Ishmael Sonico
In the spring of 2010, ishmail received his 200 hr, Vinyasa Yoga (basic, intermediate, advanced) certification in Aliso Viejo, California. In addition to yoga, he enjoys climbing, difficult hikes and bouldering in the desert!
“realize that your breath is most important and that the Difficulties/challenges are secondary.”
Practicing yoga reminds him to be present, appreciate where he is and know that every life experience supports personal growth.
“Come learn more, because a yoga practice teaches us more than what our bodies can do; your mind and breath (energy) are key too. After practice, you’ll feel stronger and wiser too! “
Lauren Roach
Lauren received her RYT 200 in Vinyasa and Yin in the spring of 2023. She has a foundation in classical ballet and has been teaching movement-based classes since she was 14 years old. You may recognize her as she has been part of the vertical family for about a year, usually working the front desk Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
She is excited to start teaching vinyasa on Tuesdays as she beliefs yoga is a wonderful tool to get in touch with your body, learn your personal limits, and to discover freedom of movement in a way you might not be familiar with!
KAREY GARCIA
Karey is a mom, trail runner, rock climber, yoga instructor, and a perpetual student of all of these things.
Her yoga teacher training is in Vinyasa with an emphasis on power. She also holds a certification to teach Yin Yoga.
Karey likes to combine functional movement and mobility with yoga poses and loves how climbing and yoga suit each other so well.
Her approach to life is to keep showing up even when things get uncomfortable. Whether it be on the mat, on the trail, or on the boulder, it is all the more reason to keep at it because that is where the magic happen
ADRIANA DIAZ
Adriana completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training in 2023 in San Diego and has had a personal yoga practice for over 17 years. She enjoys guiding others through breathwork (Pranayama) and movement (Asana) practice. Her classes are primarily slow flow vinyasa and focus on finding balance and exploring the mind body connection.
As a public health practitioner, Adriana is interested in continuously learning how to improve and maintain good health and help others on their health journeys. She believes that yoga can be a complimentary practice to most other healing and movement modalities. In addition to yoga, Adriana enjoys spending time outdoors, dancing, beach days, live music, and exploring San Diego. Come join her for class on Thursday evenings!
