A great Yoga teacher…read more I've taken her classes and find that she really knows her stuff. Michelle understands how Yoga can help us reshape our bodies and energize our spirit.

Michelle's classes are cheerful and inviting. New yogis will feel comfortable and the experienced…read morewill be challenged. I love the yoga related stories that she frequently shares and great soundtracks that give a rhythm to her classes. Michelle has run many yoga teacher programs at various studios. She gives solid advice and expert adjustments. Cannot recommend her more highly!

Emily is an 'Instructor' for the other instructors, in addition to teaching classes of all types. I…read morehave enjoyed the variation, and her sense of humor! Great book and wellness seminar as well. I'm progressing well with my lifestyle change, and it's a long term commitment. Glad I've found the right resources.

I'm 56 and have been a client of Emily's doing private Pilates sessions for over 10 years. I learn…read moresomething new every session I have. I started out looking for somewhere in the Bay Area that did "real" Pilates, as opposed to all the places that say they do Pilates but don't really know what they're talking about, after a physical therapist recommended Pilates for my pulled shoulder, but I also had back surgery years ago, so she had to factor that in as well. Emily adapts what she does to each person's individual needs -- pulled shoulder, aching back, wobbly ankles, no muscle tone, poor balance -- you name it: she can figure out some way to address whatever issue you have because she has a comprehensive knowledge of varying disciplines -- Pilates, yoga, weights -- and pulls from everything she knows for each session to address whatever changes or issues your body has that day, so you always feel better when you leave than when you came in. She's a great communicator and listener and will help you progress as much as you want, or if you're not "feeling it" that day or have a physical issue, she knows the modifications that will allow you to do what you can. She even helps figure out exercises and homework you can do at home to work on the issues you find together so they can get better. She's encouraging and positive and a joy to work with. I can't recommend her enough!

As a physician, scientist and author, I am always excited when I discover someone with…read moreextraordinary gifts. Dr. Sophia Bernard is a gem -- with impeccable perception, gentle delivery and a heart to gold. She is one of the best facilitators I have ever experienced and highly recommend her.

If you are looking for growth or to get unstuck, look no further than Shanti at Soul Tending. She…read morecreates a safe space, sage wisdom, authenticity, and skill as a therapist and energy healer to help you find and stay on your true path. I am grateful to know her, and you will be too!

I really enjoy Olivia's reflective meditation and soul work series. Her calm, thoughtful, and…read moreinsightful nature and expertise and has allowed me to personally grow and find inner peace through meditation and guided journaling. I highly recommend Olivia!

Been practicing TRE for 8 months. Took a class with Serena and she was able to make some great…read moresuggestions to my practice. Had no idea I was doing a few things incorrectly. Learned 3 new things today about TRE that I will implement.

I look forward to my classes with Serena. No matter where the pain is when I walk into that class I…read moreknow when I leave I will be feeling so much better. I feel that she is so knowledgeable and trust in what she brings to the class. I can use what I've learned in class to better care for myself. Serena listens attentively to all her students and will change up a class if someone is in discomfort and needs some relief. She is ever vigilant to what we do and makes sure that our positioning is correct. She gives advice to those of us that are unable to do a particular position and shows us an alternative. I have a shoulder injury and she will alert me before some moves on how to best approach it. I love restorative yoga the most and can't wait until we can once again meet at the gym. She is joyful and caring in every way.

Amy's wonderful energy and love of Pilates shines through in the classes she gives. I say "gives"…read moremindfully as she thoughtfully plans and executes her lessons and each session feels like a master class in full body wellness. It is truly a gift to be taught with such experience and expertise. Her background in dance and therefore body placement renders her classes not only informative, but raises awareness in posture leading to better long-term health. Rarely do teachers remind you to thank yourself and your body for the time dedicated to self-improvement the way Amy does. Each time I leave her classes, I feel restored and thankful for having an instructor who has not only left me feeling like I got a solid workout, but also that I have done myself a great service by being present in the moment. Thank you, Amy, for all that you do and the "gift" of a love of Pilates that you transmit to your students.

Johanna Sunday class at Equinox (RX series), where she uses the yoga tune-up balls is one of the…read morebest classes I have been to. I started playing tennis recently, and have a lot of sore areas. After the class I felt 100% better. I was going to play tennis in the afternoon, and was doubtful that I would be able to play properly. After the class, my shoulder and back was much better, and was able to play for 3 hours. I really like Johanna's teaching style, she has a very calming manner, and has a insightful and amusing way of explaining the details. I am going to try and get to her 11am class regularly and try to attend her other classes too!

I walked in to a class by Johanna at Darshana Yoga (now closed due to site construction) and…read morerealized I had finally found the right teacher! . Luckily, she teaches at the California Yoga Center as well as in a studio on College Av in Palo Alto (and other venues). I now attend her classes three times a week and no matter my work load or family commitments, I just show up Johanna brings a great ethic, sincerity and joy to the class and the positive energy rubs off quickly as she reminds you to smile when you are trying to do a challenging pose. She has deep knowledge of her subject and an ability to share it very effectively. Her instructions are precise and follow a time sequence to achieve the asana that make you aware of every muscle and joint being used to get there properly. Her particular focus to bring awareness to our feet and its connections to the hips to correctly practice an asana make all the difference. The same asana can be practiced by many students at different levels of experience, yet every person gets adjustments, specific instructions to overcome their challenges and everyone can go a little deeper at their own level. I am amazed that Johanna can have a beginner and an experienced intermediate level student enjoy the same class. Many a time she ends her class with a touch of peppermint and rose essential oil on your wrist or a lovely poem or a thought that makes one realize that we have to stop and smell the flowers instead of rushing through life's responsibilities. Having a history of chronic back pain, starting with a fractured atlas C1 many years ago I now find that going to Johanna's class completely rids me of my upper and lower back pain. The blackberry/computer hands get to decompress. I feel renewed afterwards. I have even stopped going to physical therapy and go to yoga instead. I have had many yoga teachers in India and in California and for me Johanna is one of the best. I felt lost among the many Palo Alto studios with fast paced yoga classes that almost reminded me of aerobics classes with barely any instruction and no adjustments or depth in the practice.What a relief to find a teacher I can learn from over the long term to really have a deep yoga practice. If you really want to learn deeply, she is the teacher for you!

Hillary is amazing! She radiates zen, loving kindness, compassion, and wisdom…read more Her classes are challenging, yet gentle. She meets every person in her class exactly where they are at, making you feel seen. I can't recommend a better yoga instructor, or, indeed, person, than Hillary. If you get a chance to take her class, you'll see for yourself!

I loved Hillary's prenatal and postnatal classes at Blossom and came for both my babies (now ages…read more4.5 and almost 1.5). I always felt comfortable in spite of all my medical issues with my back, as she always offered a helpful modification even with my limitations (no seated poses - very hard for prenatal classes!) and I always felt welcome in her classes. She has such a peaceful presence, but most importantly, she has a wonderful sense of flow of the class and I always relaxed so much in her classes. Getting some movement in with a baby in tow is not easy but Hillary's classes allowed moms to focus on both them and the babies too. She is a very talented teacher, the best I've found pretty much anywhere.