Frank Magana KRT. RYT.
Paviter Singh which means the Lion of God who is pure through and through.
Pronounced PA- VIT- ER
Founder, Greenleaf Yoga
I was inspired as a child by the book, The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga, by Swami Vishnudevananda. The book belonged to my grandpa, Frank Magana, Sr. As a child; I remember I would flip through the pages and laugh non-stop at all the asanas and still do today at times.
As a child I began practicing with no intention. I just knew it felt good and well, that was enough for me. My Yoga practice has taken me to some amazing and still unbelievable heights that I will always cherish. I value and respect my practice out of sheer gratitude for all that it has given me.
I’ve practiced and studied many types of Yoga and have learned they are all great and are packed filled with endless benefits. To me, Yoga is the only one true action that gives back equally: what you put in is what you get out.
Kundalini Yoga is where I am today. I teach very intimately and close with the people who visit my studio. I really believe that a trust and a connection should be felt while teaching and practicing Yoga, something I learned early on from my first Yoga teacher, a wonderful and colorful person who I hold dearly and continues to be an inspiration on so many levels.
Sarandeep Singh
My Yoga journey began over 10 Years ago in 110 degree room in Los Angeles Ca. After my first Bikram Yoga Class I knew Yoga was for me. I soon found myself practicing several styles of Yoga Bikram, Hatha, Ashtanga and Iyengar. I soon realized it does not matter what style of Yoga you practice as long as you practice.
Throughout my Yoga journey I have studied and met some wonderful instructors that have helped me expand my Yoga practice. My strongest influences have been Max Strom who has such a gift for teaching Yoga and a wonderful heart and Bikram Choudhury and the 26 hot and strong Yoga Asanas. I still continue cultivating and deepening my daily Yoga practice.
Cathy Solano R.Y.T
As I turn 55 this year, I am actually looking forward to this stage and age of my life. So many wonderful things have happened to me and it all started with my first yoga class.
Along my yoga journey I have taken teacher training, helped out at many health fairs locally, was fortunate to be able to help with a senior project for high school. But I think the most exciting part is beginning now…. I’ve enrolled in an Ayurvedic Medicine Certificate course at the Chiropractic College in Whittier! This is a new beginning for me and for all who come into Greenleaf Yoga. Let’s share it together!
Sherri Askew, R.Y.T.
It was about 15 years ago when I began practicing yoga, although I had slowly slipped way from it. In the last two and a half years, however, as a series of events altered my life and redirected my journey, yoga once again found me, giving me the strength and encouragement to move positively forward.
Yoga is empowering and forgiving. Among its many attributes, these two are my favorite. I continue to learn and grow as I practice and teach at Greenleaf Yoga Studio. I very much look forward to helping others open themselves up to receive the wonderful gifts, both physical and spiritual, that yoga has to offer.
Namaste
Joseph Parra R.Y.T
Dharambir Singh (Joseph Parra), RYT – “The Lion of God Who Walks the Path of the Righteous”
Joseph’s motto is YOGA is for EVERY BODY! He believes that Yoga is an essential part of everyone’s fitness routine. His motto is we must stay fit Physically, Mentally, and Emotionally. During a time of extreme stress in his life, Joseph found Yoga to be the one thing that covers all three of these. He is a Kundalini, Vinyasa and Prenatal Yoga teacher.