Yoga Instructors
Due to the number of Yoga classes offered at Sun Yi's Academy, our Yoga instruction is handled by certified and experienced instructors. Come visit Sun Yi's Academy, or attend a few different classes, and we are confident you will find a class time and instructor that is right for you. Whether you are a beginning student who is new to Yoga, or a more experienced practitioner, our team of dedicated teachers will work hard make you feel at home while challenging you to achieve your best.
Micki Lewis
Lead Yoga Instructor
Micki Lewis began practicing Yoga in 1999, and earned her Instructor's Certification in 2005. A dedicated member of the local Yoga community, she has taught and attended classes at many local Yoga studios, and enjoys our vibrant community of practicing Yogis. She has been influenced by both Anusara Yoga and Vinyoga, and in addition to practicing Asana, loves to practice chanting, pranayama, meditation, and karma (service) yoga, and sharing these deeper practices with her students. As a former collegiate swimmer and coach, as well as having designed and taught a number of specialty classes for beginners and mature adults, Mrs. Lewis brings years of experience, with students of all ages and abilities, to her teaching.
Janelle Louise
Janelle Louise began studying Hatha Yoga in 1998. As her practice deepened, she began branching out to different schools of yoga; Iyengar, Bikram then finally Anusara. In 2005 she attended an Anusara Yoga Deep Immersion, then went into an Anusara Inspired Teacher Training Course. Janelle weaves knowlegde of sacred traditions with optimal alignment in every class. Janelle holds a degree in Dance as a Sacred Tradition from Humboldt State University. She studied Early Education Development at Humboldt State University and has years of in-class pre-school experience. Janelle loves teaching yoga to kids and incorporates her passion of dance and song into these classes.
Leslie Seckelman
Leslie Seckelman received her 200hr Yoga Instructor Certification through SchoolYoga Institute. She is an experienced instructor practiced in Sadhana Vinyasa Flow (Ashtanga Based), and Sadhana Hatha Flow (Sivanada Based) taught by Ping Luo whom studied under BKS Iyengar. Much of her training occured in Turlock with several retreats to San Fransisco at the Sivananda Center and the sacrad land of Stewart Mineral Hot Springs. She recently moved from the Central Valley where she taught Vinyasa Flow, Hatha Flow, Restorative, Beginning, and a self created Athletic Yoga class. Leslie believes in holistic healing through physical, mental and spiritual practice, and also studies herbalogy, acupuncture, and massage therapy.
