Features

Kevin Collins

Kevin Collins is the owner of Groove Yoga, Berkeley and has been teaching

powerful, creative vinyasa classes throughout the Bay Area since 1999. He

emphasizes exploration and fun in the practice of yoga, while training your

muscles to work together and your mind to remain focused and centered. He

has had the good fortune to work with dozens of fantastic teachers over many

years, but draws his primary influences from Bryan Kest, Baron Baptiste and

the Anusara lineage. His classes are physically demanding, but carefully

structured to allow people of any age, injury status or fitness level to

challenge themselves in a safe and supportive environment. Please visit

www.manydoors.com for more information about Kevin's style of yoga, his

workshops and retreats.

Known for his joyful energy, skilled touch and sense of humor, Pete creates a spiritual yet light-hearted environment for his students to discover the deeper benefits of yoga. Pete’s ability to compassionately guide students of all levels through a vigorous asana practice makes his classes amongst the most dynamic in the bay area. Pete also teaches yoga at Yoga Festivals and Conferences including the Yoga Journal Conference, Asia Yoga Conference, Wanderlust, Tadasana Festival, and Bhaktifest.

Buddy Macuha

Buddy Macuha has been a Bay Area favorite for over 15 years combining his love of movement with the “flow” of yoga. His classes are filled with amazing energy, seamless sequencing and a humor that will bring you back again and again! He has appeared on KRON-4, CBS Network, Good Day Sacramento, NBC Network and KFOG Radio as their ‘fitness guru’ and has been interviewed for the San Francisco Chronicle, SF Weekly, San Francisco Magazine, Daily Candy and Lifetime TV. He is a Master Trainer for Pure Yoga, Keiser Fitness Corporation and a 4-time lululemon Ambassador. He teaches at Yoga Tree, Equinox, and The Sportsclub/LA. Don’t be surprised if he plays Lady Gaga while doing Warrior 3 and yelling, “You were born this way! Now, show me your most powerful pose!”

Debbie Steingesser

Debbie Steingesser, E-RYT 500, is an inspired Vinyasa Flow Yoga teacher and is also the creator of Dansa Vinyasa ™. Common Ground Magazine recently named Debbie “An Exceptional Bay Area Yoga Teacher” for her dynamic and innovative teaching style. Debbie’s heart opening Vinyasa classes are infused with musicality and breath awareness. Her unique playlists, nurturing adjustments, and sweet savasana lullabies connect students to their inner sense of joy and rhythm. Debbie’s classes unite the practice of yoga with living authentically. Dansa Vinyasa ™ is her original blend of Flow Yoga, Traditional West African Dance, Kirtan, and Live African Percussion. Debbie has led Dansa Vinyasa workshops at a variety of studios and conferences including: Bhakti Fest, Earthdance, Harmony Festival, and the New Living Expo. Debbie is certified with Yoga Alliance at the 500-hour level through Saul David Raye and the Ritam School of Healing Arts. She has also completed trainings with Baron Baptiste, Seane Corn, Rod Stryker, and Erich Schiffmann. Debbie continues her studies of yoga, kirtan and West African dance with her mentors Jai Uttal, Dana Flynn, Baxter Bell, Denise Kaufman, and Alseny Soumah.

Janet Stone

Janet Stone's personal yoga journey began in 1996 when she traveled to

India, the birthplace of her grandfather, where she met an inspired yogi

and became dedicated to a conscious evolution through yoga. She currently

teaches in San Francisco, leads a 500 hour teacher training, workshops,

and retreats around the world. Check out Janet's 3 new DVD's at

www.janetstoneyoga.com

AcroYoga Playground with Amy Impellizzeri & Daniel Scott

Amy is versed in many disciplines with AcroYoga being her primary inspiration. After acquiring her BA in Dance from the University of Oregon, she taught contact improvisation, dance, and technical theatre skills in the department for seven years. Concurrently, Amy was performing and teaching in Oregon, Mexico, and Switzerland. During this time Amy began her Ashtanga yoga studies, receiving her training with Manju Jois and Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. While teaching in Santa Cruz, California for many years she attained her certification in AcroYoga and currently teaches on-going classes in Santa Cruz, Los Gatos, San Jose, Pacific Grove as well as workshops worldwide. Amy, an avid climber and surfer, knows the importance of a strong, supported core, teaches core conditioning classes weekly and is currently working on a core conditioning book.

Daniel Scott is yogi chocolatier and community innovator offering a fresh alternative to the traditional “yoga voice”. A globally renowned AcroYoga and Vinyasa teacher living in San Francisco, Daniel is the Chief Marketing Officer for FEARLESS Chocolate, the world’s most delicious manufacturer of organic superchocolate. In addition to being a Wellness Expert for MindBodyGreen.com, he also champions digital change as a social media strategist for Authentic.ly. Daniel enjoys good coffee, barefoot running, street art, partner acrobatics, large quantities, and great qualities.

Musical Guest: Desert Dwellers (Rara Avis DJ Set)

Skillfully blending deep bass, earthy percussion, etheric voices and culture-crossing instrumentation into a sonic incense for mind and body, Desert Dwellers offers a spellbinding hybrid with echoes of our tribal past and future.

Stand Up Paddle Yoga Demos with Onboard's Leigh Claxton

Leigh has worked in the outdoor and indoor recreation and fitness industries for more than 20 years, leading outdoor classes, retreats and workshops for Yoga, SUP Yoga, cycling and Hiking. She currently is the Fitness Director at both The Club at Harbor Point and Bridgeway Gym, in addition to teaching classes at several other fitness facilities. In the summer of 2010, Leigh Claxton launched SUP Yoga and Fitness classes in Sausalito, CA as OnBoardFitness, and OnBoardSUP Yoga. This summer OnBoardSUP will be expanding to other locations.

Yoga Slacklining with YogaSlacker Ron Avitzur

After decades as a sedentary computer programmer, Ron discovered yoga and slacklining. Ron has been teaching yoga since 2009 and is a certified YogaSlacker. He loves slacklining in the park watching folks fall down and giggle. He is a practiced acroyoga base slowly overcoming his fear of flying, and a rock climber working on his fear of heights. He loves teaching people to walk on ropes and fly on friends.

Company C Contemporary Ballet

Company C Contemporary Dancer Calvin Thomas and former San Francisco Ballet dancer Ashley Muangmaithong will perform the central pas de deux from the ballet SanVean, a meditative ballet inspired by the teachings of the Buddha and ritual dances among a community of people. Choreography by David Van Ligon of Company C Contemporary Ballet.

Yoga, Music, Food, FUNdraising, Marketplace, Raffle, Participant Gift Bags and More! There is a $25 registration fee (or $47 registration option which includes a fabulous buffet from BoilerHouse Restaurant) and each participant must raise a minimum of $250, however, we hope that you will stretch to make a difference for Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland and Africa Yoga Project and raise as much as possible. Our goal is to raise $250,000 dollars. Your success in exceeding the $250 fundraising minimum will help us get there.

Register as an individual or register as a team with your friends, health club, business or yoga studio community! Check out the teams registered already HERE!

Optional fabulous BoilerHouse Restaurant Lunch:

The BoilerHouse restaurant sits adjacent to the Craneway Pavilion, and is set among the back drop of original historic equipment of the Ford Assembly Plant and stunning Bay Views. Patrons enjoy fresh, local, seasonal fare, made from scratch, using organic ingredients when possible, prepared with creativity and presented in style. Executive chef Paul Despotakis.

• Mixed Green Salad ‐ Seasonal Greens, Spinach, Bell Pepper, Sunflower Seeds, Carrots, Broccoli and Cabbage served with Lemon Flax Vinaigrette Dressing

• Rio Grande Fajita Buffet‐ Bell Pepper and Onion fajitas served with White Tortillas with Salsa, Sour Cream and Guacamole, Organic Black Beans and Garlicky Rice

• Roasted Root Vegetables and Potatoes

You are welcome to bring your own lunch to the Yogathon. There are no other places to eat near the Craneway Pavilion, so please keep that in mind!

The highest fundraiser (as of June 30) will win a beautiful BOGA YOGA paddleboard compliments of BOGA YOGA Paddleboards!

For more information on registering or to be a sponsor please contact: bayarea@yogareachesout.org