Since 2008, Bryan has been exploring and learning multiple styles of yoga including Vinyasa, Hatha, and Yin. In 2015, he completed his RYT-200 with Mandy Grant at Juluka Yoga Studio. He began teaching throughout New York including the Ananda Ashram, Astoria Yoga, and the Body Art Barn. His intention is to offer an open space …

Tugba started practicing yoga in 2017. It quickly became a way to not only move the body but to 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 …

Dr. Michelle Ribustello, PT, DPT, CLT, RYT-200 Michelle found her way to yoga initially as a physical practice during college and returned to consistently practicing after having her 2 children. Her practice has since evolved into incorporating meditation and studying yoga philosophy. Michelle is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who has been practicing physical therapy …

Megan is a valuable member of the Release team. She is the assistant/content creator at the studio! Megan is 24 years old and graduated from SUNY New Paltz in 2021. She’s a Children’s Yoga Instructor and currently holds her 200-hour RYT. Megan is at the studio on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during our evening classes. …

Leah’s yoga journey started in 2018 with the help of her sister-in-law. Leah always had a natural flexibility and felt it was finally time to explore & build upon it through the beautiful practice of yoga. She quickly realized how wonderful yoga is for not only the body, but for the mind & spirit. Through …

Debbie is a teacher, wayshower, and conscious channel whose spiritual inquiry began in 2005 and leveled up in 2013 when her studies and best efforts failed to help her manage the unmanageable parts of her life. At that point she had her first experience of spiritual surrender and awakening. Over the years, Debbie’s daily devotion …

Mike is a seasoned yoga teacher with over 13 years of teaching experience and 16 years of personal practice. Mike attended his first hot yoga class on a dare in February of 2009 and was immediately hooked. As a matter of fact, hot yoga is still his favorite workout! Certified by Yoga Alliance as an …

Corinne started her yoga journey in January 2025 at Release Yoga Studio in Hillsdale. She immediately felt welcomed by the warm, vibrant community and the kind, knowledgeable teachers. Corinne studied Fashion Design and Merchandising at Stevenson University. She enjoys creative pursuits like sewing, photography, writing, reading, and drawing. She hopes to further her spiritual path …

Rebecca Tang, a fashion designer,  an NPC bikini competitor, a marathon runner, and a 200-RTY with certification in Breathwork. She brings her energy, style, and grace to create a technique-driven, results-oriented workout for building a strong, mobile, and resilient body. Her focus is to help clients develop proper form and avoid injury, making each pose count, …

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 …