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Nicole is a triple-certified, trauma-informed meditation instructor who also works full-time in mental health data and creates music as a conscious rapper. Her passion for helping others took shape after she found meditation to be an essential tool in her own healing. Nicole integrates breathwork and mindfulness to promote mental and emotional well-being in communities often overlooked. Credentials: Triple-Certified Meditation Instructor (Trauma-Informed), Level 1 Breath-Body-Mind (NY State OMH), Music Creator Passion: Promoting holistic healing in underserved communities through meditation and creativity Healing Word: Heal Mantra: “Healthy Self—Heal Thyself.”

With more than eight years of dedicated practice, Shawnell teaches Vinyasa flow as a way to unite mind, body, and spirit. She sees yoga as a lifestyle that involves consistent, mindful engagement rather than just exercise, guiding her students to build sturdy foundations for long-term growth. Credentials: Certified Yoga Instructor (8+ years), Vinyasa Flow Specialist Passion: Helping students develop foundational skills that nurture lifelong mindfulness Healing Word: Foundational Mantra: “Yoga is as natural as you are!”

Casey is a dedicated yogi, meditation facilitator, and professional astrologer who believes in merging physical alignment with cosmic insight. His sessions encourage students to challenge both body and mind, exploring spirituality in ways that spark curiosity and self-discovery. Credentials: 200-hour Certified Yoga Instructor, Meditation Facilitator, Professional Astrologer Passion: Guiding students to connect deeper with themselves and the universe Healing Word: Challenging Mantra: “Realizing that we are ungrounded is the only way we learn to fly.”

Cory’s journey weaves together an English/pre-med background with multiple yoga certifications (RYT, RCYT, PYT) to cultivate a holistic and accessible practice. He views himself as a perpetual student, leading classes with humility and compassion. Cory aims to show how movement, awareness, and emotional well-being intersect to unlock each person’s potential. Credentials: BA in English (Pre-Med Track); 200 RYT, 95 RCYT, 200 PYT, Multi-Style 200Hr YTT Passion: Fostering self-awareness in students, guiding them to transcend self-imposed limits Healing Word: Awareness Mantra: “The only limits we have are the ones we set for ourselves.”

Cherelle is an MMA fighter and coach who’s made it her life’s work to ensure women feel safe and confident in self-defense. Rooted in her own experiences navigating male-dominated gyms, she fosters an inclusive environment where women can learn to protect themselves—both physically and mentally. Credentials: MMA Fighter & Coach (10+ years), Women’s Self-Defense Specialist Passion: Creating safe, uplifting spaces for women to build strength and security Healing Word: Empowering Mantra: “Empower to protect.”

Known for her authenticity and grace, Aleeah (Leah) is dedicated to sharing yoga with communities where wellness is often overlooked. She deeply values cultural resonance, working to uplift Black women and encourage them to explore new ways of moving, thinking, and healing. Credentials: Certified Yoga Instructor (Community-Centered Focus) Passion: Bringing yoga and wellness into underserved spaces to amplify Black well-being Healing Word: Authenticity Mantra: “Embrace authenticity, uplift grace.”

Allie is a mindful movement instructor whose warm, intuitive classes balance yin and yang energies. She focuses on guiding people to slow down and notice the present moment, weaving breathwork and gentle flows into her teaching. Allie’s journey began from a desire to help others overcome stress and overwhelm, sparking her passion for cultivating grounding practices. Credentials: Trained Mindfulness Guide; Yin-Yang Balancing Experience Passion: Helping students find stillness and presence in everyday life Healing Word: Grounding Mantra: “The hardest part is showing up!”

Shaq’s fitness journey evolved from a focus on physical strength to realizing that inner resilience is just as essential. Through yoga and holistic practices, he guides students to push past their barriers—both mental and physical—empowering them to tap into their innate power. Credentials: Strength-Focused Yoga Instructor Passion: Encouraging others to discover their own inner resilience and strength Healing Word: Strength Mantra: “Empower your mind, empower your life.”

BreAnna is a PhD Candidate researching how yoga and Pilates can serve as resistance and healing for the Black community. Her passion for embodied movement stems from personal experience with chronic knee, hip, and back pain, leading her to discover the power of corrective alignment in Pilates. She also turned to yoga to manage anxiety while pursuing her doctoral studies, blending academic insight with personal practice to help others find liberation on the mat. Credentials: 200-hour Certified Yoga & Pilates Instructor (Vinyasa + Classical/Contemporary Pilates); PhD Candidate Passion: Investigating and sharing embodied practices for collective Black healing Healing Word: Liberating Mantra: “I Am (period).”