Kaya Mindlin, CSYT, RYT 500, Registered Yoga Therapist with IAYT, began her exploration of ancient eastern traditions in 1998 and has been teaching since 2001. With over a decade of teaching experience and thousands of hours training, she is among the most highly experienced Therapeutic Yoga teachers in the country.  (Scroll down to see certifications).

She regularly teaches yoga in Sacramento and Berkeley, and also travels to locations on the East Coast to work with yoga students and teachers.  

Kaya's yoga classes bring personalized attention to each individual, knowledge of anatomy and ancient texts, and humor that elicits the joy of yoga. Her skill lies in a capacity to teach spontaneously according to the student and to clearly explain complex concepts. She also offers Ayurvedic  consultations and classes and works with her husband, Michael Manzella, to work with clients via jyotish, vaastu, and yoga philosophy.  Kaya continues her personal studies with illuminating teachers in the Advaita Vedanta tradition - including Swami Dayananda Saraswati and Swami Tattvavidananda 

Schools & Certifications

 Yoga Therapy, Yoga, Ayurveda, Yoga Philosophy in Sacramento and Berkeley

All this is what makes you an amazing teacher. You are aware of what you are teaching and how it will affect people; you are open to what comes and very clear when you share the wisdom of yoga." ~ Kathleen J, San Anselmo

Kaya is a knowledgeable practitioner and teacher who ensures that each person works at the best level for personal success." ~ Jane S, Oakland

I just wanted to write and say thank you as well as tell you how much I've appreciated your guidance this past year. Your teaching has really deepened my practice."  ~ Anne M, San Francisco

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