About Cindy (Yoga and Life Coaching)
About Cindy
I have been passionately involved in Yoga for over 25 years.
I guess this makes me a senior and well seasoned teacher/practitioner!
I stumbled upon Yoga and Meditation in college, when my family life and health were miserably falling apart,
and I realized I was going to need strong tools to manage stress and maintain my well being.
My first class awakened me to spirit and to new places in my body and mind.
I was instantly hooked and found the practice to be a soothing salvation, a trusted therapist - my god, goddess, and very best friend.
I absolutely adore teaching Yoga!
It works to heal and refresh body, mind and soul.
I have witnessed its power personally and professionally.
Known for eclectic classes that weave elements from Vinyasa, Kundalini, Iyengar, Yin, Restorative, and Therapeutic Yoga into my all of classes.
You never quite know what I will pull out of my sleeve, but you can definitely expect fresh air, cool tunes, a spiritual directive,
an amazing workout, and a deep zen savasana and meditation to finish.
I creatively draw into each class the wisdom of the eight limbs of Ashtanga Yoga theory using breath,
spiritual awareness, movement, imagery, humor, psychology, relaxation and essence.
Yoga and all that it represents allowed me to see “my story” but connect to my spirit.
It helped me deal with the stresses of my unhealthy past and see it all as a great teacher and a gift.
My life was like the “phoenix rising from the ashes.”
I survived a difficult childhood, and came out healthier as an adult.
I learned to discern what I no longer wanted to attract in life, and to go after my dreams.
For me, Yoga was and continues to be a great teacher of life!
In 2017, completed my Life Coaching Certification Program, and began taking Yoga off the Mat.
Life Coaching is essentially Yoga of the Mind.
After years of taking care of people’s bodies and spirits, I saw the need to also heal our minds.
My aim is to help people overcome everyday obstacles that get in the way of them finding their true self, as well as their life’s dreams.
Working with the science of Neuroplasticity, I work to remove old
patterns of thinking and belief systems, helping to create newer and healthier ways of seeing and living life.
Often, integrating yoga and wellness practices into my teachings,
I lead people to find greater happiness in everyday life ~ to find peace in every moment!
I have a B.A. in Movement Therapy & Psychology, and the Yoga Alliance eRYT 500 Hour and YCEP certifications.
Other credentials include advanced certifications from The White Lotus Foundation, Seane Corn, Erich Schiffman, Bryan Kest, David Swenson, Duncan Wong, Paul Grilley, Cheri Clampett & Arturo Peal and Judith Lasater.
My Life Coach training and certification is through The Martha Beck, Inc.
Much of my work is doing one-on-one’s on the mat, in person, on the phone, or via Zoom
My family and I live in the beautiful hills of Los Gatos.
When not doing Yoga, I enjoy cooking, gardening and playing with my sweet daughter and pooches.
Our Teachers
Ale Yrure
Lawrence Muñoz
Lawrence Muñoz
Ale received her Pilates certification for mat work and all apparatus through BASI Pilates. She has a background in dance and has been teaching ballet for over 10 years and Pilates for 7 years. Ale was first introduced to Pilates as a young student while treating a foot injury. Ever since then, Pilates has become a major part of her c
Ale received her Pilates certification for mat work and all apparatus through BASI Pilates. She has a background in dance and has been teaching ballet for over 10 years and Pilates for 7 years. Ale was first introduced to Pilates as a young student while treating a foot injury. Ever since then, Pilates has become a major part of her conditioning and professional dance career. She loves that Pilates can be both fun and challenging while also being safe and gentle to the body. She always feels stronger and longer after a workout!
Lawrence Muñoz
Lawrence Muñoz
Lawrence Muñoz
Larry’s been a San Francisco Bay Area resident most of his life, spending his first 18 years of life in East San Jose before finding refuge in the redwoods while attending Humboldt State University, then returning to Sunnyvale/San Jose to do the tech thing for eons before leaving it recently to follow his love for teaching full time. Wh
Larry’s been a San Francisco Bay Area resident most of his life, spending his first 18 years of life in East San Jose before finding refuge in the redwoods while attending Humboldt State University, then returning to Sunnyvale/San Jose to do the tech thing for eons before leaving it recently to follow his love for teaching full time. When not a student and teacher of the yoga, Larry is usually found outside communing with nature hiking or cycling while under the influence of espresso.
Len Shen
Lisa Garratt
Lisa Garratt
Len Shen has been practicing various energetic arts (Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Reiki Level 1 and 2 certifications, yoga and meditation) over the last 35 years, studying under Masters John Leong in Seattle, Robert Smith in Washington, DC, and Arnold Tayam in San Jose, CA. He is currently training to receive a Doctorate in Chinese Energetic Medic
Len Shen has been practicing various energetic arts (Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Reiki Level 1 and 2 certifications, yoga and meditation) over the last 35 years, studying under Masters John Leong in Seattle, Robert Smith in Washington, DC, and Arnold Tayam in San Jose, CA. He is currently training to receive a Doctorate in Chinese Energetic Medicine from Professor Jerry Alan Johnson, a world-renowned QiGong grandmaster and champion martial artist. Len’s classes, sharing techniques practiced in China over the last 3,000 years, are designed to help students:
+ Identify and open the main pathways for life energy or “chi” in their body
+ Draw chi from the environment and concentrate it in their energy centers or chakras, and;
+ Manipulate the chi for health and healing purposes.
Lisa Garratt
Lisa Garratt
Lisa Garratt
I am an experienced registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance (E-RYT500) and
I am strongly influenced by the Iyengar tradition and teach Hatha, Gentle, Restorative, and Vinyasa Flow classes. My classes emphasize mindfulness, alignment, and deepening the connection with the breath. Where applicable, I focus on assisting students in findi
I am an experienced registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance (E-RYT500) and
I am strongly influenced by the Iyengar tradition and teach Hatha, Gentle, Restorative, and Vinyasa Flow classes. My classes emphasize mindfulness, alignment, and deepening the connection with the breath. Where applicable, I focus on assisting students in finding the appropriate balance of muscular effort, and relaxation and release. I aim to help students increase strength, balance, flexibility, and peace of mind. My primary teacher is Kofi Busia. Other notable influences include Leeann Carey, Erich Schiffmann, Maya Lev, Angela Farmer, and Mark Stephens.