Teachers
Dini Maharani Suskandi, E-RYT, RCYT, YACEP
Dini is a native of Jakarta who has been practicing and teaching yoga for over 20 years. She was originally drawn to yoga as a form of a peaceful exercise for mind and body following her retirement as an Indonesian national swimmer. Her interest in yoga eventually grew to a desire to teach others. She studied a variety of yoga including Power yoga, Jiva Mukti, Synergy Yoga, Vibrant Living Yoga, Iyengar, Vinyasa, Sun Kids Yoga, Yin Yoga, Acroyoga and Ashtanga.
With her experiences in yoga, she is certified to teach Kids Yoga, Power Yoga, Ashtanga, Yin Yoga, Vinyasa and Hatha yoga. She is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (ERYT), Registered Children Yoga Teacher and Continuing Education Provider (CEP) with Yoga Alliance. Dini is also a Level 1 Certified ACROVINYASA Teacher and also ACROYOGA Level 1 Certified.
Dini ran a successful yoga studio and RYS 200 in Jakarta, Indonesia and USA certifying over 150 yoga teachers into the local yoga community. She has taught many festivals in Indonesia, including Namaste Festival (2013 &2014), Yogfest (2014 -2016) and NIKE NTC Jakarta TOUR (2015 & 2016). She is also one of the founders of Jaya festival (2015 - 2016)
Her teaching style is focused on building strength to find flexibility in mindful action such that students can find enjoyment and balance in their practice. She sequences her class in a mindful, creative and playful way so that students of all levels can evolve and find satisfaction in their practice. She has taught classes both in the USA and also Indonesia.
When she's not teaching, she likes to spend her time with her chocolate lab and wanders outdoor to hike and bike the surrounding trails. She likes cooking and listening to music during her offtime, and occasionally watching Netflix.
Heather Frable E-RYT 500
Heather’s true yoga journey began after years of running, which ultimately led to an injury. Looking for a practice to heal and restore her body, she found her way to the mat at Thrive. Taking Dini’s class changed everything. In 2020, Heather completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) with Dini at The Zen Cove, turning her personal recovery into a passion for teaching others.
Shortly after getting certified, her husband’s Navy career brought them back to San Diego. There, Heather built a diverse and extensive teaching background, leading classes at fitness centers, franchise, and boutique studios. She stepped into a leadership role as a Lead Teacher at YogaSix (Y6) Point Loma, where she also assisted in running the daily operations of the studio. During her time in Southern California, Heather committed to her continuing education, earning her 300-hour YTT and becoming Yoga Sculpt certified through RENEW Yoga.
Following her husband's retirement from the Navy, Heather returned home to Whidbey Island and back to where it all began—her OG studio, The Zen Cove. Ever striving to evolve as an educator, she has recently added a Pilates Reformer certification to her credentials. Heather is dedicated to constantly expanding her movement education to best serve her community. For Heather, the ultimate joy of teaching is creating a fun, trusting environment where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to try something new.
Sammy, RYT 500
Sammy began practicing yoga in 2012 as a college course and quickly discovered that she was in it for the long haul. Amongst her busy work and school schedule, she realized that a sense of healing and peace of mind can be accessed from within. She found inspiration through recognition of her personal growth mentally, physically, and emotionally. As an effort to continue her education and dedication to the practice, she began teaching, but always remains a student first. Sammy enjoys practicing all forms of hatha yoga and particularly enjoys teaching slow flow, vinyasa, yin, and restorative. Her classes are inviting, fun, and diverse, with a focus on finding a state of balance between effort and ease. Sammy completed her 300 Hours with focus on Yin, Myofascia and Restorative. She is an RYT 500
Cailie RYT 200
Cailie Buckingham is a Montana native that loves all that the PNW has to offer, from its forests, mountains and sea. She has had the privilege to summit both Mt. Rainier and Mt. Baker. She is a registered dietitian providing nutrition counseling to clients with the goal of improving their relationship with food. As someone with a long-time interest in many aspects of health and wellness, her love of yoga, however, came as a slow burn. It was several years of an on again, off again yoga practice before she really got what yoga does not only for the body, but perhaps more importantly for the mind and heart. As she experienced various challenges and struggles in her life, she found yoga offered solace, grounding and healing. She deeply appreciates how yoga connects breath and movement as a portal to acceptance and surrender. As a yoga teacher, she enjoys offering slow flowing classes that allow for deeper connections through the freedom and expression of the body while encouraging students to courageously and graciously meet themselves right where they are each time they come onto their mat.