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Diana Pipaloff
Diana began practicing yoga in 1994 with a desire to gain a spiritual practice. The thirst for the spiritual runs in her veins as she comes from a family of yoga practitioners; in 1850 her great grandfather practiced yoga in Eastern Europe. Her father had a very disciplined practice at the age of 15. Her mother also practiced and introduced her to yoga while Diana was still in her teens. Prior to discovering yoga Diana was... read more
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Joy Millea
Joy first tried yoga in 1999 as a means to stay physically fit during her first pregnancy, but didn’t begin a steady practice until Yoga Shakti opened their first studio doors in 2002. It was her curiosity about the philosophy seated in the ancient practice that drew her in the second time. Having been on a spiritual quest for some years, Joy found inspiration in the pages of the Bhagavad Gita and a home to study the sacred... read more
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Laura Galuhn
Laura is the Director of Operations at Yoga Shakti, wearing many hats and bringing a great range of skills and experience into our studio. She is a natural teacher and has an extensive background in the practice of yoga, meditation, and yoga philosophy. She completed her Devi Yoga Teacher Training in 2000 and later built upon her studies by completing the 200 Hour... read more
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Yoga Shakti Wellness Center is a premier yoga studio offering yoga classes and Ayurvedic services in Orange County, with locations in Irvine and Huntington Beach. Our classes include Restorative, Hatha, Gentle, Beginner, Intermediate, Power Vinyasa Yoga, Pilates, Yin Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Kids Yoga, and our proprietary Shakti Yoga classes, as well as customized private yoga lessons.
Our guided Shakti Meditation classes help students find clarity and peace of mind. Gain the proper knowledge and learn meditation techniques at our Shakti Meditation Introductory courses.
Our all-inclusive yoga retreats, led by our inspirational Yoga Shakti teachers, offer amazing yoga vacations where you can renew body and mind with immersive yoga and meditation experiences as well as explore nature in beautiful locations throughout California, Hawaii, Costa Rica and around the world.
We also offer 200 hour, 500 hour, and Prenatal Yoga Teacher Trainings, registered with the Yoga Alliance, featuring instruction in asana, anatomy and physiology, injury prevention, yogic philosophy, pranayama, meditation, Ayurveda, and Sanskrit. Our advanced 500 hour Teacher Training program offers unparalleled training in advanced class sequencing, workshops, private lessons and the business of yoga.
Our Ayurvedic and Wellness practitioners are available for personal consultations in Ayurveda, the traditional science of balancing the mind and body through customized wellness programs, herbal formulas and lifestyle recommendations.
We also offer a wide range of yoga workshops to deepen your yoga experience and immerse yourself in various aspects of the practice.
Our Yoga Boutique and retail shops at both the Irvine and Huntington locations offer a wide variety of yoga clothing for men and women, as well as a full range of yoga props including, yoga mats, blocks, blankets, bolsters, and straps. Unique handmade jewelry, fair trade home furnishings, incense, and health products are also available.