Owner, Jean Pierre Marques, M.Msc. CHT is founder of Kitaido Yoga and Kenbudo Martial Arts and is a Grand Master of Yoga, Meditation and Breathing, Martial Arts, and Tai Chi. In addition to being a pioneer in the mind and body field, Jean Pierre is also a renowned author, speaker, artist, and Behavioral and Spiritual Therapist. For over 58 years, he has devoted himself to teaching thousands of people all over the world to make positive changes in their lives through his wellness centers, classes, retreats, workshops, teacher trainings, and private sessions. Before starting the studio in Coronado, Jean Pierre owned and operated various health and fitness businesses in France, Los Angeles, Hawaii, and Arizona and was Creator and Director of the Spiritual Awareness Department at the world-renowned Canyon Ranch in Tucson, AZ. As a testament to his lifelong work Jean Pierre received the honor of two inductions into the prestigious U.S.A. Martial Arts Hall of Fame as a “Living Legend” and “Ultimate Lifetime Achievement” and the Masters Martial Arts Hall of Fame as “Grand Master.” He has authored several books, including “Wake Up to Life” and “Secrets to Longevity: An Amazing Kind of Beauty.” When Jean Pierre is not traveling to meet clients, you will find him teaching classes and conducting workshops at Coronado Yoga & Wellness Center as a visiting Master Teacher.
Jean Pierre is ERYT-500 Yoga Alliance and a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider.
Owner, Linda Marques began her career in the health & fitness industry over 45 years ago while attending the University of Southern California. After graduating, she spent 14 years in Los Angeles teaching, training, and managing various fitness facilities. The following 11 years, she was the Fitness Director at the world-renowned Canyon Ranch in Tucson, AZ. Certified with several national fitness councils, Linda is a Master Level Kitaido Yoga Instructor, Master Level Instructor of Spinning, and a 2nd degree Black Belt in Karate. You will see her in the day-to-day management of the studio, teaching many of the group classes, as well as private clients at Coronado Yoga & Wellness Center. Her passion is to help students at all ages and levels achieve better health in their body and mind and look forward to each new day!
Linda is ERYT-500 Yoga Alliance and a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider.
Letycia Soto is a long-time practitioner of yoga, attending classes at various studios throughout San Diego and Mexico. In 2002, she took Coronado Yoga & Wellness Center’s Kitaido Yoga teacher training and began teaching classes the very next morning. Letycia finds the peace and silence of a yoga class centers her and brings balance to her life. She has also taught at Playa de Tijuana Rehabilitation Center in Mexico and Purisma Yoga in Bonita. Whether teaching or attending class Letycia believes that yoga is always the best part of her day.
Guest Instructors
Josee Cox, Edry Goot, Diana Serhan, and Suzanne Ware
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private lessons provide the perfect setting to address your goals and work on areas of individual interest. You can work with the teacher of your choice or we can match a teacher to meet your expressed needs. Private classes can help you start a new practice, deepen your practice or spend some time working with an injury or condition. Our teachers can develop a practice tailored to your individual needs.
Individual (60 minute) $125
$25 Each Additional Student
Private Lesson or Behavioral Consultation with Grand Master Teacher and Behavioral and Spiritual Therapist Jean Pierre Marques $200 (75 minute)
Please call to schedule (619) 889-0632
