Alison Lewis
Alison Lewis has been practicing yoga with Tim Miller since 1994. In 1997 she took her first trip to India to study with Pattabhi Jois for 6 months. Since then she has returned to Mysore four times. Alison has completed teacher trainings with Tim Miller, Nancy Gilgoff, Erich Schiffman and Aadil Palkhivala. and has received authorization by Pattabhi Jois from the AYRI in Mysore, India. In addition to teaching yoga at Tim Miller's Ashtanga Yoga Center, Alison is a Structural Integration/Rolfing practitioner.
Heidi Hagen
Heidi became a dedicated and disciplined student of Ashtanga Yoga in the fall of 2003, when she drove two hours one-way to Detroit, MI to take her first teacher training. The connection she felt within herself by becoming aware of her breath and how it moved her body was the initial spark that fueled her passion for the practice. Leaving class with a calm body and quiet mind kept her motivated to practice daily so as to continue to heal herself on even deeper emotional and spiritual levels. Unlike those who travel halfway around the world to study yoga in India, Heidi's desire to learn moved her over 2,000 miles from Grand Rapids, MI to Encinitas, CA in 2007. The journey she claims was more like a homecoming. "The students of the Ashtanga Yoga Center are like family, supportive and encouraging, and ever inspired by Tim's unyielding presence and perseverance for the practice. When not at the AYC, Heidi teaches math and science to elementary students. (She has to support her passion somehow!).
Josh Vincent
Josh began his study of mind, body and spirit as a musician, studying classical operatic technique. Upon completion of a Master of Music degree from the University of Indiana in 2001, Josh moved to Chicago to join the chorus of the Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Chicago Symphony. In Chicago Josh devoted himself to a disciplined study of Ashtanga Yoga with Jodi Blumstein, Quinn Kearney and Tom Quinn. Since then Josh has studied in-depth with senior teachers such as Richard Freeman, Gabriel Halpurn and Tim Miller. Josh teaches both the traditional Ashtanga vinyasa method , as well as more contemporary vinyasa-flow style with an emphasis on precise breathing technique and alignment. Josh also sings seasonally with the San Diego Opera Chorus.
Rich McGowan
Rich McGowan feels fortunate to currently be living in Encinitas where he was introduced to yoga in the mid 90's. After trying a few different types of yoga he found his way to the Ashtanga Yoga Center , and began study with Tim Miller. In 2000 he attended Tim's Teacher Training Workshop, which he now assists annually. Rich has attended various retreats and workshops,and spent time in Mysore India studying with Pattabh Jois . Rich believes in the importance of adhering to the established tradition of the practice while at the same time taking a non dogmatic approach adapted for individual situations and needs.
Sequoia Neptune
Sequoia has studied yoga for over 15 years and has been teaching since 1997. She has trained with Tim Miller for the past 8 years and has taught at the Ashtanga Yoga Center since 2001. More recently, Sequoia completed a certification in Vinyasa Krama Yoga with Sri Vatsa Ramaswami. Sequoia loves to incorporate Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, vedic chanting, and pranayama, along with asana practice. She has been exploring music with Jai Uttal and Daniel Paul and often includes kirtan in her classes. Sequoia has also studied Ayurveda and Jyotish with Dr. Robert E. Svoboda. Her Intro to Ashtanga classes and Intro to Pranayama class are open to ALL.