Private Lessons & Coaches in Santa Monica, CA

Anael Davoodpour is a certified yoga teacher with a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and a 200-hour Yoga Alliance certification. She teaches Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, Yin, and Kids Yoga for all ages and experience levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners. Her classes combine mindful movement, breathwork, strength, flexibility, and relaxation, creating an inclusive and supportive environment where students can build balance, confidence, and a deeper connection with themselves.

I’ve taught multiple styles of Yoga and also Thai Massage at various studios in Los Angeles and at the White Lotus Foundation in Santa Barbara for over twenty years. I have advanced training in Yoga and Thai Massage and a degree in Social Work. My teaching focuses on Restorative yoga, stretching, relaxation and my training and experience in Thai bodywork.

I was a four-year varsity player at Oberlin College and currently work in economic consulting. I am also currently building a post-match feedback platform for competitive players (we are currently demoing the product for a select group of players). Outside of tennis, I completed a 2,800 mile walk across America a few years ago and am currently training for an Ironman. I value discipline, consistency, and long-term development, and I enjoy working with players who want to improve and are willing to put in the work.

"My 12-year old son has been taking lessons with James and it’s been a really positive experience. James is very encouraging but also keeps him focused and working hard. My son looks forward to the lessons each work and has been doing better in his tournaments recently.

I have extensive experience as a private surf coach in Southern California and in Central Florida. I am an Orange County California native who has been surfing since grade school and can teach all levels, from beginners who have never surfed before to intermediate surfers who are looking to hone their skills. I am fully certified as an advanced Lifesaver (with all the requisite knowledge) and worked as a junior lifeguard in Orange County when I was in high school and college.

14 years of experience teaching yoga. From Viinyasa to gentle and chair yoga. Ive been working with seniors the last 9 years Im a trauma informed teacher. I practice yoga in a daily base to keep my teaching fresh and creative.

Mike has been a running coach and performance specialist since 2006. Mike has guided more than 1000 athletes to a wide spectrum of goals, from ages 8 to 80, from 5k to marathon, including former couch potatoes, as well as Olympic hopefuls. He is a former track & field coach and physical education teacher at the prestigious Sidwell Friends School, and has taught an undergraduate performance psychology course at George Washington Univ and Marymount Univ. Mike has published a book on run training.