My yoga practice started in 2016. Being an athlete my whole life I found the practice to be challenging and humbling. With most things, I felt like I needed to be good at it. So I dove into the practice until at one point I was on my mat six days a week.

While I started for the physical benefits I never realized how much more I would get out of it. Yes, of course the connection to body and breath and spirit, but also community. Yoga reminded me that I didn’t have to compete against anyone, even myself. I didn’t need to be good at it, I just needed to show up, always do my best, and have grace. Oh, how that carried over to everything else in my life. This practice grounded me while I was in my 20’s and lost, and reminded me of the power and strength in me.

I took my first Yoga Teacher Training in 2019, and a second in 2023. Teaching has been just as rewarding humbling as my personal practice.

Outside of yoga I love to connect with loved ones, be in nature, dance, be silly and practice other formats of movement and exercise. I look forward to flowing, playing and connecting with you all!

Hi, I’m Naz! I was born in Fiji Islands and have a deep connection to my Indian and Fijian roots, while being raised in the sunny west Coast of California. I’m a quintessential Libra, always seeking balance in life and in the classes I lead. Outside of my yogi life, I work in social services aimed to providing equitable programs and policies that serve especially the most historically marginalized people. I’m a mom to a beautiful teenage boy and a little pup.

I strive to bring yoga back to its roots, offering a space accessible and equitable for all. A space where you feel warm and welcomed in authentic teachings and rich culture. I’m a firm believer that yoga is for everybody and every body - so regardless of your skill level or how flexible you may be, you have a welcoming spot in my class. I offer an empowering flow where you tap into your inner yogi with a mixture of vinyasa, power, hatha and yin yoga styles while incorporating meditation, pranayama (breathwork) and elements that open and tap into your chakras. I always offer modifications and welcome you to challenge yourself and reach deeper. I’m going to remind you to love yourself first and foremost. To be your authentic self. And to understand that you are exactly where you should be.

I am a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) 200.  I look forward to leading you through a flow. Let’s tune in and meet on our mats.

A Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200), certified in Hatha, Vinyasa, and prenatal yoga, Koi is passionate about women’s health disparities and specializes in prenatal/postpartum and perimenopausal/menopausal yoga experiences.

You can join Koi every Wednesday at 6:30pm.