Nourish & Flourish

The people behind the residency

Our community of facilitators & founders

Meet the practitioners, creators and studio founders who have helped shape Nourish & Flourish across the series. Participation varies by gathering; see each event listing for its current program.

Eric Vasquez

Creator · Sonic Architect

Music executive, creative director and CEO of SyncStories. Through Soundara, Eric brings immersive sound, storytelling and presence into shared wellness experiences.

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Angela Saucedo

Community & Partnerships · Soundara

A 500-hour yoga teacher, Reiki Master, meditation teacher and Sound Alchemist with an MA in Yoga Studies from Loyola Marymount University. Her work brings mindful practice and community connection together.

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James Fabio

Music Director · Soundara

Composer and music supervisor for film and television, including work with Discovery and NBCUniversal. James shapes music curation and the emotional flow of Soundara experiences.

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Linda Suffin

Founder · Inner Power Yoga

Founder and owner of Inner Power Yoga in Calabasas since 1998. With more than four decades of yoga experience, Linda shares philosophy, awareness and Ahimsa through her teaching.

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Mari Pratt

Founder · BetterBody Pilates & Fitness

More than 25 years of experience in Pilates, training, corrective exercise and movement education. Mari brings personalized guidance to strength, alignment and intentional movement.

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Dr. Manmeet “Mini” Rattu, PsyD

Psychologist · Nervous-System Education

A licensed psychologist and Stanford Psychiatry YogaX faculty member whose work connects clinical psychology, neuroscience and somatic care, with a focus on burnout, anxiety and trauma.

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Tasheena Medina, M.A.

Founder · IMM

A mindfulness, movement and embodiment educator with more than 18 years across dance, yoga and education. Tasheena invites intuitive movement, grounding and connection.

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Terry Shorter

Cofounder · Yoga’ED

Fitness innovator, educator and musician. Cofounder of R.I.P.P.E.D., Terry brings a background in movement education, music and UCLA ethnomusicology to community wellness.

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Lindy Pearson

Owner · Oxygen Yoga & Fitness

Los Angeles yoga and meditation teacher with two decades of personal practice and a 200-hour Tantric yoga certification. Lindy creates an inclusive space for movement and mindful practice.

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Dr. Nimira Alibhoy, DC

ALIVE · Nervous-System Resilience

An upper cervical chiropractor with more than 14 years of experience. Dr. Nimira shares education on stress physiology, nervous-system resilience and her approach to care.

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Keshila Jones

Founder & CEO · 92+ Health

Herbalist, certified sound healer, wellness educator and mindfulness facilitator. Keshila brings plant-based nourishment and mindful practice to the residency community.

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Gema Perez

Founder · Mindtra

A certified meditation teacher and founder of Mindtra. Gema develops ergonomic, portable meditation gear designed to support comfort, alignment and an accessible practice.

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Dr. Monica Lesslie, PT, DPT, CFRp, AWC, CYT-500, ELDOAc

Cofounder · Vitality Village

Dr. Monica Lesslie, PT, DPT, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, integrative health practitioner, educator, and co-founder of Vitality Village. With nearly two decades of experience, her work bridges movement science, rehabilitation, neuroplasticity, longevity practices, Ayurveda, and both Eastern and Western approaches to health and well-being. Monica is passionate about helping people better understand their bodies, expand their capacity, and build the strength, resilience, and vitality to live well for the long term.

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Dr. Angela Spruill, PT, DPT, WCS

Cofounder · Vitality Village

More than 25 years of clinical experience in pelvic health, orthopedics and nervous-system care. Dr. Angela helps shape Vitality Village’s approach to rehabilitation and whole-person wellbeing.

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Nikhil Dhawan & Reema Dutt

Cofounders · Sweat Yoga

The cofounders of Sweat Yoga bring music-driven, infrared yoga to Los Angeles communities, with inclusive athletic flows and mindfulness at the heart of the experience.

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Creator & curator

Sandra Tribioli

Founder · Holistic Wander™

Sandra’s work is shaped by a belief that wellness becomes more meaningful when it is experienced in community. Drawing from two decades across business, IT, wellness, events and international retreats, she creates spaces where people can slow down, learn, reconnect and build relationships that support lasting growth.

Her work also honors the memory of her late father, Manuel Arratia, and the values of resilience, care and community he helped instill in her.

Regulate. Gather. Belong.

Featured across the residency

Our residency partners

MindtraVitality VillageIntuitive Movement MeditationALIVE Wellness CenterSweat YogaWellWithAllNeuroHess Sound92+ HealthSoundaraInner Power YogaOxygen Yoga & FitnessBetterBody Pilates & FitnessDr. MiniYoga’EDThe Yoga Expo

Partners and contributors across the series. Participation varies by gathering.

Education & community connections
Loyola Marymount University is part of the educational background of members of our facilitator community.

Six spaces. One evolving community.

Our venue & studio partners

Phase I — Inner Foundation brought the community together in Calabasas and Agoura Hills. Phase II — Collective Expansion continues in Thousand Oaks, West Hollywood and Malibu.

Calabasas · Phase I

Inner Power Yoga

Founded in 1998 by Linda Suffin. Traditional yoga, mindful movement, alignment, breathwork and meditation.

5755 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas

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Agoura Hills · Phase I

Oxygen Yoga & Fitness

Infrared-heated yoga and fitness with a variety of classes and a welcoming, all-level environment.

Agoura Hills, California

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Calabasas · Phase I

BetterBody Pilates & Fitness

Personalized expert guidance in intentional movement, alignment, core strength, flexibility and mobility.

Calabasas, California

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Thousand Oaks · October 17, 2026

Vitality Village

Founded by Drs. Monica Lesslie and Angela Spruill. Movement, rehabilitation, recovery and therapeutic yoga in a collaborative wellness setting.

325 Rolling Oaks Drive, Suite 105, Thousand Oaks

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West Hollywood · November 14, 2026

Sweat Yoga

Music-driven infrared yoga for all levels, bringing movement and mindfulness into a connected studio community.

8592 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood

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Malibu · January 30, 2027

Veritas Yoga

An inclusive, community-driven yoga studio founded by Sydney Strabala and Joshua Royse. Home to the residency finale.

Malibu Country Mart, Malibu

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A pause before what’s next

Return to yourself. Grow together.

Movement, sound, nourishment and meaningful connection. Each gathering brings expert insight into shared experience, with practical tools and accessible practices to support everyday wellbeing.