Our Instructors
Regularly Scheduled Teachers
Nathan
Nathan began practicing yoga in 2004, while studying holistic massage at the Ojai School of Massage. He has integrated yoga, breathing techniques, and stretching principles into his massage practice. He began leading yoga classes in 2009, and completed his yoga teacher training course with Maribeth Hammond at the Yoga Channel in March 2013 and has been working there ever since then. He was certified by the Silver Sneakers program to work with senior citizens to offer safe and effective classes for older people. Nathan brings a working knowledge of anatomy and physiology into his teaching style, which draws inspiration from Hatha yoga, Yin yoga, Iyengar Yoga, and the Kaivalya Method. Nathan is also co-owner of The Yoga Channel, with his partner Amber running the studio from behind the scenes.
Maribeth
Maribeth has been a devoted Yoga and Meditation Practitioner for over 30 years. She studied at The Centre for Yoga where she earned her teaching credential. When she moved to Silver Strand Beach in 2002 she founded, owned, and directed The Yoga Channel. Her teacher training program was approved by Yoga Alliance in 2005, with a mission to help students develop a consistent practice for health benefits including body alignment, balance flexibility, spiritual awareness, and serenity.
Flea
Flea has been teaching Hatha Yoga since 2005. She was trained by our very own Maribeth Hammond. She offers classes in all levels of asanas and encourages her students to challenge themselves, with safety in mind. Flea’s motto is “Yoga is a serious practice that you shouldn’t take so seriously."
Tereza
Tereza was born in Czechoslovakia and made her way to the United States in 2001. She has always been interested in Mind, Body, and Soul healing work. She received her first Reiki Session in 2014 and recognized that a door of expansion had opened for her. Soon after, she began a daily Yoga Practice and completed her 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in 2019 with The Yoga Channel. Tereza was reintroduced to Kundalini Yoga during a surgery recovery and decided to pursue it as her passion.
Hannah
Hannah was trained as a Yoga Instructor at The Yoga Channel by Owner, Nathan. She is inspired by crystal healing and a holistic lifestyle, sparking a personal focus to provide a community meditation group for a decade, which continues every third Tuesday at The Yoga Channel.
Her passion for Yoga has lead her to teaching classes at The Yoga Channel weekly.
Dani
Dani has been offering sound baths for the last three years, using an array of instruments such as flutes, drums and canto to offer healing. Her background comes from insights such as Reiki level 3, Postpartum care from Birthworkers of Color. As well as connection and guidance to plants and the elements. In 2025 they graduated with their 200 YTT from the Yoga Channel. Their intention is to welcome back your spirit to a place of deep rest and creation.