YOGA AMBASSADORS
The V Elements Fest Ambassador Program highlights some of San Diego's most sought-after instructors. These instructors are well-known for various reasons, including their intelligent sequencing, spoken wisdom, avant-garde music taste, and radiant energy. This page allows you to find instructors whose classes we think you would like to take on a regular basis within the San Diego yoga community.
You can find information about the instructors, their weekly classes (including which studios the classes are at), and a photo so you can connect with them before and during the festival! Our ambassadors are reciprocating by supporting the festival and spreading the word! Thanks ambassadors! For viewers, be sure to take these amazing yogis' classes!!
Nikki M. Krause
Nikki developed an infatuation with yoga in her late teens while she studied Graphic Communications and Women’s Studies at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo. Her infatuation developed into respect because of her daily Ashtanga Yoga practice while she continued her education as a Holistic Health Practitioner in Laguna Beach, CA.
In 2009, Nikki was certified to train Power Yoga, Hot Yoga, Yin Yoga and Yoga Sculpt at CorePower Yoga in San Diego, CA. It was during that time that her respect blossomed into a deep love and connection to yoga. Teaching yoga offered Nikki a creative outlet that resonated with her spirit and fueled her passion for healing through movement and music. Nikki has lead two and coached eight Teacher Trainings and Managed the UTC/La Jolla Corepower Yoga Studio. Nikki continues to study with many yoga mentors including Desiree Rumbaugh, Shiva Rea, Sarah Tomson Beyer, Gerson Frau, and Dharma Mittra. Nikki has taught at V Elements Festival in 2012 and the Natural High Fest in San Diego, and is honored to be a LuluLemon Ambassador. Nikki is dedicated to teaching yoga because watching her students transform their lives fuels her and connects her to life itself.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Monday
12:30pm Hot Power Fusion, Corepower Yoga, Point Loma Studio
2:00pm CoreRetore, Corepower Yoga, Point Loma Studio
5:30pm C3, Corepower Yoga, Point Loma Studio
7:15pm Hot Yoga, Corepower Yoga, Point Loma Studio
Tuesday
12:30pm Hot Power Fusion, Corepower Yoga, Pacific Beach Studio
2:00pm CPower 1.5, Corepower Yoga, Pacific Beach Studio
5:00pm Hot Power Fusion, Corepower Yoga, Pacific Beach Studio
7:15pm Hot Yoga, Corepower Yoga, Point Loma Studio
Wednesday
9:00am Hot Yoga, Corepower Yoga, Pacific Beach Studio
3:00pm CPower 2, Corepower Yoga, Del Mar Studio
4:30pm Hot Power Fusion, Corepower Yoga, Del Mar Studio
Thursday
12:00 Surfer's Flow: Indie Yoga, Ocean Beach
2:30pm CPower 2, Corepower Yoga, North Park Studio
4:00pm CPower 1.5, Corepower Yoga, North Park Studio
7:15pm CPower 1, Corepower Yoga, Hillcrest Studio
Friday
9:00am CPower 2, Corepower Yoga, UTC/La Jolla Studio
1:30pm Hot Power Fusion, Corepower Yoga, UTC/La Jolla Studio
5:00pm CPower 2, Corepower Yoga, Pacific Beach Studio
8:00pm Hot Power Fusion, Corepower Yoga, Pacific Beach Studio
Luke Wientzen
Born on the 7th of August in the year 1977, my life has aligned with the path of the spiritual seeker. I began practicing in 2003 and in ten+ years of practice, I have exposed myself to most noteworthy schools of yoga, yet I remain influenced and inspired most dominantly by Anusara's methodology and Universal Principles of Alignment. I've had the opportunity to practice & study under close to a dozen yoga masters from various backgrounds, and am eternally grateful to Michael Fukumura, John Friend, Desi Springer & Maral Hadidi for their wisdom, inspiration and the examples each has set in the envoking of magic through the practice of yoga. I continually draw from my own experiences to offer a dynamic blend of pranayama breathwork, potent asanas, and mindful meditation interwoven into a unique and heartfelt yoga practice.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Monday: 5:30pm Indie Yoga
Wednesdays: 6:45pm Bird Rock Yoga
Daniela Kent
While studying for my undergrad at UCSD, a Buddhism class first introduced me to yogic philosophy and sparked my interest in the art and science of yoga. Since then, I have received RYT-200 training in Iyengar, Vinyasa, Power, Tradiional Hatha, and Restorative yoga, along with Ayurveda and Thai Massage. I believe that yoga should be fun, empowering, and ultimately a way to express our individual experiences and perceptions of life. I believe that wisdom comes from everyone and everywhere and the mat is just another great opportunity to play, inquire, learn, grow, inspire and find peace. I invite my students to use yoga practice to "let the beauty of what you love be what you do."
CLASS SCHEDULE
Monday: 12pm All Levels Vinyasa & 1:30pm Intermediate Vinyasa at SOL
Tuesday: 9am Vinyasa 2, 3:30p Vinyasa 2, and 5:30pm Vinyasa 2 at Spirit
Wednesday: 7pm Hip-Hop Yoga (Vinyasa 2) at Spirit
Thursday: 7:30am Surferes Flow (Vinyasa 2) at Indie
Friday: 8:30am Hot Hatha Fusion at SOL
Jonathan Old-Rowe
Jonathan has been teaching yoga since 2002 across the world in a wide array of venues. His practice is one of moment to moment awareness, and is inspired by each opportunity to connect with all who are willing to practice yoga.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Sunday: 10:30am and 7pm Indie Yoga, Monday - 5pm the Sporting Club @ Aventine, 7pm and 8:30pm SOL
Tuesday: 7:30am Indie Yoga, 10:30am Spirit Yoga PB,
Wednesday: 9am and 8:30pm Indie Yoga,
Thursday: 9am Indie Yoga, 6:45 the Sporting Club - Aventine,
Friday: 4pm Sol Yoga and 6:30 pm the Sporting Club - Aventine.
Kellie Livingstone
Kellie Livingstone began her yoga education in 2010 upon moving to Boulder, CO and discovering Vinyasa yoga. By the end of 2011, Kellie was teaching yoga full time and dedicating herself passionately to her practice. Her intention is to inspire students to dive into their practice with an investigative and playful attitude that allows for greater connection with their highest self. Her classes involve safe and transformable sequences that challenge students to notice the deep evolutionary shift that occurs after adventuring onto their mats and into their bodies. After backpacking in Australia for a few months at the end of 2012, Kellie moved home to San Diego and returned to teaching full-time. When not on her yoga mat, she loves dancing to live music, festival hopping, and napping in the sunshine.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Monday: 9:00am and 12:30pm Level 2 Vinyasa CorePower Yoga Pacific Beach
Wednesday: 2:00pm Intermediate Vinyasa CorePower Yoga Pacific Beach
Thursday: 6:30pm and 8:00pm Level 2 Vinyasa CorePower Yoga Pacific Beach
Friday: 10:30am Hot Hatha Vinyasa and 12:00pm Level 2 Vinyasa Indie Yoga
Saturday: 10:00am Level 2 Vinyasa CorePower Yoga North Park
Sunday: 12:00pm Level 2/3 Vinyasa Indie Yoga
Meg Tuazon
From the ocean to the mountains, Meg Tuazon was raised with a close connection to nature and movement. The journey of yoga as a dynamic adventure has always been appealing to Meg’s migratory nature and energetic being, and her efforts to keep learning continue on. Creating and guiding conscious and adventurous yoga retreats in nature, has become Meg’s latest passion and project called Summit to Sea Yoga and Retreats. Her focus of sharing all of the yogic experiential elements is immersed in every class, workshop, or retreat adventure. Meg looks forward to weaving her individuality, education, and worldly experience with as many people as she can-from the Summit to the Sea.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Monday: 12pm Bindu Yoga Del Mar and 4pm CorePower Encinitas
Tuesday: 7:30am and 9am CorePower Encinitas, 4:30pm Mesa Rim Rock Climbing Gym - Yin/Yang
Wednesday: 9:30am Mantra Yoga and Juice Bar - Yinyasa
Thursday: 9:30am Mantra Yoga and Juice Bar, 4:30pm Mesa Rim Rock Climbing Gym - Yin/Yang
Katie Burke
Katie has always had a passion for helping people reach their highest potential. A degree in International Relations led her to live around the world; from China to Peru, Australia to India, places that inspired her to constantly challenge herself for growth. Through the journeys, Katie realized her true "yoga" was believing in others' growth with the same passion and intensity she was experiencing her own inner development. Once back in San Diego, as traveling had been her vehicle for self progress, her yoga mat became the magic carpet to discover new adventure.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Monday: 9am HOT PB 10:30am C2 PB 8:15 PM Sculpt Mission Valley Studio
Tuesday: 4:00 PM Sculpt Point Loma Studio 6:30 PM C2 Pacific Beach Studio 8:00 PM C2 Pacific Beach Studio
Wednesday: 9:00 AM Sculpt Point Loma 5:15 pm C3 Point Loma Studio 7:30 PM C2 Point Loma Studio
Thursday: 10:30 AM Sculpt Pacific Beach Studio 7:00 PM Sculpt Point Loma Studio
Friday: 10:30 AM Sculpt Pacific Beach Studio 3:00 and 4:15 kids Yoga Point Loma
Saturday: 10:30 Sculpt Pacific Beach Studio
Karson McGinley
Karson McGinley is the co-founder of HAPPY-U (Holistic Approach to Positive Psychology & Yoga) and along with her husband, Mitch, is the owner of Happy-U Namaste Yoga Center in Ocean Beach. An award-winning actress and nationally recognized yoga teacher, Karson's classes are know for their powerful and inspiring themes, fun & uplifting playlist, and a unique intergration of happiness principles and yoga philosophy.
CLASS SCHEDULE
Saturdays: 9am, Happy Flow at Happy-U Namaste Yoga Center
Sundays: 9am Chakra Hatha at Happy-U Namaste Yoga Center