Instructors

Andy Selters is a former international alpine climber and guide who settled in the Owens Valley in 1990. He’s practiced T’ai-chi chuan since the early 1980s, when he learned the traditional Yang style long-form from Grand Master T.Y. Pang.

Melanie Otto grew up in the beautiful mountains and valley of Bishop, CA. In 2003 she was officially introduces to yin yoga with Pattie Milliron and fell in love with it as a living, multi dimensional practice.

Naomi Hart Johnson is a teacher who committed to working with others to develop a deeper relationship with yoga.

Lauren Robinson, Sierra Shanti Owner and Instructor, Wellness Retreat Leader & Gut Health Expert is dedicated to healing the mind, body and soul through creative movement and natural health solutions.

Tiffany is a teacher to her core. She’s been practicing yoga for 20 years (since her teens) and also fell in love with classroom teaching in her 20’s.

Valerie fell in love with yoga while studying at Heartwood Wellness Center in Northern California in 1999. She has obtained multiple certificates including Hatha Yoga at Aura Wellness Center in 2005, Prana Vinyasa Flow & Elemental Vinyasa at Samudra School of Living Yoga in 2015 & 2016.

Julie was introduced to the creative Prana Vinyasa ™ flow yoga~ through Kelley Doyle over 15 years ago. Life is a beautiful journey and this journey has been a part of healing, maintaining and growing.

I have been practicing yoga for over 20 years and fell in love with the Anusara philosophy and style in Las Vegas in the early 2000’s.

After a decade of practicing yoga, Matt decided he wanted to share with others the physical and mental benefits he had gained through his practice. While living in North Carolina, Matt received his YT-200 certification from Bella Vita Yoga.

Chelsea began her yoga practice more than 15 years ago, during which time she explored several styles of yoga including pranayama and meditation.

Allison discovered yoga as a student-athlete and was drawn to the way the practice helped her body recover and prevent injury. The philosophy drew her in deeper, transforming her worldview and helping her navigate challenging times.

Amanda Dolphin was born and raised in the city of brotherly love, Philadelphia, and studied Eastern religions at Montclair State University.

Jen Fitzwater was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. Jen found her way to yoga during her junior year at Saint Lawrence University in upstate New York. During an incredibly tumultuous year, she joined a class at the school’s rec center.