Wellness & waves 2025

Event Summary

When in doubt, stretch it out!

Immerse yourself in wellness every Saturday, April 5 to October 11, from 8-10am at the Santa Monica Pier. Start your Saturday morning under the iconic Santa Monica Yacht Harbor sign with an easy-breezy group run from 8-9 AM. If you’re not a fan of running, no problem! Skip the run, and join us for Yoga and Yoga-Pilates Fusion classes at the west end from 9-10 AM. Best part? It’s all for free! Just bring your yoga mat and maybe a towel, and get ready to be guided by an incredible instructor.

Stay in the loop with the Wellness&Waves schedule through our social media channels. See you there!

Date

every saturday | april 5 - OCTOBER 11 | 8-10 am

There will be no W&W sessions on May 24 and July 5

200 Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Schedule

April - May - june

Britt Abundant - April 26

Britt found a deeper connection to yoga in 2013, drawn to its healing power and supportive community. She completed her 200-hour RYT at CorePower Yoga in 2018 and has been teaching ever since. Her vinyasa classes are powerful yet accessible, blending movement, stillness, breath, and music. Britt weaves in philosophy, poetry, and spirituality, creating a thoughtful and balanced experience for all levels.

Kyle Descher - May 17, June 14

Kyle believes we’re meant to move—and that strength, balance, and flexibility are outcomes of practice, not prerequisites. His classes, set to melodic beats, focus on building a strong foundation and finding stillness through the balance of yin and yang. His favorite pose, Virabhadrasana II, symbolizes exploration and presence. He looks forward to seeing you on the mat.

Shayna Hiller - June 28

Shayna Hiller is a yoga and meditation teacher, Certified Health Coach, and business and embodiment coach based in Venice Beach, CA and Maui, HI. Teaching since 2006, she blends vinyasa flow with yoga philosophy and Taoist energy practices for a grounding, expansive experience. Shayna’s classes feature curated playlists and a welcoming space for all levels of healing and self-care journeys.

Kari Jaffe - May 3

Kari J. is a respected leader in the wellness community—yoga teacher, retreat leader, event curator, business coach, and mentor to teachers. Known for her vibrant energy and deep compassion, she builds connection through movement, music, breath, and shared experience. Kari’s teaching is anatomically focused, guided first by breath, then form, unlocking the magic of practice. A lifelong student, she brings curiosity, humor, and authenticity to everything she does.

Beau Campbell - May 31

Beau Campbell, a former ballerina, began practicing yoga in 2006 and became certified in 2013. She created YogarinaFLOW™, a dance-inspired yoga practice that blends creative movement with self-expression. Beau has taught at top studios and festivals across North America, including Wanderlust, Arise, and shefayoga Venice. Her classes focus on joy, inner strength, and grace through movement.

Jackie Hinton - May 10, June 7

Jacqueline Hinton is a dynamic Los Angeles–based Pilates instructor, professional dancer, choreographer, and founder of Good Citizen, the first company to create personal Pilates loops. She’s also the owner of Good Body Pilates on Pico Blvd in Santa Monica. Originally from Austin, Texas, Jackie holds a BFA in Dance from the University of Texas and has worked in TV, film, and stage. Certified since 2006, she trains a wide range of clients and is known for her empowering, innovative approach. Her work has been featured in British Vogue, Pilates Style Magazine, and Voyage LA.

Leah Zaccaria - June 21

Leah is a former CPA with a Master’s in Taxation who left Corporate America after a personal transformation led her to yoga. She founded hauteyoga Queen Anne (2009), shefayoga Roosevelt (2013), and shefayoga Venice (2020), with plans to expand through ownership and boutique franchising.

Passionate about community, growth, and discovery, Leah created Sendatsu Evolution for teacher and leadership training and leads international yoga retreats. Her memoir, Seen, was published in 2018.