Teaching yoga is my way to give back to others and share the wonderful benefits this ancient practice has given me on and off the mat. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, I found yoga to be my safe space. The combination of my own cancer journey and yoga practice have allowed me to become …
Erika was born and raised in Japan. She received her 200 RYT in 2022 at Release Yoga Studio. When Erika was 26 years old, she was inspired to practice Yoga as a result of her mother’s influence, and a problem with Scoliosis. Yoga definitely has been healing her mind and body. Her Yoga journey has …
Sandy is a 200-hour RYT Yoga Alliance certified yoga instructor. She earned her certification with Mandy Grant and Soo Yoon at Juluka Yoga School. Sandy has also obtained her PhD from Fordham University in Psychology and enjoys weaving both studies into her practice. She enjoys guiding her students to find harmony, mental clarity and stability …
Julianne is a 500 hour Yoga Alliance certified instructor. She began practicing yoga in 2006 as a way to cope with stress, anxiety and to more deeply connect to herself. The practice has been something she’s relied on over the years to provide peace and stability. Julianne always considers herself a student first and is …
Growing up, Samantha’s family was always into fitness. Her mother used to teach yoga and after she needed a change from teaching Zumba, Sam decided to take her first yoga class in 2013. After that, she was hooked! She then received her 200 hr YTT in 2018 from Indigo Yoga in Caldwell, NJ. Yoga has …
Alex began practicing yoga to relieve stress and anxiety. She quickly learned about asana sequencing and breathing techniques, and experienced that when practicing both, it profoundly benefitted her, physically, mentally and emotionally. After practicing for six years, Alex pursued a 200hr RYT yoga teacher certification to offer others the joy that yoga has given to …
Jeannie’s journey to her yoga mat began many years ago, mainly as a compliment to running, spin classes and cross training for the countless triathlon and athletic events that she was always preparing for. Over time, she learned that practicing yoga was so much more than the physical, and began to experience the spiritual, mental …
Release welcomes Dawn Robitaille! Dawn began practicing yoga in 2009. “I starting taking yoga classes for the workout and found mindfulness along the way.” As she started to feel the benefits that yoga had on her body and mind she decided she wanted to help others feel the same way so she received her RYT …
Hanna came to yoga the long way! She had taken a handful of classes years ago, but always preferred a strong sweaty workout over a slow stretching routine. Then, about 15 years ago, she took one of Mandy Grant’s classes. The lightbulb went on, and she realized how much the practice of yoga could truly …
Kimmy holds an advanced teaching certification, with 10 years of experience teaching children to adults. She strives to create a warm and welcoming space for all yoga practitioners that is approachable and consistent for optimal movement. Her classes welcome a light atmosphere and the curiosity learn. Whether you are beginning or returning to the mat, …
