All instructors we bring in to Bikram’s Yoga College of India, San Diego have been certified after graduating from by Bikram Choudhury’s intensive Teacher Training Programs. All are required to Re-Certify every 3 years, and to maintain the integrity of Bikram’s Hatha Yoga system, the teaching methods, and the Dialogue. These teachers are encouraged to continue their study, practice, and development by returning to the Source, attending Bikram’s Authorized Seminars, classes, re-visiting the Teacher Trainings, and most importantly — maintaining their own Yoga practice.
Current Instructors on Staff
Jim Kallett Director certified September 1997, last re-Certified June, 2016 email Jim
- Faculty: Bikram’s Teacher Training 1998-present, Re-Certification (at Teacher Training) 2009-present
- Bikram Authorized for Bikram Yoga Workshops/Posture Clinics (see Jim’s Seminars)
- Host: “Yoga Is Life Radio” podcast Internet Talk Radio Show on the VoiceAmerica Network – the 7th Wave Channel (July to October, 2014).
Emma Kallett certified September 1997
Victoria Hovda certified December 2001
Mochi Camaya certified December 2001
Kirsty Miller certified August 2004
Bryan Richard certified June 2007, re-certified May, 2010
Heather Thurman certified December 2009, re-certified 2013
Hiroko Adams certified June, 2012
Jake Goertzen certified June, 2009 • Bikram’s Teacher Training Staff Fall 2010, and Fall 2012
Stefan Talian certified June, 2009
Sarah Jimenez certified June, 2013
Monica Mahdion certified November, 2011
Armando Osuna certified June, 2012
Susan Nath certified Fall, 2010
Lesli Lounsbury certified June 2001 • The 1st International Yoga Asana Champion (Bishnu Ghosh Cup) – 2003
