Lead Trainer

Christina Braun brings over a decade of experience as the Studio Manager at Hollywood Market Yoga, where she has been instrumental in cultivating a vibrant yoga community. Since joining the Hollywood Yoga training team in 2015, she has played a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of yoga instructors. In this training, Christina will lead the signature Hot Hour portion, co-teach the Vinyasa segment, and provide valuable insights into the business of yoga.

With 19 years of personal practice, Christina is a dedicated advocate for lifelong learning in yoga. She completed her 200-hour RYT in 2013 and further advanced her expertise with a 300-hour certification in 2019. Her passion for sound healing enriches her teaching approach, adding a unique dimension to the training experience.

Outside of the studio, Christina enjoys hiking with her dogs, finding inspiration in nature and the outdoors. She is deeply committed to helping new teachers discover their authentic voice, fostering a supportive environment that encourages exploration and growth. Her guidance empowers aspiring instructors to connect with their true selves and share their unique stories through yoga.

Anatomy + Vinyasa 

Annabelle (she/they) is a deeply dedicated practitioner of Yoga in pursuit of Self-knowledge and service in the world. Her studies circulate Hatha and Tantrik practices among the Nath lineage, Kriya Yoga in the lineage of Paramahansa Hariharananda, and Advaita Vedanta through the lens of many teachers under the lineage of Shankaraji. She is also trained in Vinyasa Yogasana in the lineage of Sri Krishnamacharya and his son TKV Desikichar through Dr. Liz Lindh. She is dedicated to self-inquiry and an embodied practice of universal devotion, and acts as a conduit to the teachings of Yoga with immense passion and gratitude. Annabelle’s collegiate background in psychology and kinesiology imbibes her philosophical interests with tangible anatomical and psychological markers. In her perspective, part of the genius of the Yogic tradition lies in the incredible understanding of human anatomy prior to the development of modern technology and medicine. Annabelle’s in-depth knowledge of anatomy and Yogic philosophy helps to situate both subjects inside of the other, creating a tangible overlap between the exo and esoteric. By holding both modern understandings of anatomy and ancient teachings of Yoga, the practitioner is better able to navigate the puzzle of this science of liberation with more ease, less physical pain, and less mental resistance. Her approach centers on functional movement for longevity, stabilizing the nervous system, creating new neural pathways, and the development of one’s own relationship with their unique anatomy as a map to Self-Realization. As a guide in the teacher training program, her goal is to impart tools to help new teachers deepen their understanding of anatomy and physiology through first hand exploration, and to highlight this understanding as a pathway to deepening their Yoga practice. Expect to walk away from sessions with a better understanding of movement, accessibility, breath, the central nervous system, and the true potential of Asana within the Yogic traditions.

Yoga Teacher

Nic Perner (Raj Navjot Singh) completed his first 200-hour teacher training in 2014, rooted in the practices of Sumit Banerjee—a dynamic fusion of Bikram and Ashtanga yoga. While Nic has since taught from a variety of yoga lineages and styles, his teaching intention remains centered on guiding students through their personal journeys of self-discovery and transformation. Drawing from both ancient wisdom and modern practices, he offers a thoughtful exploration of yoga’s rich traditions and their practical application in everyday life.

Nic began his yoga journey with Hatha Yoga (Iyengar) and mantra meditation in the late 2000s. This foundational practice led him to explore hot yoga (Bikram and Sumits) and vinyasa, which became central to his personal and teaching practice for many years. In 2022, he received his Kundalini Yoga Level 1 Instructor certification from the Kundalini Research Institute. In 2023, Nic furthered his studies by completing his first Level 2 Training with KRI, centered on practices for Stress and Vitality, enriching his understanding of yoga’s role in building resilience and balance.

Currently, Nic teaches Kundalini Yoga classes, hot yoga classes, slow flow vinyasa classes, meditation classes, and leads sound baths that include the gong, guitar, and indigenous instruments such as flute and drums. His classes encourage students to become curious observers of their breath, body, mind, and true self. By holding space for exploration, he guides individuals to their edges, where physical, emotional, and spiritual growth can occur. His passion for sharing the wisdom of yoga extends beyond the physical practice, inviting students to delve into its philosophical and meditative aspects, including an in-depth focus on the subtle body.

In this training, Nic will lead sessions on the history of yoga, yoga philosophy, pranayama, mantra, meditation, the chakras, and yogic texts. His goal is to create a supportive environment where students can explore their full potential, discover their authentic selves, and carry the transformative lessons of yoga off the mat and into the world.