Samve Staff

An educator for over 25 years Kelly Sullivan, director of Samve centre has an extensive background in the fields of yoga, exercise science, fitness, dance, and natural health.  She received a B.S. in Physical Education in 1983 and an M.A. in Exercise Physiology in 1990 from San DIego State University.  She completed her certification in Hatha Yoga Teacher Training in 1993 under Rama Berch at Master Yoga Academy an internationally recognized Svaroopa school in San Diego, where she has continued in-depth study in the Advanced Teacher Training Program and Meditation Teacher Training. 

In addition, Kelly is a member of the Svaroopa Association of Teachers, Yoga Alliance, the Ayurvedic Institute, and the National Medical Ayurvedic Association.

Kelly currently teaches group and private yoga sessions, holds workshops, and offers retreats.  She serves her students with both wisdom and compassion and is dedicated to yoga as a spiritual path and personal lifestyle.

Julia  Shprekher,  Instructor and Administrative Assistant

"I was first drawn to yoga in 2001 in my home city of Saratov, Russia. I was in my 2nd year of college majoring in International Business when I started going to a local yoga studio. My teacher was a 74 year old yogini.  She was an amazing person to whom I’m so grateful for introducing me to the magic of yoga. Since that time my personal journey has led me to the USA where I came to work toward my Masters Degree in Nutritional Sciences. In the beginning of 2007 I was fortunate enough to meet Kelly Sullivan who introduced me to Svaroopa® Yoga.  The effects were so powerful on a physical, mental and spiritual level that I began teacher training shortly thereafter. During that period I also developed a deep interest towards Ayurveda which I hope to someday practice professionally in addition to my yoga teaching.

I am passionate about sharing my knowledge of Svaroopa® and helping others benefit from this practice. In addition to my teacher training I am also an Embodyment® Therapist."

Danielle Aluti-Perez, Ayurvedic Practitioner

Ayurveda, the art and science of living life has been a passion of Danielle's for many years. A native of France, she spent time in the Netherlands taking an intensive in veda international course by vaidyas (ayurvedic physicians) and western doctors. She learned ayurvedic cleansing treatments for chronic diseases, and has four years experience in panchakarma, working in the best clinics (Maharishi stress management) in Germany and Switzerland.

Erin Zepeda

"I received a Bachelor's degree in fashion design in 1999, and have been in and out of different positions for the past several years, realizing my own lack of commitment to this field of work. I’ve been looking to do something more aligned with my purpose.
 
A friend  recommended homeopathic treatment, which led me to a growing interest in natural health and then Ayurveda and Yoga. Being at a crossroad in my life and career, I decided to do some research online and found the Samve website. I contacted Kelly with some basic information about myself and my situation and she graciously offered the yogi experience in exchange for some help around the Center.

I’ve been looking into going back to school to learn Ayurveda, but am also now considering the possibility of taking the Yoga Teacher Training  courses.

I am very grateful to Kelly for her guidance and generosity in sharing her knowledge and experience with others like myself."