The Balanced Yogi Fitness & Wellness Studio

If you’ve been thinking about YTT, this is us telling you: just apply.

You don’t need to have it all figured out. You don’t need to be “advanced” at yoga. You don’t need to know if you’ll ever teach.

You just need to know that something about this practice keeps calling you deeper.

Atma Vriddhi begins in a little over a month, and there is still time to say yes.

This training was created to be accessible to real people with real lives and schedules. And your retreat experience is INCLUDED in the training.

We’ll spend these months studying, practicing, questioning, connecting, building community, and exploring yoga far beyond the physical practice.

Bhakti. Hatha. Philosophy. Meditation. Ayurveda. Asana. Self-inquiry. Community.

And yes, you’ll earn your 200-hour certification, but that’s only one piece of what you’ll walk away with.

For the next 3 people who apply + enroll, I’m offering $300 OFF tuition through August 15.

If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, wondering if you should do it…

Do it.

Fill out the application. Ask us the questions. Let’s talk through the schedule, finances, fears, whatever is holding you back.

You don’t have to decide your entire future today.

Just take the next step.

YTT begins September 2026.
Retreat included.
$300 off for the next 3 students.
Application link in bio. 🤍

✨️Teacher Spotlight✨️

Meet Michelle! She has been a part of The Balanced Yogi from the beginning and we couldn't be happier to feature her and get to know her more!

🐉 What do you hope your students feel when they practice with you?

I hope students leave feeling more grounded, steady, and connected to themselves. My intention is to create a supportive space where people can move with awareness, build confidence, and feel at home in their bodies.

🐉 Where are you from?

I’m originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and have been living in California for over a decade. Growing up near the ocean and spending many years surfing shaped my relationship with movement and continue to influence the way I teach today.

🐉 What teachers have inspired you in your practice and yoga journey?
I have been practicing yoga for over fifteen years. What began as a personal journey of self-discovery later deepened in college, where I studied Hatha Yoga and developed a deeper appreciation for the connection between movement, breath, and self-awareness.

My foundational teacher training comes from the Kest Yoga lineage. I have continued my studies through Bhakti Yoga with Janet Stone and traditional Ashtanga Yoga, including study in Mysore, India, under the guidance of Sharath Jois. More recently, earning my degree in Kinesiology has further shaped the way I teach by deepening my understanding of movement science and anatomy.

Wow, Michelle, you are an inspiration and we are so blessed to know you and learn with you!

Catch Michelle Tuesday evenings for a Candlelight Vinyasa at 7:30 pm!

✨ A Special Farewell to Amanda ✨

After years of sharing her passion for yoga, Amanda will be teaching her final class with us this Wednesday at 6:00 AM as she retires from teaching.

Amanda has been a meaningful part of The Balanced Yogi community, offering her time, energy, and heart to every class she has led. While we’ll miss seeing her in the studio each week, we’re excited for this next chapter and all that lies ahead.

If you’ve practiced with Amanda over the years, we invite you to join us this Wednesday to celebrate her, share your gratitude, and wish her well on her next adventure. 💜

Beginning next week, we’re excited to have Alyssa Rose for our Wednesday 6:00 AM class.

Thank you, Amanda, for being part of our community. You’ll always have a place at The Balanced Yogi. 🌿

Our Saturday schedule will be changing starting July 11th!
We listened to our feedback and will be offering a 1:00pm Yoga Sculpt class 🤍✨

7AM HOT YOGA with Alyssa Rose
8:30AM YOGA SCULPT with noemi ❣️
10AM VINYASA FLOW with Olivia C
11:30 YIN & SOUND HEALING with Patricia K
1PM YOGA SCULPT with Stacie Dominguez

We hope to see you on our mat 💜
The Balanced Yogi 🧘🏻‍♀️

This Sunday, join Magdalena Ransdell while she guides a yin-based practice. Maggie recently graduated our 200 hour YTT and also completed a 20 hour Yin immersion with the lovely Bre Taylor | Wellness Biz Coach.

Come roll out your mats and drop into your body with us at 2 PM.

Sign up on the website.

✨️Teacher Spotlight✨️

Meet Amelia! This lady can light up any room with her kind soul and we are excited to feature her so everyone can get to know her more 💕

🪽 What do you hope your students feel when they practice with you?

I hope my students feel connected to their minds and bodies, grounded in their experience, inspired by the joy of movement, and a sense of belonging within a community. My intention is that when they leave my class, they have a greater capacity to be present and show up for themselves and the people around them. I love that yoga creates space for everyone’s unique experiences and encourages people to tune inward and connect with themselves. I hope each student feels supported, accepted, and welcomed
as they are.

🪽 Where are you from?

I grew up in Oakland, California, and have been living in San Diego for the past three years. I love San Diego and all it has to offer—from the beautiful beaches and hikes to the wonderful people!

🪽 What teachers have inspired you in your practice and yoga journey?

I fell in love with yoga through the guidance of so many incredible teachers along the way. Their passion, creativity, and dedication continue to inspire me, and I am constantly learning from the community around me.

We are so stoked to have Amelia on our team.

Come flow with her Fridays at 6 PM Vinyasa

☀️ SUMMER STARTS NOW ☀️

International Yoga Day. Father's Day. Summer Solstice. Three reasons to celebrate—and one incredible deal.

🎉 15 Classes for $225

That's just $15 per class!

✔️ Classes never expire
✔️ No purchase limit
✔️ Valid for any regularly scheduled class
✔️ Perfect for yourself, your dad, a friend, or anyone needing a little more balance

Stock up for summer, gift wellness to someone you love, or finally commit to the practice you've been meaning to prioritize.

This Flash Summer Sale is only here June 21st–July 4th, then it's gone.

🔥 Buy one. Buy three. Future-you will be glad you did.

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Kicking off our summer specialty classes and workshops!

will lead you through 45 minutes of Vinyasa flow, 15 minutes of Yin-style holds, and close with a juicy sound bath Savasana

Sign me up!

4 opportunities every month from June to September.

Book now to secure your spot.