Meet Paulina

The heart behind kula yoga

Paulina’s yoga journey began in 2015, inspired by a deep desire to create spaces rooted in healing, connection, and belonging. She earned her 200-hour RYT certification in Vinyasa in 2017 and has since dedicated her work to building an inclusive, heart-centered studio where people of all backgrounds can experience the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of yoga.

As a proud Latinx business owner, Paulina leads with compassion, intention, and community at the forefront. Her vision for Kula Yoga is to offer more than just classes—she strives to create a welcoming sanctuary where people feel seen, supported, and empowered both on and off the mat.

Meet Eddie

The heart behind kula yoga

Eddie began his yoga journey in 2010, discovering the practice as a powerful tool for balance, strength, and mental clarity. After experiencing its transformative impact on both his body and mind, he became a certified 200-hour Vinyasa instructor in 2015.



Grounded and intentional in his approach, Eddie brings steadiness, presence, and authenticity into everything he does at Kula Yoga. He believes deeply in yoga’s ability to build resilience, foster connection, and support sustainable well-being, and he is passionate about helping create a space where students of all ages and abilities feel welcome to explore their practice.

Meet Shani

YOGA INSTRUCTOR

Shani has been practicing yoga for nearly 15 years and began teaching in 2019. Yoga became a life-changing practice for her, helping her reconnect to her breath, calm her mind, and find balance during a fast-paced and stressful chapter of life.



She is a 200-hour certified instructor teaching Vinyasa and Restorative Yoga, and is deeply passionate about making yoga accessible to underserved and underrepresented communities. Shani believes yoga is for every body—regardless of shape, size, or background.

Her classes are beginner-friendly, with thoughtful options that allow students to explore movement and stretching in ways that honor their unique bodies. Shani’s mission is to help students feel seen, supported, and empowered to unlock their limitless potential through breath, movement, and self-awareness.

Meet Nati

YOGA Instructor

Nati has been rooted in her yoga practice for over a decade and completed her 500-hour YTT at Reunify Yoga in 2024, where she began weaving the wisdom of the Yoga Sutras into both her personal journey and the classes she shares with the community. She teaches in both Spanish and English, creating an inclusive and welcoming space for students of all backgrounds.



Her classes are thoughtful, breath-led flows designed to help students reconnect, realign, and feel empowered from the inside out. Nati teaches with a steady, loving presence—inviting students to trust their intuition, return to center, and find spaciousness in both body and mind.

Off the mat, Nati is deeply committed to environmental and social care. She supports businesses around the globe in reducing their carbon footprints and generously gives her time to meaningful causes, from local cleanups to house-building in Baja. In all she does, Nati brings curiosity, compassion, and a strong belief in the power of community and conscious living.

Meet Devon

YOGA Instructor

Devon has been practicing yoga since 2010 and views yoga as a way of life—an invitation to slow down, step out of the daily rat race, and reconnect with stillness. Yoga is a grounding practice that supports both presence and intention on and off the mat.

Devon is a 200-hour RYT certified through YogaWorks and began teaching yoga shortly after high school. A deeply meaningful moment with their grandmother inspired Devon to pursue formal teacher training in Hawaii, where they immersed themselves in asana and Sanskrit studies.

Devon’s classes blend the perspectives of the athlete, the engineer, and the mystic, offering a balanced approach to practice. With a strong emphasis on alignment over depth, Devon’s mission is to help students move with awareness, integrity, and respect for their bodies.

Meet Inez

YOGA Instructor

Inez began her yoga journey in 2017 and started teaching in 2024. She is a 270-hour certified instructor, trained in Vinyasa Yoga and Yoga Sculpt, and brings a vibrant, strength-focused energy to every class.



Her Yoga Sculpt classes feel like a joyful full-body workout—energizing, empowering, and fun. Using a mix of bodyweight, resistance bands, blocks, dumbbells, and cardio dance, Inez creates an uplifting atmosphere where students feel challenged, supported, and accomplished.

Inez believes that movement is medicine and that wellness is for everyone. Her mission is to create a welcoming space where students feel safe, strong, and empowered to build the best version of themselves—on and off the mat.

Meet Kristina

YOGA Instructor

Kristina inició su camino en el yoga en 2022, buscando un espacio más tranquilo y consciente donde pudiera moverse con intención y sin prisas. Fue ahí donde descubrió que el yoga va más allá del ejercicio físico: una práctica de respiración, energía y conexión interior.

Cuenta con múltiples certificaciones, incluyendo 200 hrs en Ashtanga, 200 hrs en Hatha, 200 hrs en Kundalini y 100 hrs en Terapia de Sonido. Desde octubre de 2023 comparte sus conocimientos con amor y gratitud, guiando a otros hacia un mayor equilibrio entre cuerpo y mente.

Sus clases se ofrecen desde el corazón, creando un espacio seguro y acompañante donde cada persona puede conectar consigo misma a través de la respiración y el movimiento consciente. Su misión es inspirar a mirar hacia adentro, reconocer la fortaleza y resiliencia personal, y cultivar paz, presencia y calma—dentro y fuera del mat.

Meet Payson

YOGA Instructor

Payson has been practicing yoga for over 17 years, with a lifelong background in dance and running that has shaped her deep connection to movement as a tool for reflection, healing, and growth. Yoga is, for her, a practice of connection—to self, to community, and to shared human experience.

She is a 300-hour certified instructor through Yoga Alliance and is trained in Vinyasa, Hatha, Power Yoga, and Yoga Sculpt. Payson began teaching in 2018 in Spain and has since guided diverse, bilingual communities in both Spanish and English.

Her classes thoughtfully weave breath, movement, and music to create a space rooted in presence, compassion, and self-exploration. Payson’s mission is to cultivate a welcoming environment where students feel supported, connected, and free to arrive exactly as they are—on and off the mat.

Meet Ricky

YOGA Instructor

Ricky has been practicing yoga since 2018, using it as a grounding practice to slow the mind and stay present amidst the demands of work and family life. Yoga supports his mental well-being while also building strength and flexibility—both on the mat and in the water, as an avid surfer.



He is a 200-hour certified instructor offering classes that range from gentle yoga to more dynamic Vinyasa flows. While new to teaching yoga, Ricky brings over 25 years of experience as an educator, creating supportive, thoughtful spaces for students of all backgrounds.

Ricky’s classes are steady and reflective, often woven with insights that extend beyond the mat. His mission is to help students regulate their nervous systems and reconnect with their inner strength, balance, and natural capacity for healing.