SUSAN HAUSER
Susan found yoga ten years ago after her husband unexpectedly died from cancer. With two young boys to raise and family to help, finding the right exercise became important. Yoga was different than any other exercise she had done. With any physical activity, you release a cocktail of endorphins and other feel good chemicals into your body, but with yoga she experienced something more. Yoga helped to clear her mind, be present, and start manifest life moving forward. She found that her yoga mat was her therapist. She started teaching six years ago to share how yoga transformed her life. And, to share her passion and love. She founded NOW to bring this transformation to you and the community.
Heather Leigh McKenzie
Heather brings 20 years of experience teaching fitness and yoga. She studies multiple disciplines and employs her broad range of knowledge in her classes. She consistently delivers smart, effective workouts with an infectious personality and energy that has earned her a place as both a top trainer and teacher in the San Francisco Bay Area. At NOW she teaches power yoga, sculpt, and pilates.
Deirdre Sabow
Deirdre believes strongly in yoga’s transformative power. A ballerina for over thirteen years, Deirdre enjoys keeping active. Her practice has evolved through her studies in buddhism, shamanism, meditation, breath work, energy medicine, and hypnotherapy. Her classes are vigorous, breath driven, fun. And yes, you will sweat!
When not on her mat you can find Deirdre enjoying her two boys, hiking, skiing and reading. She is driven to help others on their personal path to connect with their mind, body and soul. Learn more about her therapeutic practice by visiting: deirdre-sabow.com
Mickey Bruce Hubbell
An athlete driven by physically challenging and high energy sports, Mickey’s love of fitness has continued to grow since playing competitive softball. She began her yoga practice more than 20 years ago, however it wasn’t until moving to Tiburon in 2015 that she discovered a deeper passion for it at NOW Power Yoga. After Mickey struggled to overcome two autoimmune disorders and an unexpected mastectomy; she prioritized her mental and physical health. Daily practice of yoga gave her newfound motivation, focus and the belief that yoga is for anyone willing to dedicate their time on the mat. She uses invigorating music and collective energy to motivate and move her classes. She finds fulfillment through passing her love of yoga onto others. Expect to sweat, laugh, have fun and be challenged in her all level power class. Outside the studio Mickey is a boss babe, wifey, mother of two boys, foodie, fashionista and chief stew on the Barbary Ghost Ship (a 32ft Grand Banks).
ALLISON Bellizzi
Allison has been a student of yoga since 2002 and a certified instructor since 2005, when she completed her 200-hour Ashtanga Vinyasa teacher training. Having lived in New York, Arizona and the Bay Area, along with extensive personal travel, has enabled Allison to experience many different styles of yoga and as a result, incorporate learnings from many teachers and fellow yogis. Ali sees yoga as a dance – moving gracefully from one pose to the next using strength, balance and breath. Practicing with this consistent intention has enabled her to incorporate the calmness and mindfulness achieved on the mat into her everyday life which, for her, is the true beauty of yoga. Allison’s all levels heated vinyasa flow classes are challenging, fun and sequenced to a great playlist – be prepared to sweat!
Nicola Rueckheim
I completed my 200 YTT in 2018. I teach power and vinyasa flow yoga. Experiencing the benefits of yoga through my practice encouraged me to teach. My top three passions in life are my boys, yoga and running. My yoga practice keeps my mind and body connected. Yoga puts us back in our bodies so we can stay grounded and present in our daily lives. When I am not at the studio you can find me spending time with my 3 boys exploring beautiful Marin, cooking or running on a trail.
Peter Bartesch
Peter is a Bay Area yoga teacher and fitness instructor. He has made a life of exploring the body in movement, mind and health. For over a decade he has worked as a personal trainer, a Pilates instructor and a yoga teacher. With a background in wrestling, a MA in philosophy and a practice of meditation, Peter brings a unique touch to his classes and teachings. In Peter's class you can expect intelligent sequences that help you to progress your practice safely and effectively, all while learning how to control your breath, energy and mental state. You can expect a challenging class that is still rooted in the original spirit of Yoga. You will come out of his class stronger, grounded and more balanced.
Efren Buzzo
Efren is a pioneer dance fitness instructor, coach, and designer. I have worked in the fitness industry for over 15 years exploring different forms of movement including dance, yoga, and Pilates. I've also presented my dance workout format at SCW MANIA and the International Zumba Convention.
WHAT TO EXPECT IN CLASS:
The music is everything for me, so most of the sounds in class are Caribbean beats, a lot of Salsa, Timba (Cuban Music), and Reggaetón. It is an awesome class with low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style dance fitness experience. Warm-up and cool-down included. No dance experience required to this class, all levels are welcome.
Amy Naber, M.A., C.Y.T., CHT
Amy teaches yoga because she loves it, believes it is for everyone and it changes lives! She started teaching Yoga in 2001 after her first training at It's Yoga in San Francisco with founder Larry Schultz. She fell in love with Ashtanga Yoga and the Primary Series of Asanas and that love has developed into a powerful vinyasa practice that she teaches. Before yoga she was a personal trainer and fitness coach but found her true passion in yoga. It is her Therapy. Since that time Amy experienced an injury and a lot of life changes - what kept her going is her YOGA practice. Besides her passion for yoga and fitness she loves spending time with her 12 year old daughter Madeline and knows that she is a better mom because of YOGA. In 2005 she spread her wings and received a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology and Hypnotherapy. Truly loves to spread light to MIND and BODY! Amy has over 20 years of experience in the health and wellness field. She integrates her passion for optimal health, spirituality, and emotional well-being in private sessions, private practice, retreats, speaking engagements and group classes. She loves teaching group classes and is so excited to be a part of the community at NOW!
Whitney Larson
Whitney’s journey began in the diverse setting in San Francisco where she had the privilege of being raised amongst a wide variety of people and lifestyles. From an early age Whitney sensed that there was something more to life than the traditional path. Though she initially pursued a conventional career, Whitney eventually made the conscious choice to devote her life to exploring a deeper meaning to existence, which included extensive study of yogic philosophy and practices. Whitney sat for hundreds of hours in silent meditation, has written extensively on the topics of consciousness, spirituality and intuition, and completed her 200hr yoga certification in Bali under Power Yoga instructors Byron De Marsé and Paul Teodo.
Whitney teaches yoga to offer a way for students connect to their own inner wisdom. Whitney believes that yoga is a way for people to get out of their minds and into the present moment, which is where the master intelligence that’s inside each person can be received. It is through yoga that all answers are revealed, including how to live a life that’s full of joy, contentment and bliss.
Elements of Power Yoga is a slow burn Power Yoga class, focusing on breaking down the elements of your Power Yoga poses and practice.
Grace
From a young age, Grace was drawn towards a spiritual way of living and embracing her mind body connection. From the influence of living on the Central Coast, she took her passion for her practice to extreme heights.
With unstoppable grit, she immersed herself heavily in yoga teacher training. Grace’s inner tenacity and boldness create for a dynamic class full of fun and challenge. Her connection to upbeat electronic music makes for a powerful workout. Those who take her class will get hooked and find themselves always wanting more. Grace’s deep joy for life is like a light you can’t help but be drawn to. Just make sure you laugh at her jokes through the sweat!
Binay Curtis
Binay is a Fitness Expert and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner with more than 30 years of experience teaching fitness, exercise & yoga. Voted by Marin Magazine as the “Best Fitness Class” for 3 years in a row, Binay brings her energy, enthusiasm, unique style and passion for fitness to each class. Her workouts are effective and efficient, helping you achieve the results you’re looking for.
Nicole Landry
Deeply inspired by active parents and the 1982 Jane Fonda Workout Record, Nicole discovered early on that movement unlocks physical strength, inner calm, and emotional resilience. These benefits have anchored her 20+ years in the ever-changing tech and design industry. From conquering marathons to teaching Power Yoga and Sculpt, Nicole pushes limits to unlock her inner potential and inspire the same for others.
Now Power Yoga fuels her fire. Nicole’s classes blend challenging, high-energy sequences with mindful breathwork and introspection, woven with insights from her current study in somatic healing. She rallies you to explore boundaries and unleash your inner champion. Her classes are celebrations of strength, humility, and pure fun, where you'll tap into your unique power, both on and off the mat.
Beyond the studio, Nicole finds balance with her husband (a Now 8am regular), their young daughters, and endless summer dreams. You might catch her soaking up sunshine, experimenting with pottery, and chasing Italian ricciarelli cookies.