We hand-select our team of specialists and master-level teachers from India & major cities all over the world to lead  our company and our yoga teacher trainings. Read more about our process for creating YTT teams on our teaching standards page.

Hannah Singer is a social media enthusiast and mindful creator who loves using the online space as an intentional platform to bring souls together from all walks of life. The fusion of yoga + media is one of her favorite fields of work and play. In addition to content creation, Hannah is a certified empowerment life coach, a 500-hour RYT, and a yoga therapist in training. She holds space for your journey, while providing you with potent tools, techniques, and practices that will guide you to become your own advocate and educator from the inside out. She believes that yoga is a way of living that can provide holistic healing and transformation. “It is my mission to support people in accessing their most empowered selves from the inside out. Our minds are one of the most powerful tools that we have in the creation of our lives and when we harness that power on our mats we can surrender to the unknown and facilitate comfort within the discomfort. I believe that yoga is a practice of non-escapism and when we sink into all the depths of our human experience on our mats we become more supported and capable of living a life we are aligned with off our mats.”

Meet Ranty – East + West’s Operations Manager in Bali. She is responsible for arranging and coordinating all logistical matters relating to your stay, as well as assisting with any operational issues which may arise on site.

With a passion for wellness cultivated during her five-year tenure at East + West, Ranty brings a wealth of experience in event management to her role. Her extensive background in the field, along with years of prior experience in the music & film industry, has honed her skills as a proficient problem-solver and multitasker. Ranty takes pride in her ability to efficiently tackle tasks and deliver results promptly.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Ranty enjoys indulging in hobbies such as watching movies, listening to music, immersing herself in nature, and unwinding by the beach.

Sierra is a writer and modern witchy woman living in Oregon. She’s been practicing yoga for nearly a decade and completed her teacher training in 2018. She writes and teaches about connection to the body, to nature, and to the powerful energies of the universe.

In 2017, she founded her media brand, The Local Mystic, an educational hub devoted to mindful, mystical living for women. Sierra loves to guide people to their witchy side by helping them deepen their spiritual studies and ritualize their lives.

Through The Local Mystic, she’s written books plus hosted women’s circles and wellness retreats worldwide. For free yoga and witchy wisdom, find Sierra on YouTube. And check out her book, Your Year of Magic.

Certifications: YTT-200, BA in Journalism

Meet Cody, the heart and soul behind East+West. Cody’s love affair with yoga ignited unexpectedly when a friend nudged him onto the mat, promising it was just for a good stretch. Little did he know, that moment would unravel a profound connection with his body, setting him on a path of self-discovery and transformation.

From the very beginning, Cody realized his calling wasn’t to stand at the front of the room teaching poses, but rather, to serve as a beacon of support and guidance for others embarking on their own yoga journey. He witnessed firsthand the incredible impact yoga could have on every aspect of life—mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually—and felt a deep-seated passion for assisting others in navigating these realms.

His journey took a pivotal turn when he found himself volunteering at Two Trees Wellness, bringing yoga into schools across LA and Orange County. The experience inspired him to further spread the benefits of yoga far and wide. In 2018 and 2019, he organized and ran The Yoga Expo in Pasadena, connecting with fellow yogis and enthusiasts alike.

In 2022, Cody hosted to the Yoga Expo in Portland, where serendipity introduced him to Adam Carney, the original founder of East+West. Cody admired the vision and mission of East+West and started to explore how he could transition his career to dedicate himself to yoga full-time. He envisioned a career where he could share the benefits of yoga, support local communities, and provide job opportunities to new teachers.

In January 2024, Cody’s dream became reality as he officially assumed leadership of East+West. With unwavering dedication and a vision fueled by passion and heart-centered entrepreurship, Cody aims to elevate the already exceptional yoga teacher training program by introducing innovative offerings and initiatives.

Under his stewardship, East+West embarks on a new chapter, one marked by philanthropy and community service. Through our foundation, we extend our support to the communities we touch, fostering positive change through donations and service projects. Additionally, our newly launched Academy provides students with ongoing education and invaluable connections to employment and teaching opportunities, ensuring their journey doesn’t end with certification, but rather, marks the beginning of a lifelong odyssey of growth and fulfillment.

Join Cody and the East+West family as we journey together towards a brighter, more connected world, one breath at a time.