Peri Ness DeFay, founder
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Charles DeFay

How long have you practiced yoga?
28 years…my first yoga class was at 3:00 am on the north shore of Kauai.
How long have you been teaching yoga?
9 years.
What do you do?
I own and operate Surf Therapy Yoga in Point Arena (my own business). I have also assisted our founder/master teacher Peri Ness DeFay at all Ten-Day Intensives and Practicum midterm/ finals since 1998.
Other interests?
For over 40 years I continue to be an active surfer, diver, and fisherman.

Outi Pulkkinen

How long have you practiced yoga?
I’ve practiced yoga since 2001, when I first moved to California.
How long have you been teaching yoga?
I have taught Synergy Yoga Since February 2004
What do you do?
In addition to a Yogi, I am a Holistic Health Practitioner.
Other interests?
Skiing, snowboarding, knitting, surfing, construction work, gardening…

Linda Payment (aka Yogalinda)

How long have you practiced yoga?
I began here in February 2001 – a little sporadic at first, but did the 2-month challenge that June and have been in a wonderful, constantly transformational state ever since.
How long have you been teaching yoga?
I taught my first class on my birthday, April 27, 2004. I am an apprentice on the slow road to certification… gentle persistence, great amount of time!
What do you do?
I am also blessed to be a floral designer at Flower Frenzy! Yoga & Flowers – two jobs I love!
Other interests?
I love music, football, living in paradise and seeing my two beautiful granddaughters, Sierra and Michaela, grow up before my eyes!

Sumathi Ravikumar

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Jen Stacklin

How long have you been practicing yoga?
Since 2001
How long have you been teaching yoga?
I have been teaching at Synergy Yoga Center since April 2004.
What do you do?
I am a new Mother to a beautiful baby boy and am also a freelance graphic dsigner.
Other interests?
Traveling, knitting, reading, playing outside, and laughing with my husband, baby, and friends.