Business Details
Holistic Yoga & Wellness in Whittier
At Anahata Yoga and Wellness, our journey began with a vision to create a sanctuary for holistic health, wellness, and healing. For over a decade, we have dedicated ourselves to guiding individuals toward balanced living through yoga, Ayurveda, and transformative healing practices. Our team of experienced instructors brings decades of collective expertise in yoga therapy, sound healing, and Ayurvedic consultations, serving clients across Whittier, Orange County, and Los Angeles County. We hold certifications from nationally recognized organizations, including RYS 200/300, NAMA, and IAYT, and our commitment to personalized care ensures tailored solutions for chronic pain, mental-emotional wellness, and physical vitality.Through our 200- and 300-hour yoga teacher training programs, we empower aspiring instructors with classical and modern methodologies. Our reputation as a trusted leader in wellness is reflected in testimonials highlighting transformative outcomes from clients like you. We prioritize transparency, ethical practices, and a client-first approach, ensuring every interaction fosters growth, healing, and lasting joy.
Services
Hatha Yoga
Kundalini Yoga
Yoga Therapy
Ayurveda Consultations
Sound Healing
Meditation
Reiki
Bemer Therapy
Pranic Healing
Teacher Training
Highlights and features
- We offer over a decade of experience in holistic wellness and yoga therapy.
- Our instructors hold advanced certifications from RYS 200/300 and IAYT.
- We provide personalized Ayurvedic consultations for individual health needs.
- Our sound healing sessions use evidence-based vibrational therapy techniques.
- We guarantee transformative results with client-centric yoga teacher training.
Associations and certifications
- NAMA
- RYS 200
- RYS 300
- IAYT
What people say
Amazing Yoga instructor
Best yoga teacher training
Incredible sound bath experience
Transformative healing sessions
Excellent personalized care
Services
Yoga Therapy
Yoga Therapy at Anahata combines personalized physical and energetic practices to address chronic pain, emotional imbalances, and systemic health issues. Our certified therapists use tailored sequences, breathwork, and mindfulness to restore physical function and mental clarity. Ideal for individuals seeking holistic rehabilitation, this service empowers clients to manage conditions like arthritis, anxiety, and post-injury recovery through evidence-based yoga techniques.
Sound Healing
Anahata's Sound Healing sessions utilize gongs, crystal bowls, and tuning forks to induce deep relaxation and energetic balance. The therapy leverages frequency entrainment to shift brainwave states, promoting cellular repair and emotional release. Clients report improved sleep, reduced stress, and enhanced mental focus after group sound baths or private sessions led by experienced practitioners.
Ayurveda Consultations
Ayurveda Consultations at Anahata offer personalized health strategies based on ancient Indian medicine. Practitioners analyze dosha balances (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) to recommend dietary changes, herbal remedies, and lifestyle adjustments. This service targets chronic conditions like digestive disorders and hormonal imbalances, providing sustainable wellness solutions rooted in 5,000 years of traditional knowledge.
Yoga Teacher Training
Our 200- and 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training programs develop skilled instructors through immersive curriculum covering anatomy, philosophy, and teaching methodology. Graduates gain expertise in Hatha, Vinyasa, and therapeutic yoga, with business skills to launch successful careers. The program emphasizes ethical practice and trauma-informed instruction for modern wellness professionals.
Pranic Vibrational Healing
Pranic Vibrational Healing uses breathwork and energy manipulation to clear blockages in the body's energy field. This non-invasive service addresses emotional trauma and physical ailments by restoring optimal energy flow. Clients experience immediate stress relief and long-term improvements in chronic conditions through sessions that combine reiki, breath techniques, and sound therapy.
People
Tina Makris
Founder & Lead Instructor
Tina Makris has 15+ years of yoga instruction and 25+ years in health and fitness. Trained in Ayurveda at the San Diego College of Ayurveda, she directs 200- and 300-hour teacher training programs and offers advanced yoga therapy certifications. Tina's expertise includes sound healing, martial arts, and multiple yoga styles, making her a holistic wellness authority.
Rowann James
Yoga Instructor & Reiki Practitioner
Rowann James is a 500-hour certified yoga teacher and reiki practitioner with a background in holistic health. After overcoming chronic pain through yoga therapy, she now specializes in trauma-informed practices. Her focus combines ancient teachings with modern science to help clients achieve emotional and physical transformation through mindful movement.
Michelle Yasmin Smith
Workshop Facilitator & Reiki Practitioner
Michelle Yasmin Smith is a certified yoga teacher and reiki practitioner known for heart-centered healing sessions. With expertise in emotional transformation and nervous system regulation, she facilitates workshops that integrate yoga, reiki, and shadow work. Her approach helps clients transmute pain into purpose through subconscious mind activation and energy balancing.
Questions
What types of yoga classes do you offer?
We offer Hatha, Kundalini, Restorative, Yin, Vinyasa, Prenatal, and Kids Yoga classes for all skill levels.
Can beginners join your yoga teacher training?
Yes! Our 200-hour program requires no prior teaching experience, only a commitment to personal growth and yoga practice.
How do sound healing sessions work?
Participants lie down while practitioners use gongs, singing bowls, and tuning forks to create vibrational frequencies that promote relaxation and cellular healing through entrainment.
What payment plans are available for training programs?
Flexible payment plans include cash/check ($2100) and credit card ($2200) options for 200-hour training, with deposits required.
Do you offer private Ayurveda consultations?
Yes, we provide personalized Ayurveda consultations to address individual health concerns through dietary guidance, herbal remedies, and lifestyle adjustments.
Are group classes suitable for injured or aging individuals?
Our therapeutic yoga classes and senior yoga sessions accommodate physical limitations with modifications for safe, effective practice.
