kula

Clara’s Yoga Kula

The word kula means “community of like minded individuals”. The word comes from Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language and is generally translated as “community” or “tribe”. This page is dedicated to my tribe of yoginis and yogis worldwide that I feel are doing good work. No matter where you are in the world, there are some awesome yogis and studios nearby.

Teachers I Admire & Love

Ally Maz Yoga and breathwork teacher. Creator of Girlvana. Based in Mexico, currently opening her own retreat center. 

Bernie Clark Teacher who helped put Yin yoga on the map. Offers online courses and yin trainings.

Carolyn Anne Budgell  Meditation teacher and creator of Spa Yoga based in Vancouver, BC.

Christie Baumgartner Vinyasa teacher who offers a fun and informative yoga class based in Vancouver, BC.

Cindy Stockdale Light Journeys Coaching and powerful yoga teacher based in Portland, OR. 

Daniel Odier Author and Tantric Teacher. Based in Europe. Take a workshop with him if you can.

Douglas Brooks Sanskrit and Tantric scholar. Looking to go deeper into the esoteric? Check him out. Based in Rochester, NY.

Irene Sanchez-Celis Gypsy Witch TCM Doctor. She has created a cool online portal to cultivate kula and empower changemakers. Based in Squamish, BC. Read one of her many articles here.

Jessica Caplan Vocal embodiment coach and sound practitioner. Based upstate, NY.

Malina Dawn Yoga teacher who weaves indigenous world views into her yoga and breathwork sessions to bring good medicine to those seeking healing, and amplification of their natural and inherent gifts.  

Nico Luce Yoga Teacher. Insightful, methodical and inspiring teacher and trainer. Based in France but travel teaches throughout Europe.

Sandra Stephanson Meditation teacher and therapist. Based in Vancouver, BC.

Seraphina Dawn Kundalini & pilates teacher. Wonderful poet. Has online offerings. 

Shelley Tomczyk Long time yoga teacher and lover of philosophy based France.

Suzanne Faith Heart filled teacher and trainer based out of Spain. 

Tianne Allan A certified yoga therapist and specializes in pain care, restorative yoga, anxiety, and insomnia.

Yoga Studios

Balu Yoga Revelstoke, BC. Teacher: Noelle

Casa Copal Vancouver, BC. Boutique studio with lots of soul.

Jivamukti – Barcelona, Berlin & Paris

Kula NYC Strong vinyasa studio. Teachers: Nikki V

Lotusland San Francisco. Beautiful studio, heart centered creative classes.Teachers: Jasmine

Ma Yoga & Wellness Victoria, BC. An urban sanctuary where everyone is welcome to explore yoga and holistic wellness.

Our Yoga Space Kelowna, BC. Teachers: Tessa

Prema Yoga Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. Gorgeous boutique and yoga studio. Teachers: Amanda & Bobby

Sonic Yoga NYC. Hell’s kitchens long standing vinyasa studio. Teachers: Lauren, Lisa & Johanna

Souk NYC The new Jivamukti studio in the Flat Iron district. Teachers: Maria, Francesca, and Rima.

Yogamaya NYC. Probably one of the prettiest studios I’ve ever seen. Great boutique!  Teachers:  Brynn

Yoga Shala Fort Green, Brooklyn. An Ashtanga studio with soul. Teachers: Barbara & Kristen

Yellow Yoga Berlin, Germany. Community Supported Yoga Project in a beautiful loft space.

Companies Doing Great Things

Downtown Betty An eco-friendly beach and ethical activewear company that creates sustainable clothing locally in Vancouver, BC. I love their tank tops and undies!

Isabella Moon Eco-friendly clothing that is naturally dyed, incredibly comfortable, highly functional for yoga and everyday use.

Harmonic Arts  Sharing the healing power of plant medicine. Mushrooms, Elixirs, Tinctures & Teas. 

Home Grown Living Foods Online A Vancouver based farm that makes small batch ketogenic snacks to fuel an active lifestyle. I love their nuts, and keto pizza crusts.

Hustle Fitness facility offering HIIT workouts, yoga, rowing, TRX, post-natal, core and much more!

Priestess & Deer Hand dyed, natural clothing designed to honour the Goddess you are, and the Earth you adore. Made on Salt Spring Island. 

Supported Soul Limited edition, eco-friendly printed yoga mats and accessories designed in Vancouver, Canada. 

Tight Club Online fitness studio. Designed by Coach Keighty to better support your tightest life, your weekly Game Plan is a thoughtfully curated program with a built in community.