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 18 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. 

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

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.

Chelsea is an RYT-200 certified yoga teacher with over a decade of teaching experience and more than 15 years immersed in holistic wellness. Her classes weave together mindful movement, breath, and strength to help students feel grounded, connected, and empowered both on and off the mat.

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Originally from Australia, Chelsea moved to New York City in 2007 to pursue her passion for movement and wellbeing. Since then, she has shared her practice with communities across NYC, Long Beach Island, The Bahamas, and Cabo San Lucas.

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Certified in Meditation, Ayurveda, Thai Massage, and Pre/Postnatal Fitness, Chelsea teaches from an intuitive, heart-centered place—creating space for balance, growth, and genuine human connection. Her approach is warm, grounded, and inclusive, inviting students of all levels to explore the transformative power of yoga and mindful living.

Maria teaches dynamic vinyasa flows influenced by Katonah and Iyengar traditions. Having taught in studios across NYC and LA, she blends mindful movement, dynamic breathwork and imaginative sequencing to leave students feeling balanced and inspired. Her classes invite you to slow down, tune in and connect- on and off the mat.

With a background as both a lawyer and a yoga teacher, Maria offers a unique perspective that weaves structure with creativity. She shares her own recipes for joy, encouraging students to play and be curious.

Movement has been a central part of Erin's life, as she grew up dancing competitively. It was through dance that she came to understand the importance of movement to one’s wellbeing and connection with the self. She continued her love for learning about movement at the University of Vermont, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and minored in dance.

She completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training at Alchemy House in Spring 2024. Erin is continuing to explore the power of movement through the lens of teaching yoga, and fosters a warm, fun, and encouraging environment.

Jaclyn has always believed that movement is away of connecting to yourself. She began her yoga journey from a young age, and completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training in 2024 right here at Alchemy House of Yoga. She is also certified in Reiki and somatic movement and is currently studying Ayurveda. She is passionate about nature, wellness, and movement—especially free-flow movement like ecstatic dance.

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Her passions inform her aproach to teaching- gentle flow classes that incorporate breathwork, somatic practices, and meditation.

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Her hope is to inspire others to explore their own unique way of moving, listen to their body's wisdom, and discover what feels most nourishing for them. By building resilience in the nervous system and creating space to slow down, we begin to cultivate a deeper sense of safety, presence, and self-trust.

Natalia's love of movement began at a young age with dance, laying the foundation for a lifelong passion for mindful movement.

She completed her YTT at Alchemy House of Yoga while pregnant with her second son, and continued her practice until just days before he was born. That experience reinforced what she had always believed: yoga meets you exactly where you are. As a busy mom herself, Natalia became a teacher to create the class she needed—a space where students can set aside the demands of everyday life, reconnect with themselves, and simply move/breathe. She is passionate about fostering a warm sense of community both on and off the mat.​​

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Natalia's Power Flow classes are creative, energizing, and thoughtfully sequenced, with unique transitions that challenge students while remaining accessible to all levels. Her hope is that every student leaves feeling grounded, empowered, and just a little more connected to themselves than when they walked in.

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No matter where life took her—across the globe or through life's highest highs and lowest lows—she always found her way back to her mat. That consistent practice transformed not only her relationship with herself but also how she moved through the world.

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.

Since taking her first yoga class, Lindsey knew that yoga would always be a constant in her life. After years of deepening her own personal practice, she completed her 200-hour training through Alchemy House. Lindsey enjoys sharing her own personal experience through her teaching, encouraging students to always listen to their body. Whether your body is craving rest and relaxation, or more vigorous movement, she encourages students to honor their mind, body, and soul.

Lindsey is also certified to teach SUP Yoga and Pilates. When Lindsey isn’t on the mat, you can find her enjoying time outside, and spending time with her German Shepherd, Xena.

A long time student of yoga, Heather graduated from Alchemy House of Yoga's 200 Yoga Teacher Training in Spring of 2024.