INSTRUCTORS | The Bridge Mind Body

PAMELA JOHNSON

Pamela Johnson received her B.A. in Dance from California State University Long Beach. She was certified in the Pilates Method in 1998, Gyrotonic Expansion System Pulley tower in 2005, Jumping-Stretching Board and Archway in 2012. She studied Restorative Exercise with Katy Bowman and is a licensed Massage Practitioner specializing in Sensory Re-patterning through The Institute of Psycho-Structural Balancing. In her efforts to educate people on how to heal their body naturally through movement and proper alignment, she tailors each session to clients based on their conditions and needs. Her over 20 years of teaching has given her the experience and confidence to work with different populations ranging from Cerebral Palsy to prenatal preparation and postpartum recovery. Whether you see her for just a workout or want her to help you prevent or recover from surgery, it is her goal and intention for you to leave each session with a better awareness of your own body mechanics.

LESLIE DUNER

Leslie has always been a very active girl. Starting at the young age of two, she jumped and twirled through her first dance class. Throughout school she not only danced but dedicated her free time benefiting from the gym, in aerobics classes and practicing yoga and Pilates. After receiving her BFA in Dance performance from Chapman University, Leslie moved to NYC to follow her passion. While in New York, She received her Pilates certification and quickly connected to her clients throughout the boroughs. Leslie was voted one of NYC top 11 trending fitness instructors. She has taught a variety of personal training and classes ranging from HIIT, Strength, Cardio, TRX and Pilates. Leslie's class is energetic and creative. With an uplifting disposition she looks to inspire individuals to love their bodies through hard work, dedication and enhanced mind-body awareness.

DREA SOBKE

Drea is a professional dancer, Pilates instructor and overall movement geek. Drea was first introduced to Pilates while studying at Chapman University towards her BFA in Dance Performance. In 2007, Drea completed her Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training 500+ hours Certificate for mat and all apparatus through Body Arts and Science International (BASI), under the instruction of master trainer Rael Isacowitz. Soon after, she completed her certification in Pre-Natal and Post Partum Pilates through The Center for Women’s Fitness by master trainer Carolyn Anthony. Her studies on treating Lumbar Lordosis were published by BASI in 2012. She holds additional certifications in Power Plate® and TRX Suspension Training.

Pilates has greatly impacted Drea's professional dance career, and puts her back together after long rehearsals and rigorous performances. With 10 years of teaching experience, Drea is a detailed instructor and works tenaciously with her clients to find the special mind-body connection that makes Pilates feel so incredible. She is always exploring new methods of sharing Pilates with her clients and believes that there is always more to learn and discover in this ever evolving practice. Drea is happy to share her passion for Pilates with clients of all ages and levels of fitness.

ELLI WILLIAMS

Elli received a BA in Fine & Applied Arts from the University of Ulster, NI. While in Belfast she trained in modern, contemporary and contact improvisational dance, regularly performing at the Crescent Arts Centre as well as in site-specific and multi-media work. Upon returning to the states she danced with Leda Swan Inc. and received her 200-hour yoga teaching certification studying in the Anusara tradition. Later, Elli discovered acrobatics and aerial arts, training at Belfast Community Circus and Virginia Circus among others. She has choreographed for multiple shows, including performances at Live Arts Theatre, Charlottesville, VA, and the University of Virginia. She is co-founder of Moonlight Circus, a Virginia-based aerial and acrobatics troop. Today, Elli has followed her love of art and movement to Los Angeles, where she teaches and performs with the aerial trio Astro Doves. Whether on the ground or in the air, Elli instructs in a manner that is fun, challenging and enlightening. Her classes are designed to bring the body into its optimal alignment while celebrating the spirit within.

CAROL CORPUZ

Carol Corpuz is a Los Angeles based Yoga teacher and Reiki Practitioner who has fully embraced a daily mindfulness practice on and off the mat for over a decade. With Gratitude for Body, breath, and wellbeing, her classes teach and balance traditional asanas and creative movements, subtle body energy and alignment, and is always paired with an attunely curated playlist. Carol holds various certifications including 200 hours in Vinyasa Yoga with Jay Co, Restorative Yoga, Hatha-Dharma Meditation, Reiki ll Holy Fire, and continues advanced 300 hour studies with Tony Giuliano. With her unique experience, she has kindly taught yoga in DTLA since 2013.

LAURA JONES

It has been Laura's goal to make yoga, circus, and suspended (aerial) yoga more approachable and accessible to those who wouldn't usually set foot in a class or have been too timid to give it a try. She believes that simple adjustments such as language, sphere of reference, or even environment can make all the difference in the world. She keeps her classes lighthearted, enjoyable, and attainable all while encouraging her students to grow by challenging themselves on a healthy and safe level - with a little patience and practice, you'll be doing things you never before thought possible.
Laura has been practicing yoga and suspended (aerial) yoga since 2009, and in the Spring of 2015, she completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training certification from Rising Lotus in Sherman Oaks, CA studying under mentors Daniel Stewart and Pat Sperry. In the fall of 2015, she completed her 50 hour Aerial Yoga Teacher Certification with Sutara April Tucker of Eka Loka Yoga.

Learn more about Laura at www.OffBeatYogi.com

HELDINE AGUILUZ

Heldine Aguiluz started practicing yoga around 2010. As an actor, she saw it as a great way to get fit and to get more in touch with her body as an instrument. Through the practice, Heldine started to gain a greater awareness of her body and thoughts, and she realized how much she disliked herself. The more she practiced yoga, the more Heldine learned about herself and the more she started to love herself. She loves the practice so much that she decided to do yoga teacher training to be able to share what she's learned with others.

Yes, yoga can be a great way to work out. But to Heldine, that's such a small aspect. Join her for yoga to not only work out, but to also work in and have a stronger awareness of your self that you can carry back out into the world.

Heldine has 500 hours of yoga certification. She studied alignment-based vinyasa, meditation, and elemental tantra. She also completed a Level 1 Sound Bath & Healing Training. Her meditation practices include vipassana, Kalavahana, kirtan, mantra, and breathing techniques.

Learn more about Heldine at Facebook.com/HeldineYoga

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JEANETTE SINH

Jeanette is an LA native, 500 hr trained yoga teacher, reiki practitioner, and nature lover. Yoga has taught her how to service and strengthen her own heart and mind, show up for herself as she is, and embrace the present in whatever shape or form it may come. With a carefully curated playlist in tow, her mission is to share the appreciation of breath and movement, encourage self-care and study, and inspire you to seek joy in every moment, even when facing challenges. Although everyone may have a different intention of practicing, seeing her students dedicate themselves to show up, reconnect and invest in themselves continues to inspire her. You can often find her shopping for new plant babies, looking after a mini Australian shepherd dog, working on a macrame project, or squeezing in road trips to a national or state park.

THERESA RHODES

From an early age, Theresa was attracted to mind, body, and spirit practices. She took her first Yoga class at age 15 and the experience imprinted on her soul. A gypsy at heart, she had a burning desire to see the world, leading her across Europe, Central America, Asia, and a full circle back to California. Transitioning to adulthood and especially a more stationary lifestyle did not come naturally. Working in the fashion industry proved to be disconnecting and ego-driven, so she turned to Yoga to keep her sanity. After 5 years of deepening her practice and exploring different styles and teachings, she decided it was time for more. Upon completing her 200 hour yoga teacher training, she discovered Buti Yoga. Soon after she completed her certification in Buti Yoga. Although her roots are in alignment focused more traditional schools of Yoga, Buti Yoga is closest to her heart. This practice is liberating, total-body strengthening, and Shakti awakening. Come shake, sweat, and free your inner goddess with Theresa, and experience the magic you can create!

SHEA RICHARDS

Shea has obtained her BFA in dance performance from Marygrove College. As a dancer she was introduced to yoga, which has changed her way of life and way of moving. Since 2010 Shea has been working on her practice at studios such as Yoga shelter, Bikram Yoga, through home self-Practice, and Local community events, one being “Detroit’s Bikes and Yoga” & Dance/Yoga Meditation. Since completing her degree she has relocated to Los Angeles, California where you can find her teaching in the heart of downtown LA and Long Beach at local studios/gyms. She has completed her 200YTT with Yogabeyond in Bali Indonesia, and Buti Certification with Buti master trainer Che Natina. Shea deeply believes in unity and bringing others together through community and the mind, body, soul connection, that through love, patience, and practice we can be one with

ASHLEY POST

With a background in gymnastics and dance,it paved a way for yoga to come into Ashley's life. Ashley started doing yoga in college while getting her BFA in Musical Theatre and has been in love with Vinyasa ever since. Not only does she love flowing through poses, but she loves the aspect of strength that yoga possesses. Her class is geared to students who enjoy trying new things and challenging themselves. As an athlete, she also focuses on stretches that help improve your workout regime outside of just yoga. She not only hopes her students grow more confident but also hopes to add an element of fun and playfullness to the practice. Because heck, it's just yoga!

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