Team

Karina ( Kia ) Ancilotto

A native of Sweden, but a citizen of the world, by age 20, Kia had already traveled to Africa, The Americas and India. Her love for adventure brought her and her family on a three-year circumnavigation of the earth aboard their sailing vessel whereupon they visited more than 45 different countries.  Beyond travel Kia is deeply passionate about the healing arts; specifically the technology known as Kundalini Yoga and Reiki.

Kia Dharam Atma has been practicing Kundalini Yoga since 1999. In 2004 she took the last Master’s Touch intensive training course offered in New Mexico ( USA ) . In addition to being a KRI Certified Kundalini Yoga instructor, Kia is also a graduate of Karma Kids Yoga NY with a certification in Teen Yoga a Level 1 & 2 & Master Level certified Reiki practitioner and a student of the healing practice Sat Nam Rasayan.

A recent graduate of the Los Angeles Performing Arts Conservatory (LAPAC) Kia is currently also integrating and developing a course that combines the science of Kundalini Yoga with the craft of acting; a unique practice that encourages relaxation and stimulates the centering needed to engage audiences.

Her passion for the practice led her to co-ownership of a yoga studio in Santa Monica, by the namesake of Kundalini Yoga by the Sea and sole ownership of the new hub Atma Yoga & Healing arts Kia teaches weekly classes at the studio, in addition to specialty workshops and private yoga and healing sessions by appointment. Her powerful classes reflect her love for life and the understanding that everything starts with correct breathing techniques and the subsequent awareness of the subtle energy of Prana (life force.) One of Kia's greatest  joys is teaching others and guiding them trough rejuvenating Reiki and Yoga techniques .  

Gian Atma

Gian Atma is a kundalini yoga student, teacher, and Reiki Master who focuses on all aspects of health: healthy mind, healthy body and a healthy soul. She has studied yoga with Shiva Rea, Hala Khoury and kundalini yoga with Gurmukh and Gurushabad. Karina's intention is to share with students and clients the vitality these tools can bring so they are able to bring forth into the world their unique light and gifts.

DAWN GEER

is native to California and is an experienced & internationally certified teacher able to combine different educational approaches and the mindfulness teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh and Kundalini Yoga. She is certified by KRI, Yoga4Kids & Yoga for Youth. She considers the relationship to self, others and to nature as the highest teachers and has been an educator to children for over 21 years.

GREGOIRE THIRY

Through his studies & travels he was trained to bring mindfulness, meditation and yoga to children, teenagers & adults (Yoga4Kids ; Yoga for Youth ; KRI). Being an educator, naturalist, builder & multi-instrumentalist he believes that nature, mindfulness & music have a strong healing and community building potential. He is currently part of multiple schools & non-profit initiatives across Los Angeles. Dawn and Greg facilitate private classes, workshops, soundbaths, retreats and mindfulness councils to individuals, families and children throughout the greater Los Angeles area and internationally.

OLGA WEISS

Olga is an artist, designer, and creative director, who fell in love with Nondual Tantra Yoga, meditation, and consciousness exploration. Olga is passionate about creating safe and inclusive spaces where people can connect with their authentic selves, quiet their minds, and explore the boundless nature of consciousness. She cultivates lovingkindness, compassion, and pure awareness in her teaching, guiding students on their own journey of awakening

CAREN ADORNI

Caren Adorni has been a professional acting coach in Los Angeles for over 20 years. She is a Theater Professor, holds an MA in Theater from UCLA , RYT 200 Yoga and Level 2 Reiki Practitioner.

Caren has trained actors for roles in Film and Television and her classes have been accredited at New York University. Her inspired teaching method is grounded in the work of Constantin Stanislavski and his protégé, Yevgeny Vakhtangov.

In 1921, Vakhtangov recognized the importance of working with Prana in actor training to develop the greater and more spiritual significant being in every actor.