Staff

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 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 Front Desk 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 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 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

Holly Saitta Client Service Associate After receiving her 200-hr RYT training and then graduating from the University of Florida with a BA in Medical Anthropology and Sociology, Holly moved to San Fransisco for a unique teaching opportunity with the Art of Yoga Project in 2017 and has been offering yoga … Read More

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 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

Cathy Cavander Admissions Manager Cathy joins Yoga Garden SF with a background in non-profit fundraising, sales, and event management working in Washington D.C. and San Francisco. Drawn to yoga for the consistent grounding benefits and overall sense of well-being, she expanded her practice to complete her RYT200 certificate here at … Read More