Our Teachers
Mackenzie Bell
RYT500 Sound Bowl Fasciliator, Reiki Practitioner
I'm a Kripalu trained 500 hr RYT under the Yoga Alliance. My goal is to make yoga fun and empowering for everyone, as well as helping my students find their edge without jumping over it. My classes are challenging yet grounding, I'll offer modifications for all asanas.
Mary Knothe
RYT
Mary is a certified yoga instructor and a somatic coach as well as a gardener and a writer. She has been practicing yoga and meditation since high school. After 10 years of practice she completed her yoga teacher training from a studio in Austin, Texas where she went to college and earned a degree in Environmental Science and Policy. Her classes, while rooted in yoga philosophy, blend what she has learned from her extensive training in somatics. She is so excited to be a part of the Bodhi community!
Nea Mckinney,
Sound Bath Healer & Reiki Practitioner
Nea'also known as Sister Red Hawk an indigenous medicine woman of the tribes of New England (Narragansett/ Wampanoag & Shinnecock) that is a passionate sound healer dedicated to harmonizing mind, body, and spirit through the ancient indigenous power of sound. With a background in music therapy and extensive training in various sound healing modalities, including Tibetan singing bowls, crystal bowls, tuning forks, and vocal toning, Nea has developed a unique approach to healing and transformation known as Natural 7 Alchemy, an artistic sound immersion/ sound healing process that she has created. Driven by a deep belief in the innate healing potential of sound vibrations, Nea' creates immersive experiences that facilitate relaxation, stress reduction, and emotional release. Her sessions often combine the use of different instruments and techniques tailored to the specific needs of her clients, whether they're seeking relief from physical pain, emotional trauma, or simply looking to deepen their spiritual practice. Nea's compassionate presence and intuitive understanding allow her to create safe and nurturing environments where individuals can explore and connect with their inner selves. Through her workshops, private sessions, and public performances, she aims to empower others to discover their own innate capacity for healing and self-discovery through the transformative power of sound.
Danielle Delmolino
RYT200
Danielle Delmolino, RYT 200; Danielle lives in Columbia County with her husband and her three cats. She loves the outdoors, lives to travel, but is especially passionate about yoga. She's a bhakti yogi who expresses her spirituality and love of yoga through movement, meditation, and chanting. She completed her 200 hour teacher training with Keli Lalita at Yoga Mandali in Saratoga Springs, NY, and has continued to study under the guidance of many gifted teachers. Danielle will guide you on a gentle journey of self care, and personal growth by sharing lessons that apply to your life on and off the mat.
Sarah Shea
Pilates Teacher
Sarah is a certified Pilates Teacher with Power Pilates NYC and The Pilates Method Alliance, as well as a New York State licensed physical therapist.
After graduating from Union College with a B.S. in biochemistry and a minor in art history, Sarah began practicing Pilates. In 2009, Sarah completed the Power Pilates Comprehensive Certification and since then she has had the honor of studying with Bob Liekens, Leah Katz, Jay Grimes, and Irene Dowd, to name a few. In 2011 Sarah became a Teacher Trainer for Power Pilates. While teaching Pilates, Sarah completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from The Sage Colleges in Troy, NY, and published an article in The Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies on Pilates and stroke.
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Estephanie Garcia
RYT200
Hi, my name is Estephanie, I have been practicing yoga for fifteen years and decided to dedicate my life journey to it. I believe in the power of movement with meditation and what it does to your soul and body. As a yoga student, I can tell you what you do on the mat trickles down to what and how you treat yourself and others in your everyday life. I was trying to find self-love and inner peace when I first discovered it. Through many asanas and breathwork, and I can tell you I am there, even though it is still an ongoing process. As a yoga teacher, I want to be a guide on how to control your mind in difficult situations while still being at peace with yourself.
Toni Anne Walsh
RYT200
Toni-Anne is a local gal, growing up right here in Columbia County. Her love of yoga and mindful movement based practices began after the birth of son in 2014. She completed her 200 hour teacher training in the wilds of British Columbia back in 2017, and has been evolving her practice and teaching style since then. With a background in hospitality she guides her students to feel at home both on their mat and within their body.
Norah Fenner
RYT 500
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Nora Leigh is a certified 500hr Kripalu Yoga Teacher, Reiki attuned and Shamanic Energy Healer. She has been teaching yoga, workshops and private sessions for over 15 years and has taught international retreats.
Nora Leigh has attended many workshops to enhance her practice and teaching. She brings a light cheer, peace and a well-balanced physical and mental practice to her classes. Nora Leigh feels the practices of yoga, meditation and energy healing guides her to inner peace and strength, which she offers to her students.
Gabriella DiGiovanni
RYT500
Gabby started practicing Yoga in 2010 and began teaching Yoga in 2015. She completed her 200 hour and 500 hour teacher trainings at the Dharma Yoga Center under Yoga master Sri Dharma Mittra. She has taught internationally, assisted at Yoga festivals and workshops, and has been featured in the celebrated publication, Yoga: The Secret of Life by Francesco Mastalia. Through her trainings and years of teaching, Gabby has developed an intuitive sense for supporting the growth of her students. She understands the importance of self discipline paired with playfulness, and encourages her students to push beyond self-imposed limitations. While the physical portion of her class is energetic, Gabby's teaching is driven by the purpose of Yoga - connection to the True Self. Her students can expect to be inspired mentally and physically, but to be balanced with a meditative environment and deep relaxation. Ahimsa, non-harming, is at the heart of Gabby's teaching.