Meet Our Teachers

Alexis's connection to yoga and dance run deep. She cares for her students and holds space for deep breaths and grounding in all her classes. Her philosophy allows the body to quiet down enough so that it can tell us what it needs & uses yoga to connect, heal, and inspire her community.

Chelsea has a gentle, caring way about her that immediately helps you let go and relax into your practice. With a background in childhood and Montesorri education, she leads with compassion and offers her students support and breath in all her classes. She also teaches at the Bakti Center here in NYC, has a deep love of dogs and animals, and dedicates her life to teaching and being in service to others.

Dee is a yoga lover who crafts engaging and inspiring classes that encourage mental, emotional, and physical curiosity. She is committed to creating a supportive and welcoming community to help students explore their practice. Outside of the studio, Dee works in the nonprofit space supporting mental health and crisis response organizations, and is frequently on the go traveling and exploring new destinations. She says she "loves to explore how emotions show up in the body and how to bring out the different elements of strength and resilience we all carry."

Diana believes in the power of yoga and meditation, and has held it at the center of her New York life for over two decades. She weaves ancient texts, philosophies, spirituality, and hospitality into all she does. She sees offering yoga to her community as an act of service that she says "can absolutely change the whole world and connect & support our neighborhood community."

Dylan's grace and strength season all his classes. Though first starting yoga in 2012, Dylan’s practice deepened in 2022 after healing himself from a cervical spine & traumatic brain injury. In his classes you'll find a focus on breath, alignment, and structure while bringing people closer to themselves.  Balancing chronic pain, Dylan inspires his students to feel "strong, powerful & grounded through their practice."

arleen makes yoga the best part of your day. Her gentle and intuitive flows allow you to move your body & go deeper within. She teaches pilates, vinyasa, and is invested in her community and sharing the benefits of yoga, wellness, and meditation to all. In her classes you'll find the support to build a trust and believe "that what is meant for you, will find you."

Jasmine's love of yoga and strong presence make her power flow classes so fun! She seamlessly guides students through thoughtfully challenging sequences while threading yogic philosophy throughout each practice. She says "To me, yoga is less about getting it right and more about breathing, evolving, and meeting yourself exactly where you are.”

Jessie is a seasoned dance professional, choreographer, and teacher in NYC. Originally from Texas, she incorporates breath and movement in all she does. Exuding strength and soulfulness, she leads her yoga classes with confidence - always keeping the chakras at top of mind.

Julia's depth of knowledge in this practice infuses her every class. She guides and aligns us through yoga for the modern world - and you'll find thoughtful transitions, infusion of the imagination and breath work.  Her classes blend several yoga modalities from her trainings at 200 hour YTT with The Sacred Fig, 200 hour Meditation Teacher Training with Three Jewels, Katonah yoga, Prenatal Yoga, and a mentorship with Sky Ting. She believes in "yoga as a longevity practice & that yoga is for everyone."

Najal is a Brooklyn native who holds yoga as a sacred practice in their life. Incorporating Ashtanga influences & training from The Shala, her classes have a steady flow with longer held breaths and deep mindfulness. Movement is magic for her, and her students find they can feel "calm and grounded by her anchoring energy throughout practice."

Rachel's inner spirit and light truly shine in every one of her classes here at the studio. Her approach to yoga invites every body to feel seen, loved, and whole in the dance of breath, mindfulness, and movement. She incorporates somatics, dance, and traditional vinyasa flow into every class - making the practice fun & fulfilling at the same time.