ABOUT US
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Sattva is the quality
within you that brings harmony to mind,
body and soul. Sattva is your highest
potential.
We each have our own unique potential – with different needs, challenges and goals on our journey towards better health and balance. At Sattva Yoga and Pilates our mission is to teach you how to improve your quality of life – conditioning you to cultivate balance, focus, health and happiness into everything you do. Our programs are designed to guide you towards your highest potential no matter what you do. Reach your potential. Live it. Sattva. |
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Our Instructors
Jean Munoz-Keese, Owner/Director,
CAS, PKS, RYT, CPI As a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist (C.A.S.) trained classically in Ayurveda, Yoga and Pilates, Jean designs programs to guide her students to their highest potential, no matter what their goals. Jean has always had a passion for health and exercise, and is thrilled to offer a space to share her love of yoga, ayurveda, pilates, and wellness with others.
Jean is a graduate of the California College of Ayurveda, and is a Pancha Karma Specialist (P.K.S.). She is a certified Pilates instructor, and has been trained in classical pilates by her mentor, Arlene Lazarek. Jean is a certified yoga instructor registered with the Yoga Alliance after studying in the Ananda Yoga tradition. She has studied integrative yoga therapy, and is certified in yoga and ayurveda therapy.
Jean is serves on the board of the California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine, and is a member of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA). She is a National Academy of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer and USA Cycling Certified Coach with more than 16 years experience as a competitive and recreational cyclist. She holds a degree in Economics from California State University Sacramento, and is always continuing her education in the experience of life. E-mail Jean: jean@sattvayogaandpilates.com
Janet Baird, R.Y.T., Director of Yoga
Janet Baird, R.Y.T. Janet started taking yoga classes while training for her first marathon. She was able to train injury free as well as increase her lung capacity and develop the mental awareness needed for long distance running. The combination of running and yoga has kept Janet mentally and physically centered for years.
In 2003, she completed the teacher training program at Free Spirit Studio in Sacramento. Her training is in Hatha yoga with an emphasis in Forrest-Style Yoga. She is a registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance at the 200-hour level. Prior to becoming a yoga instructor, Janet taught high school English for 9 years. Her love of teaching and learning is apparent in the energy in each of her classes. Through the years, Janet has taught a wide variety of classes including Beginning, Prenatal, Mommy Time, Yoga Plus and Private Yoga Instruction.
By working with these specialized populations, Janet has gained the ability to truly see each student as an individual with needs different from those around them. She empowers students to embrace their individuality and work with their bodies instead of against them. Personally, Janet has seen her yoga practice evolve as she moves through different stages of her life. She has two sons, ages 3 and 1, and she taught yoga throughout both her pregnancies. Janet attributes her amazing pre and post pregnancy experiences to yoga. Janet¹s classes are appropriate for all levels of students. While her classes are challenging, she provides modifications for all levels. She is excited to be back teaching at Sattva and is looking forward to helping Sattva continue to grow in her new role as Director of Yoga. E-mail Janet: janetb@sattvayogaandpilates.com
Katy March, Pilates Instructor (Apprentice), Pilates Scheduling & Retail Manager
Katy March was one of Sattva's first pilates hottyz, and has been a dedicated practitioner ever since.
Finding a passion for pilates, Katy was inspired
to take her personal practice to the next level
by enrolling in Sattva's 450-hour Comprehensive
Pilates Teacher Training Program.Katy is close to completing her pilates apprenticeship program, and is now a familiar face at the studio. Her attention to detail and gift for teaching can be found in her inspiring instruction, and with her sweet demeanor she will push you to work towards your potential. She inspires a strong practice and healthy lifestyle in others by setting the example of how to incorporate wellness and balance into every element of her life.
Katy enjoys spending time with her husband Peter, and two children Sabrina and Austin. She loves photography (and serves as Sattva’s oncall photographer!) and is a huge asset to the Sattva Book Club since she is always up on what is good to read!
E-mail Katy: Katym@sattvayogandpilates.com
Kirk Hartwig, R.Y.T.
Kirk Hartwig began practicing yoga regularly in 1996 simply to enhance other physical activities - running, hiking, and weight lifting.
He soon discovered yoga offered far more benefits than just stretching tight muscles!! To deepen his practice, he enrolled in the 500-hour teacher training program at the Iyengar Institute of San Francisco. Kirk completed the two year course in 2003.
With high-tech professional backgrounds Kirk is attracted to the Iyengar style with its attention to detail and precision of alignment. Kirk's classes are designed for students of all skill levels as they balance a compassionate and gentle style with traditional Iyengar instructions and discipline.
Carrie Pollo, R.Y.T.Carrie is a life long athlete. She started competing AAU swimming at a young age, and competed through high school. She then went into the Army and stayed in shape with the rigorous PT program. After that she joined a health club and was hooked on aerobics for awhile. 1997 was the year Carrie started to compete in cycling (road). She loved that and continued until 2003, when she found out she was pregnant. Carrie also found yoga in 2003, and fell in love with it. It was a great balance with cycling, and made her feel wonderful. She continued doing yoga, and cycling, but not racing, until her son, Zachery was born in August 2004. Since Zachery’s birth, Carrie has continued with yoga and cycling. The yoga really helps Carrie keep balanced and centered with her very busy life. Her passion for yoga keeps growing and growing. Carrie received her yoga teacher training through Lori Moore, who teaches a vinyasa flow style of hatha yoga.
Helen Brealt, R.Y.T.
Helen has been practicing yoga for the past 6 ½
years. She is a graduate of the Yoga Tree in San
Francisco, CA. Helen has apprenticed with Karl Erb (Iyengar) as well as with Darren Main (Hatha/Vinyasa). She is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga
Alliance at the 200-hour level. Helen also is a
classically trained pianist who has been
teaching piano for more than 20 years. She
loves to weave music and song into her yoga
practice. Pilates Instructor Apprentices
Nicole Ellis McMahon, Pilates Instructor (Apprentice) (photo coming soon)
Nicole, one of Sattva's first Yogini's, was looking to improve her health and wellness. Desperate for relief that didn't come in the form of a pill, Nicole was initially motivated to try pilates to remedy an injury. Through her dedicated practice she found relief that also sparked a passion for pilates and she was inspired to enroll in Sattva's 450-Hour Comprehensive Teacher Training Program. Nicole is currently working as an Apprentice and will soon be completing her certification. She is thrilled to be able to share this amazing form of exercise with others because "anyone can do it.... And everyone can benefit from it." She is excited that she set a "good" example of physical fitness for her son, so he can cultivate healthy habits while he is young. With a sense of humor and creative style, Nicole guides her students towards their potential, but not without forgetting to laugh. Nicole lives in Rocklin with her husband Tom and son TJ. Nicole's Words of Wisdom: "It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop.
Amy Aves (more information coming soon!)
Megan Olson (more information coming soon!)
Caroline Taylor (more information coming soon!)
