Category: Teachers

Alex went to her first yoga class as a teenager. Her aunt (whom she still practices with at Breathe Together Yoga) took her to a

As a 500-hour certified yoga teacher, I began my yoga journey in 2014. With a background in fashion design, I’ve navigated the creative, yet, fast-paced,

Abby is a multifaceted holistic health practitioner with a BS in Kinesiology, and certifications in yoga (500-RYT), Pilates, and massage therapy.

Molly Gingell, a dedicated 500 RYT Yoga instructor, brings over 20 years of yoga practice to her classes. Based in Los Gatos, California, she specializes

Judith’s love for yoga started in 2003 when she experienced for the first time the transformation that takes place on the mat, making her feel present and at home in her body.

Cristina Maldonado is a tenacious student of life who loves to explore, play, and learn about the world around her and the people in it.

Srutih has been certified by Yoga Alliance at the 500-hour level, and has studied many different forms of yoga.

Jessica Lichaa is an esteemed yoga practitioner and teacher who has devoted 24 years to personal practice and 14 years to professional teaching.

Eli started his yoga journey in 2009, and became a steady Hatha, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa yoga practitioner.

Prashant’s journey into yoga began in 2006 when he observed a yoga class through a glass door at his local gym.

From therapeutics, to strength-based practices, Angela believes in the power of transformation through yoga.

Erica’s yoga journey started in 2005 at a time in her life where nothing made sense and everything seemed to be upside down. The yoga

Gideon Enz is a Sanskrit and Classical Chinese scholar with over three decades of teaching experience in yoga, taiji, qigong and meditation. He is a

Julie has been practicing yoga since Breathe Together Yoga opened in 2011. Initially, she thought that yoga would provide a “good stretch” to complement her marathon training and relieve some of the resulting muscle tightness.

Jason Hemp is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with over 500hrs of training in various modalities. His classes provide a supportive and inclusive space where you can de-stress, unwind, let go of daily distractions, and be more at peace.

Marina is grateful to have been introduced to yoga and meditation by her father as a child, but fell in love with the practice as a teenager when she experienced how it could take her out of her thoughts completely and into a state of flow.

Cindy Walker B.A. eRYT, CLC is a Registered Yoga Teacher and Life Coach with over 25 years of teaching experience and exploration in the yoga and coaching world. She teaches a variety of yoga styles including Vinyasa, Kundalini, Gentle, Yin, Restorative, Chair, and Therapeutic, and several meditation practices.

Proud parent, musician, music educator, and web developer, Ricardo has been a dedicated Ashtangi since starting at BTY as a student. His mission is to

Paulette Sato Paulette graduated from her 500-hour teacher training in 2005, after what felt like a Ph.D. in yoga: writing 10 10-page assignments throughout the

Leslie Germain is a yogi, scientist, mother, and ocean aficionado. After beginning her doctoral studies more than a decade ago, she became overwhelmed with the

Lisa Decker holds a graduate degree in Kinesiology and undergrad in Psychology. She is a certified Postural Alignment Therapist through the Egoscue Institute, a certified

Eva Alexander My name is Eva Alexander. I teach Ashtanga yoga at Breathe Together Yoga in Los Gatos. I am an immigrant from Hong Kong,

With over 20 years in the fitness industry, Christy is an expert at helping women in their 30s through 50s reach their wellness goals. She

Marcela is a bilingual (English and Spanish) mother, yogi, and big believer in living a clean and simple life. Originally from Mexico, she has lived

Mojdeh, BS, MS, CHTP, ERYT, Reiki Master, Life Coach, has been studying and practicing healing arts for more than 30 years. She has been teaching

Kirti’s early life was in Canada, before she was fortunate enough to move to India. This gave her the opportunity to pursue a Graduate Diploma

Karina Lambert Karina Lambert was born and raised in Argentina. In 2002, she moved to Los Angeles, where she became more consistent about her yoga

Joanne Varni Joanne’s philosophy as a yoga teacher is to help people who seek personal empowerment feel connected to their bodies, quiet their mind, stimulate

Jill has spent 20+ years working in mental health, initially, as a Recreation Therapist in Psychiatry and later, following her passion to support and serve

Formally, Jenn holds a B.S. in Kinesiology and is an E-RYT 500 Certified Yoga Instructor. Informally, she finds the way bodies move and learn to be the most fascinating miracle on the planet.

Elizabeth teaches yoga with the intention that students leave feeling better than when they first entered the class. Her belief is that through the experience

Her Why – Because we have so much to learn from each other! She believes that the Asana practice is a form of creative expression,

Noell Clark Noell has been teaching yoga and movement for well over a decade. Her classes combine traditional yoga with mobility and strength-building techniques to

As you would expect, Sarah loves yoga. Dabbling her toes in the vast stream of yoga has been more or less a lifelong pursuit. More

Izumi Sato Izumi Sato is a lifelong adventurer and practitioner of yoga, who loves to explore the art of sharing happiness and freedom with others.

Bridget Puchalsky Bridget found yoga through a long-ago bout with lower-back tension from skiing and biking. It led to a passion for teaching that influenced

Jim Patton Jim’s journey started in Maine and eventually led him to Los Gatos. His path led him through life in many different states ranging

Jennifer Prugh is the founder of Breathe Together Yoga, the JOY of Yoga School of Integrative Learning, and this platform, Breathe Together Online. Jennifer is passionate about making spiritual wisdom from a variety of traditions accessible and embodied, through movement and breath, self-inquiry, and meditation. She has a Master’s Degree in Art and Consciousness, eight years of experience as an associate professor of storytelling, storyboarding, and creativity, and ten years of experience as a professional artist, all of which are woven into a dedicated exploration in utilizing the instrument of the body, creativity, and mindfulness to take up residence in an enduring state of well-being.