teachers
andy matinog
Raised in Los Angeles, Andy began his exploration of Hatha Yoga when he moved to San Francisco in the early 1990s. In 2001 he was introduced to Shadow Yoga. He was immediately captivated by the depth and uniqueness of the practice and it's founder, Zhander Remete. He has since completed a three year teacher training program and continues to study intensely under Zhander and his partner, Emma Balnaves.
His interest in Hatha Yoga led him in the beginning to study other disciplines. He honors and bows down to those who have been his guide. Ultimately, he finds completeness in Hatha Yoga.
He has been teaching since 2002. In November, 2009 he moved to the Bay Area to teach Shadow Yoga with Zhander's blessings. In 2012 he opened Red Crow Yoga Shala to foster Oakland's Shadow Yoga community.
A recent interview with Andy can be found here:
http://www.yogastart.com/Information.aspx?ContentID=2190
maya smeloff
Maya Smeloff began her exploration of Yoga in 2001 while pursuing a B.A in Anthropology in New York. After moving to Portland Oregon she began studying Shadow Yoga in 2007. Currently she is in a 3 year teacher training program with its founder's Zhander Remete and Emma Balnaves which will be completed in 2012. Maya believes that shadow yoga is accessible to beginners and through patience and practice brings strength and vitality to the individual.
dr. mairam mansy
Mairam Mansy, BBA, MMQ, holds a Bachelors in Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati, a Master’s in Medical Qi Gong from the Beijing Western District of Qi Gong Science & TCM Research Institute (Dr. Teng Ying Bo). Currently, Mairam volunteers at the Oakland Cancer Clinic (Charlotte Maxwell Complimentary Clinic) as a Medical Qi-Gong Practitioner. She has also been invited by the CMCC Board to join the New Hire Training Program, where she teaches a “Protect the Healer” class. In November of 2011 Mairam traveled to the Long Hu Shan (Tian Shi) Daoist Monastery in China for closed door training. On November 16th, she accepted her First Lu as a Zheng Yi Daoist Priestess. By Mid 2012 Mairam will have earned a DMQ (Doctor of Medical Qi Gong) degree with specialization in Oncology.
Dr.Mansy888@gmail.com
sage mcclive
tia ukpe-wallace
Tia has been a devoted student of yoga since 2001. She has found the yogic journey eye-opening and tries to instill the lessons she has learned on the mat as well as through encounters and challenges in her life. Combining her practice of Ashtanga Vinyasa, Yin yoga, and Yoga Tune Up®, she has created a challenging and stimulating way to transform the body. She continues to explore various ranges of yoga styles as well as different forms of movement to develop a clearer understanding of the workings of the body. Many of her classes explore using anatomy in action and allow for an experiential and kinesthetic awareness. Her love of the body also extends to what is put into the body and how the mind can influence the body. She has a strong affinity towards cooking and nutrition and how they are both interrelated with how one treats their body as well as the world around them.
www.tiawellness.com
michelle saviet
In October, 2010 Michelle moved to California in order to immerse herself in the practice of yoga. She moved to the Mount Madonna Center, in the Santa Cruz Mountains, and engulfed herself in the different limbs of yoga. She discovered the philosophy behind the art, undertook studies in pranayama, and developed a regular spiritual practice. In July 2011, she graduated from Yoga Teacher Training and is a certified instructor in classical Ashtanga Yoga. Michelle recognizes yoga is different for everyone and that we identify or are drawn more to some elements of the practice than to others. Her aim is to create an open and supportive environment where she can share what she has learned and allow her students to take what they want without feeling pressure. Michelle wants to share her knowledge and personal insight with others, inviting conversation and community.