JANET KUHN

CERTIFICATION & EDUCATION:

Studio Owner - Yoga Alliance E-RYT 200

Some people’s paths go straight, mine never has. Whether it has been my education, career, home, or family, I have always taken a different route than most. Yoga has been one of the only constants in my life for decades. It was only within the past 7 years, however, that I realized my deep passion for yoga and what I am learning from it each day. Over the years yoga has given me tranquility in my chaotic life, energy when I was beyond exhausted, balance in what can be a stressful life, and more strength each day in my physical and emotional body. In 2011 I did my first 200-hr RYT teacher training with Ubuntu in Napa, Ca.  In 2017 I decided to go a step further and completed another 200-hr Teacher Training in Annie Carpenter’s Smartflow under the direction of my teacher, Tiffany Russo. In my teaching I believe  yoga is an inquiry into the self. My classes are about strengthening from the inside out and discovering what each pose can teach us in that moment.  In addition to teaching, I took ownership of this wonderful studio in March 2021 and feel lucky to have found my new home among such great instructors. You can always reach out to me at janet@shaanti.yoga if you have any questions.

When I'm not on the mat, you'll find me hiking the hills with my two dogs or hanging at the beach with my daughter.
 

MIA HERNANDEZ

CERTIFICATION & EDUCATION:

Yoga Alliance RYT 200

Mia fell in love with yoga immediately after taking her first yoga class. Being so passionate about yoga she decided to study and share her love for the practice, completing two 200 hour teacher trainings from Saddleback College and CorePower Yoga. She believes that connection of body, breath, and movement is so healing and so important in life . She hopes that everyone is willing to have an open heart to give yoga a chance, “If you can breathe, you can do yoga” -Krishnamacharya.

JULIE MURRAY

Certification & Education

Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500 Hr

Julie Murray has served our local community as a professional Yoga Instructor since arriving in Mission Viejo in 2012. Originally, she is from beautiful St. Charles, Illinois. She grew up climbing trees, catching critters and running through the forest. To this day, the woods and trails are still where to find her when she has free time.  She completed degrees in Marketing and Psychology at NIU and had a wonderful 11 years in marketing before focusing in on raising 3 children and caring for her mother. Her love affair with yoga began in the 90's and progressed through each principle style and lineage to land here today in a balanced blend of Restorative, Yin and Vinyasa Flow. Julie is an E-RYT 500, YA-CEP and Certified Relax & Renew Restorative Yoga Teacher. She is currently learning extensively about brain health, Alzheimers/dementia prevention and physical therapy by regularly attending seminars, reading and interacting with hundreds of students over the years. Her goal is to provide a program that teaches how yoga practices and principles help protect the brain from losing cognitive function and build a support community that fosters a commitment to protecting our minds from this devastating disease. She cares deeply for her students and is dedicated to supporting their intentions, peace, joy and vibrant health.

KEVIN STARNES

Certification & Education

Yoga Alliance RYT 200

Kevin was a high school teacher for 31 years. After retiring from education he felt a need to come back into teaching and his path this time was yoga. He continually works on his personal practice and teaching skills daily. He has been practicing yoga since 2010 and teaching since 2018. He earned his 500-hr teaching credential through Yogaworks from 2016-2018. He further was certified in teaching Yin Yoga in 2018. He loves what he does and tries to convey that feeling with his students through each session. Yoga means union and his teaching emphasis is continually on the mind-body connection and self-reflection through physical and mental awareness. He makes his classes suitable for all levels by adding as many modifications as necessary to accommodate all of his students.

KARA WILLINGHAM

Certification & Education

Yoga Alliance E-RYT 200

Kara Willingham is an experienced teacher, who specializes in flow, gentle and prenatal yoga. Her journey to the mat began in 2013 during a transformative retreat, where she learned to turn inward, listen to her body, and discovered the profound benefits of yoga and meditation. This experience sparked a deep passion that has continued to grow as she actively learns and creates within her practice.

Having managed a yoga studio in San Diego, Kara brings a wealth of experience to her teaching, infusing her classes with a nurturing spirit that focuses on what feels good for each individual. Kara finds joy in sharing her love for yoga, chanting mantras, and building relationships within her community. You’ll see her at the front desk, working on studio marketing, teaching classes and spending free time with her small children and family.

Rocio Solis

Certification & Education

Yoga Alliance E-RYT 400 hr

Rocío’s relationship with yoga has evolved through different chapters of life, with movement, stillness, and the natural world serving as steady anchors along the way.

She has been practicing yoga since 2014 and received her 400-hour yoga teacher certification in 2021 through Shiva Rae’s Samudra Global School of Living Yoga. Her training was rooted in Hatha traditions, subtle energetic principles ,  and elemental themes which continue to shape both her personal practice and teaching.

She teaches flow, gentle yoga, and mindfulness, guiding through intentional sequencing and breath awareness to support a more present and connected practice. Her classes are accessible and steady, meeting the body where it is and creating space to move with ease and support.

Alongside yoga, Rocío is an intuitive energy healer and works with sound and nature-based practices. She spends much of her free time hiking, being outdoors, and engaging in community gatherings and holistic wellness events.