HeatherAlaine
Rise & Shine - Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays at 8:15a PT
ReVida Stretch - Mondays at 6:00p PT
SolStrong - Alternating Tuesdays at 6p PT, Thursdays at 6p PT, & Saturdays at 10:30a PT
Be & Become Strength - Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays at 7:15a PT
Full Moon Dance Parties, Nutrition Resets, IRL events & Oh So More! - Check out my website for latest events. Sign up for my newsletter to stay up to date on events & wellness tips.
Hola, Loves! I am a fierce advocate of love, and a believer in the transformative powers of reflection, connection, gratitude, laughter and movement to live more fully.
I grew up overseas in Rota, Spain which is where I began my professional dance journey. I have studied modern, ballet, folkloric, and hip-hop and over the years have developed my own style which is a fusion of dance expression. Tae Kwon Do, kickboxing and other forms of movement joined the party when I moved to the Bay Area wayyyy back in 1997.
My love for learning and passion for wellness led me to become a certified personal trainer, massage practitioner, and yoga teacher. As a wellness nerd, I am rooted in exploring the connections between brain and body and believe the aging journey can be filled with radical self-love, strength and grace.
In addition to teaching a myriad of movement classes, I am a Wellness Coach and movement teacher for U.C. Berkeley staff, creator and leader of Hermosas Retreats, a Women's Transformational Coach for my signature program, Be & Become, and an author (Ready: Heartbreak, Dating & My Journey Toward Love).
In my downtime, I can be found soaking in a hot tub, hiking in the redwoods, or sipping on champagne and eating tapas.
Nicky Gervacio
SolStrong - Alternating Tuesdays at 6p PT
Be & Become Strength - Wednesdays at 7:15a PT
Full Moon Dance Parties - Check the Mindful Movement Calendar
Guest teacher for Rise & Shine
Nicole Gervacio (she/they) is an interdisciplinary artist based in Huchiun, occupied Ohlone land – also known as Oakland, CA.
Throughout her career as an artist, she has led dance classes, choreography, and movement workshops to inspire the individual as well as the collective.
Nicky aims to curate music that exhilarates dancers and enjoys the challenge of creating choreography that embodies the mood and energy of each song.
You can expect a spectrum of experiences, from aggressive, sharp, and energetic, to soft, slow, and grounded.
Dancers will always be encouraged to listen to their bodies, take up space, integrate themselves, their style, and to let go.
Nicky is co-founder & co-producer of weriseproduction.com. Learn more about We Rise's Crosspollination series!
Seeding Our Future: Recovering from Covid & Climate Crises is a We Rise animation in collaboration with The Center For Cultural Power.
Danielle Washington
Rise & Shine - Wednesdays 8:15a, PT
Guest teacher for ReVida Stretch (Yoga Nidra)
Danielle Washington is a yoga therapist and meditation teacher who helps high-achieving women break free from stress and reclaim a sense of ease. Trained in Kundalini Yoga, Yoga Nidra, mindfulness, Reiki, and yogic astrology, she integrates movement, breathwork, and energy healing to make well-being feel natural and sustainable.
She hosts Hella Well With Danielle, a podcast that offers busy women a mental escape while uncovering the unseen energy dynamics fueling stress and self-doubt. She also co-hosts Black on the Mat, where yoga, culture, and wellness intersect, creating space for the Black community to reclaim rest and healing.
Through yoga therapy, retreats, and holistic practices like Yoga Nidra, Reiki, yogic astrology, and breathwork, Danielle curates experiences that go beyond self-care—offering real transformation. Whether through private sessions, group programs, or immersive retreats, she helps women shift from survival mode to a life of balance, freedom, and self-connection.
Polly Bates
Guest teacher for Be & Become Strength and SolStrong classes with DAM FIT!
Polly Bates has been studying, performing, and teaching movement for over a decade. She loves creating experiences that foster joy and help people connect deeply with their bodies, their environments, and each other.
Polly has traveled around the globe learning, sharing, and gathering inspiration to hone her skills as a professional stilt dancer, movement, wellness and breathing coach, facilitator, and event producer. She currently resides in the Bay Area, CA where she runs her fitness and entertainment company Daring Arts Movement, serves as the Director of Communications and Events for her family’s Philo Apple Farm, and continues to develop as a creative facilitator.
She can be reached at [email protected] and found on instagram @daring.arts.movement
Jazmyne Turner
Guest teacher for Rise & Shine and ReVida Stretch classes!
Jazmyne Turner is a Direct-Entry Midwife, Placenta Encapsulation Specialist, Lactation Counselor, Certified Labor and Postpartum Doula practicing in Las Vegas.
She was born and raised in Oakland and has always been called to move and shake to the beat of a drum and has finally combined her two passions: empowering women and movement.
After working as a doula her desire to encourage and empower mothers grew stronger and she knew that her impact could be so much larger as a midwife. She is an avid yogi and continues to learn and grow in her craft while also venturing into the world of women’s health.
