Kathy Alef
TEACHER TRAINING FACULTY CHAIR AND PUBLIC CLASS TEACHER
Kathy Alef has been a student of yoga since 1976 . Certified at Intermediate Junior III, she is inspired by the profound and sensitive teachings of yoga master B.K.S. Iyengar. As the faculty chair of the Iyengar Yoga Institute’s Advanced Studies/Teacher Training program, Kathy teaches and supports the Institute as an inspiring fountain of classic yoga knowledge for dedicated students. Her regular visits to Pune, India to study with the Iyengar family enriches and nourishes her own practice and teachings. Kathy’s expertise in teaching clearly, precisely, and safely helps each student unveil their unique yogic journey.Kathyi Alef is the faculty chair and teaches a weekly back care class as well as level 1-4 classes. She has taught workshops in backbends, restorative asanas, and healthy back care.
TEACHER TRAINING FACULTY CHAIR AND PUBLIC CLASS TEACHER
Kathy Alef has been a student of yoga since 1976 . Certified at Intermediate Junior III, she is inspired by the profound and sensitive teachings of yoga master B.K.S. Iyengar. As the faculty chair of the Iyengar Yoga Institute’s Advanced Studies/Teacher Training program, Kathy teaches and supports the Institute as an inspiring fountain of classic yoga knowledge for dedicated students. Her regular visits to Pune, India to study with the Iyengar family enriches and nourishes her own practice and teachings. Kathy’s expertise in teaching clearly, precisely, and safely helps each student unveil their unique yogic journey.Kathyi Alef is the faculty chair and teaches a weekly back care class as well as level 1-4 classes. She has taught workshops in backbends, restorative asanas, and healthy back care.Victoria Austin
TEACHER TRAINING FACULTY AND WORKSHOP TEACHER
Victoria Austin is on the Faculty and the Workshop Committee of Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco. She has studied yoga for over 30 years, and holds Intermediate Junior III teaching certification and responsibility (teacher training and therapeutics). She begins afresh every day, and regularly renews her training with the Iyengars in India, and Manouso Manos in San Francisco. She teaches in diverse settings, including groups for monastics, prisoners, people with disabilities, and physicians.Victoria is a faculty member of the Teacher Training Program. She also offers workshops in Pranayama throughout the year.
TEACHER TRAINING FACULTY AND WORKSHOP TEACHER
Victoria Austin is on the Faculty and the Workshop Committee of Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco. She has studied yoga for over 30 years, and holds Intermediate Junior III teaching certification and responsibility (teacher training and therapeutics). She begins afresh every day, and regularly renews her training with the Iyengars in India, and Manouso Manos in San Francisco. She teaches in diverse settings, including groups for monastics, prisoners, people with disabilities, and physicians.Victoria is a faculty member of the Teacher Training Program. She also offers workshops in Pranayama throughout the year.Nora Burnett
TEACHER TRAINING FACULTY AND PUBLIC CLASS TEACHER
Nora Burnett has been teaching since 1988. A graduate of the Iyengar Yoga Institute Advanced Studies/ Teacher Training Program, she is certified Junior Intermediate III. She has had the opportunity to study in India with the Iyengars 6 times and at home with Senior teachers. As a current faculty member and public class teacher, Nora is grateful to share the knowledge, passed on to her, with others. She brings many years of experience in dance and bodywork to her understanding of anatomy, function, physical challenges, and the human spirit- all of which are a source of continual learning and fascination.
Nora is a faculty member of the Teacher Training Program as well teaching level 1-5. She also offers weekly Ageless Yoga classes. She has taught workshops for hips, shoulder, the psoas, hamstrings, chest openings, the ropes, arm balances, lotus pose, twists. She has experience teaching special classes for back care.
TEACHER TRAINING FACULTY AND PUBLIC CLASS TEACHER
Nora Burnett has been teaching since 1988. A graduate of the Iyengar Yoga Institute Advanced Studies/ Teacher Training Program, she is certified Junior Intermediate III. She has had the opportunity to study in India with the Iyengars 6 times and at home with Senior teachers. As a current faculty member and public class teacher, Nora is grateful to share the knowledge, passed on to her, with others. She brings many years of experience in dance and bodywork to her understanding of anatomy, function, physical challenges, and the human spirit- all of which are a source of continual learning and fascination.Nora is a faculty member of the Teacher Training Program as well teaching level 1-5. She also offers weekly Ageless Yoga classes. She has taught workshops for hips, shoulder, the psoas, hamstrings, chest openings, the ropes, arm balances, lotus pose, twists. She has experience teaching special classes for back care.
John Hayden
TEACHER TRAINING FACULTY
John Hayden is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor and has been teaching Yoga in Northern California since 1998. John is certified at Intermediate Junior II, and received his training at the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco. The study of yoga philosophy plays an important role in John’s practice and teaching. John also teaches in Carmel, California. http://www.yogacarmel.comJohn teaches Philosophy in the Teacher Training Program . He is also the President of the Board of Directors of the Iyengar Yoga Association of Northern California.
TEACHER TRAINING FACULTY
John Hayden is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor and has been teaching Yoga in Northern California since 1998. John is certified at Intermediate Junior II, and received his training at the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco. The study of yoga philosophy plays an important role in John’s practice and teaching. John also teaches in Carmel, California. http://www.yogacarmel.comJohn teaches Philosophy in the Teacher Training Program . He is also the President of the Board of Directors of the Iyengar Yoga Association of Northern California.Brian Hogencamp
PUBLIC CLASS TEACHER
Brian Hogencamp is a full-time student, practitioner, and certified instructor of Iyengar yoga. He is a student of Manouso Manos and regularly returns to Pune, India to study with the Iyengar family. With Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra as foundation, the writings of B.K.S., Geeta, and Prashant Iyengar provide structure to his textual study, and insight to his practice.As yoga is an experiential subject, he believes the distance between what is taught and what is learned can only be illumined by one’s own practice. Consistent, dedicated practice continues to reveal to him the universality and completeness of the Iyengar approach to yoga.Drawing from his evolving experience and with deep gratitude for the teachings received, he is eager to share the light yoga can bring.
PUBLIC CLASS TEACHER
Brian Hogencamp is a full-time student, practitioner, and certified instructor of Iyengar yoga. He is a student of Manouso Manos and regularly returns to Pune, India to study with the Iyengar family. With Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra as foundation, the writings of B.K.S., Geeta, and Prashant Iyengar provide structure to his textual study, and insight to his practice.As yoga is an experiential subject, he believes the distance between what is taught and what is learned can only be illumined by one’s own practice. Consistent, dedicated practice continues to reveal to him the universality and completeness of the Iyengar approach to yoga.Drawing from his evolving experience and with deep gratitude for the teachings received, he is eager to share the light yoga can bring.
Janet MacLeod
TEACHER TRAINING FACULTY AND PUBLIC CLASS TEACHER
Janet MacLeod, fell in love with Iyengar Yoga in London, England in 1978. A graduate of the Iyengar Yoga Institute Advanced Studies/ Teacher Training Program, Janet is certified Intermediate Junior III and has been teaching since 1981. She took her first of many trips to India to study with the Iyengar family in 1983. She teaches ongoing classes in San Francisco and is a member of the Teacher Training faculty of the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco. Janet’s bright and joyful teaching style has guided many student’s to develop deeper into their practice than they thought was possible. Originally from Scotland, Janet teaches throughout the United States and gives guest workshops and retreats worldwide. Janet MacLeod YogaJanet is a faculty member of the Teacher Training Program as well teaching weekly classes levels 1-4. She also offers weekly discounted Community classes. She has taught many workshops in the Institute.
TEACHER TRAINING FACULTY AND PUBLIC CLASS TEACHER
Janet MacLeod, fell in love with Iyengar Yoga in London, England in 1978. A graduate of the Iyengar Yoga Institute Advanced Studies/ Teacher Training Program, Janet is certified Intermediate Junior III and has been teaching since 1981. She took her first of many trips to India to study with the Iyengar family in 1983. She teaches ongoing classes in San Francisco and is a member of the Teacher Training faculty of the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco. Janet’s bright and joyful teaching style has guided many student’s to develop deeper into their practice than they thought was possible. Originally from Scotland, Janet teaches throughout the United States and gives guest workshops and retreats worldwide. Janet MacLeod YogaJanet is a faculty member of the Teacher Training Program as well teaching weekly classes levels 1-4. She also offers weekly discounted Community classes. She has taught many workshops in the Institute.Allan Nett
PUBLIC CLASS TEACHER
Allan Nett holds a Jr. Intermediate III Iyengar certificate. He has been studying Iyengar Yoga since 1982, and has been teaching since 1990. Allan has dedicated his life to studying the mind/body/sprit connection. As a trained geologist, practicing body worker, former construction worker, and ordained minister, Allan brings a unique understanding and appreciation of life’s many journeys to his practice and his teaching. Allan’s enthusiastic, accessible and non-judgmental teaching style helps students connect with their own relationship to yoga.Allan has developed and taught workshops in Yoga for the Construction Industry, (yogawithyourbootson.com). Allan teaches at IYISF and at his own studio in the Napa Valley.Allan teaches weekly level 1-3 classes. He has taught workshops in yoga an reflexology and yoga for construction workers.
PUBLIC CLASS TEACHER
Allan Nett holds a Jr. Intermediate III Iyengar certificate. He has been studying Iyengar Yoga since 1982, and has been teaching since 1990. Allan has dedicated his life to studying the mind/body/sprit connection. As a trained geologist, practicing body worker, former construction worker, and ordained minister, Allan brings a unique understanding and appreciation of life’s many journeys to his practice and his teaching. Allan’s enthusiastic, accessible and non-judgmental teaching style helps students connect with their own relationship to yoga.Allan has developed and taught workshops in Yoga for the Construction Industry, (yogawithyourbootson.com). Allan teaches at IYISF and at his own studio in the Napa Valley.Allan teaches weekly level 1-3 classes. He has taught workshops in yoga an reflexology and yoga for construction workers.Jaki Nett
TEACHER TRAINING FACULTY AND PUBLIC CLASS TEACHER
Jaki Nett has taught yoga since 1976 and Iyengar yoga since 1982. She holds an Intermediate Senior 1 Teaching Certificate, the highest certification of any African American woman in the United States. Jaki has an MA in Humanistic Psychology, and weaves her research in functional anatomy into her teaching. Jaki is the published author of, A Crack in the Mask: The Felt Sense Method® – A Humanistic Approach to Managing Incontinence. Her bright, focused energy and straight-forward teaching style inspires and guides students through the challenges and rewards of a committed practice. Jaki conducts yoga workshops in the Bay area and in Italy, Germany, England, Poland, Switzerland, and South Africa. http://iynv.com/Jaki is a faculty member of the Teacher Training Program as well teaching wekly classes in levels 1-4. She has taught workshops in assessment preparation, pelvic floor strengthening, and alignment.
TEACHER TRAINING FACULTY AND PUBLIC CLASS TEACHER
Jaki Nett has taught yoga since 1976 and Iyengar yoga since 1982. She holds an Intermediate Senior 1 Teaching Certificate, the highest certification of any African American woman in the United States. Jaki has an MA in Humanistic Psychology, and weaves her research in functional anatomy into her teaching. Jaki is the published author of, A Crack in the Mask: The Felt Sense Method® – A Humanistic Approach to Managing Incontinence. Her bright, focused energy and straight-forward teaching style inspires and guides students through the challenges and rewards of a committed practice. Jaki conducts yoga workshops in the Bay area and in Italy, Germany, England, Poland, Switzerland, and South Africa. http://iynv.com/Jaki is a faculty member of the Teacher Training Program as well teaching wekly classes in levels 1-4. She has taught workshops in assessment preparation, pelvic floor strengthening, and alignment.Michael Lucey
PUBLIC CLASS TEACHER
Michael Lucey began studying Iyengar yoga in 1982 while living in England, and from his very first class has been fascinated by the many ways yoga can transform your relation to your body, mind, and breath. A certified Iyengar teacher (Junior Intermediate III), Michael completed the Advanced Studies Program at The Yoga Room in 1993, and began teaching yoga classes there in 1992. He studies regularly with Manouso Manos and Gloria Goldberg and visits Pune, India regularly to study with the Iyengar family. Joan White, Donald Moyer and Mary Lou Weprin have all been significant mentors for him. His teaching is clear and informative, with the goal of encouraging students to develop their own ability to explore what yoga has to offer. Along with studying and teaching yoga, Michael is also a professor of comparative literature and French at UC Berkeley. assortedpracticalities.blogspot.comMichael teaches weekly classes in levels 1-2.
PUBLIC CLASS TEACHER
Michael Lucey began studying Iyengar yoga in 1982 while living in England, and from his very first class has been fascinated by the many ways yoga can transform your relation to your body, mind, and breath. A certified Iyengar teacher (Junior Intermediate III), Michael completed the Advanced Studies Program at The Yoga Room in 1993, and began teaching yoga classes there in 1992. He studies regularly with Manouso Manos and Gloria Goldberg and visits Pune, India regularly to study with the Iyengar family. Joan White, Donald Moyer and Mary Lou Weprin have all been significant mentors for him. His teaching is clear and informative, with the goal of encouraging students to develop their own ability to explore what yoga has to offer. Along with studying and teaching yoga, Michael is also a professor of comparative literature and French at UC Berkeley. assortedpracticalities.blogspot.comMichael teaches weekly classes in levels 1-2.David Sirgany
PUBLIC CLASS TEACHER
An ardent practitioner of Iyengar Yoga for more than twenty years, David Sirgany’s active and engaging teaching style, combined with his depth and passion for the subject, make for vibrant and inspiring classes. He is an Iyengar certified instructor Intermediate Junior I and teaches both nationally and internationally. David has apprenticed under Senior Instructor Manouso Manos since 2001, and continues to travel regularly to India to study directly with the Iyengar family.When in India, David assists in the ‘medical classes’ at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute in Pune. He has lectured on the subject of Yoga at colleges and universities in the U.S., including UCSF Medical School, and has taught to a diverse range of students including inmates at San Quentin State Prison.David teaches weekly classes in levels 1-3. He has taught workshops in Pranayama, backbends, and neck and shoulders.
PUBLIC CLASS TEACHER
An ardent practitioner of Iyengar Yoga for more than twenty years, David Sirgany’s active and engaging teaching style, combined with his depth and passion for the subject, make for vibrant and inspiring classes. He is an Iyengar certified instructor Intermediate Junior I and teaches both nationally and internationally. David has apprenticed under Senior Instructor Manouso Manos since 2001, and continues to travel regularly to India to study directly with the Iyengar family.When in India, David assists in the ‘medical classes’ at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute in Pune. He has lectured on the subject of Yoga at colleges and universities in the U.S., including UCSF Medical School, and has taught to a diverse range of students including inmates at San Quentin State Prison.David teaches weekly classes in levels 1-3. He has taught workshops in Pranayama, backbends, and neck and shoulders.
