Viki Diehl

Viki Diehl

Career Objective

I wish to spread the joy and benefits of yoga to all my students. My goal is to help students feel stronger and more flexible in body, calmer and more balanced in mind, and therefore more joyful and happy in their lives.

Experience

Employment            2021-Present

The Bay Clubs Company, Carmel Valley—three yoga classes per week:

• Yoga Flow, 60 minutes, 2x per week (Hatha/Ashtanga inspired improvisational flow. This class links together yoga poses by using the breath. Focus is on proper alignment, and the sequence of poses promote strength, balance and flexibility. Good for students who like an energizing practice with more variety. Accessible for all levels of experience).

• Gentle Yoga Flow, 75 minutes, 1x per week (A gentle format, which moves slowly through a progressive sequence of yoga poses. We use blocks and straps to allow greater access for those with limited flexibility. This class incorporates a restorative component at the end, using bolsters and blankets to find support and deep relaxation. Good for all levels and ages).

Asana Practice            2007-Present

• Yoga practitioner for more than 18 years.
• Studied with the world-renowned yoga instructor Stacy McCarthy in the Ashtanga Vinyasa style of yoga.
• Practiced at Yoga Del Mar in the Iyengar and Ashtanga styles of yoga.
• Experienced in a variety of classes including Hatha Yoga Flow, Ashtanga Primary Series, Hot Yoga, and Restorative Yoga. 

Education

Yoga Alliance Certification RYT200, Mira Costa CC                             2020

CPR/AED Certification, Bay Club Carmel Valley                                 2023

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, San Diego State University           1991

Personal

As a San Diego native, I have been active my whole life, taking a variety of group fitness classes, ice skating and dancing. When I’m not practicing yoga, you can find me hiking or playing beach volleyball on the beautiful sands of Del Mar. I have a passion for health and wellness, the beauty of nature, and for creating a joyful, balanced life. Favorite quote, "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared with what lies within us" -Ralph Waldo Emerson