Alumni

Welcome to the Pacific Yoga Alumni page. Below is a list of graduates from our weekend series program. Those who have received our Certificate of Completion (over 225 hours of study including practicum or apprenticeship), have our logo by their name. If you are looking for a skilled yoga teacher take a look at our directory. Whether you are a student seeking a teacher or an employer with a position to fill, you will find our graduates to be skilled, caring and committed to offering a safe and effective yoga session. Please feel free to contact us for references, or to answer any questions you have.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T V W Z



    – A –

Irene Alexander, '03
ialexand@u.washington.edu
Teaches general Hatha yoga, all levels, in the Anusara style.

Jill Abraham, '04

Isabel Amorous, '01

Joel Ancowitz , '05
cosmicjewboy@speakeasy.net

Jessica Anderson, '01

Mary Beth Anthony, '02


    – B –

Kelly Baker, '06

Julie Bargones, '98

Mara Benedict, '05
marabenedict@hotmail.com
Offers prenatal, mom & baby, and hatha flow yoga at several Seattle studios, private/group instruction, prenatal partner yoga workshops, and birth/postpartum doula services.

Beth Bielstein, '04
e.bielstein@comcast.net
Teaches privately and for small groups. Beth employs both yoga and Zero Balancing bodywork to focus on the ability of the individual to heal oneself. She also has an extensive background in women's health, obstetrics, pediatrics, orthopedics, and neurology.

MaryLyn Bjorn, '03

Lynn Bly, '04

Greg Bowles, '06

Sandra Bown, '00

Rozalyn Boyd, LMHC, '04
www.rozboyd.com
Teaches gentle, alignment-based asana combined with flow and focus on the breath and body awareness. Therapeutic application of asana and pranayama, offered on a private basis.

Jonna Bracken, '02
yogaonbeacon@yahoo.com
Owner/Director of "Yoga on Beacon."

Catherine Brewer, '03
cathibrewer@msn.com
360-370-5388
Owner of Namaste Yoga and Reiki Studio in Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, WA, Teaching Iyengar-based active and restorative yoga.

Clarissa Brown, '99

Karen Tworoger Buckmaster, '05
rbuckmaster@cneturytel.net
Iyengar influenced instruction with background in Kripalu and Sivananda traditions.  Focus is on beginners, but teaches most levels.  Located in North Lake Roosevelt, WA.


    – C –

Elizabeth Caldwell, '04

Kelly Callison, '01

Angie Camp, '02

Sharon Cannizzo, '01
cannitz@hotmail.com

Andrea Caplan Livingston, '03
andreacaplan@earthlink.net

Sher Cappa, '02

Dorrinda Carlson, '05
dddcarlson@comcast.net
Teaches Iyengar influenced yoga for beginners and general levels.  Strong, with gentle communication on alignment, core, breath integration and awareness.  Currently teaching at the Mukilteo YMCA.

Valerie Carpenter, '98

Andrea Cerretani, 05

Suzy Green-Cindrich, '04
suzy@threetreesyoga.com
www.threetreesyoga.com
253-815-9642, studio phone
Three Trees studio owner and yoga instructor.

Karin Coart, '03

Steven Cook, '03
stevencheynecook@earthlink.net
Alignment based yoga, with emphasis on back care.

Suzi Cornell, '00

Teresa Crowley, '03
owlhill@intermaxnetworks.com
Gentle, supportive instruction with yoga philosophy as a guide to the physical practice.


    – D –

Leslie Dana, '05

MJ Danials, '00

Tracy DeCroce, '01
bakasana@earthlink.net
Healthy Lifestyles Coordinator for the West Seattle Family YMCA, managing and teaching the Yoga and Pilates program. Asana style draws heavily from two years of study with Kirk Slobody in his "Slo-Body" style, which focuses on body awareness and breath through a slow-moving vinyasa. Also teaches the Sutras and Sanskrit basics.

Laura DeFreitas, '03
lauradefreitas@hotmail.com
Hatha flow. A creative combination of moderate vinyasa and held postures.

Brandi deGarmeaux, '02

Elizabeth Denise, '98

Suzy Denison, '98

Beth Dietrich, '04
bethdyoga@comcast.net
Teaches hatha/flow yoga on the Eastside with an emphasis on breath and balance; group, private and corporate classes.

Gwen Dopp, '04

Gretchen Doran, '05
gretchen@mymethow.com

Will Doran, '01
widdoran@comcast.net
www.theyogacoach.com
Will teaches the Anusara style in his weekly classes and annual Ranch Yoga retreat.

Shelly Drennan, '00


    – E –

Molly Ebel, '06


    – F –

Aimee Fay, '00

Cassandra Field, '98

Teddy Fogarty, '03

Candy Foon, '98

Elizabeth Freeman, '98


    – G –

Ellen Gaddy, '04

Theresas Gehrig, '04

Kirsten Geier, '03

Kristin Gentile, '05
gentile_k@hotmail.com

Leslie Gilbert, '04

Michael Glass, '99

Marian Gordon, '06

Bonnie Gorla, '02

Lynn Graves, '06

Catherine Green, '98


    – H –

Angela Hamilton, '02
astarh2003@yahoo.com
Having taught yoga since 1996, Angela has developed a teaching style that is both encouraging for a beginner and challenging for the seasoned practitioner; guiding you seamlessly from one posture to the next.

Nancy Hanson, '06

Collen Hartl, '06

Eileen Haskins-Mohr, '98

Ichiho Hayashi, '05
ichiho@gmail.com
A Japanese dancer integrating his knowledge of athleticism and eastern philosophy. Emphasizes safe alignment. Private or small group in NYC area. Also available in Japanese.

Mary Jo Hedges, '98

Christine Hills, '02
christine@liveinsynergy.com
www.lininsynergy.com
Private or group yoga instruction combining the wisdom of traditional teachings with our current lifestyles, individual needs, and proper biomechanics.

Shannon Hirst, '01

Antje Hoering, '98

Jenny Holloman, '04

Sharon Holt, '98

Celisa Hopkins, '03
celisab@hotmail.com

Susan Hormann, '01

Amy Huggins, '98

Lindsey Huntington, '06


    – I –

Eden Israel, '03
yincognito@hotmail.com

Sunita Iyer, '03


    – J –

Leigh Jacobson, '04

Jessica Jobaris, '06


    – K –

Karen Kennedy, '98
kk1@uk2.net
Classes offered in La Center, WA through La Center Community Ed. Teaching is influenced by Dona Holleman, and includes pranayama.

April Kiebutz, '02
aprilk@windermere.com
Alignment based practice with emphasis on using the breath and finding the balance between the oppositions within a pose. Having fun!

Jana Kilgore, '02

Linda Kjarstad, '98

Danielle Knight, '06

Tanya Kuhr, '02


    – L –

Teresa Laughlin, '02
terillaughlin@yahoo.com
Asana practice nourished by philosophy and the science of living in balance.

Elif Lee, '06

Caren Lisondra, '05
carenlisondra@hotmail.com
Available to teach in Maple Valley, Issaquah, Renton, Kent, Auburn and Black Diamond.

Hope Lopez, '03
hopelopez@comcast.net

Christina Lovejoy, '03
onebreath@icehouse.net
Gentle, concise instruction led by humor and influenced by Buddhist thought.

Regine Lyne-Carter, '06


    – M –

Jeannie Macnab, '03
jeansmac@hotmail.com

Sarah Macquarrie, '05

Mari Mamikunian, '01
brigitt12@yahoo.com
Mari specializes in introductory courses for the timid beginner and beginner to intermediate vinyasa flow classes. Available to sub.

Anna Manildi, '98
contact@jffa.org
Her style integrates classical ashtanga and hatha yoga systems, including asana, pranayama and meditation. She specializes in Mellow Yoga and Yoga for Cancer Survivors. Located in Port Angeles, Washington.

Lisa Martinez, '02
lisa.lu.martinez@gmail.com
Beginning and general level hatha yoga emphasizing alignment, core awareness and breath. Privates and group classes.

Jeni Martinez, '04
jeni@threetreesyoga.com
www.threetreesyoga.com
253-815-9642 studio phone
253-906-7573 Jeni's cell
Studio owner and yoga instructor at Three Trees Yoga, Federal Way. The studio offers a variety of yoga classes including Gentle - Intermediate Hatha Yoga, YogaBugs for kids, Prenatal, Vinyasa, Ayur Yoga, Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra and Kundalini. Additional forms include Tai Chi and Meditation classes. Private and Corporate yoga classes available at your convenience.

Toby Mason, '98

Carolyn Matson, '00

Susanne Michaud, '02

Pura Millar, '03
pura15@hotmail.com

Gary Miller, '02

Jerris Miller, '04
jerism@msn.com
Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist: Focus on gentle yoga, stretching, Shamatha Meditation with an emphasis on building strength, flexibility and range of motion, and post-surgery lymphedema prevention.

Community Service/Youth Outreach: The Ryther Child Center/Inpatient Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Treatment Center: Shamatha Meditation. Punk Rock Yoga: Beginning Hatha Yoga with guided meditation.

Private practice. Queen Anne, South Lake Union, Freemont and Ballard.

Joanie Miller, '06

Michelle Mitchell, '04

Artemis Morris, '01

Melissa Mullineaux, '02

Betsy Myshrall, '05


    – N –

Kara Nelson-Leon, '00

Dylan Noebels, '04
dylann@gmail.com
www.tajyoga.com
www.threetreesyoga.com
Teaches at Taj Yoga and Three Trees Yoga.


    – O –

Melinda Oakley, '02

Chris Ortolano, '01

Lisa Orup-Smith, '02


    – P –

Jenny Pearson, '98

Nicole Pearson, '04

Ashley Pederson, '04

Judy Pet, '02

Heather Phillips, '04
heather@onvo.com
Teaches at Onvo in Bellevue. Her method of teaching involves close detail to technique and alignment of the body; and teaching with the understanding that not all bodies are meant to do all poses the same way or to the same degree. She strives to create classes that will build strength in the body and liberation for the mind. Privates, group classes; Bellevue/ Kirkland area.

Charlene Powell, '00


    – R –

Elizabeth Rainey, '00
rainey@elizabethrainey.com
www.elizabethrainey.com
Certified Anusara Yoga Teacher.

Jan Reed, '98

Amy Relnick, '06

Maggie Rimmer, '05
maggie@sageyoga.biz
www.sageyoga.biz
Teaches gentle yoga in her small and cozy studio in Ballard.

Michelle Ringgold, '03
www.thiyoga.com
206.361.9642
Teaches Iyengar style yoga in Shoreline (North City).

Tom Robinson, '98

Kim Rodgers, '03

Sally Rodich, '00

Judith Roth, '98

Anna Rourke, '03
breathwise@gmail.com
www.breathwise.us
Integrating her knowledge of technique, breath, and anatomy, Anna strives to give individual instruction to her students in an equally supportive and challenging way. She completed additional training with Judith Lasater in prenatal yoga, which she has taught since 2004. Anna also practices as a birth doula.


    – S –

Lindsey Salerno, '03

Melissa Samuels, '04
thewildduck@mac.com
www.tajyoga.com
206-297-7397
Hatha alignment based yoga focused on safety and appropriateness for the individual. Privates and group classes available. Ballard area.

Angela Sather, '02

Karen Schwisow, '04
karen@threetreesyoga.com
www.threetreesyoga.com
Co-owner of Three Trees Yoga and Healing Arts Center in Federal Way, WA. Private or group classes in meditation and hatha yoga for beginners and general levels.

Char Schwobel, '01

MaryAnne Seibert, '03
www.maryanneseibert.com
Hatha and restorative yoga, especially for beginners and those with "Beginner's Mind," slow-paced and light. Teaching at Northwest Community Yoga and available for subbing. Registered Yoga Teacher.

Rosie Sharp, '98

Holly Smith, '98

Jodi Sole, '05

Abby Staten, '98

Cindy Stern, '03
cinstern@msn.com
I teach dynamic vinyasa-style yoga to unlock and challenge my student's potential.

Diane Stowe, '99

Lindsey Swope, '98


    – T –

Lorri Thompson, '02
info@imagine-yoga.com
www.imagine-yoga.com
Owner/Director of Imagine Yoga in Auburn, WA. Teaches gentle vinyasa form of Hatha yoga.

Carol Trenga, '06


    – V –

Pia Van Hanen, '98

Andra Voght, '03


    – W –

Jennifer Walker, '98

Roxanne Ware, '98

Michelle Weber-Brader, '99

Maryann Welsch, '04

Leslie Welty, '04

Teresa Williams, '01

Georgia Williams, '03

Kim Williams-Brinck, '03

Tamerlane Witt, '03
tcwitt@hotmail.com

Sarah Witucki, '06

Sheryl Wolover, '03

Jennifer Woods, 01

Sue Wozniack, '98

Dana Wyand, 01
dana@body-zone.com
www.body-zone.com
Owner of Dana's Body-Zone in Bellevue, WA. Combining the movement and benefits of vinyasa Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi in a one hour class format set to amazing, revitalizing music.


    – Z –

Shawna Zuege, 05


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