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Meet Our Yoga Deck Team

Every teacher at Yoga Deck brings a unique perspective, practice and story to the mat. While every class has its own style, our shared intention remains the same: to create a space where every student feels welcomed, challenged, and inspired.

Explore different teachers, discover new perspectives, and find the classes and connections that feel most like home.

Milica’s personal journey with yoga started 20 years ago, which began as a way to heal from chronic back pain. Allowing yoga to quickly become a transformative force in her life. Currently she has 13 years of teaching experience as a 200 E-RYT & YCEP certified instructor, she’s classically trained in Vinyasa with deep roots in the Ashtanga lineage. Milica’s powerful, alignment-driven classes balance traditional practice with a touch of humor, guiding students through even the most challenging postures. Known for her ability to ignite passion and joy in her students, she loves witnessing their progress and watching them fall in love with yoga, just as she did. Outside the studio, Milica can be found dancing with pure joy, exploring the world, or soaking up the beauty of nature. She always considers herself a life long yoga student and brings everyone along on the journey of yoga both on the mat and off of it.

Jamuna’s personal journey of self-discovery started in 1996 while living in a small beach town in Southern California, living a simple, healthy lifestyle next to the ocean. He discovered mantra meditation and began to study Vedic philosophy and Sanskrit. Jamuna became immersed in the practice, moved into a Vaishnava ashram, and dove into a lifestyle of Bhakti Yoga. As a monk, he studied in Mayapur, Vrindavan and Varanasi India.

Jamuna’s main objective is to bring students to themselves. His teaching style focuses on creating physical strength and mental balance with an emphasis on the breath. He has been practicing Qigong for over 7 years and he is a student of Sifu (Master) Ko Wong in San Francisco.

Jamie is an Oregon native and 500 hr Registered Yoga Teacher who began practicing yoga in college and teaching in 2016. She teaches various styles of yoga including restorative, yin, slow flow and vinyasa for strength and mobility.

Yoga philosophy, lunar alchemy and nature are cornerstones of inspiration for her classes; guiding students to explore their internal landscape, attune to the rhythms of the season, and promote balance and harmony within.

Jamie enjoys outdoor adventures, sunrise runs at the beach, traveling, listening to classic rock music, writing poetry and cuddling her cat, Sasha Fierce!

Korrie is a CYT 500-hour yoga instructor working towards her Yoga Therapy Certification. Originally from a small town in Colorado, she learned the importance of community from a young age. Whether leading a 60-minute class or managing a studio, creating an inclusive and welcoming environment comes naturally to her.

She firmly believes that prevention is the best medicine and sees yoga as a tool to promote wellness. Her ultimate goal for her students is to help them improve their mind-body connection and correct habitual patterns.

In Korrie’s class, you can expect to focus on listening to your body, regulating your nervous system, and discovering something new about yourself. When she’s not teaching yoga, Korrie enjoys napping, cuddling with her two cats, cooking, reading, and taking strolls around her neighborhood.

Casey Beare, 1000hr Yoga Therapist, trained in Maui, HI and San Diego, CA believes that body literacy and mindfulness practice is key to true health and transformation of the mind, body & spirit. Her classrooms are trauma informed, invitational and educational. Each class will initiate with a dharma talk or anatomical focus set up before moving through pranayama and intelligent sequencing. “I create safety and education through information as I guide you through experiences that are rooted in compassion and inquiry while challenging you to expand your edges.” Nervous system nerd and firm believer that playlists are a love language; Casey is excited to connect with Yoga Deck’s expanding community.

Cheryl has been in the fitness and dance industry since 1998. She is a certified Yoga, Pilates and Barre Instructor and Sound Healing Therapist. In the course of her career, she has taught training workshops and classes in various countries and has had the privilege of leading numerous community and charity events as a lululemon Ambassador. This has equipped her with the experience and sensitivities of working with various people, abilities and cultures. After a brief pause to raise her first child, she is excited to be back in the creative process of teaching and empowering students. Ever grateful for the practice of yoga that goes beyond the mat, she aims to bring presence, grace and intention to each day and each student she gets to teach.

Grace is a Reiki Master, earth mama rooted in the indigenous wisdom passed down by her ancestors deep from the jungles of the Philippines. Her ancestral knowledge and earth connection was cultivated by the teachings of her grandmothers. Her yoga training includes breathwork, meditation, yin, vinyasa, and kundalini technologies.

In her class, she blends yoga philosophy, intuitive movement, earth medicine, breath, and evolutionary astrology.

Since discovering the medicine of Yoga in a college course, Ray has been continuing to study and utilize practices of asana, meditation and breath-work to cultivate oneness within the physical vessel, as well as the external world.

As a Reiki Master Ray often integrates tools of channeling one’s own healing abilities into teachings, while honoring the roots of these different medicines and the lineages from which they come.

In her classes Cat has been rounding out her Ashtanga vinyasa inspired teaching style with a serious dive into Yin yoga, meridian therapy and Chinese traditional medicine with a sparked curiosity in the Bheemashakti Yoga system; a threshold training utilizing Kria (repetitive movements and breath) that focuses on each of the 7 chakras, or dimensions of the body, as a means to create access and sustainable roads to more challenging yoga postures.

From the end of 2011 thru 2013 Catlin studied Hatha Yoga in Nepal with Himalayan Yogini Devika Gurung learning about meditation, asana and deep pressure healing techniques before heading to South India to pursue her 200 hr Teacher Certification in Ashtanga Vinyasa with Mahesh at his Abhijna School of Yoga and Meditation in Varkala, Kerala, India. In 2020 she trained in Yin Yoga with the Regenerative Yoga School and with the VA in Mindful Resistance for Trauma recovery in 2023. She continues to train and study regularly with Angela Patriarca and the Bheemashakti Yoga School. She has been teaching since 2014.

Surya is a lifelong practitioner of yoga, both on and off the mat, and has been teaching yoga for over two decades.

Named and raised by a loving yogi father, she has 500+ certification hours in multiple yoga modalities and is a personal yoga fitness coach.

Surya is a mother to her 5 children and in this spirit, joyfully and playfully guides her students towards peaceful being and balanced physical strength. Students in her classes walk away feeling better, stronger, kinder, and wiser in both body and mind.

When not on her yoga mat Surya is a long board surfer, 5k runner, gym rat and nerdy San Diego architecture docent.

Originally from New Jersey, Zach is so grateful to call San Diego his home. His yoga journey is marked by a commitment to inclusivity, personal growth, and a deep understanding of the diverse nature of yoga practice.

With over 500 hours of Yoga and movement training, he brings a unique yet familiar approach to the mat. His teaching style is focused on empowering his students to discover their own unique paths within the realm of yoga, and his personal experiences with trauma, training with Budokon, and philosophy studies all contribute to a holistic and mindful approach to practice. While you’ll learn various well-known postures in his classes, he also encourages you to explore your own sensations and thoughts, which may vary from day to day.

Zach encourages a mindful approach to life through breathing and movement, helping students slow down and embrace the present moment.

Asia Feiss Castro is a functional movement specialist and performance wellness consultant with over eight years of experience in functional movement, rehabilitation, and high-performance training. With dual Master’s degrees and doctoral research in Communication and Science Studies focused on bodies in motion and athlete injury experiences, she brings a rare blend of academic, evidence-based movement and embodied practice to the mat. A former collegiate athlete with advanced training in kinesiology, anatomy, and tactical training, Asia’s approach centers on intelligent sequencing, injury-aware movement, and long-term physical resilience. Her classes are grounded, intentional, and designed to help students move with strength, clarity, and confidence.

Joe is an explorer and traveler, always curious to strive for a deeper understanding of our unique and shared human experiences. Rooted in reverence for the teachers and wisdom of multiple yoga traditions, Joe’s classes encourage personal discovery and growth in an accessible way for everyone. Beyond the physical challenges of asana practice, where we seek to find strength and ease in the body, Joe invites his students to go deeper into the mind and heart space. His decades of yoga practice and study emphasize compassion and devotion (bhakti). Strong heart, soft heart.

A native east-coaster previously based in Boston/New York, Mckenzie moved west in 2021 and quickly became a founding member at the Deck. She trained as a CYT200 teacher with Yoga Deck’s inaugural YTT. Coming from a competitive and modern dance background, she is passionate about helping students build personal physical knowledge and comfortability in their movement. While moving with her you can expect to find confidence in the familiar movements you know and love — always paired with opportunities to push boundaries and grow your practice. McKenzie believes in creating inclusive spaces, empowering the lgbtqia+ community and building connection on and off the mat. Always feel free to ask her about Yoga Deck’s community partnership with The Animal Pad or show her your dog photos.

Matt took his first class at Yoga Deck in 2022. Since then, he has been there almost every day. With over 800 hours of practice combined with 200 hours of yoga teacher training at the studio, his knowledge of Yoga Deck’s class fundamentals and community culture is unrivaled. From leading Mindful Hikes to organizing Yoga Deck’s camping retreats, Matt is a huge advocate of taking yoga beyond the four corners of the mat. In Matt’s class you can expect to feel a greater connection between yourself and the environment around you through a thoughtful balance of mindfulness and movement.

Candis welcomes students into a playful and intuitive journey of movement, pranayama (breathwork), and sound—a space where curiosity is nurtured and inner wisdom can unfold. Her classes are infused with elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine, yoga philosophy, astrology, and insights from her personal practice. With deep reverence for the healing path, she invites students to reconnect with their strength, creativity, and joy. Her intention is to guide them toward a more embodied presence—one rooted in ease, resilience, and alignment with their higher self. Having navigated her own healing from burnout and trauma, and as a trauma-informed teacher, Candis brings profound empathy and compassion to her offerings. She is devoted to creating a safe, supportive, and trauma-sensitive space where growth, restoration, and self-discovery can naturally unfold.

Cameron Oxenham is a yoga teacher and massage therapist focused on creating accessible, intentional, and supportive movement experiences. His teaching emphasizes thoughtful sequencing and embodied awareness, blending strength and grounding across a range of practices including vinyasa, slower flow, and yin-informed classes. He encourages students to slow down, build awareness in the body, and connect more deeply to breath and presence within their practice. Cameron completed his foundational yoga teacher training with Yoga One and has continued his studies through additional training in Bali, with an ongoing focus on nervous system awareness, embodied movement, and mindful sequencing. Alongside teaching yoga, he works as a massage therapist, which informs his understanding of anatomy, recovery, and functional movement. He is also trained in sound healing and incorporates sound and stillness into slower practices, supporting deeper rest and integration. Cameron is committed to making yoga approachable, grounded, and meaningful for students at all stages of practice.

I enrolled in a YTT back in 2018, impulsively, to deepen my own personal yoga practice & with zero intention of teaching. I quickly discovered sitting with my breath, body, & emotions was powerful medicine. It was a transformational experience. I teach because my yoga practice gives me so much, & I love sharing this magic with others. My hope is to inspire a space where you can feel your own intrinsic wisdom, gratitude for the practice, & joy for this life.

Yoga is my sanctuary. A place to reconnect with my inner self and find stillness amidst the chaos of the world. I love how yoga offers both movement and mindfulness, creating space for self-exploration, growth, and balance. Whether flowing through a challenging sequence or settling into stillness, yoga reminds me to be present, to listen inward, and to carry that sense of peace beyond the mat.

Having worked in the fitness industry since Spring 2009, Sharon has instructed a variety of formats including Barre, Pilates, Yoga, Bounce, Spin, HIIT, and Step. Dedicated to delivering a high energy experience, Sharon’s classes are fun and challenging. She empowers her clients to find their edge while providing modifications for universal accessibility. When not teaching, you can often find Sharon taking classes, reading outside, or bartending on boats!

Maggie believes in yoga as a way to come back to oneself. She loves teaching all levels, semi gentle classes that are easy to follow but offer a sneaky challenge! She presents a safe, grounded space that leaves you feeling supported, at peace, and most importantly—proud of the space you create within yourself through yoga.

Oscar Talmantes is licensed by the California State Acupuncture Board. He graduated in 2007 from Emperor’s College with a Master of Science degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine. Oscar managed a successful acupuncture practice at Oasis Healing Center in Los Angeles for over 15 years before moving to Portland Oregon to supervise and teach at the National University of Natural Medicine Herbal Medicinary. Oscar is also a strong advocate of movement therapy and has over 20 years of experience practicing martial arts. Oscar shares his joy and enthusiasm of Chinese medicine with all of his patients, teaching practical skills to help with everyday living. His healing talents and abilities are highly-developed and focus on healing stress, orthopedic pain and digestive dysfunction.

Kimiko Nicole began her practice of yoga and martial arts and studies of eastern philosophy, Ayurveda, and traditional Chinese medicine in her early childhood, practicing at home with her parents in North Carolina. For decades, she has fervently continued her studies and has since become a dedicate yoga instructor, PhD candidate, and academic researcher. A life-long learner, Kimiko Nicole’s own daily practice includes a commitment to sharing the teachings of yoga and martial arts not only in the studio or classroom but in all facets of daily life. She is delighted to support your holistic wellness journey and personal growth!

We’re so grateful for our incredible team of teachers who make our community what it is. While we’re not currently hiring, we’re always excited to connect with teachers who feel aligned with our space.

✨ The best way to get to know us is to come take a class and experience the community firsthand.

If you’re interested in joining our teaching team in the future, we invite you to fill out this form to join our Teacher Interest List. When we’re ready to bring on new teachers, we’ll reach out to those on the list first.

Experience Yoga deck 4 weeks of unlimited yoga

Meet Our Yoga Deck Team

Milica

Jamuna

Jamie

Korrie Jean

Casey

Cheryl

Grace

Ray

CAt

Surya

Zach

asia

Joe

McKenzie

Matt

Candis

Cameron

Sanaz

Emily

Sharon

Maggie

Oscar

Kimiko

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