Teachers
Emily McConnell
Certified ERYT500 Yoga Teacher
Ayurvedic Health Counselor
Sound Healing Facilitator
Co-Founder of Sutras
Emily teaches through the lens of Ayurveda, aligning with nature, the seasons, the phases of the moon, planetary transits, and inspired by the stunning environment of the Redwood Coastal region.
She offers Restorative, Balancing Flow, and private Ayurvedic Yoga classes, as well as seasonal workshops, community sound healing, special occasion events, retreats, and Ayurvedic Health Consulting services.
She is certified in Hatha-Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Ayurvedic, and Restorative styles of yoga. She has also completed training in Trauma-Informed Yoga, Yoga for Pelvic Health, Kundalini Awakening Process, Pranayama, and Kriya Yoga, and is currently studying Polyvagal Theory pertaining to spinal health.
She focuses on creating a safe, welcoming & nurturing space for people to explore practices that are supportive for their bodies, minds, and constitutions.
Roberta Tewes
Certified Yoga Teacher
SF Iyengar Institute
Roberta teaches yoga in the Iyengar tradition emphasizing alignment and attention to breath with the use of props. Classes are accessible to all and provide a challenge for all levels.
Her weekly classes follow a planned series of poses, building towards a "peak" pose. The focus will shift from week to week, emphasizing heart openers/backbends, standing postures, restorative and more. Roberta is also an artist and her love of teaching shines as she guides each pose.
*Proof of vaccination is required to attend classes with Roberta*
Liza Brown
Certified Hatha-Vinyasa Yoga Teacher
Liza has been exploring yoga and alternative healing for most of her life, and completed Hatha-Vinyasa yoga teacher training in 2024. She has been influenced by many teachers and traditions over the years and incorporates elements of pranayama, mantra, and qi-gong in her classes.
She designs her Early Morning Yoga classes to make them accessible to those with busy schedules. She focuses on a short yet effective practice that helps to prepare students for the day ahead. The first half hour focuses on gentle warm-up and flexibility to prepare for Vinyasa flow and balancing postures in the second half of class.
As a glass artist and gardener, Liza relies on yoga to move fluidly in her work to get the best results both physically and creatively.