WEEKLY WELLNESS CLASSES
Chair Yoga
TUESDAYS
10:00AM-11:00AM
Sloth Yoga
WEDNESDAYS
9:30AM-11:00AM
Gentle Garden Yoga
THURSDAYS
10:00AM-11:00AM
Mindful Movements Yoga
FRIDAYS
9:30AM-10:30AM
All classes are held outdoors in our Gazebo area, pending weather. Check with admissions when you arrive. Payment can be made upon arrival at Admissions for those with out Wellness or Premium memberships. Members must present their membership card upon arrival. If limited space, priority is given to members.
- Premium/Wellness Garden Membership = Free
- Basic Garden Membership = $10 per class
- General Admission = Open classes to the public. $20 per class (includes garden entry for the day)
- Garden Volunteer $5 per class
Wellness Membership perks:
- Free weekly Wellness Classes
- Discount access to Wellness workshops and retreats
- Discount in our volunteer-run gift shop
We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of our community as our wellness program continues to grow and thrive. Thanks to your participation, encouragement, and enthusiasm, our wellness classes are becoming a strong and sustainable part of our community offerings.
We recognize the positive impact these programs have on the health, connection, and well-being of so many individuals, and we are excited to continue expanding opportunities that support a healthier and happier community.
Thank you!
For more information, contact amelia@thegarden.org
Meet our Wellness Instructors
Meet Pam – Wellness Guide & Yoga Instructor
Pam discovered yoga in 1982 while in graduate school at SDSU and returned to it with renewed passion in 2001, following 9/11. A longtime psychotherapist, she became a certified yoga teacher in 2003 and has been sharing her calming, mindful practice ever since.
Pam began teaching at The Garden during the pandemic, finding it the perfect setting to reconnect with yoga and nature. Her unique “Sloth Yoga” style emphasizes slow, intentional movement—drawing inspiration from the strength and grace of sloths. She also offers Chair Yoga, ideal for beginners, those recovering from injuries, or anyone seeking a gentler practice.
For Pam, yoga is about awareness and connection—to ourselves, to others, and to the natural world. Practicing in The Garden enhances this connection, supporting both physical wellness and a deeper appreciation for the environment.
Meet Amelia – Yoga Instructor & Volunteer Coordinator
Amelia Knezevich has over 25 years of teaching excellence in fitness and aquatics. Her unique background and extensive knowledge help guide students to deeper mind, breath, and body awareness. She takes a gentle and calming approach, leading students through the asanas (yoga poses) and pranayama (breath work) to promote flexibility, strength, and balance. Amelia enjoys sharing the benefits of yoga with students of all ages and levels.
Moving through mindful connection in an accessible way, Amelia creates an experience that is easy on the joints, improves posture, and nurtures the soul. Her classes are designed to support both physical and mental well-being. It is her goal for students to leave class with confidence, feeling both energized and relaxed in body and spirit. She looks forward to creating peace and joy with you.
Meet Lisa – Wellness Guide & Yoga Instructor
Lisa McKenna is a seasoned coach and wellness guide with over 23 years of experience helping midlife women reconnect with themselves through movement, mindfulness, and mindset. Her yoga classes, workshops, and retreats blend breathwork, body awareness, and somatic practices to create meaningful spaces for transformation.
With a background in massage therapy and holistic healing, Lisa supports her students in releasing stress, rediscovering joy, and stepping into the next chapter of life with confidence. Her teaching is rooted in authenticity and compassion, empowering women to cultivate vitality, self-connection, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Meet Hannah Lei Kruger BA,RYT – Wellness Guide & Yoga Instructor
Hannah Lei Kruger is a 200-Hour Certified Adaptive, Restorative & Traditional Yoga Teacher, 95-Hour Certified Children’s Yoga Teacher, 100-Hour Certified Sound Healer, and a Level II Reiki Practitioner. Hannah Lei trained and taught at A Gentle Way Yoga and Joyful Movement Center from 2010-2014 and also with Yoga Rascals from 2011-2020 & 2025- present.
She is a credentialed multi-subject and art elementary school teacher & taught art to preschool & elementary school students in Lemon Grove, CA from 2020-2025. Hannah Lei began playing the crystal singing bowls in 2012 and was certified as a Sound Healer in 2018, through a program developed by Amanda Baird of The Advanced Institute of Sound. Hannah Lei continues to teach yoga to children and adults, facilitate crystal singing bowl meditations, and lead community art events.