About Cheryll

Cheryll Puyot has over 10 years of experience working for nonprofit organizations. She is passionate about human services organizations and loves learning about what matters most to donors.

Cheryll’s expertise is in producing both in-person and virtual fundraising and community events. She was instrumental in creating Hospice of Santa Barbara’s illuminate Speaker Series, which launched in October 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The series featured world-renowned speakers who explored the feelings and questions that accompanied a challenging time, inspiring audiences, encouraging deeper inquiry and action, fostering community discussion, and bringing people closer together.

Throughout the series, Cheryll worked closely with Elizabeth Gilbert, Jack Kornfield, Trudy Goodman, Kristin Neff, Kelly McGonigal, Richard Louv, Pico Iyer, Sharon Salzberg, Roshi Joan Halifax, Frank Ostaseski, Katy Butler, Dr. BJ Miller, Dr. Sunita Puri, Jenée Johnson, Daniel Goleman, Nora McInerny, and Amanda Kloots. As the producer of this virtual series, Cheryll helped bring its programming to more than 15,000 viewers across 47 U.S. states and over 58 countries.

Now based in San Francisco, California, Cheryll brings intention, creativity, and care to her work as a fitness instructor. She’s a proud mom to a toddler and is certified in prenatal and postpartum fitness. Her journey into this specialty began when she took group fitness classes during her own pregnancy and noticed there weren’t always enough modifications or specialized guidance. Wanting to better support her body and navigate the changes of pregnancy and postpartum recovery, she pursued additional certification—deepening her knowledge so she could help other women feel supported, confident, and empowered in their movement practice.

Cheryll teaches music-driven Yoga Sculpt classes at CorePower Yoga, blending strength, intentional movement, and energizing playlists. She loves the creative process of designing fresh sequences and curating music that keeps students motivated and engaged. Her approach is rooted in the belief that fitness is about more than physical strength; it is also an opportunity to reconnect with yourself, build confidence, and make space for self-care. Whether you're joining one of her classes or booking her for a group fitness experience, Cheryll hopes you'll leave feeling strong, energized, and empowered.