The Balanced Yogi Fitness & Wellness Studio

The Balanced Yogi Fitness & Wellness Studio Yoga Studio in Santee, CA! Vinyasa Flow, Slow Flow, Yin, Sculpt, Hot Yoga, Restorative, & Mat Pilates

✨ Yoga Sculpt Schedule Update ✨Starting this week, we made a few changes to the schedule. Thursday 12pm is now Friday 12...
04/28/2026

✨ Yoga Sculpt Schedule Update ✨
Starting this week, we made a few changes to the schedule. Thursday 12pm is now Friday 12pm.
Take a look at the full lineup, save it, and book your spot through the link in bio 💌
Can’t wait to see you in class!

🌟Teacher Spotlight 🌟Meet Amanda! She has been with The Balanced Yogi for some time and holds down some of our Sunrise Cl...
04/27/2026

🌟Teacher Spotlight 🌟

Meet Amanda! She has been with The Balanced Yogi for some time and holds down some of our Sunrise Club classes at 6 AM!

We asked her some questions to get to know her better.

🐚 what do you hope your students feel when they practice with you?

I hope my students feel the creativity I bring into the space—something unique enough to leave a lasting impression and a smile long after class ends.

I aim to create a balance of strength, playfulness, and peace… all woven together like a dance.

This is my art. And watching it come to life—evolve, expand, and deepen through each student—is where the magic truly is.

🐚 Where are you from and what do you enjoy doing outside of the studio?

I'm From Riverside California, but I feel native to SD because I've been here for 16 years lol
I enjoy being in the kitchen. But I'm still learning how to bake. I'll go out of my way to sit or be in the sun , anything outdoor and I'm a happy girl.
To unwind I enjoy listening to a good podcast and having a glass of wine.

🐚 Tell us about your yoga journey and who has inspired you along the way.

My first ever yoga class was in 2015 at an event held at Mission Brewery led By Lauren Padula. She is a big influence on my style of teaching to create smooth and fluid movement that not only brings strength but feels similar to a dance. She had this great knowledge of the anatomy and fluidity in movement so I apply that still in my teaching.
Shortly after I went to YTT with Carolina Vivas. I loved it so much I led my own YTT in 2019 at Bloom Yoga.

My online Superstars are Brian Kest, Eri Kelly and Dylan Warner and anyone on social media with a unique spin on a a traditional pose. I'm always looking for new and fun variations of poses.

I try to keep my flows fun and playful. I'm always looking to apply different movements and training drills from dance, ballet, Jiu-Jitsu and often Calisthenic movements.

Wow, we love having you on our team,

Catch her at 6 AM on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Utkatasana ✨ Chair Pose ✨• Sit low and lift your chest. Reach your arms high and keep your breath steady as the heat bui...
04/26/2026

Utkatasana ✨ Chair Pose ✨

• Sit low and lift your chest. Reach your arms high and keep your breath steady as the heat builds.
• This pose strengthens your legs, glutes, and core. It supports posture, stability, and focus. 🧘🏻‍♀️

2026 YTT is calling… ✨This isn’t just about becoming a yoga teacher.This is about becoming more you.So many people think...
04/24/2026

2026 YTT is calling… ✨

This isn’t just about becoming a yoga teacher.
This is about becoming more you.

So many people think a Yoga Teacher Training is only for those who want to teach… but the truth is, it’s so much more than that.

It’s a journey inward.
A deep dive into your patterns, your breath, your body, your mind.

It’s where philosophy meets real life. Where you begin to understand yourself in ways you never have before.

It’s early mornings and long weekends…
learning, practicing, laughing, maybe even crying.

It’s breakthroughs you didn’t know you needed.
It’s building discipline, devotion, and trust in yourself.

And honestly…
it’s where some of the most meaningful friendships are formed 🤍

The kind where you feel seen, supported, and truly understood.

You don’t have to want to teach.

You just have to be willing to grow.

If you’ve been feeling the pull… this is your sign.

A space to study, to practice, to remember who you are.

Spots are limited.
Message for details or to feel into if this is aligned for you ✨

Showing up. Finding balance. Staying steady. 🧘🏻‍♀️ Every practice looks different, and every body shows up in its own wa...
04/22/2026

Showing up. Finding balance. Staying steady. 🧘🏻‍♀️
Every practice looks different, and every body shows up in its own way. That’s what makes this space so powerful 💜

✨️Teacher Spotlight✨️Meet Michell F.! Our Sunrise Club Queen! She holds down the 6 AM flows and is always supporting the...
04/18/2026

✨️Teacher Spotlight✨️

Meet Michell F.! Our Sunrise Club Queen! She holds down the 6 AM flows and is always supporting the team by subbing. We asked her some questions to get to know her better.

🦋 What do you hope your students feel when they practice with you?

I hope that all of my students feel seen and empowered when taking class with me and leave with a sense of joy in their heart. 

🦋 Where are you from?

I am originally from the little old state of Rhode Island and grew up in the city of Central Falls. Always a New England girl at heart 

🦋 What teachers have inspired you in your practice and yoga journey?

Every teacher that I've come across and practiced with has inspired me in some shape or form.  As a teacher I am a forever learner and enjoy the freedom of the practice of yoga and how we can embody it to fit our mind,  body and souls needs. With having taken a variety of classes,  I've been able to grow my own style to embrace every student in a class full of connection within themselves and those around them as well. 

Whether its Sculpt or Yoga, catch Michell dishing out the vibes!

You can practice with her at 6 AM on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays!

✨️Teacher Spotlight✨️You have practiced beside her, and now we welcome her into the role of guidance! Welcome Cheree, ou...
04/10/2026

✨️Teacher Spotlight✨️

You have practiced beside her, and now we welcome her into the role of guidance! Welcome Cheree, our newest addition to The Balanced Yogi Team and recent graduate of our very own YTT. We asked Cheree some questions to get to know her better.

🐘 What do you hope your students feel when they pracrice with you?

I hope they feel a sense of connection, connection with themselves, the communities they are involved in, our amazing earth, and ultimately connection with divine consciousness. I believe we are all interconnected; aspects of each other and all things. Yoga has been crucial in helping me to recognize and truly feel that connection, and I hope my students are able to feel that as well.

🐘Where are you from?

I was born and raised in San Diego, CA, in the Mira Mesa area. In my early 20's I moved to Las Vegas where I lived for quite a while before venturing to Lake Havasu City, and finally returning home. I now live in Santee with my incredible husband and our sweet dog.

🐘 What teachers have inspired you in your own practice and yoga journey?

My yoga journey started with following along to Rodney Yee and Mariel Hemingway on DVD and for many years they were the only teachers I had. When I lived in Havasu, I began attending classes taught by Ben Hicks and was inspired by his stories of personal transformation. In San Diego, I have found inspiration in several instructors including Jen Miller, Kelsey, and Robin Christ, but my largest source of inspiration has come from my YTT instructor, Alyssa Allen. 

We are truly blessed to have you,

You can practice with Cheree every Friday for slow flow at 9 AM.

And if you are curious about our YTT program, ask her about her experience!

The Summer Chakra Cleanse is back!This series is the best way to start your week.We go through each energy center from t...
04/08/2026

The Summer Chakra Cleanse is back!

This series is the best way to start your week.
We go through each energy center from the base to the crown, discovering more about ourselves through kriyas (actions), mantras, breathwork and motion. Set yourself up for an epic summer where you feel fully embodied and potently YOU.

Sign up before June 1st to receive a 10% discount.

7 Chakras, 7 Mondays.
🌹🍊🏵🍀💠☪️🕉

June 22-August 3
7:15-8:30 AM

Date update!We are trying out a Saturday evening for Ecstatic Dance so our 9-5 M-F friends can join us!Ecstatic Dance is...
04/07/2026

Date update!

We are trying out a Saturday evening for Ecstatic Dance so our 9-5 M-F friends can join us!

Ecstatic Dance is an evening of remembrance. A coming home to our sweetest, most aligned self.
We do not Dance to impress, we Dance for ourselves, our loved ones, and those who cannot.

It is a moment tp celebrate movement, music, and our most sensual deepest soul connection.

Leave Dance enlivened and ready for a great night's rest!

7 PM

Saturday, April 18th.

Wear comfortable clothes. No shoes. No substances. No words. No worries.

Come alone or bring a friend 🧡

Reach out to for questions.

Sign up on our website or when you arrive.

$20.

See you on the dance floor!

04/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in March Into Mindfulness!

We drew names at our Sacred Sunday class on Easter.

There were 4 prizes, of which will be gifted to Aspen, Jessa, Mandy, and Serenay.

Stay present and on the lookout for our next Wellness challenge!

So much love to each of you,

The Balanced Yogi Team

✨️Teacher Spotlight✨️Meet Keshia Lee! One of our OG sculpt girlies. Keshia is know to bring the heat... Every. Single. T...
04/06/2026

✨️Teacher Spotlight✨️

Meet Keshia Lee! One of our OG sculpt girlies. Keshia is know to bring the heat... Every. Single. Time. We asked her a few questions to know her better!

🌷What do you hope your students feel when they practice  with you?

I want every student to feel like they belong. Strong, supported, and empowered to show up as their best self. A space where they can grow, be challenged, and always leave feeling better than when they walked in.

🌷Where are you from?

I’m originally from the island of Guam. I come from a military family—my dad served in the U.S. Navy—which gave us the opportunity to eventually call San Diego home. I’m incredibly proud of where I come from, and I love sharing that part of me, especially since many people don’t know much about Guam. I always encourage people to learn more, visit if they can, and definitely try the food, if you haven’t had red rice or chicken kelaguen, you’re missing out! 

🌷What teachers have inspired you in your practice and yoga journey?

I’ve been inspired by so many instructors throughout my journey. Taking group fitness classes completely changed the way I approach working out. I rarely choose to work out alone anymore. There’s something really powerful about being in a shared space with people who may all come from different backgrounds, but are there for the same purpose. The energy, the connection, and the way a great instructor can bring that all together is what inspired me. 

Wow, Keshia, you radiate from the inside out! What a beautiful human we have on our team.

Come Sculpt with on Tuesdays at 6 PM and Sundays at 12 PM.

Early mornings aren’t easy… but they are powerful 🌞There’s something different about showing up before the world gets lo...
04/02/2026

Early mornings aren’t easy… but they are powerful 🌞

There’s something different about showing up before the world gets loud.
Before the emails, the responsibilities, the noise.

6am is where you meet yourself first.
Where consistency is built.
Where your energy shifts for the entire day.

We want to keep these classes alive and thriving for those who need them, and we need your support to do that 🤍

✨ Starting now:
If there are zero sign-ups the night before, the 6am class will be canceled.

This helps us honor our teachers’ time and keep the schedule running smoothly.

If you’ve been thinking about coming… this is your sign.
Commit the night before.
Lay your clothes out.
Set the alarm.

We’ll be here waiting for you 🌅

Let’s build this morning community together.

— The Balanced Yogi Team

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8840 N Magnolia Avenue, STE 240
Santee, CA
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