Leanna Desheplo
After being introduced to yoga over 10 years ago I decided to eventually earn my degree in teaching at the Stone Center for Yoga in Teaneck, NJ in 2012. The transformations I felt in my body and mind through the work on my mat have encouraged me to live my life simply, peacefully, mindfully and most of all with kindness and compassion to those around me. I feel that we as humans have an obligation to ourselves and to others to be of service while on this earth. Opening this studio has given me the opportunity to do just that. My goal is to create a community of like minded people where we can all learn from each other and just take the time to be still and enjoy our existence. By teaching yoga I feel I can share my own successes and transformations by guiding people through movement and breath and by sharing those moments together and hopefully allowing people to find moments of joy and peace. My style of teaching is typically connecting to the breath with slower movement while building strength and a deeper understanding of the body and mind. Throwing in laughter and good music sets the stage for a non judgmental and comfortable space to practice.
Jackie Rose
RYT-500
Jacquelyn is a passionate teacher and artist that loves creating and inspiring others to try new things as well. She believes Yoga has the ability, through continued practice, to lead us to choose lifestyles that honor our health, wellness and happiness.Jacquelyn has found that by showing up to her practice with an open mind and heart, that Yoga has offered the opportunity for self-discovery, connection, awakening, healing, growth, laughter, joy, adventure, and love. As a teacher, Jacquelyn Rose is simply holding that door open for her students.
Sara Paglucia
RYT-500
Sara is a 500 hour certified vinyasa yoga instructor. She has a passion for anatomy and it comes through in her teaching, focusing on safe and functional alignment, and helping make poses more functional for her students individual bodies. She teaches for all levels of experience, and holds a safe space for students' exploration, self discovery, and self connection.
Sonja Pfeiffer
RYT 500 - Yoga Alliance
Yoga found me many moons ago by complete accident, which is one of the best things ever that happened. Why? Because YOGA leads to happiness. I didn’t know anything about the Yoga health benefits – but I can confirm it works! The initial attraction of the physical challenge became secondary. More important became the mental aspect, breathing practice (pranayama), and finding stillness and ease. Over the years, I noticed slight improvements like being more patient, less critical or judgmental, and consciously enjoying things I had previously taken for granted.
I love teaching yoga for all levels so everybody can feel included. Therefore, I offer plenty of variations. It is essential to me that my students connect to and learn to listen to their bodies so they can move with ease and lightness through their asanas while growing physically stronger and building flexibility.
Tugba Eke
RYT 200
Tugba started practicing yoga in 2017. It quickly became a way to not only move the body but heal the soul. After experiencing the amazing effects that yoga can have on the mind and body, Tugba knew she wanted to share the knowledge with others as well as deepen her own practice. She decided to enroll in yoga teacher training and earned her certification with Soo Yoon at Abundant Path School of Yoga, NJ in 2024 with a deeper understanding of poses, philosophy, and history. In her classes, you can expect a blend of flows, mindfulness, pranayama (breathwork) and meditation. Becoming a yoga teacher was an enlightening experience and shewants to share that light with others!
Off the mat, Tugba enjoys spending time with her friends, family and her beautiful cat. She loves riding her bike,reading, trying out new healthy recipes and visiting museums & art galleries in NYC.
Fabienne Louis
Fabienne is a Qigong instructor and sound practitioner known for her integrative approach to wellness, blending the graceful movements of Qigong with the soothing sounds of meditation for a serene and balanced experience. Her focus is on guiding students through practices that enhance physical health and mental peace. Each class is a journey into self-awareness, where the synergy of movement and sound invites relaxation and rejuvenation. Beyond her classes, she is also a quantum healer and an abstract artist, drawing inspiration from her love of the outdoors. Fabienne makes her sessions welcoming to everyone, from beginners to advanced practitioners. Her classes are a space for exploration, growth, and finding harmony in everyday life.