ANN DAPRATO, RYT 200
Ann is an avid yoga practitioner and Certified Yoga Instructor who began her yoga career teaching Vinyasa Yoga. Over the years she has studied a variety of yoga styles to broaden her teaching skills, knowledge and heart. Ann recently completed BhakTi Warrior Yoga Teacher Training with Stuart Rice and earned her RYT-200. Currently Ann teaches Kundalini, Yin Yang, Restorative and Hatha yoga. She continuously explores the many aspects of yoga and takes great delight in bringing these influences into her classes. Born and raised in Sacramento, California, Ann is the owner of Rise Yoga Studio
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AMANDA BOHL, RYT 200
Amanda came to yoga in the late-90’s following a sports injury. For many years she practiced asana simply for its athletic qualities, using it to augment her cycling, hiking, and running activities. Since becoming a parent in 2005, the relevance of yoga to all aspects of her life has become more profound. Amanda now practices asana not only for the physical aspects, but also for the benefit of her mind, breath, and spirit. When not on the mat, she spends time with her son, daughter, and partner. Amanda also attempts to cook, garden, knit, sew, and ride her bicycle.
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BOB REED, RYT 200
Bob has been practicing yoga and meditation for several years. In 2009 he completed a teacher training program and has completed requirements for 200-hour RYT certification. He is teaching as a way of sharing the benefits of yoga with others – of returning what he has received. His yoga practice takes place both on and off the mat, and is influenced by ancient teachings and current teachers. His teaching style brings curiosity to the exploration of the mind, body, and breath. Bob has taught classes in Hatha Yoga and Yin Yoga, and offers private yoga instruction as well.
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DEBORAH MILLER-FROH, RYT 200
Deborah discovered yoga eleven years ago during her career as a professional modern dancer in San Francisco, and her commitment to her practice has been deepening ever since. She has had the honor to study with many wise teachers, including John Robb, Jonathon Reynolds, Stephanie Snyder, Rusty Wells, Les Leventhal, Elise Lorimer, Jaime Lindsey, Darren Main, Jane Austin, Janet Stone, and restorative yoga master Judith Lasater. Deborah has studied Vipassana meditation in depth and her travels to India have greatly influenced her yogic life. She infuses her classes with her love of words, music, sound, Sanskrit, and silence. Deborah is also a practicing massage therapist, writer, and somatic/movement therapist. She dedicates herself and her life’s work to fully experiencing, sensing, and inhabiting the physical body with ultimate hope of transcendence. It is her belief that it is through the body that we can all touch the elusive and subtle nectars of life. For more information about Deborah including her class playlists, visit soulfulembodiment.com.
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DEBORAH WHITCOMB, RYT 200
Deborah comes to Rise Yoga after years of experiencing the flow of Yoga in her life and the world; it’s now time to share the lessons learned. Deborah’s life experience brought her from a successful nursing career of twenty years, to a successful legal career, now balanced by her yoga practice. As Deborah’s practice has developed, her appreciation for the interconnectivity of the universe has deepened, not to mention the benefit of rehabilitating/healing the many injuries of an active life. Once on the path of yoga, there has been no turning back. Deborah is excited to be a part of the teaching staff at Rise Yoga. Having watched Ann’s practice flourish and grow, Deborah has been inspired to begin giving back to the yoga community by sharing the practice with new students to yoga. Deborah’s teaching began by bringing yoga to her family in classes that include the little ones of four years old and her parents in their seventies.
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JESSIE DEHAVEN
Jessie has been teaching fitness classes since the days of high-impact cardio dance. Through the years as a personal trainer, Jessie has taught various formats of fitness classes, including step, spinning, kickboxing, muscle conditioning, aqua, and dance classes. After an injury, Jessie began practicing Pilates to increase flexibility and promote muscle balance and core strength. After completing college and struggling through law school, Jessie realized that the most positive aspect of her life was teaching. Jessie enjoys connecting with her students and watching them challenge themselves to meet their fitness and wellness goals. Currently, Jessie continues to teach group exercise classes, including mat and reformer Pilates to a variety of clients. She is also a presenter and continuing education provider for the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). Jessie is always grateful to her students for the unique experiences they bring to each class. Her students are her source of inspiration and energy.
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JOSH JUGUM
Josh has been practicing yoga for nearly ten years, and began teaching in December 2005. His father practiced yoga in the Seventies, and Josh recalls being mystified as to why his dad was standing on his head for minutes at a time in their living room. It certainly never occurred to him that he'd one day practice the strange ritual his father was engaged in. Josh developed an interest in yoga after reading that it was becoming a popular form of exercise with professional athletes who were interested in injury-prevention, and in improving their balance, coordination, and strength. Josh teaches an active, inclusive, and never-too-serious style of yoga, incorporating elements of Ashtanga and Vinyasa, with modifications and options for yoga practitioners of every level. Josh is a Pocket-area native, and looks forward to sharing the benefits of the yoga journey.
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LAURA HINSLEY
Laura found yoga as a way to relax from the hectic life of being a mother to 3 wonderful children. She has been practicing for over 13 years now. Laura's love of yoga has led her to explore many different types of yoga. Recently Laura completed BhakTi Warrior Yoga Teacher Training with Stuart Rice and earned her RYT-200. She is very excited to be part of the Rise family.
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LEAH BRIGGS, CYT
Leah is a certified teacher of Ashtanga Vinyasa and Raja Yoga. She has traveled and studied Yoga, Buddhism, Eastern philosophy and psychology in Thailand, Burma, Nepal, India and Sri Lanka. She has a black belt in Shaolin Kung Fu and is attuned in Reiki, energy healing. Leah has been exploring the mind~body~spirit connection for more than 15 years and shares her experience with compassion and humor. She believes the practice should be a playful exploration. Her classes are a fusion of Vinyasa Flow, dance, martial arts and philosophy. Her website can be seen at indigolotus.com and her e-mail address is indigolotus@yahoo.com.
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RENO GORMAN, RYT 200
I have been practicing yoga, meditation, tai chi and chi kung for several years. I work as a teacher-aide at a school for kids and young adults who fall in the autism spectrum, and I also privately tutor high school and college students (let me know if you need some tutoring!). I have worked in the educational field and with kids for the past six years. I attend California State University Sacramento, majoring in Sociology and minoring in Psychology. In my spare time I play drums for a local Sacramento band and love playing music, especially percussion, with other musicians. I enjoy foot-bagging and other outdoor activities and reading in my spare time. I am originally from Portland, Oregon, but I have been living in the Sacramento area for the past 13 years and I think it is one of the greatest places on earth!
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STUART RICE, RYT 200
Stuart found yoga and Pilates as part of his personal struggle with weight loss. Combined with healthy eating and regular cardio training, his yoga and Pilates practice helped him shed almost 100 pounds. Stuart's primary goal in teaching yoga and Pilates is to help others discover their own path towards health and happiness. In addition to being a Yoga Alliance registered yoga instructor (ERYT-200), he holds 5 fitness certifications from ACSM, ACE, and AFAA, and is currently completing his Masters in exercise science, with a focus on corrective exercise. To learn more about Stuart and his thoughts on yoga and life, connect to bhaktiwarrior.com.
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SILVIA VIARNES, RYT 200
For me, yoga is an adventurous journey into the realm of self-awareness. It is an exploration of the mind, body and spirit leading to an expansion of the self in all areas of life. I completed a 200-hour teacher training program in December 2009. My focus is on foundation, alignment, and the connection with the breath. My life is guided by the core principles of yoga philosophy, and I enjoy a near daily asana practice. By day, I am a practicing attorney. I also hold a Master's Degree in Counseling. As a result of my work in the Master's Program, I resumed my yogic journey which started in my very early twenties with prenatal yoga. The route back to yoga was very circuitous until my late forties when my heart led me back to where I had started decades earlier. I deeply enjoy my asana practice, teaching yoga, learning, gardening, art, traveling to foreing countries (I am a foreigner myself, native of Buenos Aires, Argentina) and desserts of all kinds. I look forward to seeing you in class, getting to know you, and hearing about your yoga journey.
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