गुरु
TEACHERS
Jeffrey Cohen
Director/Founder of Satsang Yoga Charleston
Jeffrey Cohen is an international yoga and meditation teacher since 2002. As the founder of Satsang Yoga Charleston, established in 2005, Jeffrey has become widely known for creating an in-depth and transformative yoga experience. His teaching style, often described as natural, thoughtful, and compassionate, puts students at ease while inspiring growth. His classes blend humor, musicality, and earnestness, creating a welcoming and engaging environment for practitioners of all levels.
Jeffrey bridges the ancient roots of classic Asian metaphysics with modern-day relevance, making timeless wisdom accessible to today's practitioners. A suicide survivor with a history of childhood trauma, Jeffrey’s personal journey through psychotherapy uniquely informs his approach to teaching. He is highly skilled in integrating the therapeutic benefits of yoga, helping students not only with physical wellness but also in their emotional and psychological well being.
Jeffrey has had the privilege of mentoring and certifying hundreds of yoga teachers, guiding them through their own journeys to becoming skilled and compassionate teachers.
HIGHLIGHTS
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Leading a thriving yoga community for over two decades, Jeffrey has cultivated a space where students can explore yoga as a tool for healing, growth, and connection.
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Jeffrey played a pivotal role in training the next generation of yoga teachers through Jivamukti’s renowned teacher training programs.
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Jeffrey has been a guest teacher and presenter at renowned centers like Kripalu, Omega Institute, and the Art of Living Retreat Center. He has also participated in various yoga festivals across the globe.
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Jeffrey designed these highly respected teacher training programs, which focus on the holistic growth and development of yoga instructors, blending tradition with innovation.
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Jeffrey’s work extends beyond the yoga studio, having collaborated with professional sports teams, Blackbaud, and artists like Michael Franti. He has also been involved in various yoga video projects, broadening the reach of yoga and meditation.
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A talented musician, Jeffrey’s body of work includes a library of both rock and Bhakti Yoga recordings. His music has been featured in films and videos, and his recordings are available on Spotify.
Through his teachings, mentorship, and music, Jeffrey continues to inspire individuals to explore yoga as a path of healing, truth, and personal evolution.
Sunshine Leinbach
Sunshine embodies the essence of her name, radiating positivity and warmth that's immediately felt in her presence and mirrored in her teaching style. Sunshine's approach to yoga is both dynamic and versatile, adeptly blending traditional sequences with a fresh take, and amazing hands-on assists. Growing up in a musically rich environment greatly influences her soundtracks, seamlessly interweaving classic tunes with new age jams creating an auditory experience that complements the physical and spiritual journey.
Before entering a life of yoga, Sunshine was a Montessori teacher, where she discovered her innate ability to connect with and guide children. This passion has blossomed into starting an afterschool yoga business — Surya Child, as well as volunteering for a local non-profit — Empowered Minds, bringing yoga practices to Charleston’s downtown public school system. Her commitment to fostering a love for yoga in the hearts of children speaks volumes about her dedication to spreading wellness and mindfulness to all ages.
Outside the yoga studio, Sunshine is a frequent visitor of various local venues— Pour House, Charleston Music Hall & Royal American— where she indulges in her love for live music. She loves to travel, hoping to make it to all continents in this lifetime. Sunshine has a fondness for being barefoot, always enjoying the awareness of being connected to the earth.
Sunshine feels honored to be a graduate of Satsang Yoga Charleston’s 250-hour RYT program, led by renowned instructors Andrea Boyd & Jeffrey Cohen in 2021. She is currently completing the 'Natural Evolution' 500hr Continuing Education Training program, under the mentorship of Jeffrey Cohen. This dedication to her personal and professional development in yoga underscores her deep commitment to her practice and her community.
Misty Lister
Misty has been a part of the Satsang Yoga Charleston community and student of Andrea and Jeffrey's since 2012. She gained her 250-Hour and 500-Hour "Natural Teacher" Yoga certification through Satsang's teacher training program. Her dedication to expansion is echoed in her practice and teaching, while her ability to connect with others is reflected in her desire to nurture a strong, lasting community. She is practical, kind, adventurous and adept, which are just some of the qualities you will experience in her class. Misty loves a good playlist, a good sweat, and her ultimate goal in each class is to have fun. Outside of Satsang, Misty enjoys being outdoors, gardening, loving on her senior pup Fleesha, and spending time in the jungle of Costa Rica.
Kim Stockell
Kim’s classes are heartfelt, creative, and joyfully human. She weaves well-crafted sequences into a breath-led flow — a dance of inhale and exhale — often accompanied by music, sound bowls, and the sweetest hands-on assists. She brings levity and the giggle to every gathering, reminding students that lightness and laughter are the foundation of the path. Her presence is nurturing and magnetic — she’s known for giving the best hugs and making students feel truly cared for.
She completed both her 300-hour and 500-hour yoga teacher training with Jeffrey Cohen & Satsang Yoga Charleston, inspired by a deep desire to help others feel as good as she does after practice. Kim is a beloved presence within the Satsang community — warm, funny, and fully engaged — always showing up with heart and humor.
Off the mat, Kim finds joy in nature, harmonium and sound healing, reading cookbooks, and making music. She’s also passionate about advocacy, though her deeper goal is to keep people anchored in their hearts — where love, peace, and connection live.
