Meet our Instructors
Sariah (she/her)
Sariah is a handstand loving Acro-Momma who will help you find your inner strength in the beautiful practice of Yoga, Acro and Free Body Movement. Sariah teaches all levels and all bodies leading classes with a playful spirit and open heart. She is the founder of The Handstand Nation and has certifications through Yoga Fit,…
Reno (he/him)
Reno is a dynamic yoga instructor who has been teaching since 2007. His yoga style strikes a balance between meditative flows and powerful poses like arm balances and inversions. Balance, core strength, breath, concentration, and stillness in flow are cornerstones in his classes. Expect a challenging but playful practice in his classes. Reno is also…
Erika (she/her)
A Pipeworks member since 2014, most of Erika’s career has included teaching others in a social work setting. Teaching cycling drew her because it gives people the chance to coordinate rhythm and movement while gaining all the benefits from cardiovascular fitness. Erika is always interested in increasing her skills and knowledge, and hopes to bring…
Benett (he/him)
Benett is an experienced yoga teacher, intuitive bodyworker, avid musician, and adventurous traveler. His personal yoga practice spans over a decade. Benett has worked in many studios as a hands-on assistant and has trained in Thai massage in Thailand. By joining his knowledge of movement arts with musical style Benett brings depth, awareness, and fun…
Susana (she/her)
Susana has found refuge in yoga as a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual practice. Her teaching is informed by her bachelor’s in exercise biology as well as multiple yoga teacher trainings, Thai massage training, and years of assisting heated vinyasa classes in Sacramento. A student first, she continues to practice with her teachers, and she…
Kaitlynn (she/her)
Kait teaches dynamic classes, incorporating feel-good music with high-intensity drills. She wants her students to improve their cardiovascular fitness and muscle endurance, but more importantly, leave class with an appreciation of their own hard work. In her spare time, Kait enjoys climbing, yoga, snowboarding, paddle boarding, woodworking, and backpacking in the mountains with her dog.…
Courtney (she/her)
Courtney is a world-traveling, animal-loving, health-conscious single mom. In her spare time, she enjoys getting out into nature, plunging into the rivers, and climbing rocks. Her love for athletics began at 3 years old when she started what turned out to be a lifelong dancing extravaganza! This of course has included a wide range of…
Emily (she/her)
I am a mountain biker, trail runner, and backpacker, and personally, I use cross training (TRX is my favorite) to stay fit and healthy for those activities. In turn, I try to focus the fitness classes I teach on functional movements that build strength and promote success and injury-prevention in outdoor recreation. During my classes,…
Mel (she/her)
Hi, Mel here. I am a yoga teacher, and I have studied pranayama, meditation, dance, and embodiment. I serve those who want to drop into their bodies by moving the energy through and finding strength in the pause. My biggest loves are nature, techno music, cooking, and my dog Mac. I am so grateful to…
Joel (he/him)
Joel is passionate about personal development, growth, and leading oneself to being better than they were yesterday. He takes this same approach as a cycling instructor, helping his members to embrace being uncomfortable while having fun. A dynamic playlist, focused intentions, and perseverance will have you leaving this class feeling energized, accomplished, and a little…
Matt (he/him)
Matt is an outdoor cat. If he isn’t at Pipeworks pushing grade on scary lead climbs, you can find him on his mountain bike in the hills somewhere, battling the weekend warrior crowds at The. Emeralds, snowboarding on powder days (this last winter was EPIC), or with his face stuck in some fragrant blossom on…
Olivia (she/her)
Olivia has been a yogi since the young age of 5. Growing up in the Sierra foothills surrounded by a yoga community most of her life, Olivia landed on her mat with teacher training here in Sacramento, CA. Guiding others in yoga restored a sense of balance in her life, and purpose that she is…
Jordan (he/him)
Jorden is a Radio Host, Actor and Comedian, However his first love is in Mixed Martial Arts specifically Wrestling/Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kick Boxing. His goal is to bring the heavy hitting world of mma and eclectic personality to class participants to help them develop strength and mental toughness/ exploring new ways to condition the body…
Kristen (she/her)
Kristen is a fitness fanatic! She loves all types of physical movement and is always looking to take on new challenges to stay active. She especially loves group exercise for the social connection and motivation it provides. An ACE-certified personal trainer & fitness instructor and a STOTT-certified Pilates instructor, Kristen has worked part-time in the…
Aileen (she/her)
Aileen discovered both yoga and climbing over a decade ago as elective courses in college. After struggling with back pain for some time, she was surprised to find relief thanks to her yoga practice, and has been hooked since. After many years deep in practice and over 500 hours of training, she was inspired by…
Liz (she/her)
Liz Berger is a social science researcher by day and a fitness professional by night. Her journey into fitness began in 2006 as a competitive runner and swimmer, which she supplemented with resistance training and Pilates. As a group fitness instructor, personal trainer, and Balanced Body Pilates instructor, Liz brings a diverse skill set to…
Jeffrey (he/him)
Jeff began rock climbing and practicing yoga at Sacramento Pipeworks over 25 years ago! Since committing to a daily sadhana seven years ago, Jeff has since retired from climbing regularly, practicing and teaching Ashtanga yoga, vinyasa and meditation full time. He holds space as a Mysore instructor with Ashtanga Sacramento and the occasional Sunday led…
Victoria (she/her)
Hello, I’m Victoria. I’ve been practicing yoga for a decade and love it with my whole being. Leading others through this practice brings me such soul fulfillment, and I feel so lucky to have the privilege! My intention is to create a space that feels safe enough for you to get in tune with your…
Hailey (she/her)
Hailey is a certified NASM personal trainer with over seven years of experience helping people move better, feel stronger, and build lasting confidence. With a background in biomechanics, corrective exercise, and functional training, she focuses on strength, mobility, and mindful movement in a group setting. She studied Women’s/Gender Studies and Philosophy in college, bringing a…
Kaiya (she/her)
With over a decade of dedicated yoga practice, Kaiya approaches teaching as a way to share the grounding, clarity, and strength that yoga has brought into her life. Her classes are rooted in breath awareness and mindful movement, offering a space to explore balance—between effort and ease, stillness and flow. Whether you’re new to the…
Helen (she/her)
My journey with yoga began as a high school elective class and eventually grew into a regular studio practice, where I worked in many capacities learning the ins and outs of supporting a yoga studio. I fell in love with the community of people all coming to find their version of peace or challenge, mental…
Megan (she/her)
I have been practicing yoga for half my life, and knew in the early days I wanted to teach one day. But I wrestled with the thought that I had nothing to say. No big life lesson, no profound ideal or value. Eventually, I realized that my love of movement, passion for yoga, and easy-going…