HEATHER SOTO Front Desk Heather is a California native, recently arrived to SF, and is searching for a community to serve. She began studying yoga in 2014 as a way of developing her spirituality and general wellness, and it’s led her on a journey around the world to finally come … Read More
Summer Ellison
SUMMER ELLISON Graphic Design Summer Ellison is a graphic and web designer based out of San Francisco. For her, the title “designer” is not simply a hobby or a profession, but rather, a way of life, a method of discovery, and a manner of responding to the outer and inner … Read More
Brendan Crosson
BRENDAN CROSSON Front Desk A San Francisco native, Brendan has been drawn to yoga from a history with dance, seeking better understanding of mental well-being and physical health. When not assisting you or behind a desk, he can be found buried in books, preferably having hiked into some of the … Read More
Hannah Morris
Hannah Morris Enrollment Manager Hannah has always been the curious type and more often than not, you will find her learning something new. She tends to sit back and listen, absorbing everything around her, and cherishes the moments of calm and quiet. Her love for animals and nature spur her … Read More
Lindsey Meacham
Lindsey Meacham Front Desk A long-time meditation and yoga practitioner, Lindsey began teaching as a way to connect more deeply with her neighbors and friends. She completed a 200 RYT through Yandara Yoga Institute in 2009 and since that time has dedicated her work to mentorship, volunteering and team building … Read More
Teresa Yung
TERESA YUNG Front Desk Teresa was born and raised in Bethesda, MD where she began her yoga journey in the hot world of Bikram. She studied Economics at the University of Maryland and spent years navigating the political halls at the Department of Commerce leading Clean and Green Tech Mission … Read More
Meredith Holt
Meredith has been a part of the Yoga Garden team since 2014, cultivating community and teaching yoga and meditation. She has a passion for being awake in the world and yoga has been a profound practice of aligning thoughts, words, and actions with a deep soul intention, orienting her to more kindness, compassion, and love.
DAVID NELSON
DAVID NELSON Owner | Teacher Trainer David started practicing yoga to seek relief from chronic back pain and found that yoga was a powerful and dynamic medium to explore the meaning of life. David began teaching in 1998, and has studied Bikram, Ashtanga and Iyengar yoga. He was certified by … Read More
TAMILA STAVINSKY
TAMILA STAVINSKY Advanced Studies Manager Originally from Ukraine, Tamila’s warm, free spirit, and passion for helping others brought her to Yoga. She has a double Major in Psychology & Sociology and believes that a healthy and happy heart is cultivated through regular Yoga practice and a positive attitude. Tamila has … Read More