Ariel Gifford-Marinel: Instructor

Ariel was tricked into taking her first Bikram yoga class in Santa Barbara, California when the owner told her the class was an 'easy half hour, beginner's yoga' Though her first class was far from easy, she became hooked on this form of meditation and rigorous exercise. After a year of practice, Ariel traveled to Los Angeles in the spring of 2003 to become a certified instructor, and loves to share her enthusiasm for this practice with students. Teaching and practicing Bikram yoga has given Ariel more self-confidence and awareness, and feels privileged to have the opportunity to teach this yoga.