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 in a variety of settings including long-term care, subacute rehabilitation, and outpatient since 2009. With a strong desire to continue her practice and learning, Michelle completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training at a Yoga Alliance-certified school with other healthcare practitioners. She is currently using her knowledge gained through her teacher training with her clients to assist in their recovery and restoration of function. She is equipped with the knowledge and skills to not only strengthen and tone the body but also to modify poses/asanas for individuals of all abilities. Michelle is registered with Yoga Alliance as an RYT 200.

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 the power of strong vinyasa flow, mindful meditation, and pranayama techniques, Leah began to experience the benefits first hand, and wants to share it with others! She completed her RYT-200 in June 2024 with Soo Yoon at Release Yoga Studio - a place she calls her second home due to the amazing close knit & supportive community that she feels lucky to be a part of! Leah looks forward to guiding you through a fun & energetic flow that will leave you feeling strong & empowered! When she's not on her mat, Leah lives in Hillsdale with her husband & enjoys the beach & a nice glass of wine!

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 to spiritual development has taken her on an ever-unfolding journey of growth and life betterment. Debbie, a Reiki Master Practitioner with a M.Ed. from Rutgers and a Certificate in Positive Psychology from Kripalu, was a high school English teacher for 20 years and a positive psychology workshop creator and facilitator for 13 years. Debbie brings this education and experience as well as years of spiritual initiations/integration, and, most recently, channeling, which she learned from Joy and Matt Kahn, to teaching spiritual education.

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 ERYT-200, he is also a dedicated Yoga Teacher trainer. Mike lives by the motto, “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear,” and he brings that mindset into every class he teaches.

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, holding poses longer for muscle engagement to build real strength and flexibility. Rebecca’s classes also emphasize proper alignment, posture, and target specific muscles. She combines her background and experience to help people feel physically stronger and healthier, making yoga accessible and effective for all.

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 her. Alex teaches various styles of yoga, including vinyasa, yin, and prenatal. Off the mat, Alex enjoys plants, cooking, and going to the beach. Alex’s class will focus on linking breath to movement.