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Instructors

Click on the names below to meet the members of our Fitness team!

All of our instructors hold national certifications in their area of expertise. 

Interested in teaching a fitness class for Campus Recreation? Email fitness@scu.edu for more information or students, see our employment page.

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Ananya is a passionate certified Zumba instructor bringing energy and rhythm to her classes. With a background in Zumba and BollyX, she loves blending music, movement, and motivation to create an uplifting and fun workout experience for all fitness levels. She aims to make each session a space for the community to come together, de-stress, and enjoy an engaging full-body workout. Her classes feature an exciting mix of Latin, Afro, and Bollywood tunes, ensuring a dynamic and culturally rich experience. Whether you're looking to break a sweat, improve your endurance, or just have fun, she can't wait to see you on the dance floor! 

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Brenda is a Cycle instructor who brings pure energy and good vibes to the podium, rooted in the belief that showing up for yourself is the most powerful step toward any achievement. Brenda values genuine human connection and understands that "100%" looks different every day. As an ACE-Group Fitness Instructor and yoga enthusiast currently pursuing her 200-hour YTT, Brenda blends her love for movement into rhythm-based rides that challenge the body and center the mind. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned rider, expect a dynamic mix of cadence-driven hills, sprints, and jumps, all supported by inclusive modifications to ensure every rider finds their power. Brenda enjoys bringing the community together to celebrate when we simply decide to show up for ourselves and each other.

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Casey is a Master's student studying Engineering Management. She completed her 200 HR Power Yoga Training through CorePower Yoga. Her classes feature a mix of R&B, house, and pop music to support the connection between breath and movement. Casey strives to create a space where everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered to move at their own pace. Her goal is for students to leave each class feeling stronger, more grounded, and a little more connected to themselves.

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Isabella is a yoga instructor a Counseling Psychology graduate student at the School of Education and Counseling Psychology. She completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training through YogaX, developed by Stanford Psychiatry. As a first-generation and biracial graduate student, Isabella brings a strong commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and culturally responsive wellness practices. She approaches yoga through a holistic lens that views the practice not only as physical movement, but also as a pathway for supporting mental health, emotional resilience, and intentional living. Her teaching focuses on mindful movement, breathwork, and body awareness as tools for stress reduction and emotional balance. She aims to create spaces where individuals feel welcome, empowered, and supported in slowing down, listening to their bodies, and reconnecting with themselves without pressure or comparison.

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Jerrica's martial arts journey began at teenage years in Tae Kwon Do, then by Choi Kwan Do in her thirties. Her passion for martial arts was reignited during pandemic, restarting her training in various cardio martial arts workouts in the Bay Area. She became a certified instructor in 2022 and has been a YMCA combat instructor a year after. She wants to give back to the community, help members to learn basic martial arts technique, to utilize full body movements to improve energy, power & agility. She welcomes all ages in her class, coaching individual to learn their body capability, improve their cardiovascular health by unleashing their inner warrior to maximize exercise enjoyment.

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Nadia is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and an experienced 500-hour registered yoga teacher (e-RYT 500). She enjoys combining her knowledge of strength training with yoga to design programs that help students transform their energy levels, boost their confidence and strength, and live happier, healthier lives. Her main goals with her yoga practice and strength routine are to increase her vertical leap and swing power to defeat her opponents in volleyball, to feel like a ninja when she practices handstands and other arm balances, and to feel balanced and at peace with herself and the world around her. 

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After 25 years of dedicated practice, Revi discovered that her yoga journey was just beginning. While she started with a focus on the physical aspects of the practice, a deeper calling led her to explore the spiritual and meditative dimensions. This inner transformation not only inspired a career shift from finance to sustainability—a move that aligned with her values of honesty, simplicity, and kindness—but also led her to become a certified yoga teacher. Revi is thrilled to share the joy and profound benefits of yoga, helping students cultivate a sense of inner harmony that radiates outwards into the world.

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Sheyda is a dedicated and passionate yoga instructor with over 6 years of experience. She completed her RYT 200-hour training in Mysore, India, in 2019 and specializes in Vinyasa Flow, Power Yoga, and Hatha Yoga. Sheyda’s classes emphasize body awareness, muscle control, and mind-body alignment, focusing on strength, flexibility, and balance. Her inclusive teaching style incorporates props and modifications, making yoga accessible to all levels. Sheyda is committed to creating a supportive environment where students can explore their practice, strengthen their bodies, and discover inner peace. 

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Sophia is a Neuroscience major and a NETA-certified Group Fitness Instructor who loves staying active and is a sports-junkie. In college, she expanded her interest in fitness through weight training and calisthenics, which helped her develop a strong appreciation for movement and functional strength training. Sophia enjoys creating engaging classes that focus on fundamental exercises, proper technique, and a supportive environment where everyone feels welcome. She believes fitness should be accessible and encouraging for all levels, whether you are new to strength training or looking to challenge yourself. She is excited to help others build confidence, grow their passion to move, and get stronger together.