Elaine Oyang is an IAYT-certified yoga therapist who helps burnt-out women restore their energy through restorative and rest-based yoga practices. With a degree in biology, she brings a thoughtful, evidence-informed approach to yoga—bridging science and embodiment to help students understand their experiences in classes and in private sessions.

After years of teaching in yoga studios across San Francisco, Elaine deepened her studies to become a yoga therapist so she could work more closely with women experiencing chronic pain. Through her one-on-one work, she discovered that true healing begins not just in the body, but in the beliefs we hold about our own worth. Today, she helps women reclaim that worth—independent of society’s expectations—and guides them toward a slower, more compassionate way of living.

ĀN Yoga Studio is the realization of that vision: a sanctuary for women to embrace rest, release the need to prove themselves, and reconnect with the quiet strength within.

Yvette Racines is an experienced yoga therapy teacher and Ayurvedic health counselor who brings a nourishing, practical approach to her classes. With over a decade of experience leading daily group classes and one-on-one sessions, she has guided thousands through burnout, recovery, and the slow rebuilding of trust and care for themselves. Yvette is also the founder of Vital Living Wellness, where her love of self-care comes to life through handcrafted, Ayurveda-inspired products and daily rituals for well-being.

Lauren Ziegler is a Sleep Coach and Certified Yoga Therapist dedicated to helping people rediscover their natural ability to rest and sleep deeply. She specializes in CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia), ACT for Insomnia, mindfulness, Supreme Release Yoga Therapy, and Yoga Nidra—blending science-backed techniques and compassion to support calm, restorative rest.

As the sleep coach at a leading psychiatric clinic, Lauren works alongside a Harvard-trained sleep doctor to help patients overcome insomnia. With a degree in Psychology and extensive experience leading trauma-informed group programs, she also serves on the leadership team at the Center for Mindfulness at Colorado State University.

Her guided meditations have supported over 3.7 million people in finding deep rest. Lauren’s approach combines evidence-based methods with warmth, authenticity, and care—creating a space where people feel safe, nurtured, and deeply rejuvenated.