TEACHING FAM

REBECCA HABER

Rebecca completed her 200-HR Yoga Alliance Certified Vinyasa training in 2013 at Yoga Vida in Manhattan. Since then, she has taught at various studios both in NYC and Los Angeles, including Life in Motion, Love Yoga and Red Diamond Yoga. Rebecca believes in using yoga as a tool for maintaining physical health, but also for cultivating joy in everyday life. Her classes are energetic and playful, with an eclectic playlist that will have you movin' and groovin'.  Rebecca also teaches privates, as well as pre-natal. ​

ELLE RANDALL 

Elle believes that the purpose of the Yoga practice is to give us insight to our Life practice, to help us be kinder people, and to cultivate more joy in our lives. In 2012 she joined Yoga Vida for their 200 hour Teacher Training. She has since completed a mentorship with Katonah Yoga, Advanced Sequencing training with Laughing Lotus, and multiple immersions with The Studio. She also has a certification in mat Pilates through Equinox. Her classes are fun, introspective, and infused with the wisdom of Chinese Medicine and Taoism. 

LINDSAY FREEMAN

Lindsay has been immersed in movement since the ripe age of four through classical ballet and modern dance. She completed her first Yoga Teacher Training at Yoga Vida NYC in 2011. The following year she started a formal daily practice in the tradition of Ashtanga Yoga with Eddie Stern. Lindsay took several trips to Mysore, India to study under the Ashtanga Yoga lineage holder Paramaguru R. Sharath Jois. In 2017 Jois granted her the special honor of a Level II Authorization to teach in the traditional style of Ashtanga Yoga. Lindsay works with students of all ages and experience levels in both public classes and in private settings.

SERENA BERRY

Serena was introduced to yoga at a young age while growing up in New York City. What began as occasional classes between school and work gradually became a central part of her life. She was drawn to the grace and poise it helped cultivate—both on and off the mat—and the freedom she felt in her body. Serena completed her 200-hour training at Sky Ting in 2017, where Katonah theory was woven into traditional yogic studies, and later earned her 300-hour with The Sacred Fig. Informed by Ashtanga, Katonah, Pilates, and dance, her classes blend guided movement and alignment with invitations to build self-trust and confidence.

CARLY MARKOWITZ

Carly believes that yoga is for every body—regardless of age, shape, or experience. She has completed over 500 hours of training with Yoga Shanti and began teaching to share yoga’s transformative power with others. Carly is passionate about using yoga to inspire growth, healing, and positive change in people’s lives. Whether you're stepping onto the mat for the first time or looking to deepen your practice, Carly is excited to guide you on your journey. Her classes will leave you feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, and inspired.

KIRA NICHOLS

Kira’s yoga journey started on Valentine’s Day 2015 when she stepped in to her first yoga class in a Crunch gym. She had decided to check out yoga to learn how to “stretch” and found peace of mind instead. She fell in love with the asana and the philosophy. She got her 200 hr RYT in 2018 at Tovami Yoga and has been teaching since. She also holds certifications in Yin and kids yoga. Her classes are encouraging and energizing, weaving Eastern philosophy into all. She also owns and operates an online Astrology and Tarot business. 

CHRISSY BRAUN

Chrissy is a YTT200 Certified Yoga Instructor (through A+ Yoga) and a Certified Chromatic Yoga Teacher (through Matt Giordano), with experience teaching SUP Yoga, Chair Yoga, Family Yoga, Vinyasa, and Restorative classes. She discovered yoga over 20 years ago, first as a way to offset her marathon training, and later to explore its transformative power on mind, body, and spirit. Today, Chrissy loves providing welcoming and uplifting classes, where students can feel empowered to explore, expand, and embrace their authentic selves.

LIZ HOUCK

Liz has been teaching yoga for nearly two decades and finds deep joy in sharing the magic of these practices. She has studied with many incredible teachers and completed trainings in Vinyasa, Original Hot, Yin, Ashtanga, Anusara, and Katonah Yoga. She’s owned studios, led teacher trainings, local and international retreats, workshops, and teaches private lessons. She believes that wherever you are is exactly the right place to start, and especially enjoys working with those new to yoga. She remains fascinated by how well yoga works as a tool for navigating the challenges of modern life.

COREY ESANNASON 

Corey's yoga journey began as a dance major at Skidmore College. Her practice led her to Om Yoga Center in 2004 where she received her teaching certification under the direction of Cyndi Lee, Joe Miller and Christie Clark. She has since has received additional pre-natal and children's certifications from Janice Clarfield, Karma Kids Yoga and Yoga Ed. Whether it's an adult or children's class, Corey uses her playful nature to create a safe and encouraging environment to nurture and promote physical, intellectual, social and emotional growth.  

Corey is grateful to all of her teachers, students, friends and family who teach and inspire her everyday. ​​​​​​​​

CLAIRE KOEPKE

Claire was introduced to yoga as a young child as a way to help regulate her emotions. While studying psychology and holistic health in college, she began leading yoga classes for her peers. Claire traveled to Pavones, Costa Rica in 2013 to complete her 200-hr certification in Nature-based Multidimensional Yoga. She returned in 2017 to complete an advanced training in Integrative Healing Yoga Therapy, which was heavily focused on restorative yoga and gentle hands-on assists. Claire is committed to creating non-judgemental, dynamic spaces for self-inquiry, self-healing and deep rest. Claire is also a Birth & Postpartum Doula, certified Perinatal Yoga Teacher, and Sound Meditation Facilitator.

ROBIN WALD

Robin Wald has been teaching yoga and meditation for over twenty years. She is an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), consulting astrologer, Tarot reader and spiritual educator through her business, Cosmic Wisdom Coaching. She is also co-host of The Wisdom We Share Podcast.

VERONICA BELTRAN

Veronica is a bilingual, first-generation Latina who believes that wellness isn’t about perfection—it’s about feeling good, reclaiming balance, and remembering that joy is a birthright. Her journey began in college at the Fashion Institute of Technology, where one yoga class cracked open a lifelong path into the healing arts. Since then, she’s earned certifications in yoga, Pilates, Reiki, sound healing, shamanism, and meditation through places like Yoga Vida, Katonah Yoga, The Studio, and Equinox Fitness.

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