About

Joanna, a licensed Physical Therapist with 17 years of experience, has practiced yoga for 26 years. She completed her 500-hour yoga teacher training in 2018 and furthered her expertise with certifications in Yin Yoga and Reiki Level 2. Joanna integrates her knowledge of the human body with her passion for yoga, fostering both physical and spiritual transformation. A devoted mother and Ironman athlete, Joanna’s classes emphasize fun and personal growth.

With 20 years of dedicated yoga practice, Maya blends Vinyasa and Kundalini yoga to create a grounded routine that fosters strength, balance, and clarity. Her classes encourage movement, breath, and connection to the body’s natural rhythm, offering a transformative space for self-awareness and personal growth.

Loren teaches Vinyasa yoga and has led classes in the Bay Area for several years before moving to Pine Mountain Club in 2020. His classes, designed for all levels, may include challenging postures and sequences, but Loren always adjusts his classes to meet students’ needs, providing personalized support to help them progress in their practice.

Christina grew up in the San Fernando Valley, where she competed in both gymnastics and diving. At the age of 19, she joined a group of Hollywood stuntmen and began training on the flying trapeze. Within a year, she landed her first professional circus gig, kicking off a decade-long adventure of travel and performances around the world. Although she has since moved on from her trapeze career, Christina continues to express her passion for the circus through the art of juggling. A resident of PMC for the past seven years, Christina can often be seen juggling in her front yard or at the park. She is now thrilled to join Motion Arts Collective for a fun-filled circus workshop, offering juggling and tightrope activities for all ages.

Ariel began her dance journey at the age of three, receiving classical training in ballet, tap, and jazz. As a teenager, her passion expanded to hip hop, and she joined her high school’s cheerleading squad and dance team. In college at University of California, Santa Barbara, Ariel further developed her craft through modern dance and ballroom. She went on to become a Raiderette, cheering for the Oakland Raiders in the NFL for three years, combining athleticism and artistry in her performances.
In her adult years, Ariel deepened her connection to movement through conscious dance practices, including 5Rhythms, ecstatic dance, and other creative movement forms. Her diverse experience has shaped her into a versatile and expressive dancer, constantly exploring the transformative power of dance.

Shelly has been passionate about dance since elementary school. She majored in Theater Arts and Dance with a focus on Dance at California State University, Los Angeles, where she graduated magna cum laude, at the top of her class. In 2020, Shelly began her career as a dance instructor, teaching students ranging from 3 years old to adults. Over the years, she has taught a wide variety of dance styles, including tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop, cheerleading, creative movement, pep flags, and hula.