About Us
Julie Manriquez
Julie has taught group exercise classes for decades. Originally from the Bay Area, Julie worked as an English teacher and tech writer while moonlighting as a fitness instructor. In 1998 Julie relocated to San Diego where she expanded her health and wellness practice. She discovered yoga while recovering from a running injury; the stillness and harmony unearthed on the mat allowed her to never look back! After obtaining her 200-Hour Teacher Training from Prana Yoga in La Jolla, Julie cultivated a yogic teaching style comprised of alignment-based creative sequencing, awareness, and a playfulness that allows for acceptance, letting go, and ultimately growth. When teaching and practicing yoga, Julie incorporates Pilates and functional training to foster strength, balance, and communication from head to toe.
Off the mat, Julie enjoys writing, the performing arts, and exploring mountaintops and distant oceans with her family.
“Teaching yoga energizes and inspires me, as each mindful venture to the mat promises a new perspective in experiencing our essential selves.”
In addition to her Teacher Training, Julie has a B.A in Communications from UCSB, a Secondary Education/English degree from San Jose State, AFAA certification, and she is trained in Pilates Mat and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).
Linda Armijo
Linda has led yoga retreats internationally in Greece, Italy and Mexico. With a great sense of Joy and full commitment to teaching yoga, Linda offers a practice that is safe and inspirational whether you are a true beginner or a seasoned practitioner.
Linda’s journey into the practice and study of yoga began over twenty five years ago. While exploring various styles of yoga, she was instantly drawn to the healing and transformative benefits to the mind, body and spirit. Linda’s Anusara-influenced Vinyasa yoga classes offer a challenging and fun way to release tension and to create strength, endurance and flexibility. Universal principles of alignment are emphasized allowing for asanas (postures) to be practiced in a safe and nurturing environment, bringing full awareness to breath and meditation in every pose. Linda guides her students to explore an opening of heart while experiencing inner stillness and grace on and off the mat.
In addition to her life-long commitment to health and wellness, Linda is a Reiki level two practitioner, mentor for new yoga teachers, and health coach.
E-RYT 500
