Our Teachers
Dedicated to Authentic Spiritual Practice
Katrina Gustafson
Owner & Founder, Lead Teacher, Crystologist & Spiritual Counselor
The mermaid of the mountains, Katrina Marie seeks the heights of the peaks and the depths of the oceans in her practice. Through the wisdom of the heart, her purpose is to help guide others to open their own. She has studied in the temples of India, the pyramids of Mexico, and in the crucible of modern life.
Michael Shankara
Co-Owner, Yoga Teacher, Mayan Shaman/Priest, Astrologer, Sacred Geometer
Michael is a certified yoga teacher, Mayan Shaman, Priest, and Astrologer. Initiated into the sacred wisdom of the Maya, Michael is the sole apprentice under elder Dr. Don Miguel Angel Vergara — former director of the sacred Chichen Itza Archeology Site in Mexico.
Lisa Theis
Teacher, Events Manager
Lisa's journey with yoga began 18 years ago in a Bikram studio in San Francisco. She is a dedicated student of Yogarupa Rod Stryker and follows the lineage of Para Yoga and Sri Vidya. Her classes include pranayama, energetics of asana, mantra, visualization, and meditation. She has worked at Karma Yoga Center since the very beginning.
Beth Sanchez
Teacher
Foremost in her aspiration is to serve students in a way that supports their birthright to enjoy purpose, insight, well-being, and the cultivation of inherent goodness. Her classes are deeply inspired by Engaged Buddhism Founder Thich Nhat Hanh and Ayurveda Master Teacher Alakananda Ma. Teaching yoga since 2000.
Anne Hart
Anatomy Teacher (ERYT500, C-IAYT)
Known as 'ANNE-atomy', Anne teaches anatomy in several YTT programs using creative comparisons between anatomy and everyday structures. She has logged over 1500 hours working with students individually since 2001, over 3000 hours teaching yoga classes, and made 25+ field trips to cadaver labs.