Silver Lake Yoga

HELLO Kathleen!

Kathleen teaches In Studio Pilates Mat on Saturdays at 9am

Kathleen’s connection to movement started when she was 5. She grew up dancing ballet, joined her high school dance team, and later discovered yoga in college. In 2016, she completed her RYT 200 hour training and started teaching at her local yoga studio.

In 2018, she discovered Pilates and instantly felt a deep connection – it was for her, the perfect combination of elements from both yoga and dance. She continued to evolve in her movement journey, picking up road cycling and distance running. Endurance sports deepened her appreciation for Pilates, not just as a form of conditioning and strengthening, but more notably, as a way to heal and nurture both body and mind.

She completed her comprehensive Pilates training through the Lab at Sapphire Pilates with Justine Malick, and is excited to help others build strength, awareness, and a deeper connection to their bodies through Pilates.

WELCOME Emi!

Emi Iwasa is a prenatal yoga teacher, Ashtanga yoga practitioner, and a pre- / perinatal massage therapist.

When she began teaching yoga in 2015, she occasionally had pregnant students in her vinyasa flow classes. This sparked her curiosity about how to offer a safe and supportive practice for those who were expecting. Her curiosity grew into a passion for providing comfort, relief, and empowerment for mothers throughout pregnancy and beyond.

Emi completed her prenatal yoga teacher training at Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC, and now works as a pre- /perinatal massage therapist at Sparrow’s Nest in Pasadena.

Her goal is to guide students in finding a deeper connection with their bodies and their babies, while offering tools and support for each mother’s unique journey.

INTRODUCING Jeff Gersten

Jeff teaches Qigong Tai Chi on Tuesdays at 8am (beginning in May)

Both Qigong and Tai Chi teach us to listen more closely to our own bodies, energy, and emotions, guiding us toward healthier choic- es and a calmer way
of being.

Jeff is an active member of Lui Cloud Hands Tai Chi (lui- cloudhandstaichi.com), which will be celebrating its 46th annual reunion this June in Sonoma. Our teacher, H.H. Lui, taught us that we are not simply learning an exercise, but carrying forward a living art, entrusted to us by those who safeguarded it in their time so we might carry it into ours.

NEW CLASS!

Join Eleanor for an Alignment-Based Class on Mondays at 8am.

Eleanor Hullihan has danced professionally, taught movement & pilates, and practiced yoga for over 23 years. She’s helped people of all sorts perform, rehabilitate, and connect to their body. She’s currently training to teach Iyengar Yoga under the mentorship of Keri Lee.

MEET SARAHI!

Sarahi teaches In Studio Baby & Me on Mondays 3:30-4:30pm

I began practicing yoga in 2016 as a complement to my rock-climbing and outdoor adventures. I quickly noticed its profound impact on my mental and emotional well-being, awakening a sense of peace and
awareness that continues to guide me through many life transitions. I completed my Vinyasa yoga certification at Kinship Yoga in Los Angeles, with an emphasis in trauma-informed teaching. With over 15
years of experience as a nanny, I bring a grounded, nurturing presence, with a special appreciation for creating spaces where adults and children feel supported and at ease.

NEW CLASS!! Morning Alignment with Eleanor Hullihan on Monday 8-9am (beginning Monday, April 13th)

This thoughtfully paced class will focus on precision and subtlety in the classical yoga poses. We will use a full spectrum of props for assistance in bringing a deeper physical under- standing of the poses and to make them accessible to different bodies and levels. This class is open to beginners as well as sea-
soned practitioners.

Eleanor Hullihan has danced professionally, taught movement & pilates, and practiced yoga for over 23 years. She’s helped people of all sorts perform, rehabilitate, and connect to their body. She’s currently training to teach Iyengar Yoga under the mentorship of Keri Lee.