Meet the Teachers

  • Shannon

    FOUNDER/OWNER E-RYT 500

    Shannon believes that each person is on their own unique journey, here to learn, grow, and live authentically. She views yoga as a powerful tool for connecting to the divine, with the practice encompassing far more than just the physical postures. Shannon emphasizes a well-rounded approach, integrating meditation, energy work, and restorative practices, guiding her students toward self-awareness and personal growth.

    Her vinyasa classes are rooted in alignment, helping students intuitively progress into a flow state where the breath leads the body and the mind can settle. Shannon's teaching is designed to empower students to connect with their breath, body, and emotions, navigating life’s challenges with resilience and grace. Through her teachings, she hopes to inspire others to elevate their awareness, process emotions, and realize they are much more than their body or mind.

  • Sarina

    RYT 500

    Sarina began her yoga journey in 2017 when she started taking classes routinely after graduating college. She quickly realized how much the practice of yoga helped her mental health and anxieties. In 2020 she took a leap of faith on herself and started teaching yoga weekly. Sarina has experience in teaching beginner level classes, mixed level, and intermediate classes, focusing on consistent alignment and challenging sequences, all while letting go of the ego and having fun with the poses. Sarina’s mission is to create an environment free of negativity, harm, and judgment so that students may feel supported and inclined to explore themselves in their personal practices and journeys to self love and realization. With Sarina’s skill level, expertise, and passion to create a safe space, students can leave class feeling relaxed, proud of themselves, and empowered to take the skills learned on the mat, off the mat.

  • Denise

    E-RYT 500, YACEP, CSHP, CYVT

    Denise was led to yoga after a vehicle accident while on an opera tour. The residual pain from severe whiplash caused her to look beyond what traditional medicine offered. This was the start of her love for yoga. Now, over twenty-five years later, she is a certified YACEP Yoga and YogaVoice® Instructor. She has additional training in restorative yoga, chair yoga, yoga nidra, meditation, pranayama and brain injury yoga. Her yoga classes are a mix of hatha and flow, laughter and focus, and are open to all levels.

    In addition, Denise was introduced to kirtan at the Sivananda Ashram in the Catskills. She experienced immediate, deep healing from chanting, and has since been exploring the vibrational healing arts. A journey to Guatemala and a special experience with a one of a kind Singing Bowl deepened her awareness of sound healing within herself and inspired her to become a certified sound healing practitioner.

    She travels regularly to India and has recently published her first novel, Journey to Sunyata – Mountains, Monsoons, and Magic, based on a true story. She is the founder of Sound Awakenings and offers classes and workshops all around the world.

  • Kimmie

    E-RYT 200

    Kimmie is a Holistic Wellness & Recovery Coach, 200hr Yoga Teacher, and Reiki Master with a heart for helping other people come back home to themselves through holistic wellness and therapeutic modalities. With an immeasurable number of hours teachings and practicing, it's safe to say that she most certainly lives her yoga. Kimmie has a background in addiction and trauma recovery making her approach to yoga cozy, soulful, and safe. The space she creates is one where students can explore their inner power, honor their bodies and listen to their inner wisdom. Her classes blend mindful movement and self-compassion helping you balance effort and ease.

    Drawing from the 8 limbs of yoga and her own personal meditation study, Kimmie strives to guide students towards mindfulness and inner harmony. Whether you are new to yoga or seeking deeper self-alignment, her approach nurtures both the body and soul, empowering you to find peace on and off the mat.

  • Aline

    RYT 200

    Aline has been instructing since 2023 and considers herself a forever student. Always curious and open to learning every day, being proud that she learns from her students just as they learn from her. A skilled reiki practitioner and yin instructor, her goal is to create an inclusive environment. One that invites practitioners of all levels to find their self-awareness through poses and their variations that create a beautiful connection between breath, mind, and heart. All which allow you to Align & Shine!

  • Norelle

    New Teacher Graduate RYT 200

    Norelle is a certified yoga teacher who sees the practice as a tool for healing, connection, and self-discovery.
 She completed her 200-hour training after discovering how grounding and transformative yoga could be during the uncertainty of 2020. What started as a personal practice quickly grew into a passion for sharing yoga’s benefits with others, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too. By day, Norelle works with children and adults on the autism spectrum, and brings that same patience, compassion, and care into her classes. Her teaching style is inclusive, accessible, and supportive, welcoming students exactly as they are. Outside of yoga, Norelle finds joy in music, hikes, and traveling — always seeking new inspiration to bring back to the mat.

  • Amy

    E-RYT 500

    Amy found yoga when she was 19 years old working at an art show. There was a talk and demo of yoga and she was hooked. Doing her first teacher training in 2006 with Brahma yoga, she has continued her study and is is certified in prenatal, yin, and sound healing. Amy feels Yoga is a beautiful tool for our body, mind, and soul and can be adapted to all stages of our lives. You can find out more about her, her tarot practice, and her upcoming book at amynovack.com.

  • Heidi

    RYT 200

    Heidi’s yoga journey began with a desire to be among like-minded individuals who radiate positivity. She has always believed that positive energy breeds more positive energy and find the yoga community the perfect place to nurture this belief. She is passionate about the transformative power of opening our hearts to both give and receive loving-kindness and delight in spreading joy that a kind word, a gentle smile, or an empathetic gesture brings to others.

    Excited about the ongoing journey, she is grateful for the chance to grow, learn, and achieve together, both on and off the mat. Her practice integrates breathwork, movement, and mindfulness, offering methods to enhance physical, mental, and spiritual strength. She is committed to guiding students on their journey towards achieving this shared intention.