Lodi Yoga Fest Teachers

A Lodi native with a deep love for her community, Monica Martinez is a 500-hour E-RYT, meditation guide, and sound healing practitioner. She values the sense of loving-kindness shared in her hometown and is passionate about creating peaceful, heart-centered practices that bring people together. Through movement, breath, and the healing vibrations of sound, Monica invites you to soften, surrender, and rediscover the shanti that already resides within.

 500hr E-RYT | Meditation & Sound Healing Practitioner

My yoga journey began back in Miami in the early 2000s, taking my first class at a gym, and thinking “that was great, but there has to be more”.
After years of practicing off and on, I discovered Now and Zen Yoga Studio here in Lodi, and I found the “more” I was looking for in my practice. In 2019 I joined the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training to become a yoga instructor. Since then I have completed my 300 hour training, another 200 hour training, received a certificate specializing in Trauma Informed Yoga for Youth, and most recently spent ten days in India studying yoga philosophy under the Mohans.
My belief is that yoga is for everybody and for every BODY. A yoga student can be any size, color, shape, gender or age to practice. Yoga has the ability to connect us all.
E-RYT 200, RYT 500 Yoga Alliance

My name is Jerrelle Wilson but I also go by Jerreal Flow. This name is symbol of not only how I teach but also how I live my life. I find it imperative to teach students the real things about yoga. As I teach students about alignment, breath and postures I also teach them about the flow of life inside and outside of class. As a black man who was raised playing football, running track and doing everything besides dynamic stretching, it surprised it me how much I loved yoga. Yoga has given me the opportunity to showcase that you can break the mold with consistency and dedication. I want to share the opportunity with the world.
I finished my first teacher training in 2015 at I AM YOGA Wellness in Turlock CA. It was here that I learned about hatha, vinyasa, restorative techniques and how in-depth yoga can be. I would soon move to San Diego and begin truly learning how to teach.
In 2018 I had the opportunity to do a 300 hr teacher training in Bali, Indonesia. This training was immersive and taught me more about the subtleties of teaching and the differences between yoga and building a foundation on mobility and strength.
Combining all of these trainings over the years has given me a unique perspective on how to teach and apply it individually to each student. Thank you for allowing me to create a space for you to grow and connect with your breath, body and mind.

Danielle started her fitness training journey in 2000. At the age of 13, she started teaching martial arts. By the age of 18, she was a certified instructor in Taekwondo. In 2014, she earned her first personal training certification through NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine). Soon after, she earned her first Group Fitness Certification through NASM & AFAA. She's earned a few other certifications from AFAA & Crunch Fitness (HIIT, Kickboxing, Pilates, Barre, & more). She has coached and instructed others in many modalities, but Pilates & Barre are her favorite. She retired from personal training in 2023, but still truly enjoys teaching group classes! Also, side note, she's an experienced stand-up comedian of over 13 years, so when you take one of her classes, expect an extra fun time!

Alex and Ashley Levy are the humans behind SOUND MIND. Based out of Sacramento, CA, they are bringing Sound Healing and Energy Work to the people. With extensive backgrounds in music and wellness, Alex and Ashley combine ancient healing modalities with modern sound technology to create transformative experiences that transport listeners into states of deep relaxation and renewal. Their carefully curated ceremonies use sound and vibration to address the mind, body, and spirit in an accessible, authentic way. SOUND MIND is their invitation to the community to discover the healing powers within.