Not only is Danielle one of our yoga teachers, she is also the co-owner of Child’s Pose! As a long-time practitioner, her love of yoga and working with kiddos helped bring Child’s Pose studio to life. Her classes are a blend of her deep personal practice and her creative, playful energy.

Jess’s love of all things yoga, passion for working with kids, and desire to share health and wellness resources with people of all ages is what led her to co-create Child’s Pose. When she’s not busy playing the role of studio co-owner, you can find Jess teaching our kids yoga classes!

As a teacher Peter is present to guide and to learn. His values of Truth and Choice lead his practice and teaching. He encourages his students to feel deeply and to listen intently; using the body as a tool to allow for deeper introspection and self-education. When not on the mat, Peter can be found pursuing open roads on his bike, eating as much farmer’s market fruit as possible, and hanging out with his best friend Rev.

Mikayla—a NASM-Certified Personal Trainer, 200-hour Yoga Teacher, and Nike Well Collective Trainer—offers dynamic and appropriately challenging yoga instruction: her style is both soothing and energizing, intended to enhance participants’ ability to use their yoga practice and breath as tools to control or at least improve their realities.

Mikayla creates nourishing fitness environments rooted in culture, diversity, and movement where all folks (especially those historically excluded) can feel joy and empowerment. One of Mikayla’s goals is for folks to leave her classes feeling more confident, self-aware, invigorated, and self-loving.

Megan is a yoga teacher, spiritual life coach and Ayurvedic health coach. She lives her dharma by facilitating healing in others. Soft spoken, optimistic and encouraging, she teaches a gentle yet challenging style, while keeping you on your toes. With dope playlists and a big smile, you’re sure to have a little fun in her classes. Combining her knowledge of yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, and spiritual practices, she works to bring you into balance, mind-body-spirit.

Cat Meyer (she/her) is a queer Filipina teacher specializing in restorative yoga, mindful movement, meditation, and fascia flossing.

Cat’s restorative class is a subtle, yet powerful practice centered around resting the physical body, calming the nervous system, releasing physical tension and stagnant energy. Using props, breathwork, aromatherapy, hands-on adjustments/reiki, gentle & therapeutic movement this practice creates the ideal environment to relax, recover, and rest.

Allison is a yoga teacher and UCLA palliative care child life specialist. She loves teaching yin and restorative classes because of their ability to facilitate healing on a somatic and emotional level. She aims to create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive teaching environment for students of all backgrounds, levels, and ages. Expect to leave her classes with a sense of balance and peace.

Salma (she/her) is a queer, Indian, Los Angeles-based yoga instructor who is passionate about offering accessible, holistic classes that incorporate traditional yogic themes and hold space for authenticity, acceptance, and personal growth. She guides her students to move with intention and presence through sharing the ancient wisdom that has drastically improved her life experience. Salma is a cat mom who loves to travel and immerse herself in the natural world. She enjoys having deep, spiritual conversations about the interconnectedness of all things and spends much of her free time by the beach, where she longboards, surfs, swims, reads, or just lounges, breathing in the fresh ocean air. Salma loves meeting new people and having new experiences, so connect with her in person or virtually (@salmaashahin on Instagram) to learn more!

Alyssa is a yoga teacher, dancer, and lover of all things movement! Her dance background informs her teaching style as it invokes a sense of play and freedom while maintaining alignment and organization in the body. She is passionate about guiding others toward their most empowered and aligned version of self through breath and movement. Her class is sweaty and sweet; you can expect to feel a sense of joy, as well as deeply held and supported.

Dani is a Miami born Yoga and Mindfulness teacher based in LA. Teaching for the last 7 years, her Yoga + meditation classes in both English and Spanish are a blend of heart centered and alignment focused cues, mixed with the power of breathwork to help you feel the connection between body and soul in each movement and moment in your practice. Expect to leave with a deeper understanding of how to move in your body, and a fuller heart.

Hi there! My name is Kyla and I’m so happy to be a part of the Child’s Pose team. I’ve completed certifications in vinyasa flow, sculpt, yin, and breathwork. I really enjoy guiding students to a deeper level of their own practice. Yoga has been transformative in my own life and I feel so fortunate to be able to share my passion with you.

When I’m not taking or teaching class, you can find me cuddling my cat, Sunflower, or riding my longboard through the neighborhood!

I hope practicing with me brings you the same joy that I get from teaching you. See you in class soon!

Claire is a yoga teacher and ACSM-certified personal trainer who encourages her students to cultivate health and well-being through the mind-body connection. Her teaching style supports mindful, intentional movement and breath both on and off the yoga mat. She is passionate about all things health and wellness, and eager to share the joy of yoga with her students. Her goal is to create an inclusive space for students of all levels and backgrounds and to make yoga an accessible practice to anyone. Outside of the studio, Claire can be found hiking with her husband, reading a good book, or trying out the latest flavors at Salt & Straw.

Steph is an LA based yoga instructor with certifications in Vinyasa, Sculpt, Myofascial Release, and Yoga Nidra. She strives to create a fun and empowering atmosphere while fostering mind-body wellness through intentional movement and breath. Her classes encourage students to embrace the joy of movement while allowing them to refocus their energy and leave feeling more in tune with themselves.Outside of the studio, she enjoys hanging out with her two pups, snowboarding, and reading a good book.

Leeron is a 200-hour Yoga Alliance certified yoga instructor, 100-hour certified prenatal/postnatal, fertility and Mommy and Baby instructor, reiki practitioner, meditation teacher, DONA-trained birth doula and postpartum doula. Additionally, she is certified in kids yoga and completed a year of Yoga Therapy studies at Loyola Marymount University to create a well-rounded approach to working with students to improve mobility, flexibility and overall body function.

She has attended over 70 births and loves to help mommas through their pregnancy, birth and postpartum journeys. Her prenatal classes infuse meditation to settle the mind, movement to strengthen the body and exercises to prepare for labor. Leeron always wants you to feel like you are entering a safe space to grow, connect and find your rhythm. She has been teaching vinyasa yoga for over 12 years and prenatal yoga for over 7 years.

A passionate Philly girl at heart, Amber is a yoga sculpt, power yoga & strength training focused fitness instructor (she also teaches kids!) She thrives on connecting with her students both inside and outside of the studio. Creatively fueled by intelligent sequencing and motivating playlists, her class will always leave you feeling energized and excited for your next time on your mat. When she’s not teaching, you can find her shopping (fashion is her forever first love,) doing freelance publicist work, soaking up sunshine at the beach/anywhere she can find it, or sipping a cocktail.  Instagram: @ambercardullo + @yogaamber