• Movement has always been Jessanya’s first language, from ballet to hip-hop, her early years were shaped by rhythm, expression, and freedom. After high school, yoga introduced her to a deeper kind of listening, one that invited her inward. What began as a physical practice evolved into a path of healing, self-inquiry, and deep connection.

    Jessanya is the creator of the PALOGA method, developed during her time living in Panama, and the founder of PALOGA studio. She is a 500hr RYT and certified Mat Pilates instructor, with a background rooted in global study and a devoted practice. Her path includes three years of immersive mentorship and training in yoga and sound healing in Panama with Roni Yaari, Mat Pilates training with Patricia Pinto, Bhakti yoga studies in India with Ragunath Cappo, and continued study in New York City...as there is always more to learn about the body, mind and spirit.

    Her teaching blends strength and softness with intuitive flow, designed to move energy, awaken presence, and guide students back to their inner essence. Whether leading a dynamic, heat-building sequence or a slow, grounding practice, Jessanya creates space for transformation through breath, mindfulness, and embodied movement.

    Her time teaching throughout Central America and Europe has deepened her understanding of movement as a universal language, while her devotion to holistic, conscious living informs everything she shares.

    Beyond the studio, you will often find her barefoot in nature, dancing freely, or laughing with her whole body alongside the people she loves.

  • Nikita Bhasin is a wellness facilitator based in Brooklyn, NY, creating spaces for nervous system regulation. Her work centers on movement, breathwork, and somatic practices, inviting the body to become a trusted place of refuge.

    Nikita has been studying Hatha, Vinyasa, and Bhakti yoga since 2014, with additional training in yoga nidra, pranayama, yin yoga, functional anatomy, mat pilates, breathwork, and embodied voice. She weaves movement, breath, sound, and ritual into her facilitation, honoring both the physiological and the mystical. Together, we develop a compassionate, non-linear relationship with the Self, and a curiosity to embrace the unknown.

  • Greg Mytelka (he/him) is a Brooklyn-based yoga and meditation teacher who believes deeply in the powers of play and rest. He teaches vinyasa and restorative-style yoga classes and guides meditation in public studios, community spaces, and with private clients throughout New York. In sharing these practices, Greg believes in meeting students exactly where they are, creating opportunities for both strength and softness on the mat.

    As an instructor, Greg draws upon training rooted in the Tibetan Buddhist path of yoga and is inspired by the natural world and the ways we can engage with it through our practice. Also sorry to be annoying but can you change greg’s bio this sentence: . Greg completed his 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Kalā Yoga Brooklyn and is currently completing his 50-Hour Mat Pilates Teacher Training with Jennie Epland Movement. With additional training in Āyurveda, trauma-informed practices, and hands-on assisting, Greg remains a forever student in mentorship with his teacher Jenny H. Chao and his sangha communities throughout New York and beyond. In addition to his work as a yoga teacher, Greg is a teaching artist, sharing the power of the arts with populations of all ages in schools and community spaces.

  • Maryallison is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher with over 500 hours of advanced training and is recognized as a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider. At her core, she is a hatha yogini, while drawing from a variety of yoga traditions and lineages to create a well-rounded and accessible practice.

    She had a life-changing experience when yoga was introduced into her life. Although movement had always been a part of her world through dance and served as a form of self-expression and healing, yoga brought a different kind of transformation on a much deeper level.

    Her classes are thoughtfully crafted to challenge the mind, body, and soul. She intends to empower her students to follow what feels good, using breath, movement, and music as pathways for healing, growth, and self-discovery. She creates a space that feels safe and supportive, inviting students to meet themselves exactly as they are, with love, compassion, and honesty.

  • Jennie takes balance and body mind integration seriously, while keeping you smiling and guessing. She draws inspiration from dance, animals, nature and the outdoors, embodying behaviors and emotions and sprinkles with a bit of wackiness on top. All in order to get to know ourselves, our patterns and abilities, the best we can. She is a trained/certified Pilates & Yoga instructor, with influence from many other modalities, that she has been studying for the past 8 years. She thrives when she can mix it up for her students with qigong, anatomy, mudras, aromatherapy, pranayama, self-massage and jokes.

    Jennie is a Thai Bodywork practitioner and Aromatherapist. Every training and every modality she has studied has been an answer to a question of discovery for her. She was drawn to Yoga for its calming and balancing benefits and the practice took her to a deeper level and then eventually, maybe inevitably, teaching. We are in a crazy and explorative time right now, let’s move together.

  • Sara is a soulful alchemist of the heart. Originally from Colombia, she is a yoga teacher, sound alchemist, and passionate community builder devoted to creating spaces of connection and transformation.

    Her life’s purpose is a sacred mission: to bridge the wisdom of the ages with the modern world. She weaves together the ancestral teachings of cacao, the transformative power of yoga, the depth of breathwork, and the healing magic of sound. Through these practices, she guides others on a profound journey of self-discovery, inviting them to reconnect with the essence of their being.

    Sara’s work is an invitation to walk a path of remembrance—where ancient traditions meet authentic expression. Within her spaces, there is an opportunity to align with truth, move to the rhythm of the heart, and harmonize more deeply with both self and the world.

  • Aloe (they/them) is a queer organizer and event planner, conflict manager, herbalist, movement educator and intuitive ritualist. They are activated by cyclical, seasonal, pleasureable living, self inquiry, the Moon, and its Astrological companions. Their studies and practices include exploring sustainable ways of being, reducing single use waste, nonviolent communication, rejuvenating movement and breathwork motivations, pleasure magick, and feng shui.

    They began their movement educator and yoga teacher training journey in 2017, studying Flow, Restorative, Yin, Katonah and Pranayama Breathwork in NYC. Their practice offers an empathetic exploration of seasonal antidotes, productive rest and the potential of the breath.

    Based in Brooklyn, NY, they hold spaces that encourage body empowerment through movement, relating, and calling for revolutionary liberation. You can often find them at the beach reading and writing about sexual liberation and ways to deconstruct patriarchal models and methods of moving and thinking - or dancing at home with their cats.

  • Shane is an experienced yoga teacher (E-RYT 500, YACEP) with a speciality in tcm informed meridian yoga therapy, as well as a comprehensive Pilates Instructor. Additionally, he worked at the pioneering harm reduction center, Onpoint, as a Holistic Health Specialist (ADS).

    Shane has had the privilege to co-lead/contribute to multiple yoga/pilates teacher trainings and yearly international retreats. He is the co-founder of Humble Warrior, fostering community and self-realization through yoga adventures and trainings across the globe. Encouraging play and discovery, Shane's easy-going approach, and educated sequencing will surely leave you feeling good about YOU.

  • Cassie’s classes emphasize anatomical alignment and are thoughtfully sequenced around a central theme. Drawing from her background in dance and movement, she builds each class with intention, guiding students through a clear progression from one shape to the next. Her teaching is fluid, dynamic, and often unexpected, balancing structure with creativity.

    While her classes can be physically demanding, she is committed to keeping them accessible. She meets students where they are, offering clear verbal cues, hands-on adjustments, and options that support each body’s unique structure and experience. As a Reiki II practitioner, she also weaves in energetic touch to support a deeper, more subtle awareness.

    Cassie’s yoga practice began in 2007 while studying contemporary dance in undergrad. What started as one of many movement practices became a steady anchor for building awareness and stability in her body. She completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training in 2019, followed by a 50-hour Pilates training and a 50-hour Sculpt certification in 2024. She has led workshops, is the cofounder of Elsewhere Retreats, and contributed to teacher trainings across a range of studios and settings.

  • Amanda Gloria Valdes is an E-RYT 500 Yoga Teacher, Meditation Teacher, Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP), educator, and wellness leader with over 14 years of experience guiding communities through movement, mindfulness, and transformational learning experiences. As the Founder of AV STUDIOS, Amanda has dedicated her career to creating accessible, inclusive wellness spaces that empower individuals through yoga, meditation, education, and community care.

    A recognized leader in the yoga industry, Amandapreviously served as Teacher Training Director for Y7 Studio, where she trained and mentored hundreds of yoga teachers and wellness professionals. She currently serves as faculty with New York University's Global Spiritual Life Department, teaching contemplative meditation and embodied wellness courses. Her work has been featured through partnerships with Melissa Wood Health, Bryant Park Yoga, Nordstrom, Nuna, Mama Glow, Heal Haus, Brooklyn Flow, and other leading wellness organizations. In recognition of her impact, Amanda was named a "Changemaker" by Yoga Journal Italia for her intersectional work in yoga, social equity, and community-building.

    Amanda's teaching philosophy blends modern movement science with traditional yogic wisdom, creating experiences that are accessible, empowering, and deeply rooted in personal transformation. Her specialties include Vinyasa Yoga, Meditation, Restorative Yoga, Perinatal Movement, Teacher Training, Leadership Development, and Mindfulness Education.

    In addition to her work as a yoga educator, Amanda is a Full-Spectrum Doula, Childbirth Educator, and Integrative Lactation & Feeding Specialist. Through AV STUDIOS, she supports individuals and families through fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, and early parenthood. Her perinatal work is informed by the same trauma-informed, evidence-based, and compassionate approach that has defined her teaching career for more than a decade.