Valinda Cochella MA, E-RYT (Viriam Kaur) Founder of South Bay Yoginis (2000)
Valinda has been studying yoga for 25 years now and is certified in Hatha & Kundalini Yoga at the advanced levels. She began her healing path when she moved to Santa Barbara, CA in 1989 from Mississippi and hasn't stopped since! She received her Master's Degree in Dance-Movement Therapy from UCLA in 1992 and worked as a Therapist for many years. She just completed her 5th year of in-depth advanced Kundalini Yoga Studies the "Transformation" series at Yoga West LA. Not only has she studied with the top teacher's in the world, Gurmukh, Guru Singh, Gurucharan, Pattabhi Jois to name a was blessed to have an amazing trip to India in 2009 and meet the father of modern yoga BKS Iyengar.
In India Valinda stayed in Satya Sai Baba's ashram for 2 days and has experienced darshan (divine blessings) from him, Ammachi, Swami Kriyananda and TKV Desikachar. In this blessed life she is here to learn and then teach, her classes are a unique combination of therapy and yoga, you will be transformed! "Still Your Mind, Open Your Heart, Speak Your Truth & Live Your Dreams" ~ South Bay Yoginis~ For more information go to her website:
Certifications
Dance/Movement Therapy, UCLA-1994
200/500 hour Cloud Nine Yoga-2000
200/500 Hour Kundalini Yoga including 5 years of Level 2's advanced trainings from Golden Bridge Yoga LA, Yoga West LA 2000-present. Led Teacher Training courses through Cloud Nine Yoga South Bay Branch2008-2010. Certified at the advanced levels in Hatha & Kundalini Yoga/Meditation
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Valinda Yoga Teaches at
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South Bay Yoginis~The Enchanted Garden280300
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The Remedy Pharmacy5011093
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Bay Club Rolling Hills6284231
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Bay Club Redondo Beach6284549
Featured Events
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Croatian Island Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation & Hiking RetreatSep 25 to Oct 1
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Nepal Yoga Retreat - DATE TBCOct 1 to Oct 11
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