who i am
A passionate and dedicated yoga teacher, registered with Yoga Alliance, with a unique blend of creativity, discipline, and compassion. Drawing from a diverse professional background as a musician, technology professional at Apple, and career coach, I bring a dynamic, holistic approach to teaching yoga. My practice and teaching style emphasize the integration of body, mind, and spirit, using a strong vinyasa flow that creates a moving meditation experience. My goal is to inspire others to connect deeply with themselves, achieve physical and emotional well-being, and find inner balance. I am driven by a deep commitment to help others find balance and healing through yoga, serve the underserved, and create lasting impact in the lives of those who need it most.
how i roll
Lead dynamic vinyasa flow classes, with a focus on body-mind-spirit integration and mindfulness
Create and deliver classes that balance strength, flexibility, and mental clarity, emphasizing the poetic and meditative qualities of yoga
Cultivate a supportive, inclusive environment where students of all levels feel welcomed and empowered
Guide students through a practice that promotes self-awareness, resilience, and inner peace
Incorporate a deep understanding of anatomy and alignment principles to help students deepen their practice and avoid injury
Actively pursue opportunities to introduce yoga to underserved communities and help them experience the transformative benefits of yoga
cred
Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200)
JOY of Yoga 200-hour Teacher Training with Jennifer Prugh & Noell Clark at Breathe Together Yoga, November 2024
The Art of Yoga Project Model: Trauma-Informed Mindfulness for Marginalized Youth 7-hour training, March 2025
Movement Lab: Practical Anatomy & Kinesiology 30-hour Training with Noell Clark at Breathe Together Yoga, March 2025
Santa Monica Power Yoga & Meditation 40-Hour Yoga Immersion with Bryan Kest, April 2016
Maintain a consistent yoga practice incorporating a variety of yoga traditions and modalities, with an emphasis on strong vinyasa flow
Influential teachers include Bryan Kest, Janet Stone, Rusty Wells, Noah Maze, and Shiva Rea
Attended multiple yoga trainings, workshops, and retreats to further my personal practice, including:
Journey To Handstand workshop with Oren Mogen at Yoga Barn, Ubud, Bali, Dec 2022
Bhakti Yoga Retreat with Rusty Wells in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Dec 2021
Yoga Practice Intensive with Noah Maze at Esalen Institute, Jul 2019
Inversions and Arm Balances with Carmen Aguilar, Feb 2017
Bali Yoga Retreat with Rebecca Bara in Ubud, Bali, Jan 2017
Summer Solstice Sadhana with Janet Stone, Saul David Raye, and Sianna Sherman at Esalen Institute’s 12th Annual Yoga Festival, Jun 2016
Acro Yoga intensive workshop with Jason Nemer, Jun 2016
Power Yoga Retreat with Bryan Kest in Tulum, Mexico, Aug 2014
Heart Fire: Tending the Flame of Your Sva Shakti with Shiva Rea at Esalen Institute, Nov 2013
praise
“Horst is an exceptional teacher. He is kind, thoughtful, and offers a bit of adventure. His classes can be as simple or as challenging as his students like as he offers plenty of modifications. His guided relaxation in savasana is out of this world, full of imagery and ease. I highly recommend his classes.”
- Kourtney F.
“I truly appreciated Horst’s calm energy, his profound dedication to the yoga practice, and his big heart. Horst possesses a remarkable ability to teach even the most challenging advanced poses, all while conveying them with a lightness and humility that inspires those around him.”
- Revi S.
“With a poetic style and soothing voice, I was transported to a place of deep calm, inviting gentle contemplation as I was guided by his clear and fluid instruction. Horst is a gem of a yoga instructor.”
- Michele A.