Meet the Team

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Owner/Instructor. 500-hr RYT
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Justin began his yoga teaching journey at The Yoga Space, where he completed his 500-hr training, in Portland, OR under the tutelage of Michele Loew. Mostly, he just really likes yoga and wants to share it with as many people as he can.

After The Yoga Space closed, he decided he wasn’t done teaching and really enjoyed sharing yoga with others, especially beginners, so he started teaching and subbing around town at different studios. Eventually he was inspired to open Eight Limbs and build this community.

Justin Garcidiaz

Instructor. 500-hr RYT

Kate Sumanoharan began her Yoga journey in 2005 with an Ashtanga practice in Reno, NV. After more than twenty years in the IT field, she transitioned to teaching Yoga, finding in it both personal healing and a way to support others on their own paths.

She completed her 500-hour training with Michele Loew, whose teachings, along with those of Ian LeMasters, inspired her to deepen her study and dedication to Yoga. Kate is currently studying trauma-informed Yoga Therapy with Sarahjoy Marsh while continuing her mentorship with Michele.

Rooted in Hatha Yoga, Kate teaches with a focus on cultivating equanimity, compassion, loving-kindness and joy. She is dedicated to nurturing presence within individuals and supporting a positive contribution to the collective consciousness.

Kate Sumanoharan

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Instructor. 400-hr RYT

Casey has practiced yoga since 2005. Since then, yoga has always been an integral part of her healing and self-fulfillment journey. She completed her 300-hour training and a 100-hour advanced Universal Yoga module under Raj Patra and Guruji Andrey Lappa respectively, in 2018-2019. 

Casey teaches sequences based on alignment and transitions that move the physical body in all ranges of mobility, as well as energy and psychic-emotional elements. Casey is also a nurse, practices trauma-informed care. She has studied Vipassana meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka, and Internal Practices encompassing advanced Pranayama, Chakra meditation, Kundalini energy, and the works of Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj.

You can also find Casey at Lotus Spirit Studio and running in the streets of North Portland. 

Casey edwards

Instructor. 200-hr RYT

Sara has been practicing yoga regularly since the age of 12 and believes that asana is ultimately a practice for honoring your body and yourself. She received her 200-hour training from the Kootenay Yoga School in 2023, and her teaching is influenced by a variety of modalities, including but not limited to vinyasa, ashtanga, and yin, while being founded on functional anatomy, mindfulness, and self-care to ensure the practice is available to all levels and bodies.

You can also find Sara at Dear Yoga.

Sara Newman

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