THIS IS OUR FAMILY
Free Spirit Warrior Yoga is all about being creative while still honoring authentic yoga teachings. We will stress the importance of keeping the mind focused on the observation of the body and the breath. You will work towards taking a rest when your body is calling for it – instead of when your mind is telling you to give up. We encourage you to acknowledge where you are today, honor your body, and be thankful for each practice. Our classes incorporate asana (postures) practice, Pranayama (breath work) and Yoga Philosophies. While your practice here will be physically challenging, the emphasis is for this physical movement to occur only with consistent breath and steady mind.What a beautiful thing it is to find a way to benefit your body, mind and soul while having fun and connecting with a most wonderful community! Welcome to our Family
Free Spirit Warrior Yoga is all about being creative while still honoring authentic yoga teachings. We will stress the importance of keeping the mind focused on the observation of the body and the breath. You will work towards taking a rest when your body is calling for it – instead of when your mind is telling you to give up. We encourage you to acknowledge where you are today, honor your body, and be thankful for each practice. Our classes incorporate asana (postures) practice, Pranayama (breath work) and Yoga Philosophies. While your practice here will be physically challenging, the emphasis is for this physical movement to occur only with consistent breath and steady mind.What a beautiful thing it is to find a way to benefit your body, mind and soul while having fun and connecting with a most wonderful community! Welcome to our Family
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DAWN STIDD
Specializations Creative sequencing, differential instruction, assisting & modifications Certifications
DAWN'S BIO
Dawn began studying yoga in 2004 while studying music performance at Boston conservatory. After receiving a BM in music performance and an MS in music education, Dawn went on to receive her 200hr yoga certification at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. In 2013 Dawn traveled to India to obtain her 500hr certification in advanced vinyasa yoga. In 2015, Dawn acquired a certificate in positive psychology which she uses to bring smiles and tips on happiness in each of her classes. Dawn’s classes are centered around challenging the body and mind. While physically challenging, she emphasizes the importance of finding the balance between honoring the body and finding new limits every practice. Her classes will always bring you something you can take off your mat and into your life to live with more happiness and peace. With over 12 years of teaching experience, she will be sure to bring something new to you each class as you travel through the journey of yoga! |
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RAQUEL VAMOS
Specializations Dharma yoga, vinyasa, teacher trainings, aerial, wheel yoga Certifications
RAQUEL'S BIO
Bio coming soon |
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Carlyn Burczyk
Specializations
carlyn'S BIO
Dawn began studying yoga in 2004 while studying music performance at Boston conservatory. After receiving a BM in music performance and an MS in music education, Dawn went on to receive her 200hr yoga certification at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. In 2013 Dawn traveled to India to obtain her 500hr certification in advanced vinyasa yoga. In 2015, Dawn acquired a certificate in positive psychology which she uses to bring smiles and tips on happiness in each of her classes. Dawn’s classes are centered around challenging the body and mind. While physically challenging, she emphasizes the importance of finding the balance between honoring the body and finding new limits every practice. Her classes will always bring you something you can take off your mat and into your life to live with more happiness and peace. With over 12 years of teaching experience, she will be sure to bring something new to you each class as you travel through the journey of yoga! |
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DANA TYNER
Specializations Hatha, Vinyasa Certifications
DAna'S BIO
Dana, a recent graduate of Free Spirt Yoga’s 200 hours teacher training, began her life long affair with yoga at the tender age of 8. Though her physical practice has been inconsistent for most of her life, she believes the lessons learned on her mat throughout her journey are an integral part of the person she is becoming. As a teacher, she aims to provide a safe space for students to explore the deepest depths of their mind, body and soul. |
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BABETTE CONNOR PISCO
Specializations Vinyasa, Hot Yoga, SUP Yoga, Restorative Yoga Certifications
BABETTE'S BIO
Babette started her professional career as a ballet dancer & continued on to teach for 25 years at a performing arts high school in NYC. In 2014, Babette received her 200hr Registered Yoga Alliance Certification from Peaceful Warrior under the tutelage of Dawn Stidd. As well as receiving other certifications in Dharma Yoga Wheel ( with the original creator Raquel Vamos), Hot Yoga, SUP, Restorative Yoga from Always-at-Aum, Free Spirits, & Laughing Lotus. Babette holds her MA from NYU in dance education, BFA from SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Dance, and a NYS Teacher Certification. As an advanced yoga practitioner and a 'forever student at heart', Babette is presently obtaining her 300hr yoga teacher certification at Always-at-Aum |
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ANNMARIE SCOPPETTONE
Specializations vinyasa, hot 26, yoga sculpt, reiki Certifications
Annmarie's BIO
AnnMarie was drawn to yoga to decompress from a stressful corporate job after practicing on her own for years. What started as a fitness journey quickly became a career. AnnMarie left the corporate world and enrolled in multiple trainings to deepen her practice while living in San Diego. AnnMarie creates powerful sequences to not only cultivate strength physically, but to challenge students energetically to bring balance to the mind, body and soul. AnnMarie is trained in Vinyasa, Hot 26, Yoga Sculpt and holds her certification in Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki. When taking her classes, expect to sweat, breathe, and strengthen your mind-body connection to leave you feeling refreshed, nourished and balanced. Students of all levels are always welcome. |
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KATE GAJEWSKI
Specializations Hatha Yoga, Reiki Master, Animal & Pet Reiki Master, Seraphim Blueprint Healing Certifications
Kates'S BIO
Kate is a Usui Reiki Ryoho Master & Animal & Pet Reiki Master, who works in various locations on Long Island. She offers private sessions and also trains others to become Reiki Practitioners. Kate is also a 200 HR teacher offering classes at both locations. Kate's main purpose in life is to assist others on their journey of self-healing and to help them grow to become their most authentic selves, so they can live their lives filled with health, happiness & love and be able to handle life’s difficult situations with ease and grace. Kate's gift of intuitive energy, compassion & her beautiful light is a gift for those seeking healing or looking to become a Reiki practitioner. Services - 1:1 Reiki Sessions - Reiki Trainings (1-3) - Reiki Circles - Seraphim Blueprint Healing |
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LAUREN COLLETTI
Specializations Gentle, hot yoga Certifications
LAURENN'S BIO
Lauren has been practicing yoga for 15 years and teaching since 2018. Lauren discovered yoga at 12 years old as a way to stay healthy and feel good in her body. She developed a love for how the practice made her feel at peace both mentally and physically. As a spiritual teacher and student of a course in miracles, Lauren incorporates the principles of yoga as a lifestyle & a means of connecting deeply with herself & the Universe. Lauren is a reiki level 2 healer, sexual health educator & life coach. She is a podcast host & author who loves spreading the message of healing through her art. Lauren holds a masters degree in clinical psychology where she learned how to improve her psychological health & the emotional well-being of others. Lauren believes yoga is a meditative movement that can be utilized to inspire every aspect of a persons life & relationships. She hopes her classes will motivate people to show more compassionate towards themselves & others. |
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JULIA MARTINEZ
Specializations Vinyasa Certifications
Julia's BIO
Julia Martinez is a new teacher in the yoga world! She received her training in December 2020 at Maui Yoga Shala. She has been practicing since 2017 and started right here at Free Spirits. Her dance background led her to find Yoga and fall in love with energy work. She is a fiery teacher who loves to play in class and values creativity, flow based movement, and wonderful music to align us with our best selves! |
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TESSA VAN FLORCKE
Specializations Creative sequencing, differential instruction, assisting & modifications Certifications
TESS'S BIO
Tessa has completed 200 teacher training with a focus on hot yoga and vinyasa. She has completed several intensives, including a week in Costa Rica to study iyengar. Tessa works full time at Pal-O-Mine Equestrian as a licensed social worker, where she combines her passion for helping people with her love of horses. |
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CARISA MONTALVO
Specializations Coming soon Certifications
carisa'S BIO
Coming soon |
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GEENA LEE
Specializations Dharma yoga, belly dance, energy yoga, breath work, reiki Certifications
GENNA's BIO
Since a very young age Geena Lee has been passionately curious about what humans are, why we are here, and how we relate to our planet. Her hungry questions naturally led her to study art, animal behavior, anthropology, ecology, and anything else that fed her curiosity. Over 10 years ago she discovered belly dance which would bring her to a new study - movement. Through this practice she noticed profound changes in her brain, body, and energy. She put her science hat on and turned inward to study herself. Yoga became a necessary tool to explore her internal environment. Geena found movement to be her greatest medicine, one of her wisest teachers, and one of the most exciting studies. She hopes to help others discover the knowledge that they have stored in their bodies through the classic yoga postures, breath work, meditation, and dance. As with any science she views the process of discovery to be ever developing - the only expectation is constant change. |
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COURTNEY COSTELLO
Specializations Vinyasa Certifications
courtney'S BIO
Courtney is a 200 hour registered yoga teacher. She completed her training in December of 2018 at Peaceful Warrior Yoga. When not teaching yoga Courtney is a social worker. She loves the power of yoga on the body and on the mind. Courtney enjoys teaching a vinyasa flow and enjoys sharing her energy with those around her on and off the mat. |
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SAM MARACIC
Specializations Creative sequencing, differential instruction, assisting & modifications Certifications
Sam's BIO
Sam Maracic is a 200 hr registered yoga teacher. She received her certification at L I Kula Yoga & Wellness Center under the tutelage of Desiree Sparrow and is registered under Yoga Alliance. Her teaching styles include Hatha Yoga and Hatha Power Yoga with specific attention to anatomy, adjustment and alignment. With a combination of moving playlists, well aligned asanas (poses), breath work and meditation, each of Sam's classes challenges students to foster their connection between body and spirit. Her history as a former competitive athlete lends itself well to creating a strong and playful class in a consistently safe and compassionate environment. |
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HANNAH MONELLE
Specializations Vinyasa yoga Certifications
Hannah's bio
coming soon |
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DERINA WILSON
Specializations Creative sequencing, differential instruction, assisting & modifications Certifications
DAWN'S BIO
Dawn began studying yoga in 2004 while studying music performance at Boston conservatory. After receiving a BM in music performance and an MS in music education, Dawn went on to receive her 200hr yoga certification at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. In 2013 Dawn traveled to India to obtain her 500hr certification in advanced vinyasa yoga. In 2015, Dawn acquired a certificate in positive psychology which she uses to bring smiles and tips on happiness in each of her classes. Dawn’s classes are centered around challenging the body and mind. While physically challenging, she emphasizes the importance of finding the balance between honoring the body and finding new limits every practice. Her classes will always bring you something you can take off your mat and into your life to live with more happiness and peace. With over 12 years of teaching experience, she will be sure to bring something new to you each class as you travel through the journey of yoga! |