Robyn is the owner of Empower Yoga Studio! She brings 20 years of her own practice, an M.S. in Educational Psychology, 10 years in experiential education and therapies, as well over 400 hours of trauma informed training giving her insight and awareness into the benefits of yoga from an neuroscience and therapeutic point of view. Robyn loves sharing this beautiful practice as it has accompanied her throughout all of life’s challenges and victories! She approaches her yoga classes with lightness and joy, while also helping her students build strength in their mental focus and physical practice! She believes in the beauty of both science and spirituality! Robyn is thrilled to have the opportunity to provide a space for people to reconnect with self through breath, movement, and community.

Robyn Hastin is a certified nutrition coach, yoga instructor and yoga health coach. She is trained in Color Energy Healing as well as certified to teach Yin, Prenatal, and Therapeutic/Restorative Yoga. Robyn is a bhakta and kirtan leader who has played with kirtan groups The Bliss Project and the OmTonez and she occasionally supports Girish on harmonium. Robyn teaches an eclectic mixture of hatha yoga styles based on her personal exploration. In her classes, she uses a fun and playful atmosphere to allow students to explore freedom of movement as they develop intelligence and awareness of the bodymind through intention, breath and asana.

Maria is originally from Chile, she moved to Florida in 2012 where she lived until moving to California last year. Maria has been practicing yoga since 2000 and starting teaching in 2010. As a yoga teacher, she guides students through a methodical and safe class, so they may practice yoga for a long time! Maria deeply believes that we must honor the mind, body, and spirit to enlighten our self-awareness in order to live the best life we can! Maria’s classes welcome both English and Spanish speaking students! She is YTT 500 certified.

Miriam has been practicing yoga since 2000 and teaching since 2021 (200 RYT + 200 CMT - in progress). She works as a school psychologist by day and hosts the Mindful Miri podcast. She also teaches meditation and mindfulness practices to educators through her non-profit (awesomeeducators.org). As the grandchild of a Holocaust survivor and the child of Soviet Jewish refugees, she has felt first-hand the negative effects of chronic stress on mind, body, spirit, and family. She finds meaning in guiding others to calm their nervous systems, trust their bodies, and awaken insight and fulfillment in their lives. She lives in Arroyo Grande with her husband and four kids/stepkids, and chihuahua, Maisie.

Gabriel discovered yoga after a professional dance and theater career. Gabriel completed his 200hr training with YogaWorks in 2010, which launched a dynamic study in teaching and assisting others on the mat. He recently, completed a 500hr teacher training with Laura Burkhart, a long time student of Jason Crandell and other inspiring teachers. Since 2021, he has relocated to SLO, to reconnect with this vibrant community. “My practice is a blend of alignment-based asana and organic movement, of discipline and flow. I adapt traditional Hatha forms for modern practitioners while maintaining a deep respect for the integrity of core yogic values. 
Dance was my gateway to spiritual experience, a way to express the infinite through my body. I learned that limitation is the container in which we find our true freedom. This discovery changed the course of my life. My practice continues to elevate my spirit and build strength in many forms. This is why I became a yoga teacher.
“ Gabriel is a lover of nature and being outdoors.

Ana completed her 500 Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training at Mira Costa College in San Diego. She also holds a certification in Health and Wellness Coaching (CPD Accredited). Living with nature, Ana traveled to different eco villages to live 100% off grid for two years. While doing so, she received her third certificate in Wildcrafting and Herbalism. Currently, Ana specializes in beach yoga classes and private yoga instruction on the Central Coast of California. Ringing in the mornings & sunsets with classes focusing on music-centric flows mixed with crystal bowl healing; all in a loving, supportive environment.

I am a Mom. I am a wife. I am a friend. I am a yogi. I am a Buddhist. I am a love warrior. Each of these paths I have walked and embody. They have crated the woman and the teacher I am today. I work with people that crave pause. I teach people to find serenity in the chaos and how to nourish a yin-inspired life. I attended my first Yoga Teacher Training in 2003 and it shifted the trajectory of my life. In 2008 I left the corporate world and embarked on my path of yoga, health, and wellness in my personal and professional life. I have been an entrepreneur, holistic health counselor, yoga teacher, yoga studio owner, yoga teacher trainer, and business consultant. I enjoy retreating and continue to attend trainings for my personal growth. Through the years I have found I gravitate toward Yang choices in our Yang world. I balance my world with Yin practices. Yin choices benefit me every time. There is a profound impact of Yin practices in enhancing our Yang-driven lives. Yin is yielding, allowing and nourishing. Instead of fighting back when confrontation arises, a yin-inspired life embraces it. Wraps its arms around daily challenges and gives you a big ol’ hug.

Ultimately, thru life and thru teaching my intention is to show people how to dance within the chaos. I aspire to inspire. I inspire students to get unstuck, unfreeze, and let go. I inspire you to melt into your true nature.

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Jahara is a trauma-informed licensed occupational therapist, experienced and registered yoga teacher, Roll Model Method® practitioner, JFB Myofascial Release therapist, and Tensegrity Medicine™ practitioner who is committed to helping people move through the world authentically with a greater sense of freedom, ease, and safety in their body. Jahara is devoted to forever growing in her understanding of the body-mind-spirit connection and encouraging others to unabashedly stand for what feels true.