Meet The Instructors

Madeline (Madi) has been interested in athletics all her life, participating in a wide range of activities including gymnastics, racquetball and water/snow skiing. Although she’s always been curious about yoga, she resisted actually trying it for many years. Finally in 2003 after moving to Santa Monica where yoga is a way of life, she stepped out of her comfort zone and never looked back.  Since then, Madi’s journey from corporate executive (Hallmark, Disney, The Jim Henson Company) to full time yogi has steadily progressed. She completed her initial 200 hour certification in 2014, and went on to complete an additional 300 hours in 2015. Teaching vinyasa based flow group, corporate and private classes in LA’s West Side and South Bay has become her full-time passion.

Madi co-founded HŌMTOWN Yoga in 2019 with the mission of bringing the many benefits of yoga to people of all ages and abilities. She is registered with Yoga Alliance as an E-RYT500.

Lucero fell in love with yoga back in 2009. With every class she took she realized her mind and body was becoming different. She explored all yoga styles and found in Ashtanga her home— Ashtanga being a very physical demanding practice that synchronizes breath and movement to produce an internal heat designed to purify the body. She completed her first yoga training in 2014 and became passionate about teaching. This new found passion lead her to a wonderful group of students in the senior population, requiring a practice that is more of a restorative and gentle yoga. It was a huge challenge to teach something different than her previous areas of expertise, nonetheless; she decided to take the risk and teach the practice.

She’s done extensive trainings with Wanderlust and Yogaworks with professional instructors including Kia Miller, Noa Maze, Annie Carpenter, Joan Hyman, Matt Phippen, Lakshmi Volkshairshe. Lucero continues to grow as individual and as a teacher by listening to her body and soul.

Geoff is a certified 200 E-RYT Yoga Teacher, earning his Yoga Alliance certification in May 2017. As an Ashtanga-based Power Flow instructor, he skillfully guides students to discover their zen. His classes focus on classical postures, meticulous alignment, and a strong emphasis on connecting to the breath. Join Geoff on the mat for an empowering and uplifting yoga journey that extends beyond the physical practice. Embrace the holistic benefits of yoga under the guidance of this seasoned and passionate instructor.

RYT 500
With over 25 years of experience in movement, Thomas Taubman brings a dynamic blend of yoga, boxing, and dance to his teaching. Having led 33 yoga teacher trainings worldwide, Thomas has become a sought-after instructor known for his creative sequencing and deep understanding of anatomy and kinesiology. He has owned a yoga studio, taught master workshops across the globe—from Dubai to Ireland—and continues to inspire students through his approachable and light-hearted teaching style.

At HOMTOWN Yoga, Thomas teaches both yoga and YoBox® classes, the latter being a unique fusion he created that combines the flexibility of yoga, the rhythm of dance, and the strength of boxing into an empowering, non-contact workout. Whether you’re looking to punch with power or stretch with stability, Thomas’ classes offer something for everyone.

Oscar, an intuitive yoga instructor and source of positive energy, possesses a unique worldview shaped by overcoming hardships in his native Colombia and building a thriving new life in his current home in Los Angeles. His natural yoga talent has been refined through training with several esteemed yogis, including acclaimed teachers Dan Ward (200-hour Yoga Alliance Teacher in Vinyasa Certification) and Sesa O’Connor (Yin Yoga Certification). Oscar employs his empathetic, encouraging, and joyful approach to unlock the highest potential in all his students.

Hi I’m Ciara, I am a 200 HR certified yoga instructor with a certification in trauma informed yoga. I am also deepening my practice and studies as a graduate student at Loyola Marymount University pursuing my Masters of Arts in Yoga Studies with a certification as a Yoga Therapist. I am passionate about creating well-balanced flows and creating safe spaces for all levels of practice to come together. When I’m not teaching you can catch me at the beach, reading a good book, trying a new restaurant, or exploring a new country. I look forward to seeing you in the next Yin Yang class!

International yoga instructor, with over 20 years of experience. His teachings have been covered and televised throughout the globe.

Flow currently resides in Los Angeles, where he continues to self-improve in the art of yoga. He offers classes to clients, including celebrities, that are eager to practice at any level.
One of Flow’s specialties is offering classes to help perfect the practice of handstands.

With a lifetime dedication, Flow has developed a perfect balance to empower ones self physically, mentally and spiritually. Oleg Flow is the founder of Game Yoga. Emphasizing breathing and gentle flowing movements to help restore connective tissue, key elements include: grace, elasticity, strengthen, balance, awareness and endurance which leads to a healthier, more fulfilling life!

A former athlete and fitness enthusiast, Kristina loves to move and to be challenged physically. But life’s challenges and athletic injuries stopped her physical endeavors five years ago. “I have made it my purpose and mission to spread the knowledge and awareness I’ve gained after life-changing injuries to my spine and hips.” Through two spinal surgeries and then a spinal fusion, Kristina helps others maintain healthy spines, hips, and joints, and to stay active and mobile, well into long lives, living the healthiest version of ourselves through holistic wellness. Come enjoy breath-to-asana in lively vinyasa flows set to upbeat music, all while tapping into a deep spiritual yoga practice.

Originally from Arizona, Chris has called Los Angeles home for nearly a decade. A dedicated yoga teacher, musician, and community builder, he has spent years cultivating an uplifting teaching style that blends mindful movement with the power of music and rhythm.

Chris creates classes that are both energizing and accessible, encouraging students to move with intention while connecting more deeply with themselves and those around them. Grounded in the belief that “the path to humility brings us all closer,” he strives to foster a welcoming space where every student—whether brand new or experienced—feels supported, challenged, and inspired.