Aloha Yoga and Hula

Lucy is a happy and lively soul who fell in love with yoga almost 6 years ago. She loves yoga because it makes her heart shine, and helps her grow.

She has been teaching yoga to children since 2017. Prior to this she worked with children as an ESL and Spanish teacher in Mason, Ohio. Lucy teaches traditional yoga, guiding children through asanas (yoga postures) and yoga philosophy in a playful and heartfelt way.

Lucy trained and received a certification from Mini Yogis Yoga for Kids in 2016. She is currently training for her 200hr YTT at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts in Tempe.

Some other things that Lucy loves are: dogs, being in nature, dancing, photography, and spending time with her family. “Yoga is a light, which once lit, will never dim. The better your practice, the brighter the flame.” B.K.S. Iyengar

Myriam Valenzuela vegan, animal lover, pacifist, health and fitness passionate, owner & instructor at Aloha Yoga and Hula.

She believes in the power of Mother Earth to bring healing to our body, mind and spirit. Well known for teaching powerful and upbeat classes, she loves variety and is passionate about challenging and encouraging her students to discover their own light, strength and grace.

Myriam has been a dancer since age four and a yoga practicioner for 14 years, with 12 years of teaching experience.

YOGA BACKGROUND: Maredith Schroeder, Marie Siegfried, Michele Dante, Aaron Goldberg, Jeff Martens, David Swenson, Richard Freeman, Manju Jois, Tim Miller and Kino McGregor.

Myriam Valenzuela found her passion for dance at four years old. She started teaching in 2004 in Mexico. That same year, she moved to Arizona. After her 3 children where born, she decided to continue her hula journey and for six years traveled to Oahu and Hilo to expand her knowledge.

Her teachings embrace the essence of Hawaiian history and culture through choreography and chant.

Myriam Valenzuela is a creative and innovative teacher that has extreme passion for Hula and it shows through her choreography.

 HULA BACKGROUND: Kumu Luz Maria Alfonso (Auana, Tahitian 1988-1995), Kumu Pattye Kealohalani Wright (Kahiko, Auana, Tahitian 2010-2015), Kumu Momi Cruz-Losano (Auana 2012), Kumu Ainsley Halemanu (Kupe'e, leaf gathering 2012), Kumu Dodie Holmes & John Aiwohi (Auana 2012), Anna-Rita Sloss (Hot Hula Certification 2012) Auntie Grace Evangelista, (Auana, Tahitian 2012), Kumu Kaleika'apuni “Harmony” Brighter (Auana 2013), Kumu Joan S. Lindsey (Auana 2013), Kumu Hi'ilei Maxwell-Juan (Kahiko 2013), Kumu Derek Nu'uhiwa (Auana 2013), Kumu Sallie Yoza (Auana 2013), Lorenzo Schmidt & Teiki Villant (Tahitian 2013).

Sandra B. Jones’ yoga journey began in 2012 at Desert Vista High School after taking an elective yoga class. Being instantly drawn to it, Sandra continued to pursue an education and career in the art form. In May of 2015 she completed her YTT 200hr cert. along with her YTT 500hr cert. in 2016, both of which were received from the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA).

She is a certified yoga nidra facilitator in both English and Spanish, she also has received specialized training in restorative, prenatal, and transformational yoga coaching. Sandra believes that this unique tool is available to everyBODY. Her deepest desire is to radiate light & love to others, help them discover and embrace their own inner light while also providing support for them on their journey to healing.

Joshua is a 200hr registered yoga teacher, Amrit Level I Yoga Nidra certification instructor, and massage therapist with a passion for sharing knowledge, helping others learn more about themselves, their body, as well as, how to heal itself and release stored trauma, tension and energy. I believe the key to the doorway of life is breath. It is in our ability to consciously connect to our breath to the body.

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Marlowe has been practicing yoga for almost four years and Buti for almost two. Through her journey, she developed a passion for using movement to bring out the confidence and self love in herself and others. She takes pride in her fun and energetic playlists that do just that. 

When she’s not in a yoga studio, you can find her helping others achieve their wellness goals through food & quality hydration with her culinary background. 

As a former athlete who has experienced many injuries Jenny was drawn to yoga in 2003 and practiced off and on for many years. She suffered a back injury in 2014 and that is when she found her true love of yoga. In August of 2016 she had lumbar spine surgery and through her mending process her physical therapist incorporated yoga.  Through her own personal experience Jenny found her calling to become a yoga teacher.   She completed my 500 hour yoga teacher training at Spirit of Yoga (Southwest Institute of Healing Arts).  

The mindset piece of yoga really appeals to Jenny.  She believes that positive is on purpose.  That there is always a silver lining, sometimes we have to search hard for it, but it is there.   Jenny has been able to make a new relationship with her chronic pain through a positive mindset and the practice of yoga.  She enjoys sharing the mind, body spirit essence of yoga with others. Jenny’s story is one of hope; from lumbar surgery to yoga teacher...yoga is for everyBODY!