Our Instructors
Shiva Jahani, PhD
Dr Jahani has Over 15 years of professional experience in yoga, sound healing, Pilates, breathwork and Zumba, reflecting a deep commitment to holistic wellness and diverse fitness practices. Certified Breathwork Practitioner: Holds certification in breathwork techniques, providing expert guidance in breath control, relaxation, and energy management to support physical and mental well-being. Certified Sound Healing Specialist: Trained and certified in sound healing, utilizing vibrational therapy to enhance healing, reduce stress, and promote emotional balance. Pilates Expertise:
Certified Pilates instructor, designing and leading programs to improve core strength, flexibility, and posture for clients of all levels. Yoga Certification: Experienced and certified yoga teacher, proficient in guiding students through Hatha yoga asanas, pranayama, meditation, and anatomy, with a focus on enhancing physical and mental health.
Holistic Fitness Approach: Integrates Pilates, yoga, Zumba, breathwork, and sound healing to offer comprehensive fitness programs that support both physical performance and mental wellness. Diverse Student Experience: Successfully taught and mentored more than 2,000 students from various academic majors, adapting fitness and wellness programs to suit different learning styles and needs.
PhD-Level Expertise: Possesses a PhD with extensive research focused on the intersection of yoga and mental health, combining academic rigor with practical teaching and wellness practices.
Research-Driven Approach: Conducted in-depth research on the impact of yoga, breathwork, sound healing, and fitness on mental health, integrating evidence-based practices into
Emily Cruce
Emily is a facilitator, sound healer, and space-holder with a background in psychology and a deep devotion to embodied healing. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and has spent years guiding women’s circles, kirtans, and community gatherings that integrate mindfulness, voice, and nervous-system awareness.
Her work weaves together sound healing with crystal bowls, drums, and percussion instruments, alongside chanting and vocal practices used to foster connection, presence, and inner regulation. A lifelong singer, Emily uses her voice as a bridge between emotional expression and spiritual connection.
Having traveled to 61 countries, she brings a global and culturally informed perspective to her work, drawing inspiration from diverse healing traditions and ways of being. She has studied multiple energy-based healing modalities over the years.
Emily’s approach is rooted, intuitive, and relational—creating spaces that invite people to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and experience healing through sound, community, and presence.