Meet Our TEachers
Kristen Conley
RYT 500, Meditation Teacher Level 2, Holistic Health Coach
Kristen teaches with the utmost intention preserving the sanctity of the Yogic practice beyond just the poses.
Her classes are a fun & creative mix of empowerment, embodiment, self-reflection, & surrender; encouraging students to safely expand their body, mind, & spirit.
She is a passionate yogi trained in the ShambhavAananda
Taylor DeMur
Healer. Medicine woman. Yogi. Birth Doula & Midwifery Apprentice.
A wild woman, full of both spiritual spunk and grounded vibrations. Taylor teaches and leads from a place of intuition, eyes closed palms outward.
Her style is eclectic- full of slow smooth transitions, guided mediation, literature, hands-on assisting, intuitive reiki, and extended savasanas. She offers sacred ceremony,
Taylor Droney
Taylor is a vibrant yoga instructor and proud mama who brings joy and energy to every class she teaches!
With years of experience taking classes and teaching, Taylor combines her love for yoga with her playful spirit, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for students of all ages.
Specializing in Vinyasa classes, she integrates fun, dynamic sequences with relaxation techniq
Mel Houle
Mel is a 200hr certified yoga instructor with training in vinyasa and a 50hr certification for yin yoga. Mel has been practicing yoga for close to 20 years.
She believes in the importance of somatic movement to heal emotional wounding. Helping her students find the alchemy in transmuting their emotions on their mats, as they move their bodies and breath, is a hallmark of her teaching style
Lisa DiBona
Open, kind and empathic, Lisa leads yoga classes from a heart centered place. Her signature style is sweet and spicy - encouraging students to challenge limitations while feeling safe and supported.
She began her formal yoga training in Hatha Vinyasa at Lakshmi Rising in Costa Rica.
She attributes the practice with recognizing and transforming habits that keep us stuck, learning to feel
Nicole Bosworth
Nicole dove deep into the practice of Yoga and meditation when her second born was six weeks old. She found that it fulfilled a missing part of her that she was often searching for throughout her life.
She received her 200hr Yoga Teacher Training certification through Atlas Yoga School and is currently pursuing her 500hr YTT with a strong focus on trauma-informed Yoga for addiction
Katie Russo
Katie completed her 200hr YTT through Flow Yoga International. She is passionate about various styles of Yoga, however her real passion lies in the inner discovery it requires.
She has an innate desire to hold space for those seeking comfort and exploration, and loves guiding others through movements that open the heart and mind.
She hopes that her students will find a renewed sense of
Bets Fernandes
Bets has been practicing and playing with Yoga for over 25 years. She came to the practices amidst fertility challenges in an effort to take back control over her health and body.
She lives by the motto; ‘always let go, but never give up,’ and the 8-limb path of Yoga.
Bets’ teaching style is powerful, fun, and robust. Trained in Ashtanga, she teaches by the phrase; ‘I make suggestions
Crystal Cejka
Crystal is a 500hr registered yoga teacher, Reiki Master, and Certified Oracle Card Reader. She also holds certifications in Ancestral Trauma Healing, Restorative Yoga, and Trauma Informed Yoga.
Crystal has been practicing yoga for over 25 years, teaching for the last 15, and believes in the power of a consistent spiritual and holistic practice; one that empowers the mind, body, and sp
Elia Backkus
Elia was introduced to Yoga in 2019 and fell in love with both the physical and mental benefits. She felt empowered, connected, and grounded, and it made her feel safe within herself and those around her.
She obtained her 200 hr YTT in 2019, holds a BS in Athletic Training from UConn, and is a Doctor of Physical Therapy through the University of Hartford.
She believes movement should
Christine Bechard
Christine is a 200-hour RYT through The Hard & The Soft Institute. She is passionate and experienced with various styles of yoga including Restorative, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Prenatal, Chair Yoga, and Yoga Nidra.
She believes that in our fast-paced world today, it is necessary to slow down and reconnect with our spirit in order to take care of ourselves and shine our light to the re