Anh is the visionary founder and owner of Santosha Yoga Center. Rooted in her own journey and years of training, she dreamed of a space where people feel grounded, inspired, and connected to a greater community, creating Santosha Yoga Center with the heartfelt intention of offering more than just a yoga studio. As a Registered Yoga Teacher at the 500-hour level (RYT 500) with specialized training in Power Yoga, Yoga Sculpt, Yin Yoga, and sound bath, Anh’s passion for the yoga practice of holistic living is at the heart of Santosha Yoga Center.

Ali’s motivating classes are centered on flow, strength, and intentional movement. With decades of experience teaching in both classroom and private settings, she creates classes that are both challenging and accessible. Her teaching style combines the joy of movement, precise coaching, thoughtful sequencing, and a strong emphasis on muscular strength, helping students leave feeling stronger, clearer, and more connected to themselves. She is a 50-hour Sculpt instructor and a 200-hour Yoga Alliance–certified teacher 

Ali holds a certification in personal training and has spent many years continuing her education in body mechanics and movement. She also holds a degree in nutrition.

Gillian is a dedicated Pilates Fusion, Power Yoga, and Yoga Sculpt instructor with two 200-hour certifications and over a decade of teaching experience. Her background in dance inspires her music-driven, high-energy classes that blend dynamic movement, flexibility, and strength. Her teaching centers on confidence, joy, and resilience.

Annie grew up dancing competitively before discovering yoga. She completed her first 200-hour teacher training in 2023 and is nearing the completion of her 500-hour training. Now, she teaches at studios across the Bay Area and in corporate programs at Google. Annie is trained in several modalities, including Flow Yoga, Hot 26, weighted classes, and HIIT, bringing a dynamic, creative, and strength-focused approach to every Power Flow Yoga and Iron Yoga class she teaches at Santosha Yoga Center.

Kathy is an experienced RYT 500 (E-RYT 500) who has been leading dynamic yoga classes since 2010. She founded and operated a yoga, fitness, and dance studio for nearly 11 years, gaining invaluable behind-the-scenes experience that helps us accelerate student growth now. Kathy has completed over 1,000 hours of training with world-renowned teachers. She is passionate about delivering purpose-driven yoga and fitness classes at Santosha Yoga Center that make complex workout teachings accessible, relatable, and empowering.

Linda discovered yoga out of a desire to build community while staying active. She quickly fell in love with both the practice and the people around her. Now, she is a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with certifications in Yoga Sculpt and Strength Training. Linda is passionate about creating a welcoming space where Iron Yoga Sculpt class students at Santosha Yoga Center feel challenged, supported, and energized. Her teaching blends strength, encouragement, and playfulness.

Tammy has been practicing yoga for years and loves the peace and energy it brings to everyday life. With her 200-hour teacher training, she enjoys creating challenging and creative flows that nourish the body and mind for her Iron Yoga classes at Santosha Yoga Center. She loves building a welcoming community and guiding students to challenge themselves and grow stronger every day.

A deep love of yoga led Sienna to get her 200-hour teacher training. Now, she is grateful to share that love within the Santosha Yoga Center community. She shares what inspires her most about the practice in her classes: embodying yoga as a conscious life path and creating space for safety, connection, and unity. Her Power Flow classes invite students to explore presence and feel supported in their journey of self-discovery.

Cindy has always been inspired by the support and community that yoga has offered her. After years of practicing yoga and fitness, she got her Yoga Sculpt certification and aims to create that same sense of belonging for others in her classes. At Santosha Yoga Center, Cindy is excited to hold space where students feel safe, supported, encouraged to grow, and have some fun at her Iron Yoga classes!

Since 2012, Jake has been teaching yoga and fitness. He currently teaches all class formats at Santosha Yoga Center. His background in professional dance training from a young age inspired his passion for music and movement. Throughout his career, he has managed multiple yoga studios and led numerous teacher trainings. As an E-RYT 500, Jake brings experience and talent to the team.

Krishil is a lifelong fitness professional whose high-energy Power Flow Yoga, Iron Yoga, and Pilates Fusion classes at Santosha Yoga Center blend his love of music and rhythm to keep students moving and inspired. He is Yoga Sculpt-certified and NASM-certified in fitness training with a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training certification. Known for bringing fun and connection to every class, Krishil motivates students to challenge themselves while enjoying their fitness journey.

Nina is a 200-hour certified yoga teacher, sound bath practitioner, and breathwork facilitator committed to creating spaces of deep listening and inner connection. A devoted student of Kriya Yoga, her Restorative Yoga classes at Santosha Yoga Center weave gentle movement, breath, and sound to cultivate balance, peace, and renewal. Currently, Nina is completing her Ayurvedic Wellness Coach training to further support her holistic well-being expertise.

Tyler had been practicing yoga for eight years before she got her 200-hour certification. Since then, she has loved being a yoga teacher for others. Inspired by the teachers who shaped her journey, she’s excited to help build Santosha Yoga Center into a welcoming space for growth, connection, and self-discovery. Her Power Flow Yoga and Iron Yoga classes at Santosha Yoga Center encourage students to challenge themselves, release daily pressures, and leave with a renewed sense of pride in what their body and spirit can do.