Beach Yoga Life began as a simple outdoor gathering during the pandemic, when people were craving connection and fresh air. What started on the sand has grown into a steady, welcoming community that moves, breathes, and resets together each week. All are welcomed without judgment or exception.

 

Practicing by the ocean offers something unique. The rhythm of the waves and the openness of the sky gently remind us of our interconnectedness to all beings, echoing the Buddhist understanding that we are not separate from life, but part of it.

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Rooted in the wisdom traditions of yoga and mindfulness, our approach emphasizes presence, breath awareness, and embodied resilience. As Sadhguru teaches, yoga expands awareness beyond the limited self. Practiced in nature, it invites us out of mental noise and into the present, universal moment.

 

Beach Yoga Life was founded by Libby Balsiger, an RYT-200 yoga instructor, sound healing facilitator, musician, and lifelong student of contemplative practice. A former kindergarten teacher with graduate studies in education, Libby brings depth, clarity, and a sense of play to her teaching, which bridges embodied movement with reflective inquiry. Though she now temporarily lives in Tahoe, she still joins the community on the sand about once a month.​

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As Beach Yoga Life continues to grow, we're honored to be joined by two teachers who bring their own gifts to the sand:

Grace Oh is a multidisciplinary healing and arts practitioner whose work weaves together sound healing, Reiki, nutritional cheffing, yoga, and vibrational photography. With over 25 years of yoga practice and a 200-hour training completed in 2019, she leads a gentle morning slow flow that opens the body with oceanic breathwork and connects us to our natural rhythms and the elements of nature.

Brian Hinman brings a thoughtful and energetic presence to his classes, inviting us to breathe deeply, focus on inner awareness and let go. Dedicated to bringing emotional and physical balance into people's lives, he leaves students feeling grounded and rejuvenated.

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Beach Yoga Life also partners with teams, local hotels, and organizations to create restorative, nature-based experiences that foster connection and wellbeing.​ At its heart, Beach Yoga Life is about returning to the body, the breath, and the simple gift of being on this planet together.

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Blessings, Peace and Loving Kindness.

Nam Myoho Renge Kyo