Yvonne is deeply committed to living wholeheartedly and sharing the timeless teachings of yoga. She approaches the practice from a holistic perspective - weaving together mindful movement, breathwork, meditation and philosophy – and encourages each person to discover for themselves their own path to clarity, steadiness and ease.

Known for her clear articulation and calming demeanor, Yvonne teaches a grounded and well-balanced vinyasa flow. Her classes are built around intelligent sequencing that brings intimate attention to both physical alignment and subtle body awareness. With thoughtful instruction and holding quiet space, she invites students to tune into their body and mind with curiosity and openness.

Yvonne’s journey into teaching yoga has been an unexpected adventure. After leaving a marriage and decade-long career in advertising, Yvonne set off to India for a teacher training that would change the course of her life. Her primary teachers are Kia Miller and Jason Crandell, who have inspired her dedication to ongoing studentship and personal evolution. She is currently studying with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach as she deepens her studies in mindfulness and meditation.

For Yvonne, all of life is practice. What we learn on the mat informs how we live off the mat. How we relate to our inner world shapes how we move through the outer world. Every moment is an opportunity to practice - to meet ourselves in the moment, to remember what matters, to breathe and begin again.

Based in San Francisco, Yvonne is a lover of hiking up big city hills and hidden stairs, being in perpetual awe of nature’s beauty, slowly working through the growing stack of books on her nightstand, taking care of her precious plant babies, making all the yoga playlists, continuously learning to let be and let go.

As a complete novice, I originally approached yoga with equal amounts of skepticism and self-doubt. However, under Yvonne’s firm, yet gentle guidance, I have come to fully embrace yoga which has in turn changed my life. Yvonne has a natural teaching ability that enables her to easily bring forth the best in her students. -Barbara L