
"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others."
~ Mahatma Gandhi ~

Tonya Bray
In my early teens I began a life-long adventure of exploring the meaning of life. This adventure lead me to a book about yoga, filled with hand drawn illustrations of yoga poses and exhaustive text describing yoga and all of the yogic practices and Ayurveda. I read the book over and over and practiced yoga by myself whenever I had the chance, doing headstands and meditating in the yard much to the chagrin of my family. Over the past 30+ years I have developed a practice that has helped me as a professional mountain bike racer, executive and a human. I’ve studied Astanga and Hatha primarily and offer a mix of styles along with guided meditations and embodiment exercises. I use my experience as a professional athlete, certified ski instructor, former cycling coach and Dharma + Spiritual Life Coach to guide you on your own life-long yoga adventure. Expand and explore with me! I enjoy mountain biking, cycling, trail running, skiing, backcountry ski touring and ski mountaineering, skimo racing, photography, cooking and empowering others to live their best life and see their dreams come to life.
Brandon Moore
Brandon has been doing yoga since 2005 and has been practicing yoga since 2013. He received his RYT-200 in 2014. Yoga is a way of life for Brandon; he practices it in his daily life. He was drawn to yoga for the physical aspect as well as for his mental well-being. Subsequently, his practice has eased his depression and anxiety, has helped alleviate his pain and improved his flexibility. Brandon has always wanted to teach and is excited to be able to share everything he has learned in the past sixteen years with others.
Gail Nieto
Gail has been practicing Tai Chi Chih (TCC) for over 13 years. She finally got accredited to be a Tai Chi Chih teacher in November, 2019. Gail is a retired elementary school teacher from the Snowline School District. Having found the benefits of TCC to be profound in her own practice, she is excited and looking forward to sharing this gentle practice with others.
Lynn Crawford
Lynn discovered yoga after major shoulder surgery in 2010. After she finished her physical therapy, she realized that the shoulder needed more work. Already in her 50s, it was not easy to rehabilitate herself so she signed up for yoga classes with Cheryl Boyles at the Wrightwood Yoga Shack. She added more classes each week, both at Galaxy Fitness and the Wrightwood Country Club. She then discovered Love Roots Yoga Shala and was further inspired. She decided it was time to share her love of yoga and decided to take a teacher training and offer classes in Senior Yoga. Having taught quilting for many years, teaching comes naturally to her and she loves to share her knowledge and enthusiasm. Please join her on this new journey.
Suzi McKinney
Suzi took her first yoga class when she was in college and was looking for a way to find a sense of calmness and focus during her studies. After two years at Santa Monica College, she transferred to University of Southern California to study Dental Hygiene. Suzi continued her yoga practice to maintain a healthy balance in her life.
In 2007, she attended Yoga Works 200- hour teacher training in Santa Monica. Then, in 2015, she attended the 50- hour Prime of Life teacher training at LMU.
Suzi had been teaching in the Los Angeles area for the last 11 years. In January 2019, Suzi and her husband followed their dream to move to Wrightwood full time. Suzi started teaching at Love Roots Yoga Shala in February.
Suzi shares her enthusiasm for good health and wellbeing in her yoga classes, by placing emphasis on breathing and movement to heal the body.