about us

Britt (she/her) is a yoga teacher, student, and all-around lover girl on a mission to reach hearts through the practices of yoga. Her offerings are steeped in yogic philosophy, thoughtfully sequenced, and leave ample space for stillness and rest. She aspires to create safe spaces and resource her students with somatic healing practices that help them meet themselves and the world around them with deeper compassion, curiosity, and love.

Sahmia (she/her) has practiced yoga for over a decade, first turning to it during a stressful season as a way to heal and find balance. As a mother and mental health advocate, she creates classes that are warm, grounding, and supportive — a space for women and caregivers to breathe, move, and reconnect with themselves. Sahmia believes yoga is less about perfect poses and more about cultivating resilience, compassion, and inner peace.

Born and raised here in South Central Los Angeles, I am dedicated to serving my community with as many tools and resources for mental well being and physical health. I am 200hr trained in Hatha Yoga , 250 hours in Pilates Mat and reformer with over 100 hours in continued education which includes Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Aerial Yoga and Restorative and excited to be bringing this practice to my city! Outside of teaching I am a visual-artist with a masters in Fine Art from Otis College of Art and Design.

RC (he/him) is an LA native who has been enjoying yoga for a little over a decade–– off and on at first––but over time his commitment to the practice grew. He found the balance and restorative elements of yoga increase one’s ability to cope, feel grounded, and connect to oneself. In 2020, those realizations led RC to get certified in Rocket Yoga, and he has been teaching happily ever since. RC aims to foster freedom, grace, and safety during the practice; and, he also hopes to cultivate a foundational understanding of yoga and its benefits to all, especially Black men and the broader BIPOC collective.

Ian (he/him) is a mindfulness and meditation leader who brings clarity, focus, and intentionality to the creative world. With years of experience supporting award-winning talent and top global brands, he combines his deep understanding of the creative industry with practices that nurture well-being, presence, and sustainable growth.

Through Age of The Creative, Ian empowers creatives, leaders, and organizations to integrate mindfulness and self-awareness into their work, providing tools, strategies, and resources to support both professional success and personal wellness.

Known for his thoughtful, results-driven approach, Ian helps individuals and teams cultivate balance, resilience, and purpose in an often fast-paced and high-pressure industry.

Alex (he/they/she) is a therapist working at the intersection of multiple identities—queer, non-binary, Japanese American, and Jewish. They use mindfulness-based therapies to help clients live in the present moment and find liberation from the impact of family history and systemic discrimination.

Through Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Alex supports clients in uncovering their inner strength and healing the parts of themselves that may show up in confusing or painful ways.

This work is hard—but Alex believes it doesn’t always have to be

With over a decade of experience walking the path of spiritual remembrance, ché integrates meditation, breathwork, movement, and creative expression into their personal and professional approach to healing. Previously, ché worked at a retreat center based outside of Los Angeles, where they managed retreats, streamlined operations, and supported communication efforts to ensure meaningful experiences for all participants.

Iman Gibson’s journey with mindfulness began early, during what she fondly calls “hippie school,” where she first learned to sit in circles, talk about feelings, meditate, and practice yoga. She still remembers moving with her breath for the first time to Sade’s Lovers Rock—an experience that became a foreshadowing of the refuge mindfulness and movement would later provide amidst crippling anxiety and debilitating digestive issues.

These lived experiences inform the way Iman guides others—with empathy, vulnerability, and embodiment. For the past 15 years, she has nurtured reconnection with mind, body, and spirit through creativity and immersive experiences.

By day, Iman serves as the Director of Global Wellbeing for one of the world’s most recognizable brands; by night, weekends, and whenever else, she is devoted to serving community. She holds a BS in Public Health from USC, an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management, and is a qualified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher through Brown University.

For Iman, it is a privilege to be of service—helping others find moments of ease and presence amidst life’s beautiful chaos.

Nola (she/her) is a Los Angeles–based yoga teacher and professional dancer whose intuitive, breath-centered classes blend stillness, mindful movement, and alignment. Specializing in prenatal yoga while working with students of all levels, she guides practices that cultivate body awareness, intention, and connection.

Synthea found yoga & meditation as a lifeline to help guide and navigate her through her early years and childhood trauma.

Although her initial training is rooted in Hatha, she has since refined her teachings to incorporate Yin & Restorative teaching alongside her ever expanding exploration of sound healing and guided meditation. 

Through her own experiences & healing, she utilizes these tools to serve others in exploring their own autonomy, healing, & truths.

JoAnna (she/her) is an insight meditation (Vipassanā) practitioner and teacher; she is on faculty at the University of Southern California, a meditation trainer at Apple Fitness+, co-founder of the Meditation Coalition, a visiting retreat teacher at Insight Meditation Society, and a collaborator on many online meditation Apps and programs. She teaches; silent meditation retreats, social justice based meditation classes and workshops, youth work, online courses, and works with private students.

She coauthored Teaching Mindfulness to Empower Adolescents, alongside Matthew Brensilver and Oren Jay Sofer. Her greatest passion is to teach meditation in communities that are dedicated to seeing the truth of how racism, gender inequality and oppression go hand in hand with the compassionate action teachings in Buddhism and related perspectives to social and racial justice. She is the grateful mother to CJ and Harris and happily married to Andre.

Sasha (she/her) is a community organizer and yogi who has been practicing yoga for 15 years. She became a certified instructor in 2016 and loves holding space for folks to rest and ground into their bodies.

As a mindfulness artist, Dora Kamau (she/her) creates and holds space for individuals to explore different expressions of presence. Her mindfulness journey began over 13 years ago, in search of inner peace and harmony. Since then, she has led workshops, events and retreats, as a part of her life’s purpose to create sacred, safe spaces for healing and transformation. With a background in Psychology and Psychiatric nursing, her love for the human psyche, science and ancient healing practices inform her teachings and techniques. Dora is also a meditation teacher at Headspace, a leading mindfulness and meditation app, making the world a happier and healthier place. Her work in the world has aligned her with brands and public figures such as: Nike, lululemon, Reebok, Saje Natural Wellness, Yes Theory, Shan Boodram, Raheem Sterling, Starbucks, The Try Guys, Bumble, Washington Post, Disney, Essence Magazine and many more.

Ayres is a spiritual teacher, multidimensional healer, and interfaith minister devoted to helping others remember—awakening is their birthright. With over a decade of experience, she has dedicated her life to creating sacred spaces for transformation and self-discovery, bridging the seen and unseen, the physical and the divine.

Her work is an invitation to move beyond the surface and tap into something much more real—the wisdom, healing, and wholeness that already exist within you. Through sound, meditation, yoga, and reiki, she offers pathways to remembrance. She also serves as an end-of-life doula, holding space for families and their loved ones during life’s most profound transitions.

From global stages to intimate gatherings, Ayres has been featured on television, music festivals, and major news networks—including as a wellness expert for NBC’s TODAY Show—and on stages like the Hollywood Bowl. But at the heart of it all, her mission remains the same: true transformation begins within—and from that place, we reshape the world.

Sydney Reece, M.Ed. (she/her), is an international educator in social justice advocacy, and multicultural collaboration. A meditation teacher specializing in addiction and trauma resilience using mindfulness-based practices, Buddhist psychology, and 12-Step recovery principles of service, healing in and with community, and contemplative inquiry. She has over 10 years of experience supporting adults, formerly incarcerated individuals, and homeless youth, as well as the health professionals who serve them. Sydney received meditation certification from InsightLA as well as the Oasis Teacher Training Institute at the University of Massachusetts School of Medicine. She holds a teaching credential and master’s degree in Education from Loyola Marymount University, and a second master’s from the African American Studies Department in conjunction with the English program at the University of California, Los Angeles. She is a graduate of Spirit Rock Meditation Center’s Dedicated Practitioner Program, and Spirit Rock’s Advanced Practitioner Training Program. Sydney educates on understanding internal systems of oppression, explicitly identifying and working with American racial history stress, and growing compassionate self-regulation utilizing the foundation teachings of Mahayana and Theravada Buddhism, somatic experiencing while mapping the social and historical factors usually missing from analytical investigation and single-pointed concentration. She is particularly attuned to the subtleties of diversity dynamics and the needs of women and BIPOC practitioners in the workplace. Sydney has enjoyed teaching meditation and Intro to Buddhism classes throughout California and at different centers throughout the nation. She particularly enjoyed collaborating with organizations and county and state entities in designing and launching belonging and wellness programs using mindfulness-based stress reduction principles for staff and members at Safe Place for Youth (SPY), Los Angeles Regional Detention Facility for Women, HealthRIGHT360, iBme, and Prototypes to name but a few. While teaching abroad for the Chambre de Commerce Orlèans, France, and the Education Nationale in Guadeloupe; Sydney designed and facilitated cross-cultural negotiations and effective communications training programs helping college students and senior executives bridge cultural misunderstandings across diverse work teams and in times of conflict through mergers and acquisitions.

Hakim (he/him) is a Buddhist Dharma practitioner and meditation facilitator. He’s been focused on using practices to bridge an intersection between mindfulness, sports and social justice. Hakim is originally from the UK and currently resides in the Los Angeles area. In the mid 1990’s, after an injury and illness that led him to acupuncture, he was introduced to a life of mindful movement and herbal medicines that helped him to adopt a lifestyle that supported his well being. All in all, his deep learnings and practices in Eastern medicine have propelled his influence with people all over the world. As a social activist promoting well-being, movement, and natural medicines, Hakim’s experience of mindfulness and social awareness supports his friends, family, and community at large. He believes that the essence of mindfulness is not only something to be practiced for the self, but for those seeking to walk (or run) a path of non-judgment, non-ego, and compassion for the greater good of all beings.

Jade (she/her) is a yoga and meditation guide, holistic doula, and community builder from Inglewood. A former college athlete turned wellness advocate, she is passionate about making mindfulness, movement, and holistic healing accessible to Black communities.

Tesha (she/her) is a certified Breath Work, Tai-Chi, Sound Bath and Yoga Teacher and has been helping others be well for over 9 years. She has been featured in the LA TImes as one of the top Soundbaths, been a keynote speaker twice at the Mindfulness Expo and has several Fortune 500 clients including Savage Fenty, Fabletics, The US Federal Reserve Bank, Liquid IV, L’Oréal , The Natural History Museum and more.

With a degree in Psychology her love for the human psyche, the mind and ancient healing practices inform her teachings and techniques. She found meditation when she started experiencing feelings of anxiety and depression. She searched for ways to feel better and was able to heal herself and others with the power of movement and sound.

Helping change a person’s sadness to happiness brings her so much joy, and using her gifts to change the frequency of the world – one person at a time – is what matters most to her.

Dr. Von Simmons (she/her) is a mindfulness and meditation leader who integrates presence, awareness, and intentionality into every aspect of her work. She creates safe, engaging spaces that foster deep learning, self-discovery, and connection, guiding individuals and groups to cultivate balance, resilience, and personal growth.

As a Life & Career Coach, Adjunct Psychology Professor, and Global Webinar Facilitator, Dr. Simmons blends her expertise in mindfulness with decades of experience in talent development, DEIB, performance management, organizational development, and culture change. She is committed to helping individuals and organizations thrive while maintaining well-being and clarity amidst life’s challenges.

Dr. Simmons holds a Doctorate in Human and Organizational Psychology, an MA in Human Performance Improvement, and a BS in Management & Organizational Leadership. Beyond her professional work, she brings her passions for Reiki, belly dance, creative expression, and liberation into her teaching, coaching, and facilitation.

Carly (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has spent more than a decade in service to children and families in community mental health settings in and around Los Angeles. She is the Founder of Kaftan Collective, an organization grounded in the practice of embodied awareness as a pathway to communal healing for Black, Indigenous and POC individuals, families, and communities. With a passion for supporting children ages birth to five and their families, Carly has dedicated much of her career to promoting trauma-informed, reflective and culturally attuned clinical care.

Carly is committed to the work of decolonizing mental health; particularly in her hometown of South Central Los Angeles, where resources for holistic, culturally appropriate, mental health treatment are limited. Carly has dedicated her work to helping others find their voices, embody their power and bask in the beauty of their lived experience. She believes wholeheartedly in the practice of rest as a birthright and necessity to sustaining the path of liberation and wellness. Carly holds a Master’s degree in Social Welfare from UCLA and professional endorsements as both an Infant-Family and Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist and Reflective Practice Facilitator II. She is also certified in Child Parent Psychotherapy and Reflective Parenting.

Portia Wilson, MSTCM, L.Ac. of Deeper Genius (she/her) is a licensed acupuncturist and clinically-trained herbalist. She is a queer woman of color specializing in culturally-competent care for people of color and the LGBTQIA+ community. She is profoundly dedicated to the safety and peace of her community using the art and science of acupuncture to heal mind, body, and spirit.

Kaylyn’s journey began with a deep interest in yoga and spiritual practices, which became the foundation for his work in wellness and personal growth. As a newly certified yoga teacher, he brings mindfulness, movement, and holistic practices into every space he holds, creating opportunities for connection, reflection, and healing.

With over eight years of experience working with children and young adults, Kaylyn has served as a camp counselor, teaching assistant, and program facilitator, supporting youth in developing mental wellness, positive identity, and resilience. He currently serves as a Teaching Artist and Program Coordinator for the S.M.I.L.E-ing Boys Project in South Los Angeles, and as Youth Program Manager at the Earthlodge Center for Transformation in Long Beach, where he leads programs centered on well-being, community, and personal growth.

At the heart of Kaylyn’s work is a commitment to guiding others—especially young people—toward balance, self-awareness, and empowerment through movement, mindfulness, and spiritual practice.

Syd (they/them) is an ordained Buddhist minister, spiritual counselor, movement chaplain, writer, speaker, teacher and group facilitator. As a queer trans/non-binary, mixed race, Taiwanese American healer + writer, Syd weaves together magic, possibility + intention in their work with individuals and small groups. For over 20 years, Syd has been supporting healing + body liberation in life-affirming ways, rooting deep into their cultural, ancestral and indigenous practices — holding the interdependence of the bio-psycho-social-spiritual wholeness of every person.

Dr. Tara Zinnamon (she/her) is a neuroscientist and yoga, breathwork, and meditation guide committed to moving her community towards wellness and expansion. Straddling two seemingly disparate approaches, she has found through her research, clinical and lived experiences that the human mind and body are capable of self-healing and immeasurable feats. Guiding the body, breath and mind, her intention is to encourage self-awareness, connection and resilience in the practice and in life.