Amanda Sacks
Audrey Vitolins
Amanda Sacks
Amanda is passionate about providing individuals with tools that enable them to activate and maintain self care. Since 2010, as a 500 hour registered yoga teacher, Amanda has dedicated her time to bringing the healing tools of yoga and meditation to populations including children and families, youth who are homeless, teens and adults with
Amanda is passionate about providing individuals with tools that enable them to activate and maintain self care. Since 2010, as a 500 hour registered yoga teacher, Amanda has dedicated her time to bringing the healing tools of yoga and meditation to populations including children and families, youth who are homeless, teens and adults with mental illnesses and adults and children with cancer. In addition, Amanda is a therapist that supports children, teens, families and adults struggling with a variety of challenges including: anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and interpersonal difficulties. She also leads support groups for teens and adults, including Anxiety + Mindfulness and Y-CBT (Yoga-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
Ashley Leto
Audrey Vitolins
Amanda Sacks
Ashley Leto received her B.A. in Psychology from California University of Pennsylvania and her M.A. in Psychology from Carlow University. In 2018, Ashley began her journey of self-awareness and mindfulness when she discovered an ad for a meditation app. After downloading the app and exploring its available practices, Ashley discovered her
Ashley Leto received her B.A. in Psychology from California University of Pennsylvania and her M.A. in Psychology from Carlow University. In 2018, Ashley began her journey of self-awareness and mindfulness when she discovered an ad for a meditation app. After downloading the app and exploring its available practices, Ashley discovered her passion for incorporating mindfulness practice into her every day life. She not only enjoys her personal practice, but also enjoys sharing the art of mindfulness with others. In particular, she has grown a passion for wanting to teach athletes about the benefits that mindfulness can have on their performance and wellbeing, for she once lived the life of a Division II volleyball player and wishes she knew more about mindfulness during that time.
To date, Ashley aspires to apply to Ph.D. programs centered around sport and performance psychology so she can contribute to the research dedicated to understanding the application of mindfulness in athletics, while also obtain any necessary mindfulness / meditation training to ensure that she can plant the seed of mindfulness in the minds of athletes.
Ashley has many additional interests! When she is not training at her local Olympic weightlifting gym, she is reading, journaling, knitting, scrapbooking, traveling, and spending time with loved ones.
Audrey Vitolins
Audrey Vitolins
Bernadette Smith
Audrey has been assisting children and adults in navigating life since 1997 when she received her MSW to become a child and family therapist. She has been appointed in various roles including teaching, spiritual mentoring, and helping to create a mind/body program for a cancer center. She was called to step away from the “career path” men
Audrey has been assisting children and adults in navigating life since 1997 when she received her MSW to become a child and family therapist. She has been appointed in various roles including teaching, spiritual mentoring, and helping to create a mind/body program for a cancer center. She was called to step away from the “career path” mentality and allow her next steps to be guided by Soul instead of human “should’s”, fears, and external expectations and limitations. Currently Audrey is working one on one with individuals that know they want to live a more Soul guided life.
Audrey lives in both Santa Fe and Albuquerque, New Mexico. She adores Nature and spends time hiking and being outdoors. She loves to explore art galleries and any music that makes it impossible to not get up and dance!
You can reach Audrey at audrey@matthewsmindfulmoment.com She would love to hear from you.
Bernadette Smith
Bernadette Smith
Bernadette Smith
Bernadette received a BA from LaSalle University and M.Ed from Chestnut Hill College. After teaching for many years, she realized the value of incorporating mindfulness into the classroom and completed trainings and an internship for students K-12, as well as adults, at University of Pennsylvania, West Chester University, Jefferson Univer
Bernadette received a BA from LaSalle University and M.Ed from Chestnut Hill College. After teaching for many years, she realized the value of incorporating mindfulness into the classroom and completed trainings and an internship for students K-12, as well as adults, at University of Pennsylvania, West Chester University, Jefferson University, Mindful Schools and Friends Council on Education.
Service to others has always been a big part of Bernadette’s life whether she's doing cooking classes for homeless individuals or teaching mindfulness to people in recovery.
Bernadette enjoys nature and hiking with her husband, all movies, and staying in touch with her two grown sons, daughter and granddaughter.
Brandy Brock
Bernadette Smith
Connie Meizinger
Brandy is a Master Certified Health & Wellness Coach. With over 15 years of client and people management, Brandy shifted gears to focus on helping others make informed, lasting behavior change. Holistic wellness and mindfulness-based practices have been a passion and focus since her youth, and she lives that passion everyday through her w
Brandy is a Master Certified Health & Wellness Coach. With over 15 years of client and people management, Brandy shifted gears to focus on helping others make informed, lasting behavior change. Holistic wellness and mindfulness-based practices have been a passion and focus since her youth, and she lives that passion everyday through her work and personal practice.Brandy currently resides with her husband, four children and goldendoodle…. all of whom give her ample opportunity to put her principles into practice.Brandy@matthewsmindfulmoment.com
Connie Meizinger
Bernadette Smith
Connie Meizinger
Connie received her MA in Counseling from Arcadia University, a BS in Education from Gwynedd-Mercy University, and is dually certified in Special and Elementary Education. Self-identified as a "seeker" for continued insight and growth, Connie completed the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program offered through the University of
Connie received her MA in Counseling from Arcadia University, a BS in Education from Gwynedd-Mercy University, and is dually certified in Special and Elementary Education. Self-identified as a "seeker" for continued insight and growth, Connie completed the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program offered through the University of Pennsylvania, obtained certifications in PAWS b Mindfulness in Schools Project in London, England, and Applied Positive Psychology via the Flourishing Center.
When not working, Connie is running, at the gym, in nature with her husband Michael, or spending time with daughters, Casey and Courtney and dog Kota in Doylestown, PA.
Daniela Licalzi
Jennifer Robinson
Jennifer Robinson
Daniela was raised in Puerto Rico but is currently living in England. She was certified in Vinyasa and Hatha yoga in Rishikesh, India in 2016 and later in Rainbow yoga in Byron Bay, Australia. Rainbow Yoga aims to teach fun, engaging, and creative yoga classes for kids, teens, families, partners, and communities. She recently completed a
Daniela was raised in Puerto Rico but is currently living in England. She was certified in Vinyasa and Hatha yoga in Rishikesh, India in 2016 and later in Rainbow yoga in Byron Bay, Australia. Rainbow Yoga aims to teach fun, engaging, and creative yoga classes for kids, teens, families, partners, and communities. She recently completed a Master’s in Psychology and is currently working as a Mental Health Therapeutic Support Worker. Daniela has a keen interest in exploring how ancient practices fit into modern psychology and how they can be used best to enhance individuals' overall well-being and enrich their quality of life.
Jennifer Robinson
Jennifer Robinson
Jennifer Robinson
Jennifer's yoga practice began in 1999 with a VHS tape of Sun Salutations with Rodney Yee. Being rather active already yoga brought a balance of mind and body that she didn't even know was missing. From that first flow through Sun A Jennifer knew she wanted to share yoga with others. Ten years into her asana and meditation practice Jennif
Jennifer's yoga practice began in 1999 with a VHS tape of Sun Salutations with Rodney Yee. Being rather active already yoga brought a balance of mind and body that she didn't even know was missing. From that first flow through Sun A Jennifer knew she wanted to share yoga with others. Ten years into her asana and meditation practice Jennifer got her 200hr certification. Not long after adding Reiki and Shakti Reiki Certifications. As of today she has taught over 10,000hrs of movement and meditation. She teaches both publicly and one-on-one sessions for mindful living using reiki, movement, meditation and breathwork. The tools of movement, meditation, breathwork and reiki have had a profound impact on Jennifer's life and the lives of many, may they also offer you a moment of peace and maybe even a return to your natural state of bliss.
John Wylie
Jennifer Robinson
Jana Schneider
Hi my name is John Lajuan Wylie. I am the father of two sons (John and Brent). I was born and raised in Philadelphia where I graduated from Chestnut Hill Academy. I furthered my education at Franklin and Marshall College with a BA degree in Religious Studies, and at the University of Pennsylvania with an MS degree in Dynamics of Organizat
Hi my name is John Lajuan Wylie. I am the father of two sons (John and Brent). I was born and raised in Philadelphia where I graduated from Chestnut Hill Academy. I furthered my education at Franklin and Marshall College with a BA degree in Religious Studies, and at the University of Pennsylvania with an MS degree in Dynamics of Organization. I worked at the Univ. of Penn for 30 years as a police officer rising to the rank of lieutenant.
After college I started martial arts training in karate (Muji Shin-Te) Where I received my black belt. I trained, competed and taught karate for 20 years. At the end of that adventure, I started taking yoga for my flexibility. I loved Yoga so much I got certified to teach yoga and have been doing so since 2007. I currently continue to study and teach various styles of Yoga, Chi Gong, meditation and Pilates to students of all ages full time. I have presented at conferences nationally and internationally on the benefits of yoga for police. I taught Power Yoga and Chair Yoga at the University of Pennsylvania for 8 years before retiring.
I have trained in the 3 Doors of Compassion meditation model along with the MBSR meditation system and various other meditation practices.
Jana Schneider
Aparna Venkataraman
Jana Schneider
Jana began her professional career with a B.A. in Communications and Fine Art from the University of South Florida. She was certified in Feng Shui, which springboarded into interests and certifications in: interior decorating, holistic counseling, theta healing, reiki, yoga and meditation.
She offers a variety of techniques to connect the
Jana began her professional career with a B.A. in Communications and Fine Art from the University of South Florida. She was certified in Feng Shui, which springboarded into interests and certifications in: interior decorating, holistic counseling, theta healing, reiki, yoga and meditation.
She offers a variety of techniques to connect the heart of her clients with the peace they are so often seeking. Most of life’s stresses can be managed with subtle changes in activity and thought. Through the process, negative behaviors, beliefs and challenges are re-invented, and a healthier, happier, more conscious individual emerges. Jana invites you to explore your path. With her guidance, intuition and direct approach you will find life’s stresses decrease, making room for peace and clarity, and for all that you desire to manifest in your life.
jana@matthewsmindfulmoment.com
KeYana DeSeree
Aparna Venkataraman
Aparna Venkataraman
KeYana DeSeree, certified Health Coach and Life Coach, has been in the wellness space for years. She is a coach, creator, and self love advocate who is always encouraging her clients to step into their power! Quickly into her coaching career, KeYana found her niche in mindfulness coaching and offers 1:1 and group guided meditations! Havin
KeYana DeSeree, certified Health Coach and Life Coach, has been in the wellness space for years. She is a coach, creator, and self love advocate who is always encouraging her clients to step into their power! Quickly into her coaching career, KeYana found her niche in mindfulness coaching and offers 1:1 and group guided meditations! Having studied elementary education in college, KeYana also has a special place for bringing mindfulness into the classroom!
When she’s not meditating, KeYana enjoys spending time in nature, listening to showtunes, and hanging out with her cat Roxy!
Aparna Venkataraman
Aparna Venkataraman
Aparna Venkataraman
Hi! I'm Aparna, a parent coach and meditation-breathwork teacher with 20 years of experience supporting families in stress relief online and in schools, non-profit organizations and children's hospitals. I received a BA in Psychology in 2008 from Oberlin College with a child development concentration and love sharing practical techniques
Hi! I'm Aparna, a parent coach and meditation-breathwork teacher with 20 years of experience supporting families in stress relief online and in schools, non-profit organizations and children's hospitals. I received a BA in Psychology in 2008 from Oberlin College with a child development concentration and love sharing practical techniques for both a quick reset and deep restoration.
Mindfulness has helped me to develop an easier, loving connection to myself and my approach is full of compassion, gratitude and light-heartedness so you can feel less anxious in your mind and body. My hope is that you enjoy feeling more present in life!
In my spare time, I enjoy nature walks and cooking with family and friends, attending art shows, using essential oils and playing with our family cat, Ollie.
Kimberly Trefz
Kimberly Trefz
Kimberly Trefz
Hello, my name is Kimberly Trefz. I am a mother of 2 adult children, an Electrical Engineer (BSEE) and have been a System’s Integration Engineer & MES Consultant for a Fortune 500 company for 25+ years. I’ve also attained certifications as a Vinyasa Flow Yoga Instructor (200hr CYT), and through the McLean Meditation Academy® as a Mindfuln
Hello, my name is Kimberly Trefz. I am a mother of 2 adult children, an Electrical Engineer (BSEE) and have been a System’s Integration Engineer & MES Consultant for a Fortune 500 company for 25+ years. I’ve also attained certifications as a Vinyasa Flow Yoga Instructor (200hr CYT), and through the McLean Meditation Academy® as a Mindfulness & Meditation Instructor and an MMI Mindful (bringing Mindfulness to the Workplace) Facilitator.
I became an accidental mediator in 2013 while attending a workshop on the teachings of King Solomon. Since that time, I have meditated daily and have experienced miraculous transformation in not only my life but also in the relationships with those close to me. This gift is simply too good not to share.
I believe that meditation and living mindfully is one key element for optimal mental, emotional and physical health in our fast-paced high-stress world, and that everyone at every age will benefit from learning these skills. I am very passionate about sharing the magic and mystery of our awareness in an easy, accessible and non-intimidating format.
My dream is to present these practices in such a way that those receiving will incorporate them into their daily lives, and share their new practices with confidence to all around them, creating an unstoppable ripple effect of awareness, which will spread across our beautiful Mother Earth.
Kim Baggio
Kimberly Trefz
Kimberly Trefz
Kim graduated with her BS as a registered nurse in 2005 and her MS as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist. She attended the College of New Rochelle and obtained credits towards a Post-Masters as Holistic Certified Nurse Specialist. She also holds multiple certifications in different areas of medicine and
Kim graduated with her BS as a registered nurse in 2005 and her MS as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist. She attended the College of New Rochelle and obtained credits towards a Post-Masters as Holistic Certified Nurse Specialist. She also holds multiple certifications in different areas of medicine and alternative modalities. She has worked in the medical field for over 20 years in various roles. Her career started in the pediatric ICU, pediatric orthopaedics and general pediatrics. Later as an NP, she worked for Pediatric Urology Associates and opened CALM Wellness, an integrative pediatric practice focusing on complementary care prior to moving to Pennsylvania. This is Kim's third year at the Montgomery School where she helped to implement a mindfulness program. This year, she has taken on the role of Covid Coordinator in addition to being the school nurse.
Lisa Laney
Kimberly Trefz
Lisa Savino
Lisa is an experienced, E-RYT 500 yoga teacher and holds a 900 -hour meditation certification with Clearlight Meditation Institute in Wayne Pa. Lisa has been teaching yoga and mindfulness
in the greater Philadelphia area and teaches workshops and retreats locally and internationally. She has been teaching yoga since 2007 and is the founde
Lisa is an experienced, E-RYT 500 yoga teacher and holds a 900 -hour meditation certification with Clearlight Meditation Institute in Wayne Pa. Lisa has been teaching yoga and mindfulness
in the greater Philadelphia area and teaches workshops and retreats locally and internationally. She has been teaching yoga since 2007 and is the founder of Puressence Yoga she created while living in Paris France. On returning to the states in 2014 she continued her training in Yoga and Meditation and is happy to be offering her knowledge and skills with the local community Lisa currently teaches mindfulness to youth and teens and is certified with the Inner Strength Foundation that specializes in teen mindfulness. She also works with the Mindfulness Through Movement Program with elementary kids in Center City.
She works with all ages and levels in meditation and yoga and is happy to be joining Matthews Mindful Moment this fall.
Lisa lives in Wayne and is married with three grown children and she is grateful to offer her practice with the greater Philadelphia area. She is particularly fond of gardening and is said to be a great cook. She has a back ground in theatre, dance and music and loves arts and culture.
Lisa Savino
Matthew Greenhouse
Lisa Savino
Lisa has been practicing meditation for over 9 years, initially due to an increase in anxiety and stress in her life.
Because of the amazing impact that mindfulness and meditation had on her life, Lisa pursued a 200 hour certification program in mindfulness and meditation. At the present time, Lisa is enjoying some special time with her fa
Lisa has been practicing meditation for over 9 years, initially due to an increase in anxiety and stress in her life.
Because of the amazing impact that mindfulness and meditation had on her life, Lisa pursued a 200 hour certification program in mindfulness and meditation. At the present time, Lisa is enjoying some special time with her family and grandchildren while continuing to focus on her enjoyment of life and meditation
You can reach Lisa at lisasavino@matthewsmindfulmoment.com
Matthew Greenhouse
Matthew Greenhouse
Matthew Greenhouse
Matthew earned his bachelors of science, focusing on health and wellness coaching, from MSU Denver in 2016. He started teaching yoga at the YMCA shortly after.
Matthew believes that mindfulness is a keystone habit for anyone interested in reaching their health and wellness goals, and always incorporates mindfulness into his yoga classes.
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Matthew earned his bachelors of science, focusing on health and wellness coaching, from MSU Denver in 2016. He started teaching yoga at the YMCA shortly after.
Matthew believes that mindfulness is a keystone habit for anyone interested in reaching their health and wellness goals, and always incorporates mindfulness into his yoga classes.
Currently, Matthew is interested in creating a cooking show and earning his Masters in Nutrition!
Monica Jordan
Matthew Greenhouse
Matthew Greenhouse
Monica Jordan is a spiritual counselor and an educator in the mental health field. She
holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) and a Master Certificate in Mind, Brain, and
Teaching (MCMBT) from Johns Hopkins University, where she focused her research
review on the mechanisms involved in stress overload on the nervous system, and the
effectiveness
Monica Jordan is a spiritual counselor and an educator in the mental health field. She
holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) and a Master Certificate in Mind, Brain, and
Teaching (MCMBT) from Johns Hopkins University, where she focused her research
review on the mechanisms involved in stress overload on the nervous system, and the
effectiveness of mindfulness to calm the overactive brain.
She is the founder of Embrace Mindfulness.org where she shares a myriad of resources
for our wellbeing. Monica teaches courses and offers talks, retreats and private
sessions. She is not entrenched in one specific method but rather incorporates a
number of different modalities, synthesizes them and brings them together to adapt to a
more complete understanding of ourselves. She integrates timeless wisdom of the great
contemplative traditions like Mindfulness with cutting edge brain science, attachment
style theory, deep Jungian psychology and somatic embodiment as well as
Interpersonal Neurobiology and the Polyvagal Theory.
She served as the Spanish Program Coordinator and Editor for Tara Brach’s Dharma
Talks and Meditations for the Spanish-speaking world. She is also a regular contributor
to Lion’s Roar magazine. Monica has been practicing Mindfulness for over two decades.
Monica loves reading, learning, yoga, working out, writing, walking in nature, and
spending time with her family. She treasures her friends and loves every aspect of life.
She has been able to create a life she does not need a vacation from, and for that she
is eternally grateful
Rana Walker
Ricky Prestige Leverett Jr
Rachel Sagerma
Rana Walker graduated from Howard University with a BS in Psychology and also received a M.Ed from Temple University in Counseling Psychology.Rana attended the program for Mindfulness at the Myrna Brind Center for Mindfulness as part of The Institute of Integrative Health at Thomas Jefferson University.She is an Emmy Award-Winning life co
Rana Walker graduated from Howard University with a BS in Psychology and also received a M.Ed from Temple University in Counseling Psychology.Rana attended the program for Mindfulness at the Myrna Brind Center for Mindfulness as part of The Institute of Integrative Health at Thomas Jefferson University.She is an Emmy Award-Winning life coach specializing in healthcare, communication, and personal and leadership development. She is President and founder of a holistic wellness company focused on the mind, body, spirit connection.Rana has dedicated her life work for over 25 years to studying all aspects of wellness, mental health, mindfulness and yoga. rana@matthewsmindfulmoment.com
Rachel Sagerma
Ricky Prestige Leverett Jr
Rachel Sagerma
Rachel is a massage therapist, yoga student/teacher of 20 years, which has lead her to become a Somatic/Tantric Practitioner.
Her passion is to bring the feminine genius, which lives down and below in the body to life. It is here in the dark and sultry river, where Feminine Eros is set shamelessly free. It is here in the innermost chambers
Rachel is a massage therapist, yoga student/teacher of 20 years, which has lead her to become a Somatic/Tantric Practitioner.
Her passion is to bring the feminine genius, which lives down and below in the body to life. It is here in the dark and sultry river, where Feminine Eros is set shamelessly free. It is here in the innermost chambers of our misunderstood Feminine nature that our appetite pulses, relentlessly and ruthlessly, nearly unperceived, in our modern life. She guides to reignite that spark using memories, feelings, archetypes & movement. Practitioners learn to listen and trust the body intuition and wisdom. Her work allows your true essence to flow in, so that it can flow out as medicine to bless everyone in your life.
Rachel teaches live, online programs and classes, as well as in person at her studio YES in Southampton Pennsylvania. She also does one on one coaching sessions and lectures to both men and women to understand the beautiful dance between opposites and how to keep living in love.
rachel@matthewsmindfulmoment.com
Ricky Prestige Leverett Jr
Ricky Prestige Leverett Jr
Ricky Prestige Leverett Jr
Ricky Prestige Leverett Jr is a 4X author with his most notable book being Mind Alignment: Wake Up Your Stolen Greatness Through MInd Power and also the children’s book Amir's Hidden Superpower. Ricky is a professional Metaphysical Motivational Speaker, ordained minister of metaphysics and meditation instructor. Ricky has facilitated seve
Ricky Prestige Leverett Jr is a 4X author with his most notable book being Mind Alignment: Wake Up Your Stolen Greatness Through MInd Power and also the children’s book Amir's Hidden Superpower. Ricky is a professional Metaphysical Motivational Speaker, ordained minister of metaphysics and meditation instructor. Ricky has facilitated several meditations within his community
He has spoken on a variety of topics for audiences both big and small. Ranging from corporations to small cultural events. Ricky is a social media influencer with over 96,000 followers on TikTok. Ricky specializes in mind. science,motivation,spirituality, metaphysics and psychology. He studied metaphysics under Dr. Paul Leon Master at the University of Metaphysics. Ricky has been teaching,speaking and studying mind science for over ten years.
Ricky's goal is to teach a generation the power of their own minds.
Stacy Valenti
Soma Bhattacharya
Ricky Prestige Leverett Jr
Stacy’s path to Yoga began in the year 2000. While seeking alternative paths to health and wellness she discovered yoga and meditation.
After practicing for almost a decade she knew this Life-changing transformation was a gift so she decided she wanted to share this passion with others. Stacy completed her 200 hour teacher training program
Stacy’s path to Yoga began in the year 2000. While seeking alternative paths to health and wellness she discovered yoga and meditation.
After practicing for almost a decade she knew this Life-changing transformation was a gift so she decided she wanted to share this passion with others. Stacy completed her 200 hour teacher training program at Yogasphere in 2011 and is registered with yoga alliance. Stacy has completed several advance trainings which include breath work ,meditation ,and mantra.
Stacy teaches all levels yoga and meditation which include seniors and children as well. She is a true believer that these practices can help heal the body and the mind. Stacy has been a group leader in yoga retreats for five years. She teaches several group classes a week. Stacy also offers private instructions
Soma Bhattacharya
Soma Bhattacharya
Soma Bhattacharya
An alumnus of Presidency College and Calcutta University (India), Soma, has worked extensively with NGOs on substance abuse and psychiatric rehabilitation, with children and women at risk, including disadvantaged communities in spheres of social upliftment and emotional wellness.
A trained Yoga professional from SVYASA University Bangalor
An alumnus of Presidency College and Calcutta University (India), Soma, has worked extensively with NGOs on substance abuse and psychiatric rehabilitation, with children and women at risk, including disadvantaged communities in spheres of social upliftment and emotional wellness.
A trained Yoga professional from SVYASA University Bangalore, and member of Indian Yoga Association, Soma’s current focus is in research on Yogic sciences -- to effectively study Yoga’s advanced psychosomatic tools in alleviating crucial cognitive, emotional, and physical challenges in the realm of mind-body rehabilitation.
Soma is additionally certified in Movement (dance) psychotherapy and movement analysis; Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Clinical Counselling; and has also completed Art of Living Foundation’s combined program on social leadership and stress management.
While her work in rehabilitation is her truest passion, music, and poetry she says, keep her alive to life’s myriad rhythms!
Stephanie Mamatov
Soma Bhattacharya
Soma Bhattacharya
Stephanie Mamantov is an iRest Yoga Nidra meditation instructor. Since receiving her certification in 2018, she has been using the practice to aid her clients with deep relaxation, stress reduction, improving quality of sleep and overcoming fears. In addition to her private yoga practice, she brings meditation to
hospitals, support groups
Stephanie Mamantov is an iRest Yoga Nidra meditation instructor. Since receiving her certification in 2018, she has been using the practice to aid her clients with deep relaxation, stress reduction, improving quality of sleep and overcoming fears. In addition to her private yoga practice, she brings meditation to
hospitals, support groups and non-profits to bring the healing benefits of Yoga Nidra to as many people as possible. Most recently Stephanie has added sound bathing to her practice as well as vibrational
therapy. She is looking forward to share her gifts through Mathews Mindful Moment.
Francisco Lagos
Laurie Trefaller
Francisco Lagos
Francisco is a world traveler and passionate about massage therapy, yoga, meditation, plants, and natural remedies to heal the body.
He spent several years in Thailand, India, and Sri Lanka to learn about Eastern medicine, yoga, and meditation. He's taught yoga in Latin America, Asia, and the USA and he shares his wealth of holistic knowl
Francisco is a world traveler and passionate about massage therapy, yoga, meditation, plants, and natural remedies to heal the body.
He spent several years in Thailand, India, and Sri Lanka to learn about Eastern medicine, yoga, and meditation. He's taught yoga in Latin America, Asia, and the USA and he shares his wealth of holistic knowledge internationally wherever he travels.
Matthew Bruno
Laurie Trefaller
Francisco Lagos
Matt is a qualified MBSR Teacher through the Mindfulness Center at Brown University and a Certified Mindfulness & Meditation Teacher through the Mindfulness Exercises Institute. He began his journey into the world of mindfulness and meditation nearly 10 years ago during a pivotal time in his life. He was inspired to teach others when he r
Matt is a qualified MBSR Teacher through the Mindfulness Center at Brown University and a Certified Mindfulness & Meditation Teacher through the Mindfulness Exercises Institute. He began his journey into the world of mindfulness and meditation nearly 10 years ago during a pivotal time in his life. He was inspired to teach others when he realized the transformative power of these practices and has spent many years learning and applying these principles to promote healing and growth himself and others. Matt enjoys spending time with his two daughters, Lily and Julia.
Laurie Trefaller
Laurie Trefaller
Laurie Trefaller
Laurie is an Intuitive guide, licensed professional counselor, energy healer, and yoga + meditation teacher. She is passionate about helping others with chronic illness and trauma through holistic alternative modalities, nervous system regulation, somatic movement (including yoga and mindfulness) and spiritual practices as that is what ha
Laurie is an Intuitive guide, licensed professional counselor, energy healer, and yoga + meditation teacher. She is passionate about helping others with chronic illness and trauma through holistic alternative modalities, nervous system regulation, somatic movement (including yoga and mindfulness) and spiritual practices as that is what has helped her on her own journey. Laurie supports others with chronic illness, anxiety, trauma, and grief through coaching and counseling to gain a better understanding and relationship with their mind, body, soul connection. Laurie loves spending time walking in nature, reading, traveling, and spending time with her dog.
Surbhi Kumra
Leanne McDermott
Laurie Trefaller
Surbhi is a Certified Mindfulness trainer. She teaches better living through mindfulness to all ages. She is the head of the school of Montessori School in NJ. In her school, she has developed a Mindfulness curriculum for children as young as 18 months. In addition, she hosts workshops for Seniors where they can re-learn the art of happin
Surbhi is a Certified Mindfulness trainer. She teaches better living through mindfulness to all ages. She is the head of the school of Montessori School in NJ. In her school, she has developed a Mindfulness curriculum for children as young as 18 months. In addition, she hosts workshops for Seniors where they can re-learn the art of happiness. Surbhi has been practicing Mindfulness for almost ten years; she strongly advocates self-care and believes in the power of living in the present moment.
When she is not working, she likes to paint, read and travel around the world with her husband and two children.
Leanne McDermott
Leanne McDermott
Leanne McDermott
Leanne discovered mindfulness at the age of 23 through developing a strong yoga & meditation practice. In January 2021 Leanne expanded her studies by obtaining her 200 hour yoga certification where she also learned about meditation to deepen her knowledge on the practice. She felt a calling and alignment to begin sharing the healing benef
Leanne discovered mindfulness at the age of 23 through developing a strong yoga & meditation practice. In January 2021 Leanne expanded her studies by obtaining her 200 hour yoga certification where she also learned about meditation to deepen her knowledge on the practice. She felt a calling and alignment to begin sharing the healing benefits of a meditation practice to others. Her goal is to share the healing and powerful impact mindfulness can bring to others through a strong mind-body connection.
Chuck Schad
Leanne McDermott
Leanne McDermott
I have studied, practiced and taught modern and ancient meditation techniques for decades and use these techniques to ease people’s troubles – with life in general, relationships, depression, anxiety, health conditions, addictions and other complications. I adjust my techniques to suit each client’s particular needs and create customized
I have studied, practiced and taught modern and ancient meditation techniques for decades and use these techniques to ease people’s troubles – with life in general, relationships, depression, anxiety, health conditions, addictions and other complications. I adjust my techniques to suit each client’s particular needs and create customized guided meditations, read and watch lists and short e-books for my clients. I also do groups, talks and professional seminars.
Sophia Louwagie
Paradis Harirchian
Paradis Harirchian
Sophia received her B.F.A. in Dance from the University of Minnesota and her 200 hour RYT certification in Hatha Yoga from Yoga Alliance in 2022. She has a passion for sharing her love of movement and mindfulness with people of all ages and abilities. When teaching, she utilizes her knowledge of both dance and yoga to promote holistic wel
Sophia received her B.F.A. in Dance from the University of Minnesota and her 200 hour RYT certification in Hatha Yoga from Yoga Alliance in 2022. She has a passion for sharing her love of movement and mindfulness with people of all ages and abilities. When teaching, she utilizes her knowledge of both dance and yoga to promote holistic well-being within her curriculum. She has found that mindfulness and meditation has a positive affect on her body both within movement and recovery and wants to share that with you! In addition to her love for movement and self care, Sophia loves to be around her favorite animals - dogs and llamas!
Paradis Harirchian
Paradis Harirchian
Paradis Harirchian
Paradis has a B.S. in Human Biology and a M.A. in Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding. She currently works as a mediator and facilitator at Peace in Education, a non-profit which she co-founded. When she isn't facilitating community dialogues, she runs yoga retreats in the Andes Mountains where she guides attendees to form a deeper conn
Paradis has a B.S. in Human Biology and a M.A. in Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding. She currently works as a mediator and facilitator at Peace in Education, a non-profit which she co-founded. When she isn't facilitating community dialogues, she runs yoga retreats in the Andes Mountains where she guides attendees to form a deeper connection to themselves through nature and movement-meditation. She's had a regular yoga and meditation practice for the past five years. In her free time she enjoys learning languages, singing and making natural cosmetics.
JaTorra Commodore
Paradis Harirchian
JaTorra Commodore
JaTorra Commodore is a native New Yorker who resides in Connecticut and is a proud wife and a mom to two teenagers. She is a former educator of 20 years turned personal development and wellness coach which includes certifications in mindfulness, meditation, yoga and social-emotional learning facilitator. She holds a BA in Psychology and M
JaTorra Commodore is a native New Yorker who resides in Connecticut and is a proud wife and a mom to two teenagers. She is a former educator of 20 years turned personal development and wellness coach which includes certifications in mindfulness, meditation, yoga and social-emotional learning facilitator. She holds a BA in Psychology and MA in Curriculum and Instruction. JaTorra guides others in mindfulness, meditation, and mindset practices that support the mind-body-spirit connection. She supports her clients in taking back their life and living in the NOW, which in turn reduces stress, overwhelm and helps beat burnout. She is the author of the book Priority You: The Art of Taking Back Your Life as a Teacher, which details tools and strategies for helping educators through stress, overwhelm, and beating burnout. JaTorra is also the founder of the up and coming Priority You Passion Project which aims to support women with soul-care tools that enhance their well-being from the inside-out. JaTorra’s impact doesn’t stop there. She also leads sessions in mindfulness, meditation, yoga and mindset for children and adolescents through her Wellness Warriors program.
Through her mindfulness, meditation and mindset classes, speaking engagements and programs, participants learn how to connect to the stillness and silence within, practice self-awareness, build greater compassion for themselves and others, harness self-love, and most of all experience calm and renewal. She offers personal development and self-help experiences where participants are given the tools and the coping strategies to reduce stress, prevent burnout and live a more joyful and fulfilled life. She hopes to be a catalyst for change in how we look at mental health and taking care of our overall well-being. She enjoys living a life of freedom and purpose, traveling, and writing. The beach is her happy place where she finds solace and serenity to disconnect from the world, while reconnecting to self and source.
Mridu Pasrija
Stephanie Banach
JaTorra Commodore
A Crystalline Consciousness Technique™ Practitioner, Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, and Life Coach, Mridu is passionate about sharing simple, fun and inspiring mindful activities to enhance self-awareness, self-compassion and self-expression. She coaches individuals in helping them recognize, realize and connect with their own
A Crystalline Consciousness Technique™ Practitioner, Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, and Life Coach, Mridu is passionate about sharing simple, fun and inspiring mindful activities to enhance self-awareness, self-compassion and self-expression. She coaches individuals in helping them recognize, realize and connect with their own power, wisdom, and joy. She also leads Meditation sessions through in-person classes as well as virtually that empower individuals with tools and techniques that promote inner peace, calm and connection.
Professionally, Mridu (B.B.A) comes from a corporate background with a career in Human Resources eventually moving into a Technology background; implementing software for clients. One common thread across all her career choices was her strong desire to help others and to make a difference. Founders of Live Life Radiantly, LLC, her mission is to empower individuals to live their life radiantly and soar high with their BIGGEST dreams.
She began leading Meditation sessions in 2015. Her classes emphasize bringing calm, quiet and relaxation to individuals, groups as she guides students to build resilience and strengthen their mindfulness skills. Her soothing voice, and deep centered presence makes it easy to relax, recharge and rejuvenate. She recently became certified as a Mindfulness Meditation Teacher and is excited and inspired to bring Mindfulness to the Corporate world, and into the classroom ~ Transform our Workplace, and Empower our Future ~
Mridu enjoys dancing, deep soulful conversations, reading and spending time in Nature.
Stephanie Banach
Stephanie Banach
Stephanie Banach
Hello! I'm Stephanie, a yoga and mindfulness teacher and on my journey to becoming a yoga therapist. I love supporting others with reducing stress and having meaningful relationships - including with themselves. I believe everyone can benefit from yoga and mindfulness practices and by partnering with schools and community organizations, I
Hello! I'm Stephanie, a yoga and mindfulness teacher and on my journey to becoming a yoga therapist. I love supporting others with reducing stress and having meaningful relationships - including with themselves. I believe everyone can benefit from yoga and mindfulness practices and by partnering with schools and community organizations, I try to make it more accessible and available to people who may not otherwise experience it.
I have two precious children. My daughter usually joins me in teaching family yoga!! My son is too cool for that - but he was the one who encouraged me to become a yoga teacher!! When we aren't on the mat, we enjoy crafts, being active at church, reading, getting outside, or creating something yummy in the kitchen!!
Abby Fico
Stephanie Banach
Stephanie Banach
Abby Fico is an internationally certified yoga and meditation teacher with decades of experience teaching and practicing around the world. Originally a school teacher, Abby sought yoga teacher certification in Rishikesh, India. Today she holds expertise in multiple styles of yoga, and continuously seeks out training and knowledge on bes
Abby Fico is an internationally certified yoga and meditation teacher with decades of experience teaching and practicing around the world. Originally a school teacher, Abby sought yoga teacher certification in Rishikesh, India. Today she holds expertise in multiple styles of yoga, and continuously seeks out training and knowledge on best practices, respecting cultures, and innovation. Abby’s experiences in teaching range from yoga nidra, pranayama, meditation, prenatal yoga, kids yoga, fast-paced corporate yoga in Kuala Lumpur, yoga for blind adults in Seattle, yoga online, and more. Abby first became interested in yoga to manage her migraines from her albinism condition, and strives to create an inclusive yoga experience that empowers students and questions ableism. When she isn’t teaching or learning, Abby enjoys exploring different styles of music, hiking, a good audiobook and a cup of coffee.