Private yoga lessons aren’t just for celebrities.
I teach private yoga classes to clients who range from teenagers to those receiving AARP mailings to a few celebrities who are regular lovely people. My main clientele are GenX and GenX adjacent.
Whoever you are, working with me one-on-one means we customize each lesson to help you move smarter and maximize your mobility, so you feel good, heal, and remain injury-free. Sessions happen online via Zoom or in-person (in the Pasadena area).
Private yoga instruction is ideal for you if:
You’re a busy professional or entrepreneur who doesn’t have the time or inclination to attend a public yoga class
You’re a parent who is struggling to carve out restorative (and necessary) “me” time
You’re recovering from an illness or medical procedure and know that gentle movement and intelligent strength building is just what your body craves to heal more efficiently
You’re an amateur athlete who wants to enhance athletic performance, prevent sports injuries, and decrease recovery time between trainings or events
Your life feels anxious and stressful and you’re ready to slow down and integrate a yoga mindset into how you approach personal or professional challenges
You’re navigating a big transition (such as retirement, new career, relocation, or an “empty nest”) and desire to reconnect with yourself so the next life chapter feels on purpose
You’re motivated to change habits that have weighed you down for far too long
Let me help you turn even the most hectic home or busy office into a sacred space for yoga.
With me by your side, you’ll build a positive and nurturing relationship where real transformation can occur. I have deep knowledge of classical yoga, anatomy, and biomechanics which means private lessons are specifically designed for your needs—with appropriate modifications, sequences and poses to help bring your body into a state of optimal health and balance.
You DO have the space at home to do this. I can help you find that place of ease and calm.
See positive physical changes much quicker than if you only practice in a large group class.
Ask all the questions you want.
We’ll take as much time as we need to address your concerns and break down poses or practices that benefit you.
I understand medical terminology and can read medical reports. My experience helping students with a wide range of injuries and conditions gives me a deeper compassion and ability to help.
We’ll focus on the philosophical teachings and practices that will support you the MOST right now.
Your practice needs will evolve and we’ll honor that in every lesson.
My personal experiences juxtaposed with my athleticism make me a great teacher for many people. Yoga helped me thrive and heal through infertility, two years of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, two bouts of frozen shoulder, scoliosis, epilepsy diagnosis as an adult, musculoskeletal injuries from a car accident, and recovery from an eating disorder years ago.
Private yoga sessions lovingly hold you accountable to your practice. I will keep your timeslot sacred and will be there at the same time every week to support you.
Because my focus is completely on you, I can use my intuition and knowledge to create sessions that meets you where you are on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels, with no planning or advance notice required.
Do you need an energizing practice? More restful? Is your mind extra chattery? Are you in pain? Do you need a massage? Have you been under strain or trauma? Are you feeling depleted? I’ll make sure your practice is customized to accommodate the flow of your life.
Additional specialties for personalized yoga lessons:
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Yoga Therapy
Yoga Therapy empowers individuals toward good health and wellbeing. It also facilitates practices to help individuals facing physical and mental health challenges manage their conditions. Yoga Therapy can reduce symptoms, restore balance, increase vitality, and improve emotional fortitude. Practice may include physical postures, breath work, meditation, mantra, restorative practice, and other techniques.
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Functional Movement
Functional movements are the moves you do in your daily life. Functional movement training builds strength holistically, working several muscle groups at once, developing important stabilizer muscles, improving coordination, and sharpening neuromuscular control. If you want to become lean, fit, and toned, functional workouts are the way to go. Move your body how the human body is meant to move.
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Yoga Tune Up®
Yoga Tune Up® is a therapeutic, yoga-inspired class that eases pain, improves posture and enhances performance. Yoga Tune Up® classes include guided self-massage (self-myofascial release/SMR) with therapy balls, which release tension in the nervous system and the body’s fascia system. They are fun, healing, and appropriate for all ages and fitness levels.
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Classical Yoga
I teach yoga to all levels and ages, from teenagers to seniors. My sweet spot is teaching the foundations of yoga deeply. I also instruct athletes who want to heal or prevent sports injuries, enhance their athletic performance, and decrease recovery time between trainings or events. I love individual instruction because it enables me freely and fully create a practice that meets your unique needs.
I regularly work with students in tandem with prescribed medical treatments. I’m also partnering with a neuroscientist at Caltech—conducting research on a particular aspect of yoga and its relationship to mental health.
3-Pack Intro Series of Private Yoga Sessions | $400
Includes:
• One 90-minute intake session with practice
• Two 60-minute practices
• Online via Zoom or Live within 15-minute travel from Pasadena
• For best results, all classes must be used within 6 weeks
• $475 value
This intro rate is for new private students (meaning, we have not worked together for two years).
For returning students, I offer single classes and 5 or 10-class series, which are discounted (60 minutes per session). Get in touch below to inquire about the new student intro series.
“Gwen was very patient and calming as I slowly learned to listen to my breath, follow my instinct, and to go to my edge rather than beyond. Her approach is nothing like what I expected, and it has really turned into something highly unique to me and my personal needs on a session-by-session basis.
I’m now able to sit on the floor on my knees with no problem, and can easily get right back up.
Plus my wife says I now have a butt.”
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“I used to be a fairly athletic guy, but life just got in the way after having a family. When I started yoga with Gwen, my knees were sore, I had an old shoulder injury, back & hip pain from years of commuting, and a general lack of flexibility or tone. I remember telling Gwen I just wanted to be able to sit on the floor, knees folded underneath me again.
I had attended one or two group yoga classes over the years and enjoyed the general feeling I had, yet it was never enough to get me to attend regularly. I'm pretty sure I told Gwen I wasn't in good enough shape to exercise regularly, and that was what prevented me from exercising regularly... we'd cemented our relationship with a laugh from the start.
I'll spare the narrative on the sweat, pain, and frustration that initially plagued my mental hurdles in trying this new thing. The old competitive, can-do-it-must-push-through was challenged from the start.
Gwen was very patient and calming as I slowly learned to listen to my breath, follow my instinct, and to go to my edge rather than beyond. Her approach is nothing like what I expected, and it has really turned into something highly unique to me and my personal needs on a session-by-session basis.
I'm now able to sit on the floor on my knees with no problem, and can easily get right back up.
Our practice crosses the gamut from therapeutic, restorative work to a focus on me enjoying that athleticism I once thought I'd never regain. With the strengthening and coordination we've also been able to decrease pain and bring relief and balance to old injuries. Most of all, our sessions are fun because Gwen has a wicked sense of humor. But she stays focused on the session, and respects that personal focus time she knows is good for me. Very much the master, and I am eternally grateful.
And my wife says I now have a butt.”
—Damon | Altadena
A three-month online private program helps you get out of pain, cultivate a calmer spirit, and move with strength and balance - on your own schedule.
COMMUNITY
Accountability drives success. We are partners in helping you live better in your body with lower stress. Individual guidance gives you the support you need to achieve your personal wellness goals. Our goal is to empower you with education and mind-body tools so you can do it on your own.
CARE
We are experts in our field with advanced training and years of teaching experience. We know firsthand that every body is different and requires adaptations, especially when you are managing special conditions or trying to heal from an injury. We’re nerds about anatomy, and proper alignment is the key to getting great results.
CONTINUITY
True healing occurs off your mat. Develop awareness, so you take what you learn into your daily life. We’re passionate about helping you integrate yoga into your life, so you can stay dedicated to your practice even if you have a full family life, a stressful career, a busy travel schedule, or are navigating a challenging health condition.