Clara Baena

Clara Baena, 200-RYT, was born in Medellin, Colombia. Currently she lives in Mariposa, California. Clara has a degree in Science and Environmental Education, and was a biology teacher in middle and high school. In addition to her academic roles, she is a Traditional Karate Do instructor for children and teenagers. 

Since 2007, Clara has devoted herself to the study of Yoga and Reiki and its philosophies, techniques, and spirituality. In Colombia, she shared her love for Yoga as an instructor for six years. After living in Colombia for 35 years she arrived in the United States to start a new life with her husband and daughter.

Currently, she works as a Yoga Instructor at Pure Training Studio and is a Teacher Assistant and Spanish Instructor. Clara continues to deepen her studies of Ayurveda, healthy nutrition and meditation.

Clara joins us for her second year in our 18th Annual Yoga Jambalaya to teach Yoga para todos: Hatha Yoga in Spanish from 2pm-3:15pm

During our session, we will integrate basic elements of traditional Yoga. These essential elements promote unity between the physical body, the mind, emotions and the spirit, cultivating one’s holistic health. // Durante nuestra sesión, integraremos elementos básicos de una clase tradicional de yoga; elementos esenciales que promueven la unión de nuestro cuerpo físico, mental, emocional y espiritual para el cultivo de la  salud integral.