Rhonda Slota, MA, RYT, ALC, is a certified Yoga Teacher, Ayurvedic Lifestyle Counselor, full-time Principal of Napa Valley Adult Education, co-owner of Vallejoyoga Studio and a parent. She has practiced Yoga for over 30 years and has overcome the effects of several serious illnesses (including migraine headaches, hyper and hypo thyroidism, asthma) and continues to manage her health through the practice of Yoga, Meditation and Ayurvedic principles. She has studied with numerous Yoga master teachers in the styles of Ashtanga, Iyengar, Kripalu, Yin and Restorative. Rhonda is currently studying with world renowned Ayurveda masters including Dr. Vasant Lad, Dr. R.H.Singh, Sharita Shrestha, Jay Apte, Dr. Vivek Shambhag, Dr. John Douillard, and Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla.

Rhonda's goal is to create a nurturing, positive environment in which all individuals are encouraged to reach for and develop their full potential, and flourish! She is devoted to ensuring that students learn techniques and postures as well as develop a sense of the practice as their own deep at the heart level.

It is by making the practice our own and using these ancient principles regularly that we are able to achieve optimal awareness, health, happiness, peace, wisdom and love.