Ann West: Yoga Therapist & Integrative Health Coach
Ann West has been teaching yoga since 1994, beginning her practice in her home country of England in 1991 before moving to the United States in 1993 to deepen her yoga studies.
She completed her first formal yoga teacher training in 1994, followed by a second in 1997. Ann is also a Certified Yoga Therapist and Integrative Health Coach, bringing decades of experience and expertise to her teaching. Her approach blends a deep understanding of anatomy, postural alignment, functional movement, corrective exercise, breathwork, and meditation to offer dynamic, accessible yoga classes suitable for all levels.
Ann’s guiding principles draw from ancient wisdom traditions, modern mind-body science, integrative health practices, and a focus on proactive aging. She believes that a balanced yoga practice fosters physical vitality, intelligent awareness, and integrative healing for the body, mind, and spirit. Learn more about my teaching journey and philosophy.
Professional designations
- Certified Yoga Therapist (CYT) with the International Association of Yoga Therapists
- Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (ERYT 500) with Yoga Alliance
- Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP) with Yoga Alliance
Certifications and trainings
- Svaroopa Yoga Instructor
- Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy
- Swedish, Shiatsu and Deep Tissue Massage Therapist
- Iyengar Yoga Teacher
- Stott Pilates Instructor
- Feldenkrais Practitioner Year One
- ISSA Corrective Exercise Specialist
- ISSA Senior Fitness Specialist
- ISSA Exercise Therapist
- Duke University Trained Health & Well-Being Coach
- Chapter Outing Leader for the Sierra Club San Diego Chapter
- American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid
Teaching
Ann taught at Master Yoga Academy in La Jolla from 1994-1999 and became one of their senior yoga teachers. She also served as the primary yoga teacher at Deepak Chopra’s Center for Wellbeing in La Jolla from 1995-1997. She taught at the BKS Iyengar Yoga Center in Ocean Beach, San Diego from 1997-99. Ann was owner-director of East West Yoga & Health Center at Pacific Beach, San Diego from 1999-2009. She taught at La Jolla Yoga Center from 2009-2014 and Prana Yoga Center in La Jolla from 2014-2020.
She currently teaches private yoga and movement therapy classes in La Jolla, California,
where she works closely with individuals to tailor sessions to their unique needs and goals.
Connect
Contact Ann by email or call her at (858) 224-2484.