Joseph L. Alioto Recreation Center Meet Your Instructors Image Joseph L. Alioto Recreation Center About the Facility Policies & Procedures Fitness & Wellness Meet Your Instructors Membership Information Campus Recreation Job Opportunities Menu Joseph L. Alioto Recreation Center About the Facility Policies & Procedures Fitness & Wellness Meet Your Instructors Membership Information Campus Recreation Job Opportunities Breadcrumb Home Offices & Services Joseph L. Alioto Recreation Center Body Saint Mary's College offers a variety of classes with some of the best fitness instructors in the Bay Area. Check out their bios and join in on the fun by booking a class. We look forward to seeing you. Group Fitness Instructors Maria's Class Schedule Meet MariaTraveling through a rich and transformative yoga journey spanning over two decades, Maria's story reflects the profound impact that yoga can have on one’s life and the continuous learning and growth that comes with it. Embarking on a yoga teacher training journey, exploring various styles such as Yoga Tune Up and Yoga Medicine demonstrates her commitment to deepening her understanding of yoga and it’s therapeutic aspects. In Maria's teachings, you can expect a practice focused on strength, function and range of motion while going further towards a holistic approach that goes beyond the physical postures, to address and inspire your overall well being. Sam's Class Schedule Meet SamSam is a very passionate instructor that has been guiding classes since 2013. With certifications in both fitness and yoga, she loves to blend all of her knowledge to create fun fusion style classes that leave her students strong, happy, and a little sweaty. Being an ex-D1 athlete, she brings the fire and energy as she coaches her students to reach their full potential from minute 1 to minute 60. When she’s not teaching, she is out on adventures with her 2 kids Henry and Barrett as well as spouse Ryan. Whether it’s your first time trying this class or a workout vet, Sam will welcome you in with a smile and a high five! Sabrina's Class Schedule Ellen's Class Schedule Meet EllenEllen is a Professor in the Communication Department at Saint Mary’s College, who began studying yoga in 1993 while completing her Ph.D. in Rhetoric at UC Berkeley. After working with several teachers over the years from The Yoga Room, Berkeley, and taking aa exploratory detour through Ashtanga Yoga, she began teacher training in Iyengar yoga in January of 2018 and completed the 500-hour teacher training program at the Yoga Room in 2024, studying primarily with Gay White. Ellen is also a Vipassana meditator, and likes to spend time hiking, cooking and reading. Ellie's Class Schedule Meet EllieAs a transfer student from Colorado State University, Ellie began her yoga journey her freshman year. At first, the combination of poses, stillness, strength, and Sanskrit all seemed so foreign. However, after the first class, she was hooked. Now, as an instructor, she is able to share her passion for yoga by guiding others in their journey. With a certification in Vinyasa, Ellie enjoys many different styles and is always seeking to expand her practice. Creating an environment that is inclusive, welcoming, and accessible to all levels is top of her priorities. Get ready to sweat, sway, and start your day smiling in a positive space.
