The teachers who make NOW, NOW

NOW Power Signature Flow · Hot Core

Katina's passion for movement is inspired by her background in dance, Pilates, barre and yoga that spans well over 25 years. Her teaching style and beliefs in the effects that functional movement has on rehabilitating her students from their injuries came first hand after she suffered a compression fracture in her spine in 1994 that left her in a prosthesis for 3 months. She attributes most of her core strength, healing and overall joy of movement to her immersion in corrective exercise and is committed to uplift individuals as they meet their body's in whatever rhythm they are in. Her classes are known to offer challenges inside of a room filled with fun music, attention to detail and connection to the community moving alongside her. Katina previously held the title of Master Teacher Trainer of barre in the Bay Area for the past 17 years and over her tenure, has mentored hundreds of studio owners and teachers across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and France. She is most proud of the relationships she formed on her fitness journey, as well as her participation in the co-creation, conduction and digitization of an accredited barre certification program recognized by ACE (American Council on Exercise) and NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine). She currently teaches weekly center floor core classes at Citrine in Larkspur and fills the rest of her schedule with both her private clients and passion project of “Healthy Aging Doula” work with her more senior population. Katina joins NOW excited to guide us in our POWER flow and shows up with a dedicated commitment to learn as much from all of us as she hopes you may learn from her! In her free time you can find her hiking in the hills of Marin County, editing her 3 books, writing poetry or enjoy her evenings with her beloved cat, Himalaya.

NOW Power Signature Flow · Hot Pilates

Sage first came to NOW when she was 15, taking classes with her friends in high school. By her senior year, Sage was already finding ways to make yoga a bigger part of her life. She did her senior project at NOW, working alongside Susan, completed an online yoga teacher training, and started teaching yoga at her high school. Movement has always been a huge part of Sage’s life. She grew up dancing, where much of her strength and conditioning was Pilates-inspired. That background is a big part of what eventually drew her to Pilates and still influences the way she teaches today. After struggling with her mental health in high school and college, Sage found herself back home and back at NOW. Yoga became so much more than a workout, it gave her a space to move, breathe, heal, and slowly find her way back to herself. Marcela took Sage under her wing, and her support, guidance, and constant encouragement gave Sage a place to grow, both on and off the mat. Sage went on to complete her 200-hour teacher training at NOW with Marcela and Wendy. During teacher training, Sage learned about dharma, the idea that each of us has a unique purpose, and something just clicked. She realized she had found her purpose in teaching yoga, she had never felt more aligned with what she was meant to be doing. Today, Sage teaches The Signature Flow and Hot Pilates, blending music, movement, and anatomy into classes that are high-energy, intentional, and most importantly, fun. Work hard, party harder! Going from a student at NOW to a teacher feels incredibly full circle and truly like a dream come true. Teaching is her favorite thing in the world, and getting to share the practice and community that have given her so much is something she feels endlessly grateful for.

Hot Sculpt · Yoga Sculpt · HIP HOP - The Remix

Hi! I'm Anna. I've loved movement for as long as I can remember. I can't imagine life without it. As a shy kid, dance liberated me. Moving my body gave me my voice and taught me to overcome fear. It became the place where I learned to be, and love, all of me. When we move, we can meet ourselves in a profound way. We learn to trust the innate wisdom of our bodies, and movement can help us heal and grow in ways we never imagined possible. It certainly did for me when I faced a rare cancer diagnosis. I teach because movement makes me feel fully alive in every single way. I can be strong and vulnerable, loud and still, intentional and silly. The only thing I love more is sharing that with others. It's been the joy of my life to teach movement. It's my craft. While I've specialized in yoga, sculpt, pilates, and dance, I bring a holistic approach to cultivating all the different movements our bodies need to thrive. I'm grateful to have taught students, trained teachers, designed yoga programs, owned a studio, and somehow remained a passionate beginner at heart. I'm more inspired than ever to meet you exactly where you are on your mat. Hope to see you soon!

NOW Power Signature Flow

Nicola Rueckheim has been teaching yoga in Marin County since 2022, following a transformative personal practice that began in 2016 in Texas. What started as a hesitant “just try it” invitation from her mom and a friend quickly became an anchor in her life. Nicola completed her 200-hour teacher training in 2018 under the guidance of Denise Druce, who taught her a core philosophy: explore your own wounds, identify what you stand for, and teach from a place of authenticity, vulnerability, and wisdom born from your lived experiences. Yoga found Nicola at a pivotal time. Balancing a demanding career, marriage, and raising three young children, she found herself in a cycle of “constant energy out” and numbness, especially while navigating the challenges of an unexpected medical diagnosis within her family. Yoga was the first practice that brought her back into her body, offering a grounding, strengthening, and calming refuge. She views yoga as far more than asanas; it is the version of yourself you carry off the mat. It is a practice that calls you back home to yourself, allowing you to witness your life with fresh clarity, like opening your eyes when you didn't know they were closed or breathing out when you hadn't realized you were holding your breath. Nicola primarily teaches Power Yoga and Yoga Sculpt. Her Power Yoga classes focus on transitions and the space in between, offering a practice that is both challenging and grounding. Conversely, her Yoga Sculpt classes encourage students to let go, have fun, and build strength. Whether you choose Power or Sculpt, you will find two different approaches leading to the same destination.

Pilates Sculpt

With over 20 years of experience and a passion for fitness, Sallumeh brings positive energy, creativity, and purpose to every class. A former Graphic Designer turned Fitness Coach, she blends strength and flow to create fun, dynamic workouts that challenge both body and mind. Her goal is to leave students feeling empowered, connected, and stronger than when they started!

Hot Pilates

A lifelong athlete and passionate believer in the power of movement, Jessica has spent the past eight years building a career in the fitness industry. With experience across mat and hot Pilates, Reformer / Lagree Pilates, and a Group Fitness certification, she brings a dynamic, well-rounded approach to every class she teaches. Known for her high energy, thoughtfully curated playlists, and ability to push you just beyond where you think you can go, Jessica creates classes that are challenging, motivating, and, most importantly, fun. Her goal is to help you tap into your strength, build confidence, and leave every workout feeling stronger than when you walked in.

NOW Power Signature Flow · Hot Sculpt

Shermineh is a dynamic fitness and wellness leader with 30+ years of experience. Certified by top industry pros, she inspires all with her high vibe, high energy workouts. As co-founder of ORIx, a women's health network, she values movement and joy as essential to health. With a passion for health equity, she spent 15 years in nonprofit and public health, where she launched San Francisco General Hospital's first culturally accessible Wellness Center as its Director. Shermineh always shows up, ready to learn, ready to PLAY.

NOW Power Signature Flow

An athlete at heart, Mickey has always been drawn to movement, challenge and high energy sports. Her love of fitness began with competitive softball, running races and eventually led her to yoga more than 20 years ago. After moving to Tiburon in 2015, she discovered NOW Power Yoga and found a deeper connection to the practice and the community around it. Following unexpected health challenges, Mickey made her physical and mental well being a priority, and yoga became an important part of that journey. A consistent practice gave her renewed strength, focus and confidence, along with a belief that yoga is for everyone willing to show up and put in the work. Mickey brings that philosophy to every class she teaches. Expect an energetic, athletic flow fueled by great music, collective energy and plenty of personality. Her all-level power classes are designed to make you sweat, challenge yourself, laugh and leave feeling stronger than when you walked in. Outside the studio, Mickey is a wife and mom of two boys, nonprofit leader, foodie, fashion lover and happiest when gathering with friends and family.

NOW Power Signature Flow · Power Yoga

Amy teaches yoga because she loves it and believes yoga is for everyone, and it changes lives! Amy started as a fitness trainer (NASM) and she began teaching Yoga in 2000. Amy first trained at It’s Yoga San Francisco with Larry Schultz and fell in love with Ashtanga and the Primary Series. Today at NOW she teaches powerful, heated Vinyasa Flow that builds endurance, strength, flexibility, breath, and mindful movement. With 25+ years in health and wellness and a Master’s in Counseling Psychology & Breath-work - Hypnotherapy, Amy brings a unique mind-body approach to every class. Founder of BreatheSF.com, Amy’s mission is to help people move stronger, breathe deeper, and feel better, inside and out. LOVE THE LIFE YOU LIVE! She is grateful to be a part of such an amazing community at NOW!

Power Kundalini

Liya Garber is the founder of Aura Kundalini Yoga and a Kundalini Yoga teacher and transformational guide with more than a decade of experience teaching yoga and transformational practices. Her teachings weave together powerful movement, breathwork, meditation, and feminine wisdom to strengthen the body, regulate the nervous system, transform limiting thoughts, and awaken the power to consciously create and manifest a life aligned with your truth. With a modern, embodied approach to Kundalini, Liya invites students to reconnect with their inner power, move beyond what no longer serves them, and cultivate greater presence, freedom, and possibility.

Power Vinyasa Flow

Olivia's practice began in seventh grade, alongside her mom. After a transformational class as a young adult, she found her calling to teach, leading her to complete a 200-hour training with Wendy Medernos in Bozeman, MT in 2023. Since then, she has deepened her training in Power Yoga, sculpt, and studied under Jonah Kest. She believes that the greatest classes are built on breath and intentional movement, a philosophy that shapes every class. She is known for unique transitions, dynamic movements, and flows designed to build strength, increase flexibility, and get the heart pumping. Unlimited music and sweat! Off the mat, you can find her hiking, camping, horseback riding, and soaking up the outdoors.

Power Yoga · Yoga Sculpt

Heather Leigh is a personal trainer, group leader, wellness coach, and founder of Heather Leigh Fit for Life, with nearly four decades of experience in the fitness industry. She began coaching at just 15 years old and has dedicated her career to helping people become stronger, healthier, more confident, and more capable in their bodies. Based in Marin County, California, Heather owns a boutique fitness studio where she combines strength training, HIIT, mobility, yoga, Pilates, and nervous-system-focused movement. Her approach is rooted in longevity and the belief that fitness should support not only how we look, but how powerfully we live, move, and age. Heather is especially passionate about helping women navigate midlife, menopause, and beyond through intelligent strength training, proper nutrition, recovery, and sustainable lifestyle practices. Her signature LIFT & FLOW method brings together strength, mobility, yoga, Pilates, and mindful movement to train both the body and nervous system. Beyond the studio, Heather leads immersive wellness retreats and creates programs designed to help women reconnect with their strength, confidence, joy, and sense of purpose. At the heart of everything she does is a simple philosophy: live with joy, move with purpose, build strength for life, and LFG.

Bio coming soon.

Hot Pilates

Andrina Welter has been teaching barre and Pilates in Marin County for over 12 years. Her teaching style is rooted in smart engagement, creative movement and developing a strong mind-to-body connection. She believes the most effective classes are those that challenge the body while encouraging clients to move with intention and awareness. Her classes are designed to work the entire body, building strength, stability and length through thoughtful, functional movement. She loves creating sequences that challenge muscles in new ways while keeping the experience fun and engaging. Her goal is for clients to leave class feeling stronger, longer, taller and deeply connected to their bodies. Andrina's passion for movement extends beyond teaching. She loves exploring new workouts, learning from other instructors and incorporating fresh ideas and movement into her own teaching practice. She believes there is always something new to learn and that movement is an ongoing craft. When she's not teaching, Andrina is balancing life with two teenagers and their ever-growing list of activities. She brings the same energy, curiosity and love of movement into her everyday life, always finding ways to stay active and inspired.

Principles of Meditation

Vincent is a longtime meditation teacher, breathwork coach, and personal growth facilitator whose journey began more than 60 years ago with meditation and spiritual practices. He went on to train and teach Transcendental Meditation and has spent decades exploring consciousness, self-awareness, and personal transformation. Today, Vincent offers a simple, accessible approach to meditation centered on the breath, letting go, and turning inward. His intention is to help people experience greater stillness, self-awareness, and connection to their own inner nature.

NOW Power Signature Flow

Bio coming soon.