Presents

2023 Yoga Schedule:


Yoga Instructors

Lauren Udsen is honored to share space in raising of our collective consciousness through yoga. Interweaving creative & therapeutic movements in her classes, she invites you to breathe, let go & play!

“Sound Body Bliss”

Lauren Shannon Wellness retreat leader, yoga and pilates teacher, Lululemon legacy ambassador and community creator, Lauren offers the modern day Yogi a strong approachable teaching by infusing playful ancient practices in every class she offers.
She has a passion for integrating the yoga mindset into her work, community outreach and practice in serving others daily. She provides Nutritional Counseling, Personal Training Sessions, Retreats and Classes with the support of her background as a Wellness Therapist, Western Herbalist, Reiki Master, and Pilates teacher. 
Working alongside many advocates of Functional Medicine in her community, Lauren regularly volunteers for local and non profit organizations related to serving and empowering others.

“Happy Hour Balanced Flow”

Liz Crosby grew up surfing on the central coast. she's been teaching yoga since she completed her teacher training in 2012. She started practicing acro around 2015 to complement her yoga practice. She loves sharing acro with yogis interested in learning as it has benefited her practice tremendously.

“Acro Partner Yoga”

Natalie and Jon, the co-founders of Let’s Get Tuned Sound and Yoga Studio in Morro Bay, love sharing sound with the intention to relax the body and calm the mind. They are passionate about empowering others to bring sound to their lives through Sound Healing Teacher Trainings and instrument guidance.

“Let’s Get Tuned Sound Bath”

Robyn Brinkerhoff is the owner of Empower Yoga Studio! She brings 20 years of her own practice, an M.S. in Educational Psychology, 10 years in experiential education and therapies, as well over 400 hours of trauma informed training giving her insight and awareness into the benefits of yoga from an neurological and therapeutic point of view. Robyn loves sharing this beautiful practice as it has accompanied her throughout all of life’s challenges and victories! She approaches her yoga classes with lightness and joy, while also helping her students build strength in their mental focus and physical practice! She believes in the beauty of both science and spirituality! Robyn is thrilled to have the opportunity to provide a space for people to reconnect with self through breath, movement, and community.

Sofia Howard I like to teach an eclectic style of Pilates and yoga, which are rhythmic, fluid and focused—connecting one movement to the next to build strength, flexibility, and endurance. I work to create sequences that are stimulating, supportive and inspire confidence in my students. As a long time student of yoga, I incorporate breath-work, mindfulness and intention into my teaching no matter what format is being taught. I aspire to have my students leave class fulfilled by the experience and curious and eager to learn more. Teaching is how I fill my cup! When I am not teaching, you can find me spending time with my family, homeschooling my kiddos, or tending to our small farm and homestead.

“HIIT Power Pilates”

Vanessa Orr is Executive Director and instructor of Yaya Yoga ca . She has dedicated herself to the nurturing development of kids and families through yoga, dance, and mindfulness practices. As a public elementary school teacher for seven years, she has combined her skills and expertise from the classroom with her Adult and Kids Yoga certifications to create her classes. Vanessa's goal is to bring happiness, confidence, mindfulness, and the love of movement to all of her students.

“Kids Yoga & Creative Dance”

KJ Jones feels blessed to curate spaces for people to experience presence, joy and community. All are welcome to her yoga classes and events.

Trevor Dieterle has been sharing AcroYoga with the central coast since 2013 and is stoked to bring it to Whale Rock!

Trevor has been teaching yoga on the central coast for more than 8 years. He is currently studying kinesiology at CSU Monterey Bay, and enjoys exploring the outdoors in his free time.

“Strength To Be Still - a moving meditation focused on breath and alignment”

Learn about the practice of AcroYoga and all that it has to offer in this fun and safe introductory class.

“Acro Yoga For All”

Lara J. Day is an author and Neurogenic Qigong practitioner. Her unique and innovative healing method interweaves Chinese energy medicine with tension and trauma releasing work. She has been teaching energy arts since 2003 and is unspeakably grateful for her teachers, for the practices themselves and for the chance to view this absurd and perfectly magnificent life from the energetic perspective.

co-lab artists

Cat Craig My name is Cat Craig and I am the artist of Sunrise Via Lola. I live in Ojai, Ca and I have been a full time artist for almost a year. I am a rock climber, mountain biker, and trail runner. I find that my art is heavily inspired by my adventures!

Barry Lundgren has been woodturning for over 25 years. His inspiration comes from the wood itself. Every piece is different in color, texture, scent, and character. Regardless of the shape or the wood, his goal is to make them all pleasing to the eye and touch.

Tom Sage as a lifelong artist, I’ve explored painting, sculpture, carving and kinetic installations. I am, however, primarily a painter. My current paintings reflects fifty-plus years of explorations in spirit, nature and the integration of our multi-layered emotional natures as well as new insights that come with long term artistic expression.

Marco Mazza is an avid waterman born and raised in Northern/Central California. His love for sharing the ocean's natural beauty has led him to become a well-recognized underwater photographer as well as a jade carver focusing mainly on the Big Sur Jade he finds while diving.

Hello! I am Camilla, a stained glass artist living in San Luis Obispo County, California. I taught myself stained glass during the pandemic and have been enjoying getting out locally in the county to share my art with the community. I am also starting up classes around SLO County too.

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Chris Pedersen grew up on the Central Coast of California.  He explored his beautiful surroundings and discovered his drawing talent and creative imagination.

His art career started with a concentration of illustration and graphic design.  Currently Chris is making fine canvas oil paintings.  Chris has maintained the youthful fantasy aspect of possibility.  This dreamy realm fuels concepts which start as sketches and result in handsome well crafted paintings.  “Every time you go surfing it’s a new experience.”  He compares this to his artwork, “When you sit down to draw or create something, you never know what’s going to happen.” http://foreverstoked.com/

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Charlie Clingman was raised in spacious rural settings which had animals to play with and horses to ride.  This planted the seed for his future exploration and appreciation of nature.  He finds that 20 years of international surfing experience has not only been a great thrill and good exercise but a fine way to observe the water and surrounding landscapes.  He seeks to have his paintings represent the beauty and action he encounters.  Charlie holds a passion for natural dynamics.  He feels that studying from life (plein air/painting outdoors) is essential.  http://foreverstoked.com/

Sadie Rogers is a visual artist and creative entrepreneur based in San Luis Obispo, California. As the daughter of a Jack- and Jane- of all trades, Sadie applies several modalities to her work including watercolor, mixed media, graphic design and anything else that comes up on the spot. Sadie is inspired by seasonal living, rhythms and immersing in the natural world. She finds great joy in making things with her hand and sharing them with the world.

Mindy Dierks My use of many mediums gives me a broad range of opportunity. My passion led me to career paths such as graphic design, publication printing, childcare, face painting, and teaching art to children. I present many different medium challenges to my students. I tell them to “learn how each medium is supposed to be used so that you can use it wrong”, there are no limits. Having an idea in your head and then having the ability share it, is a real talent. You can learn a lot about yourself in your creations. I will continue to teach children the arts, create my own journey, and love every minute of it as I enjoy the beautiful Central Coast of California.

Susan McPeak I paint with polymer clay which I will be demonstrating throughout the festival. I love the tactile nature of the medium.. Painting deepens my appreciation for our world and I hope my art does the same for you.

 

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