Euphoria leaders excel in their craft —and lead with passion. And most importantly, they’re a hell of a lot of fun to travel with.
Yogis
Monika Kaufman
With 20+ years of yoga instruction under her belt Monika has even more passion for sharing yoga with others than ever before. She believes that enthusiasm, curiosity and a sense of wonder fuels a yoga practice that feeds your soul. Her classes will meet you wherever you are at on your yoga journey by keeping it fun, and accessible with just the right amount of challenge to keep you fully engaged and growing. You can check out her weekly classes here.
Lisa Carlsson
Passionate about meditation and yoga, Lisa loves introducing people to a variety of meditation styles, including breath work, guided meditation and mantra based meditations. She is currently teaching a gentle yoga and meditation at Flatbed Farm in Glen Ellen the first Saturday of every month at 9:30am. There is an art to aligning the mind, body and spirit, that once tapped into, can bring a shine to the mind — and inner peace to the heart.
Join Lisa in Bhutan, October 2025 and at Sonoma Day Retreats
Gayle Olson
Founder and visionary behind Euphoria, Gayle has launched several yoga ventures, including yoga studios in the US and France, a wellness and fitness coaching business, and an international retreat business, Exotic Yoga Retreats. Gayle’s journey into the world of yoga began in 1984 when she discovered the joy of Savasana and the fascinating alignment principles in Iyengar Yoga. She has taught Iyengar, Vinyasa and Hatha yoga in the US and around the world for more than 3 decades.
Dr. Lonnele Ball
Dr Lonnele Ball was introduced to yoga during her medical training 25 years ago and she has never left her mat since. After the completion of her specialties in reproductive endocrinology/oncology, neuroendocrinology and sleep medicine, yoga further inspired Lonnele to complete subsequent fellowships in Functional & Longevity Medicine. Following a robust academic career at Tufts University, UC San Francisco & UC Berkeley, Dr Ball founded the Institute for Predictive Medicine & Longevity where she applies state-of-the-art precision medicine toward delivering highly personalized interventions in the prevention/reversal of age-related diseases and in the extension of the human healthspan.
Website: Mypredictivemed.com/
Joanna Brown
Joanna is a Physical Therapist, Meditation and Yoga Instructor with decades of experience in practices that promote Mind, Body, Spirit integration for ultimate healing.
Joanna teaches a slow flow yoga sequence which incorporates traditional Hatha yoga asana, Pranayama practices, Mudras and Chakra clearing to activate the subtle body. She offers modifications and amplification options to provide an inclusive practice for all! You can check out some of Joanna’s classes at Sonoma Yoga and in Greece 2025! Look for Joanna’s Day Retreat at FlatBed Farm this spring coming soon.
Susie Fazlollahi
Susie Fazlollahi is a seasoned Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over 25 years of experience and unique certifications in mindful eating and yoga. Combining evidence-based science with the principles of mindfulness, Susie offers a distinctive approach to topics such as menopause, metabolic health, gut health, blood sugar management, and overall well-being. She teaches these subjects through a mindful eating lens, helping individuals reconnect with their bodies, deepen awareness of hunger cues, and savor each bite with intention. With her compassionate and holistic guidance, participants learn to quiet their minds, develop lasting habits, and cultivate a joyful, balanced relationship with food and movement. Learn more about Susie on her Website: Parvaneh Mindful Eating and Movement
Svetlana Negashova
A Verbier local with a rich background in yoga, pilates, personal training, classical ballet, wushu, taiji, massage and Tibetan Buddhist meditation, Svetlana is a mistress of body intelligence and energetics. She has worked with thousands of clients to help them improve posture, heal ailments and develop a tool-kit of practices for well-being.
Tina Rath
Tina Rath is a Bay Area certified SATYA yoga teacher and visual artist who often describes what she does as being in the transformation business. Described as spirited, warm, insightful and authentic, Tina weaves storytelling, art history and a bit of word-smithing into her thoughtful, nurturing yoga and meditation practices.
Janine Fondiller
Janine Fondiller is a Master Pilates instructor with over 20 years of experience and a unique, cross-disciplinary approach to the practice and teaching of Pilates. Janineʼs approach is informed and inspired by her many years as a dancer, aerialist, yoga practitioner and athlete. In addition to private sessions, and group classes she also leads teacher trainings, and retreats.
Janine has been leading Pilates and Yoga retreats since 2016. The retreat experiences she leads offer a nurturing and supportive environment for deepening practice, supporting personal growth, cultivating space for joy and ease, and creating community. She also loves introducing students to mindful meditation. Janine is grateful to her many wonderful students and teachers alike. Past Day Retreat Leader • FlatBed Farm
Nina Jarnum
Nina is a transplant from Denmark and mother of two. Her teaching is about you discovering you. Her creative vinyasa flow and gentle cueing leaves space for all levels of practice, yet will challenge everyone. With a 1000 hrs of yoga training and functional range mobility training, Nina fuses both into her yoga teaching for the purpose of giving you a healthy functional body and mind and keep you moving for life. Nina has taught classes and workshops across the world, worked with international fitness magazines and online yoga distributors. Expect her classes to be fun, adventurous, full of knowledge and a little salty. E-RYT 500+, YACEP, FRCMS.
Greece, September 2023 • Past Retreat
Laura Rubin
Meet Laura Rubin, founder of AllSwell & creative coach. Fueled by the understanding that everyone alive has a unique creative voice, Rubin launched AllSwell eight years ago with the purpose of educating people about the wide-ranging, meaningful benefits of journaling. Since establishing AllSwell, Rubin has changed the cultural narrative around “keeping a journal,” empowering individuals in the process. Rubin’s mission is big - helping people wake up to their own voice, personal path and radical self-worth through creativity.
She has worked with Adobe, Alo, Goop, William Morris, Fujifilm and many more. Laura is excited to venture to Umbria with you to embrace putting pen-to-paper in this magical setting in Umbria. Check out Laura’s work here!
Umbria Retreat Leader 2023 • Past Retreat
Lisa Willett
Sonoma, California yoga teacher & studio owner Lisa Willett guides yoga that is slow, mindful, and perfect for all levels. Her intention is to help create comfort, connection, and confidence in the body, mind, and soul. Her signature offering of Mighty Sage Yoga builds strength, stability, and grace. She also leads you deeper through the inner practices of yoga: Yoga Nidra, Meditation, Pranayama and Restorative Yin Yoga.
Portugal 2022, 2023 & Xinalani 2022 • Past Retreats
Gayle Kabaker
Meet Gayle Kabaker an award winning illustrator, writer and visual storyteller. Her work is feminine, exploring beauty in all forms. She passionately uses her sketchbook to document her life. Gayle has been to Xinalani twice and can't wait to go back to share the beauty of its lush surroundings with all of you!
Xinalani, Mexico • Past Retreat
Jennifer Orkin Lewis
Meet Jennifer Orkin Lewis (aka August Wren) a world known artist and author. A deep love of color, pattern and nature are the foundation of Jennifer's work as an artist, illustrator, author and teacher. Her joyful gouache paintings open a colorful and enticing window onto a detail of the day one might ordinarily overlook. She is looking forward to sharing her sketchbook passion with all of you at Xinalani.
Xinalani, Mexico • Past Retreat
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