Bay Area Yoga Teachers/Jois in the U.S?

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Hello, <br>I am a newcomer to the "club". There

are a huge number of As(h)tanga teachers in the Bay

Area, but who is really wonderful? My criteria reside

not in a stringent following or dogmatic application

of Jois' teachings to the letter, but more in spirit

of teaching and a lack of huge ego.<br>I've taken

class with Leigha Nicole, who's certified by him, and I

think she's great, and I like Debbie Ramelli a lot. And

Tim Thompson, for a vinyasa-type "workout", can be

fun, if a little hard core.<br>I'm just looking to

expand my knowledge by trying some different classes,

and would like recommendations. I'm also looking for

someone who focuses on some of the non-physical aspects

of practice as well as asana.<br><br>I am just

starting to study second series, so am especially

interested in people whose classes incorporate at least a

modified version of those postures.<br><br>Also, when Rolf

and Kirsten were here last summer, they said that

there was talk of Jois coming to the U.S. this year or

next. Has anyone heard anything about

that?<br><br>Thanks for your (anticipated) responses.