Yoga at O2 Living Sanctuary

Jen Pignone is one of the owners of O2 Living Sanctuary. Her journey in the health and wellness world started in 2011 when she started working as a Spinning Instructor and Personal Trainer. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Promotion Studies from Western Connecticut State University, is a Certified Holistic Health Coach as well as a 200 hour certified yoga teacher. She loves sharing health and fitness with people but most of all enjoys motivating people to be the best and healthiest versions of themselves. Jen fell in love with yoga in college and has been practicing ever since for the last 10 years. She believes that yoga can be accessible for any body and everyone can benefit from yoga on a physical, mental and spiritual level. Jen is an RYT 200 hour Yoga Alliance Certified Instructor. She studied under Michelle Bricks at Ohra Yoga. Join her class for an inspiring and uplifting experience! 

Michelle Prosper, ERYT500, YACEP, AYT

Michelle is passionate about empowering others to increase their strength & grace and get inspired through the practice and teachings of yoga. 

She is grateful to be able to share the light of yoga with the amazing yogis (humans) that participate in her classes , workshops and teacher trainings. 

Michelle has 15 years of experience teaching yoga, and has received extensive training and certifications in Vinyasa and Prana flow styles, Anatomy and Ayurvedic Yoga therapy. 

She hosts yoga retreats internationally, and her work is currently featured in Yoga Journal.

Michelle lives in Northern Westchester, NY where she enjoys living, working, connecting with her community & hiking in nature with her husband, daughter & their pup Kody.

What first drew Katherine to yoga 25 years ago was the sacred space it created to tend to her body, mind & spirit. Inspired by the practice, she completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training at the Yoga Shala of Connecticut as well as trainings in Yin, Restorative & Vinyasa yoga. Her classes are gentle, intentional and rhythmic; inviting the student to look deep, reflect and focus on breath as a pathway to the present. She strives to create a welcoming environment where each student feels supported by offering modifications and using clear instructional cues. 

As her yoga practice deepened, so has her interest in holistic healing. Katherine is also a Certified Ayurvedic Health Practitioner, Reiki Master, Meditation and Pranayama Coach. She is the founder of YOUnion Ayurveda and Yoga, where she combines her passion and commitment to the traditions of these wisdom practices to support the health and well-being of others. 

Andrea began practicing yoga 15 years ago with the mindset to stretch and workout but her preconception couldn't of been more far off. Her yoga practice helps her be the best version of herself. Yoga helped her to overcome doubt and fear, it allowed her to honor her body as well as live in the moment. It also helped her spiritually, mentally and most importantly how to love herself. She wants to inspire others to get on their mats, be present, practice and listen to their bodies. She wants to give back to others what this practice has given her. She received her 200 hour certification in 2016. Andrea’s focus is on vinyasa yoga, guiding the class to synchronize the breath with a continuous flow of poses as well as keep them grounded. On her free time, Andrea is an outdoor enthusiast who loves hiking, mountain biking, paddle boarding and spending time with her husband, cat/dog and family. 

Neely has been in love with the practice of yoga for over 15 years. She received her 200 hour certification with Sonic Yoga in the heart of Hell's Kitchen, NYC in 2006. Since that time she has acquired numerous CE credits practicing with the top teachers in several yoga styles.  She also completed a 30 hour Restorative Yoga certification from Buddhi Mat in Ridgefield, CT in 2013 and her 500 hour training with Ohra Yoga in Mt Kisco, New York in 2018. Wielding the powerful tools of movement and breath, her students chisel away at limiting beliefs and contractive processes to expand into an awakened consciousness. 

Lea-Ann's yoga journey has been one of her favorite things in life. It has given her confidence, purpose and helped her settle when she needed to be still. Her purpose as a yoga teacher is to share what she has learned and what has meant so much to her. She loves the community yoga creates.

In Sanskrit, vinyasa means to place in a certain way. In her classes she helps students find their special way to poses by moving from stability into mobility. Her goal as a teacher is to help each student find their own unique practice in a calm, safe, happily imperfect and nurturing environment. 

Lea-Ann has her 500RYT, she completed her 200TT with Yogaworks in NYC and 300TT with nOMad always at OM in Beacon NY.

 Kailey is a certified yoga and mindfulness meditation teacher. After starting her professional career as a photographer in New York City, navigating the fast-paced rhythms of the industry, and burning out, she experienced the profound healing of yoga and meditation. Through her personal practice, she found relief, peace, and a beautiful community. In 2022, Kailey completed her 200-hour Vinyasa yoga certification with an emphasis on Baptiste Power Yoga. She has gone on to train and receive certifications in restorative yoga, pranayama, sound healing, and mindfulness meditation. Kailey’s classes place an emphasis on the breath to help bring awareness and mindfulness into every pose.

Makena began her fitness journey over 8 years ago and has spent that time since deepening her connection with the mat. In the process of falling in love with fitness, she has also learned to love leading people through movement. Makena earned her 200 hour teaching certification with Wendy Boscia in Ridgefield, CT and teaches cycling and group fitness.

Makena’s classes combine a traditional vinyasa flow with a blend of group fitness style elements. She utilizes powerful dynamic movements, creative balances and lengthening postures to strengthen and ground. Through her sequences, Makena not only challenges the physical body but also nurtures the soul, fostering a space where individuals can explore their inner strength and quiet the noise amidst the bustle of daily life. 

When not teaching, Makena is a full-time student at Sacred Heart University and is pursuing a degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice. She enjoys time outside spent hiking, skiing, paddle-boarding, and going to the beach. She also enjoys photography, reading and spending time with loved ones/her pups. 

 Donna Lynn is a Connecticut and New York State Licensed Massage Therapist, A Certified Personal Trainer and A Certified Yoga Teacher. She is a Graduate of the COMTA-accredited Connecticut Center forMassage Therapy, The National Personal Training Institute and she has completed a 200 hour Yoga Alliance accredited teacher training program.

Within the practices of Yoga and Functional Training, Donna utilizes strong verbal alignment cueing to bring awareness of musculoskeletal actions, educating her students to move safely and honestly through their own development. She works with her students to channel the breath as a bridge between the mind and the subconscious language of the body. She encourages both new and seasoned students to approach their practice with a beginner’s mind, focusing on being present and open enough to flow through any challenges that may arise, with a balance of effort and ease. Donna leads fun and inspiring classes, that tend to invoke a deeper purpose for practicing. Her classes are open level; each student is guided to practice at his/her own pace.