Steve Ross has practiced various styles of yoga for almost thirty years and has been an instructor for over twenty years. He has explored the physical aspects of yoga as well as the philosophical and spiritual roots of yoga. He spent four years as a monk in the Vedic tradition, and since that time, he has ceaselessly sought out and reveled in the presence of some of the most notable masters of our time - in India and elsewhere. He is honored to have the opportunity to share his knowledge and experience with other spiritual seekers. Steve combines upbeat, inspirational music with a relaxed, easy spirituality that make his classes at Maha Yoga some of the most popular in Los Angeles. His events are ecstatic. His sold out retreats are well known to produce a blissful state of being.
Jorgen Christiansson has been teaching yoga for almost 20 years. Since childhood he always had an interest in eastern philosophy and culture. He started practicing yoga and meditation at the age of 14 in his native country Sweden. By the age of 18 he had traveled throughout the world including Southeast Asia and Northern Africa. A year later he had his first visit to India. Jorgen met his teacher Sri K. Pattabhi Jois in 1988 when he first visited Mysore. Ashtanga yoga has been his regular practice since then. He is faithful to his guru, and believes in the systematic approach of the Mysore class format.
Gabi grew up in England gaining a degree from London University in classical studies. His move to California in 1995 has been the ideal setting for his principal sports interests: tennis, kick boxing, mono snow skiing, pillatis, volleyball and of course yoga. After practicing yoga since 2000, Gabi completed a comprehensive yoga teacher training course and is ready to share his joy of yoga and his enthusiastic view on life with students here at Maha Yoga.
Sally Lambert - Bio coming soon.
Brock Cahill was wearing a pair cowboy boots and a bit of a hangover when he accidentally stumbled across the path of yoga. He was out there fumbling around in the dark, trying to find himself, when the light of yoga clicked on and pointed him in the right direction. Through the physical nature of the practice, and his intense dedication to it, Brock has been able to enliven the body and clarify the mind, preparing him for a trek on the road leading to the self and the soul. Brock has spent the majority of his life as a professional musician. After years of playing in symphony orchestras, he cherishes it as the greatest gift that his mother ever could have given him. He began his training at Yoga Works, in Santa Monica, where the style is heavily based in the Ashtanga and Iyengar methods. He was lucky enough to have been mentored by some of the finest teachers including; Annie Carpenter, Heath House, and Seane Corn. These fine people taught Brock the roots of yoga, how the roots of the asanas directly correspond to gravity, and how the body interacts with earth. It was from here that he developed the strength and the confidence to take flight. Brock continually tells his students, "Gravity is strong. You are stronger." Practice with him and you most certainly will be.
Ted McDonald is a yoga teacher, endurance athlete, freelance writer and founder of his company, Adventure Yoga Retreats (ayretreats.com). Educated in both Iyengar and Ashtanga styles of yoga, he teaches a Vinyasa flow class with upbeat music creating a fun and safe environment for his students. The expansive growth of his yoga business can be attributed to Ted's entrepreneurial skills as well as his ability to successfully tailor his teaching and retreats to a divers audience, including endurance athletes, business professionals, yoga teachers as well as beginning students. A published author, Ted regularly contributes to YogiTimes, LA Yoga Magazine and Los Angeles Sports & Fitness. Formerly an Elite Adventure Racer, Ted still thrives on the adventurous outdoors competing in marathons and triathlons.
Ish Moran's teaches a flow yoga class set to world beat music with an emphasis on alignment. Teaching yoga is the yin to his "day" job as a probation officer. As a result of sports injuries, Ish began practicing Iyengar yoga to strengthen muscles and focus mentally. After dedicating his first six years of study with Iyengar instructor Judy Narvid, Ish happened on Steve Ross's class. Ish practiced for another six years with Steve Ross before becoming certified through a Teacher Training program with renown yoga teacher, Rod Stryker.
Tom Morley has been teaching yoga for over ten years. Tom teaches a Vinyasa flow style class that strengthens, tones, and stretches the body. Tom's philosophy is keep it light, relaxed, and intense. Tom was originally trained at Yoga Works in Santa Monica. He teaches public classes at Maha Yoga in Brentwood, manages an extensive private practice and leads yoga retreats worldwide. You can check out Tom at yogatom.com.
Stephanie Phelan a student of yoga for 20 years, has been teaching at Maha Yoga studio since 2004. Her challenging Vinyasa flow classes (set to eclectic music) are fun and heart opening to all levels of practitioners. Stephanie's compassionate teaching style is a great opportunity to fortify your practice while feeling part of a special community. After a career as a producer with NBC News, her personal yoga practice evolved into a pathway of service and teaching. Sincere study led to five Yoga Teacher Trainings, an intensive Pilates course, and numerous workshops. Stephanie extends gratitude to those who continue to inspire her journey of courage and contentment. A published writer, Stephanie recently earned her Master's degree in counseling psychology and is now combining her Depth Psychology training with Yoga as a Life Strategies Coach (www.innerlightshine.com).
Ed Rumann has been practicing yoga for over thirty years. Having studied Asthanga and Anusara styles, his classes are a combination of a Hatha/Vinyasa flow to an eclectic music mix. Easy flowing and fun, his classes are inspiring to the novice and challenging to the devout. Ed credits Erich Schiffmann and Peter Barnett and thanks them for their guidance. A very special thanks to his two greatest teachers: Aja and Coco. To receive a copy of the playlist from any of his classes contact him directly at edrumann1@yahoo.com.
Ingrid Von Burg loves teaching yoga which started for her as a small child, going to class with her Dad when she was five. In a room full of adults, Ingrid wanted to be just like Dad, trying to coordinate her heels into Warrior I. She continued to practice different types of yoga throughout her life, including Bikram, Astanga, Power Flow and Hatha yoga. Most recently she attended Steve Ross' Teacher training, and earlier, obtained her certification for teaching kids from Mini Yogis in Brentwood. After a career in software implementation, an MBA in International Management and an undergraduate degree in engineering, Ingrid is happy to see the yoga industry growing like rapid fire, and wants to do her part in helping people breathe deeply!
Stephen Weigand has been an eager student of yoga for over five years. Initially drawn to yoga for its athleticism, Stephen found himself drawn deeper to its healing and restorative benefits. Stephen uses yoga as a means of healthy exercise, stress relief, relaxation and centering. In his teaching, he provides these same components to every student who comes to class. His power yoga classes are both challenging and lighthearted giving students a nurturing environment to grow their practice. In addition to a daily yoga practice, Stephen is a certified 200-hour Yoga Alliance instructor trained by Matthew Reyes. He has additional yoga intensive training during 2005 with Tom Morley and 2008 with Steve Ross.
Suzy Shelton has been the manager of Maha Yoga since 2004. Working with Steve Ross, Suzy tries to give you the best service and finest yoga instructors in Los Angeles. After spending many years in the advertising industry running major accounts such as Hyundai, Disney and Mattel, Suzy made the life changing decision to move into the yoga industry. As a student who has practiced yoga for over 15 years, Suzy fell in love with Maha Yoga and after meeting Steve Ross, she knew she wanted to be a part of the Maha family. If you have any questions regarding Maha Yoga or Steve Ross, please email Suzy at info@mahayoga.com
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