contemplative Psychotherapy at Naropa University, and an MA in Psychotherapy from the Wright Institute. She also teaches meditation under the guidance of her vipassana teacher, Shinzen Young.

Kylo took his first yoga class in 2007. In 2009, he received his 200-hour teacher certification from Yoga One San Diego. He’s studied with Amy Caldwell, Diana Beardsley, Kathryn Budig, Ricky Tran & locally through yoga workshops. His teaching style is Interdisciplinary, covering many styles such as Hatha, Restorative & Vinyasa Flow. Kylo brings a gentle focus on alignment and precision in all movements. Most importantly, he believes yoga is a journey. This journey allows all of us to live and practice our yoga on and off the mat daily.

Jennifer has been leading fitness and movement classes since 1998. She has completed teacher trainings with the White Lotus Foundation (Vinyasa), Judith Lasater (restorative), and Shiva Rea (Prana Flow). She is a registered yoga teacher at the 500 hour level and is also a certified personal trainer. She encourages her students to build greater self-awareness, empowerment, and peace through their yoga practice. She places emphasis in the breath, safety, and alignment. Along with continuing her yoga journey, Jennifer loves to travel and has visited almost 40 countries. She believes that through our living yoga we can create change and bring peace and joy to ourselves and others.

Yoga Explorer / Yoga Coach Mara's offering of yoga is inspired by an eclectic background in the movement arts (Tai Chi, Contact Improv Dance, African Dance, Rhythmic Gymnastics). Mara believes in harmonizing mind, body and will through a unique blend of yogic styles and allowing the spirit to play. Her intention is to “transpire” yoga as a sacred and advantageous means to delve into subtle aspects of mind, body and energy, teaching that when conditions of compassion and acknowledgement are present, transformation happens exponentially.

Mara holds a B.A. from the University of Oregon and became a certified yoga teacher through the Nataraja Yoga and Meditation Center in San Diego. There she received training in Hatha Yoga Shivananda Style and also completed their two year Expert in Life Program. Mara was one of 25 yoga teachers selected to be in the first lineage of AcroYoga teachers certified in the United States. Having completed the AcroYoga Teacher Training in August 2006 she now teaches AcroYoga workshops through out San Diego/Los Angeles County.

Janike Robinson teaches yoga with an energetic, enthusiastic and compassionate approach that reflects the way she approaches life: "Being in the Moment!"

Forever optimistic, Janike hopes to change her students' attitudes from "I can't possibly do that" to "I'm working toward getting there, someday!"

Janike has been studying Ashtanga under Tim Miller since 2000, and was certified to teach by him in 2003. She received her second certification in Ashtanga Vinyasa from Dana Rae Pare in 2009. Janike remains a devoted student and dedicated practicioner, and teaching yoga has opened her heart and mind to ways of helping other's furthering harmony and balance in their lives through improving their practice. Her ultimate goal is to provide a safe, loving and trustful space for her students to embrace yoga as a celebration of their own "yet to be discovered" potential to be the best they can be, on and off the mat!

Katie has been immersed in the fitness world for over 8 years and dedicated to yoga for over four years. After earning a degree in International Security and Conflict Resolution, Katie traveled the globe visiting countries as disparate as China and Peru. Somehow yoga kept reoccurring in her path. Enjoying a great variety of yoga disciplines during her time abroad, Katie decided to join a teacher training program upon returning to San Diego. She received her 200 Hour Yoga Alliance Certification in Power Vinyasa Flow and fell in love with the depths and endless layers yoga offers. She is also certified in Yoga Sculpt and Group Fitness. Katie is skilled at teaching students of all levels. Her mantra is “Yoga is every moment. It’s not just the postures, it’s everything in between, on and off the mat.” Katie aims to embody the characteristics and lessons she learns on her yoga mat and live those qualities in her daily life- guiding her actions with intuition.

We are always looking for great instructors!

We like to observe potential teachers both as students and as instructors. The best way for us to proceed is to meet you – at one of Amy Caldwell’s classes (Mondays at noon or 5:30pm).

Let us know if these times don’t work and we’ll make other arrangements. Once we’ve met, if it seems like we have similar objectives, we will invite you to a round robin "interview" class (where you teach 15-20 minutes representative of your style).

We look forward to having you as part of the Yoga One Family.