"The meaning of our self is not to be found in the separateness of God and others, but in the ceaseless realization of yoga, of union."
Rabindranath Tragore
Committment unlocks the doors of imagination, allows vision, and gives us the right stuff to turn our dreams into a reality.
James Womack
Assistant Training
East Wind Teacher Training
We are excited to launch our Assistant Training Program. This program is designed to educate yoga students who wish to further their practice and explore the opportunity of assisting others in their journey on the mat. This will be a two-weekend intensive covering the basic elements of being a teacher's assistent and all that includes at East Wind. Also, this experience will prepare you for the upcoming Teacher Training that begins March 28th.
Elements of this training: Location:
Visual posture knowledge Roseville studio
Modifications and tendencies 210 Riverside Ave
Assisting with courage and confidence Healthy Concepts
Be of service to the community 300 Vernon St
Energize your participation in yoga
Assist vs adjust
Guest speaker topics:
Chiropractic education
Massage therapy
Anatomy
Dates and times:
Jan 21st and 22nd 8am to 4pm
Jan 28th and 29th 8am to 4pm
Cost :
$200
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We are very proud to announce our very first East Wind Yoga Teacher Training program. This will be a comprehensive program taught over a period of one month on weedends from March 29th to April 29th. The first weedend will be Thursday- Sunday with the following weedends being Saturday- Sunday only.
Hosted by Ryan Bailey and Scott Emerich, this program will feature some of East Wind's amazing teachers including Wendy Devore and Marilyn Castilaw. We are excited to share some of the amazing gifts that have been given to us and pass them on to you.
Focus of the training:
Extensive experience teaching yoga Hot and Flow yoga classes
Anatomy and Alignment fundamentals
Build dynamic playlists
Creative posture sequencing
Philosophies of Yoga
Holistic nutrition
Yoga essentials beyond Yoga
Chanting and sanskrit
Learn to lead a class with courage and authenticity
Cost is $800 before February 15th, $895 after
Scott & Ryan.
"Teachers effect eternity; no one can tell where their influence stops."
Henry Brooks Adams
You will never change your life until you change something that you do daily.
Mike Murdock
New students have 30 (thirty) consecutive days for $30
Also, your first package is 30% off (does not include the "I'm In" membership).
$75 Current and new members can enjoy our new membership pricing! Membership is a monthly auto-withdrawal out of your checking or credit card account and requires a one year commitment .
"I'm In" membership includes:
Our logo....how did it happen?
The sun . In yoga we have a word 'tapas'. From the root “to burn,” the word tapas carries with it the transformational essence of fire. Just as fire transforms all that it touches, tapas is a method of personal transformation. In the practice of tapas, a yogi finds his own inner flame – the fiery motivation that keeps him focused on his goals and helps him to incinerate the obstacles along his path. Heat and power. All of our classes are taught in the heated room.
The boat . Our mat and the journey we take on it. Yoga is a way of life. Being a sailor is a way of life.
The water . Flow. Our balance. Change. As water constantly ebbs and flows, so does our balance.
The wind . Our breath. The prana of life. Let our breath guide us as the wind guides the boat.
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922 lincoln Way
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Alex Zeringue
Alex graduated from the University of Michigan and was a NCAA Division I field hockey athlete. She completed Destiny Goldsberry 200 hour teacher training in 2010. Her experience as an athlete allows her to teach a physically challenging and dynamic class. It takes practice to keep our bodies cleansed, strong, flexible, and our minds focused and connected to the present moment. The only way we should have to change is to be more authentically ourselves and yoga has helped Alex cultivate this awareness. Join Alex as you explore, play, and evolve on your mat. See what comes up and sweat it out.
Aarons journey to yoga began in 1996 when a friend turned him on to a few poses to help reduce stress. Since then, the tapestry of yoga has woven its way through his soul and has created dramatic changes such as losing over 50 lbs, eliminating smoking, and recovering
form substance abuse. He mindfully taps into the power of the eight limbs, like a compass to guide him during stages of his life. Through his journey he has witnessed such life changing experiences not only within himself but within others, that he now dedicates his time to being of service and spreading the wisdom of yoga
and the mind, body, spirit connection with others.
Aaron is influenced by a number of teachers and styles of yoga including
Ashtanga, Jivamuki, Power Vinyasa,
Forrest Yoga, and Bhakti Flow. He has studied with Daved Life, Sharron Gannon, Brian Kest, Rusty Wells, Lama Marut, Simon Park, Doug Swenson and received his teaching certification in June 2008 from Destiny Goldsberry.
Aaron draws his inspiration from nature, music, art and loves teaching
in a way that is challenging, fun and inspiring. Come to his class prepared to learn, sweat, and smile
Gena, RYT, has practiced yoga for nearly 20yrs and has taught since 2004. Her teaching style focuses on the awareness of conscience breathing, to create a slow yet challenging class. She emphasizes core strength to build endurance, while finding the balance between effort and surrender. Gena encourages her students to listen to their body, honor where they are in the moment, and to grow from that place. She challenges her students to find their edge but not fall off! Her teaching is authentic, compassionate, and playful. Genas fundamental teaching is in Forrest Yoga, yet she is inspired by many different teachers and their styles. She continues her yoga journey through various workshops with senior yoga masters.
Marilyn Castilaw, E-RYT, has been teaching yoga for 10 years taking students on a journey deep into their core using breath and asana to create a heightened sense of awareness. A sacred exploration of truth and healing for the emotional body as well as physical. Her passion for yoga began over 30 years ago, studying many modalities and at present, is a senior Forrest yoga instructor. From this place she shares her wisdom and practice for students of all levels.
Marilyn joins Ana Forrest in the mission to Mend the Hoop of the People, to inspire people to clear through the stuff that hardens and sickens their bodies. You will be challeneged, awakened and stimulated as you learn to stay mindful and present. Youll leave feeling cleansed, refreshed and alive.
Marilyn offers hands on adjustments as well as offering modifications for every pose. You can contact Marilyn at: marilyncastilaw_sbcglobal.net
Valerie Okunami started her yoga journey in 2000 as a Bikram student. In 2004, she intensified her practice to several days a week and expanded it to include
hot and vinyasa flow. She later became a certified instructor and currently teaches at East Wind Yoga, Roseville Health & Wellness and has a corporate
yoga business. She also publishes health related magazines.
Yoga helped Valerie make deep, core changes in herself, redefining her life, its purpose and intention. Yoga's powerful medicine helped her create a fulfilling
life. She teaches others with a light heart and solid experience in the yoga process of change. Students learn to tap into their personal power and step onto the
path of self-discovery with a smile on their face. It's all good.
Valerie Okunami - Publisher
CAPG Health/Living Life
916-761-1853
Inge Jacobs, CMT
Inge Jacobs has lived in the Sacramento area for over 10 years. She currently resides in Roseville and works for Johnson Ranch Racquet Club, where she practices massage therapy and instructs yoga and Pilates. In addition, she instructs several hot classes here at East Wind Yoga.
Inge is a Certified Massage Therapist, specializing in clinical massage modalities such as Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Reflexology and Sports Therapy. She instructs her yoga classes based on a well-rounded understanding of bodywork, yoga and pilates, and is constantly looking to expand her abilities and knowledge base. She uses her diversified skills to support her students from the highest possible place of structural alignment, core strength, and spiritual enlightenment. She grows her clientele by establishing long-term relationships in an overall quest to achieve wholeness through the mind/body/spirit connection, and is blessed and grateful to be part of the East Wind Yoga community.
Wendy Devore, RYT200, Level 2 Stott Pilates Trainer and yoga instructor, has over 12 years of experience in the yoga, pilates and fitness industry. Wendy enjoys teaching all levels of vinyasa yoga, from the beginner, up to the more seasoned practitioner. Yoga is for everyone, and Wendy hopes that each of her students finds their own unique experience on and off the mat, whether it be the physical workout, or the internal workthe spiritual, emotional and mental aspects of what yoga has to offer; yoga is a journey of self-discovery, and this is what inspires her to teach others, and to continue her own personal practice. Contact Wendy at wendywerks.net if you want more information.
Lisa Raffetto resides in Roseville and works as an Environmental Scientist for Kleinfelder in Sacramento. Lisa began her yoga journey with Bikram yoga after college while living and working in Nevada City, California. Yoga became Lisas chosen regular workout and social outlet.
It wasnt until she found the East Wind Yoga community that Lisa began to expand her awareness and experience the depth that yoga offers in physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. She began to practice yoga daily and devoted her life to yoga and the East Wind family. Lisa had not even considered becoming an instructor until she was encouraged by fellow students and teachers who felt inspired by her practice and devotion.
Yoga and teaching has since become Lisas cornerstone for personal and spiritual growth, as well as helped her develop her stronger sense of self.Lisa is inspired by many different yoga styles including Anusara, Forrest Yoga, Jivamukti, and Bhakti Flow, and has studied with Rusty Wells, Simon Park, Brian Kest, Janet Stone, Ana Forrest, Carolyn Cohen, and Dave Farmar. She received teaching certifications from Destiny Goldsberry in June 2008 and Rusty Wells in July 2008. Lisa offers a safe, fun, and positive atmosphere where students are nurtured and individual needs are met. She teaches a challenging class that encourages students to find the strength within themselves to accomplish more than they ever imagined possible, on and off the mat.
B ECCA I NPYN www.yogawithbecca.com
Becca first found yoga in 2001 while attending UCLA, and it quickly became her passion and calling in life. She was fortunate to begin her journey in the "yoga mecca" of the United States and study with world-renowned teachers for several years. Her most influential teacher was (and continues to be) Bryan Kest , from whom she received her RYT status in 2005. She has since completed numerous yoga training courses and workshops, and has studied with Shiva Rea, Seane Corn, Destiny Goldsberry, and more amazing teachers.
It wasnt until she returned to her hometown of Rocklin that she realized just how spoiled she had been while living and practicing in Santa Monica. Where were all the yoga studios? (There were none nearby at the time...) But with each challenge comes opportunity for growth, and Becca was able to develop her own personal yoga practice and find her inner teacher. When East Wind Yoga first opened its doors in 2005, Becca found what she was looking for in a yoga studio, and has been practicing there ever since.
She believes that the true benefits of yoga are beyond the physical, but the physical practice is where her journey began. The physical practice lends itself to quieting the mind, disempowering self-destructive habits, being receptive to higher wisdom, and connecting to community. Becca’s yoga practice has improved her life in immeasurable ways. In humble gratitude, she now gives back to the universe by sharing what she has learned about yoga, on and off the mat.
Becca began teaching yoga in 2005, and teaches her students what she likes best for her own yoga practice: a playful, challenging vinyasa class, integrated with elements of Iyengar, Power Yoga, and Forrest-style Yoga. She strives to create a safe and supportive atmosphere in which students have the freedom to deepen their personal yoga practice, yet connect to other students while they draw from the group energy only found in a yoga class.
Scott Emerich
Scott opened East Wind Yoga Roseville in January 2005.
For the first six months, he taught every class and in doing so, created a community for the experienced to the first time practitioner to come home to. Scott takes a hands on approach to teaching with a passion for posture alignment and knowing every student and their practice personally. Each student gets plenty of instruction along their journey. His energy and presence in every class will ground, support and inspire you to work, and rest, both on the mat and off.
Scott loves the heat so bring a large water and a large towel and get ready to leave the studio both exhausted and invigorated. Open your mind and heart and get ready for change.
