YOGA SOL FEST PRESENTERS
YOGA SOL FEST PRESENTERS
DJ - DRU ALI
Dru Ali is a multifaceted artist, fully immersed in the realm of Nature Technologies. He is an Ajna Light & PyraLight Therapist & Trainer, Reiki Practitioner, and Human Design Analyst, in addition to being a skilled DJ and Music Producer.
With over three decades in the underground music scene, Dru is known for his diverse musical works, which include notable collaborations with groups such as Parallel, Sacred Liiight, Mental Physix, and Deep Dub Bass Yoga.
As a seasoned DJ, Dru has performed at music festivals such as Bass Canyon, Bhakti Fest, Electric Daisy Carnival, Lightning In A Bottle, Lost Lands, Lucidity, Nocturnal Wonderland and Paradise Blue. From sacred spaces to festival grounds,
Dru weaves Light, Sound, and Vibration into immersive, life-changing experiences. Each session is a journey, guiding people to connect more deeply with themselves and the world around them.
Ciara Titus
Messages From Heaven Group Mediumship Circle
Ciara is a medium who works for the Ascended Masters: Jesus, Mother Mary, and Kuan Yin to relay their guidance, advice, and wisdom to help enlighten people about the afterlife. She uses a combination of her advanced spiritual gifts to connect with angels, spirit guides, and passed loved ones to deliver healing messages and proof of life beyond the veil.
Ciara works as a Hospital Chaplain, providing spiritual care and counseling to those suffering health crises or transitioning to the end-of-life. She earned a Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling: Theology from Liberty University and achieved Board Certification with the National Association of Catholic Chaplains. She is also a Usui Reiki Master, trained at Huntington Beach Reiki. She continues her advanced studies with Master Channeler Oracle Maureen.
Tina Makris - Sat Ardas
Tina Makris Sat Ardas Kaur – E-RYT 500 | Ayurvedic Practitioner | Sound & Shamanic Energy Healer | Founder of Anahata Yoga Healing & Wellness
Tina Makris is a deeply respected teacher, healer, and guide with over 30 years of experience in yoga, wellness, and the healing arts. Based in Orange County, CA, she is the founder of Anahata Yoga Healing & Wellness and of Yoga Sol, a sacred space for community, movement, and transformation.
Tina is an E-RYT 500 Yoga Teacher, a certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and Shamanic Healer. She is a graduate of the Advanced Yoga Therapy Program at Loyola Marymount University & Studied Yoga Therapy at Optimal State of Living. Tina is also a 1st Degree Black Belt in Chinese Kenpo Karate, bringing the wisdom of martial arts into her teachings of yoga, balance, and inner strength.
Her specialties include Yoga Therapy, Reiki, Pranic Vibrational Healing, Shamanic Healing, and Sound Therapy. She leads Reiki Healing Sound Baths, facilitates Sound Healing Trainings, and is the visionary behind the Yoga & Wellness Fest in Yorba Linda.
Tina’s teaching style is soulful, intuitive, and rooted in tradition, weaving together modalities such as Classical Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative, Yin, Kundalini, Pre-Natal, and Kids Yoga. Through her 200- and 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training programs, she has mentored a large number of teachers and wellness leaders.
A lifelong student of Earth-based traditions, Tina is passionate about integrating yoga, Ayurveda, sound, shamanic and energy medicine to guide others on their healing journey. She is also a devoted wife, mother, nature lover, and advocate for animals and indigenous wisdom.
Amee Patel
Amee Patel – Yoga Teacher | Mindful Movement Guide | Wellness Advocate
Amee Patel is a devoted yoga teacher based in Orange County, California, known for her compassionate presence and holistic approach to movement and mindfulness. With a deep respect for the ancient roots of yoga and a passion for modern wellness, Amee creates inclusive, nurturing spaces where students of all levels can reconnect with their breath, body, and inner wisdom.
Amee’s teaching blends alignment-based asana, pranayama, and meditation with soulful intention. Her classes are grounding yet uplifting—designed to awaken strength, restore balance, and inspire self-discovery both on and off the mat.
Whether guiding a dynamic vinyasa flow, a calming yin or restorative practice, or a heart-centered workshop, Amee encourages students to move with awareness and honor their personal journey. She is committed to making yoga accessible, healing, and transformative for all.
When she’s not teaching, Amee enjoys hiking in nature, diving into spiritual studies, and sharing meaningful moments with her family and community.
Kayla Champion
Kayla’s yoga journey began long before she knew it had a name. A former athlete turned meditative yogi, she discovered the path of holistic wellness through her own healing journey with chronic health challenges. Rather than being defined by struggle, Kayla chose to see her experience as an opportunity—to grow, to connect, and to heal.
Today, she serves as a holistic practitioner yoga teacher and wellness facilitator, sharing her passion in yoga studios and mental health spaces. Kayla integrates a wide range of healing modalities including mindful and intuitive movement, sound healing, breathwork, meditation, visualization, and somatic therapies. As a sensitive and empathetic guide, she brings a unique blend of creativity and intuition to every experience she curates.
Her teaching style emphasizes safety, self-awareness, and the mind-body connection, rooted in both her formal training and deeply personal practice. You’ll often find her classes flowing to the rhythm of carefully chosen music, with gentle guidance that encourages you to move in a way that honors your body and your breath.
Kayla reminds her students that she is simply a guide—this is your body, your mat, your practice. She invites you to step into the present moment, to tune into your inner world, and to move in a way that feels authentic to you.
Stephanie Wise
Stephanie Wise is a dedicated and heart-centered yoga teacher based in Orange County, California. With a passion for guiding others toward inner peace and physical vitality, Stephanie blends traditional yogic wisdom with a modern, accessible approach. Her classes are known for their thoughtful sequencing, mindful breathwork, and a grounding energy that supports students of all levels.
Certified through a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training and continuing her studies in holistic wellness and energy healing, Stephanie creates a safe and empowering space for growth and self-discovery. Whether leading Vinyasa flows, gentle restorative practices, or soulful meditation sessions, she invites her students to reconnect with their body, breath, and inner wisdom.
Off the mat, Stephanie is inspired by nature, music, and the ever-evolving journey of healing. Her mission is to help others live more consciously, joyfully, and authentically—one breath at a time.
Theresa Wu
Theresa is a dedicated yoga teacher, environmental engineer, musician, and proud mother with a deep passion for supporting others on their journey to healing and wholeness. With a background in music, the creative arts, and sustainable engineering, she brings a unique and nurturing energy to her classes.
Theresa has been practicing yoga since 2011 and draws on her own journey of personal growth and physical recovery to inspire her students. She offers classes in Hatha, gentle Vinyasa flow, and yoga for kids and families—focusing on body awareness, mobility, strength, and flexibility across all levels of mind, body, and spirit. Her teaching encourages resilience, mindfulness, and joy through breath and movement.
She holds a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training certification from a Yoga Alliance–approved school and has also contributed to water sustainability through her work as an environmental engineer. Whether working with children or adults, Theresa brings compassion, creativity, and authenticity to every session.
Yoga Style: Hatha and Gentle Vinyasa – designed to open, strengthen, and balance the body, mind, and spirit.
Cynthia Headrick
Cynthia Headrick is a 500-hour certified yoga teacher, reiki practitioner and intuitive sound healer based in Orange County, CA. With a deep commitment to service and healing, Cynthia brings the transformative power of yoga and sound to local rehabilitation centers, supporting individuals on their journeys of recovery and renewal.
Her approach blends mindful movement, breathwork, meditation, and therapeutic sound—creating nurturing spaces where clients can reconnect with their bodies, emotions, and inner peace. Whether leading a restorative yoga session or guiding a meditative sound bath, Cynthia’s calm presence and compassionate spirit help foster healing on all levels—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.
Cynthia believes that every person holds the power to heal and transform, and she is honored to hold space for those navigating the path toward wholeness.