FOUNDER/OWNER ERYT 200/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.

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.

E-RYT500, 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.

ERYT 200

Amanda’s journey began in 2013 when, after years as a gymnast and track athlete she sought a physical outlet that was more kind to her body. Amanda immediately fell in love with the challenging, yet forgiving nature of yoga, specifically the cornerstone principle of asana - to honor the body. Through consistent visits to her mat, Amanda deepened her connection to her practice, and it became clear to her just how much more yoga had to offer. Living her yoga on and off the mat, Amanda gained new perspective in her life and realized that in order to continue on her path, she would need to share the joy and benefits of yoga with others. She was fortunate enough to complete her RYT-200 certification in 2017 at the PowerFlow School of Yoga under the amazing instruction of Stacey Bell and Carrie Parker-Gasteleu, as well as assistant and mentor, Christine Joseph. Expanding her connection to both her practice and her students, Amanda completed Yin yoga training with PowerFlow in 2019 as well. Amanda’s approach to each class ensures that her yogis increase their connection to their practice and to the world around them, ready to face life with a balanced perspective of strength, softness, confidence, forgiveness and inner calm.

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 finds the yoga community the perfect place to nurture this belief. Heidi 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, Heidi is grateful for the chance to grow, learn, and achieve together, both on and off the mat. Her classes integrate 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.

EYRT 200

Kimmie is a Holistic Wellness & Recovery Coach, 200hr Yoga Teacher, and Reiki practitioner 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.

ERYT 500

Teaching yoga began for Laura at the West Morris YMCA in 2001. Eight years of Iyengar training influenced her interest in sharing her experience. She received her Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga teacher training from David Swenson in 2005, and is also certified by the National Endurance Sports Trainers Association for Sport Training Yoga. She is recognized as an Anusara Inspired teacher. Laura continues to teach and support the community by sharing her passion for teaching with local studios and health clubs.

Laura’s Asana style is a powerful blend of Ashtanga vinyasa endurance combined with the Anusara flow of grace. Her yoga experience motivates and challenges students. She hopes to encourage others to continue and love their self journey. Laura emphasizes that perseverance, and surrender to the Self, will keep the student growing and strengthening their total being.

RYT 200/Prenatal

Amanda is a birth & postpartum doula, prenatal and yin yoga teacher who prides herself on utilizing her grounding presence in both the delivery room and yoga studio. She believes in the power of our bodies to move intuitively while incorporating mind / body / spirit connection. Amanda understands that yoga is a powerful tool to regulate our nervous system and encourages her yoga students to really listen to their individual bodies. She is extremely honored to offer a yin practice where her students are challenged to find comfort in the discomfort. Amanda is appreciative of all her students and wholeheartedly believes yoga is for everyone.

RYT 500

Angie is a dedicated yoga professional with over 25 years of experience in The Eight Limbs of Yoga. She has completed more than 500 hours of teacher training and plans to continue her education. Her journey began with a strong interest in meditation, which she uses for healing, improving mental clarity, overcoming challenges, and enhancing overall wellness. This path naturally led her to the physical practice of yoga, known as asana. In 2016, Angie began her teacher training to share her experiences and help others develop a love for yoga and meditation. She is eager to work with fellow instructors and guide students at all skill levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners. Angie aims for each student to leave her class feeling empowered, proud, and grateful for their time on the mat—whether they participate in a challenging class like Strong and Calm or a restorative class like Restore. She is excited to join the Do Yoga community and support everyone on their yoga journey. As stated in the Bhagavad Gita, "Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self."

ERYT 200

Shawnee views yoga as the art and science of self-discovery. A Jersey Shore local, certified Intuitive Eating counselor, shamanic earth-based energy healer, and avid rock climber, she respects the ever-changing nature of both our inner and outer landscapes. Shawnee teaches with a focus in alignment and yoga therapy fundamentals. Her teaching style blends curiosity, structure, nature, compassion, and flow; creating a safe container to foster her student’s growth edges, while accepting and supporting them just as they are and right where they are.

RYT 500

As a yoga instructor, Megan is dedicated to cultivating a nurturing, nonjudgmental space for self-discovery. She meets her students where they’re at, while also inspiring them to embrace challenges and empower themselves.

She completed her 200-hour Vinyasa and SEL training with Breathe for Change, her 300-hour with Lakshmi Rising, and Yin Training at Home Power. All three are on a mission to enhance the well-being of communities and to cultivate strength, peace, and balance on and off the mat. In addition, Megan is a level III Reiki practitioner, trained in Usui Reiki Ryoho. 

Megan has over 15 years of experience as a public school teacher in NJ and spent almost three years teaching English in Spain. Originally planned as a one-year experience in her late thirties wound up to be much longer as it allowed her to really step outside the competitive, fast-paced culture she had been immersed in for most of her life. What she gained most from this time abroad was the absolute importance of slowing down, turning inward, and reconnecting with one’s true nature.