Briana started her yoga journey right here at Alchemy House, where she began as a student turned Karma Yogi, a work exchange we offer here at the studio. She obtained her 200hr RYT in 2022 and is a devoted yogi in every sense of the word.

Briana is also a former preschool teacher and a mother of two great kids, Megan and James. Her little ones inspired her kids' yoga classes when they wanted to start practicing with her. In her Kids Yoga, she incorporates music, stories, and play into sequences as well as “ magic carpet meditation” to help teach little ones mindfulness through imagery visualization.

Briana believes starting them young sparks a light within them that they will carry their whole lives.

“Yoga is a light, which once lit will never dim."

-B.K.S Iyengar

Gina began her yoga practice upon moving to NYC in 2005. Her work as an esthetician was strenuous on her body, and yoga brought her physical relief.

After two life transforming trips to India, she decided to delve deeper into the world of yoga by obtaining her 200 hr RYT in 2011. Her 13 years of experience as a holistic esthetician informs her approach to her teaching style. Gina has a passion for helping people be their best self and believes yoga is the true definition of the word: the union between mind and body. 

In addition to being a yoga instructor and licensed esthetician in both NY and NJ, she is also a certified Reiki practitioner, trained in yoga therapeutics, studies Ayurveda and aromatherapy, and is the founder of Alchemy Holistics, a botanical-based skincare line made for sensitive skin. 

Gina currently lives in Leonardo, NJ with her husband Pete and her 2 cats. 

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Gina is also the facilitator of Alchemy House of Yoga's 200hr Yoga Teacher Training in Atlantic Highlands, NJ. 

Ally discovered yoga at 18. At that point in her life, she felt lost. Yoga started to bring her home to herself. It began with a physical practice, but very quickly Ally discovered the deep connection to her body mind and soul again!

She completed her 500 hr YTT program in 2021.  Always dreaming of helping people, Ally finally found the path how. She finds deep gratitude and fulfillment in being able to guide people through their yoga practices and in life.

She is an Angelic and Usui Reiki practitioner as well. Ally teaches with the intention that her classes will inspire others to expand on their journey just as her yoga practice has done for her. 

Joelle's passion for yoga began 18 years ago while taking a yoga class at a local YMCA. Joelle found that yoga made her feel really good and relieved stress while going through a challenging time in her life. Occasional classes evolved into a daily practice and a love of yoga that inspired her to become a certified instructor, to share her experiences, and help others.

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Joelle has 17 years of experience teaching vinyasa yoga, gentle and power flows to children, adults, and seniors. She trained directly under Baron Baptiste, founder of Baptiste Power Yoga. She is also a certified Pilates and Spin instructor.

Joelle recently moved to Middletown with her husband Paul. She enjoys boating and spending time on the water with her 3 sons and dog Lili.  She can be found practicing yoga dockside, on the bow or even on a paddle board!

Julia began her yoga journey in back in 2010 and completed her 200hr YTT in 2019. Her 25 plus years as a pediatric nurse informs her approach as an empathetic teacher and human. She thrives on personal connection, building a relationship with her students as well as the families of her patients, watching the children grow. 

Julia started as a Karma Yogi last year.  She is also a certified sound healer and Reiki practitioner, and enjoys incorporating sound healing in her classes.

Julia loves teaching gentle yoga while focusing on the importance of quieting the mind in a busy world.

She is the mother of 3 children and 2 fur babies. On her time off you can most likely find her taking a bike ride to the beach to watch the sunset with her husband.

Ryan’s interest in yoga started at the age of 12. She earned her 200-hour certificate in November 2020 while living in Honolulu, HI. Ryan believes that everyone has the capacity to practice yoga and welcomes those who are interested in cultivating a deeper, more meaningful experience. With a sweet spot for the foundational aspects of the practice, Ryan loves to spend extra time learning and sharing the benefits of yoga in all its forms.

When not practicing, she can be found reading, running, hiking, enjoying the ocean, and spending time with her partner, Andy, and their dog, Spicy.

Corinne’s love of yoga spans nearly 20 years. She realized the practice was special from her very first class and shortly thereafter knew she would one day teach yoga so she could share its many benefits with others.

Community is important to Corinne, so she is excited to be on the Alchemy House schedule and teach yoga in Atlantic Highlands, where she lives. When she’s not on the mat, she’s likely hard at work as part of Slack’s leadership team, where she infuses mindfulness and the many things she’s learned through yoga into how she leads others. She also loves to hike, bike, stand up paddleboard, travel as much as she can, and cook. In fact, she and her partner are in the process of writing a vegetarian cookbook.

Corinne’s classes are challenging, but accessible to all levels. Her sequences tend to focus on heart and hip-opening, dynamic movement, and always draw attention to the breath. 

Emily is a graduate of the Spring 2024 200hr YTT from Alchemy House of Yoga. She brings fresh enthusiasm and a deep commitment to guiding students of all levels. Seventeen years of training in Classical Ballet combined with practices like Yoga, Pilates, and Gyrokinesis gives Emily a well-rounded approach to body awareness and coordination. Blending her technical expertise with a warm, inclusive approach fosters a supportive and transformative practice environment. 

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Emily works as a Licensed Massage Therapist which enhances her understanding of anatomical knowledge as well as relaxation techniques and hands-on assists. Emily’s classes focus on alignment, breath work, and mindfulness. She aims to help students cultivate strength, flexibility, and inner peace both on and off the mat.

Emily finds great joy in helping her clients set and achieve personal goals.

Bio coming soon...