Our Teachers
Each of us walks a different path, yet we share the same intention: to move, to breathe with awareness, and to guide with compassion. Together, we hold space for you just as you are.
Christina Petsos
Christina’s journey with yoga began in childhood alongside her competitive gymnastics training. By high school, she was practicing consistently and developing the discipline and body awareness that still shape her teaching today. As an adult, Christina explored bodybuilding but eventually realized she was craving something deeper than physical results. She returned to yoga in search of a practice that felt more sustainable and holistic. There, she found a discipline that strengthened not only her body but also her mindset. As a Power and Vinyasa instructor, Christina leads dynamic, strength focused classes designed to challenge students physically while grounding them mentally. She encourages her students to move with intention, clear their minds, and discover the resilience that lives within them.
Cristina Sánchez
RYT200 | CYT310 | CYYT
Yoga has been part of Cristina’s life for over 10 years. She completed her 290 hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training in 2021 and her Yin Yoga certification in 2024. Alongside her physical practice, meditation is an essential part of her daily life and personal growth. She has participated in yoga retreats, special events, and classes in a variety of settings, from peaceful indoor studios to outdoor spaces surrounded by nature. These experiences have deepened her understanding that yoga can meet us anywhere and support us in every stage of life. Cristina believes yoga is for everyone, regardless of experience or background. She teaches that each of us carries within us a true inner teacher, our own inner guru, a quiet wisdom that lives inside and guides us when we learn to listen. Her purpose is to help students reconnect with that inner guidance and with their inner light. She finds deep meaning in conceptual classes where yoga philosophy, self awareness, and mental well being are explored in an accessible and personal way. Teaching is her way of giving back and sharing what she has learned with her community so that together they can grow, become better human beings, and contribute to building a more compassionate world. Outside of yoga, Cristina works in architecture and design and is deeply inspired by art, intentional spaces, and nature, especially the ocean. She loves being outdoors and enjoys activities like paddle boarding as a way to stay connected with the natural rhythm of life. She speaks Spanish and English and offers classes in both languages. She welcomes students to join her in class and share an intentional space of mutual growth. Te espero en clase para conectar con tu luz interior.
Emily Conti
Emily Conti is a 500 hour certified yoga instructor with over three years of dedicated teaching experience and more than a decade in the fitness industry. She holds a degree in Exercise Science from the University of South Florida and brings a strong foundation in functional movement, strength, and mobility into every class she leads. Her teaching style blends intelligent alignment with creative, fluid sequencing. With experience in heart rate interval training, strength training, cycling, Power Yoga, Yin Yoga, and dance based fitness, Emily meets students where they are while encouraging thoughtful progression. In addition to her work in fitness and yoga, Emily is a professional dancer and aerialist who has performed with major entertainment companies, including Busch Gardens and Universal Studios. Her background in performance brings musicality, precision, and refined body awareness to her classes. Emily is passionate about helping students build strength, confidence, and freedom in their bodies. Whether you are new to yoga or deepening an advanced practice, she creates an empowering and supportive space where every student can move, breathe, and feel fully alive.
Georgette Keough
Georgette’s yoga journey began after experiencing the challenges of new motherhood, when the practice became a source of mental and physical well being during a period of significant stress. That personal transformation inspired her to help others manage stress by connecting with their mind, body, and soul through moving meditation. After a life changing injury, she turned to yoga for recovery and became a strong advocate for movement as medicine. Georgette’s classes focus on both physical and mental well being, with an emphasis on breathing techniques and concentration. She encourages students to explore postures that best suit their bodies, fostering a personalized, mindful, and sustainable practice.
Ian Davis
Ian is a certified yoga teacher with a decade long personal journey on the mat. He completed his teacher training in 2023, deepening a commitment to a practice that had already transformed his life. After working in a high stress leadership environment for over 34 years, yoga became more than movement. It became a sanctuary, a space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect. Ian’s classes emphasize steady strength, intentional breath, and the ability to show up fully and accept yourself exactly as you are in the moment. He believes yoga creates clarity, resilience, and presence both on and off the mat. Beyond teaching, Ian’s true drive is building community and creating systems that work. He is passionate about removing unnecessary obstacles and ensuring people feel seen, supported, and accepted. For him, yoga is not just a practice. It is a foundation for growth, connection, and overcoming challenges together.
Janelle Pochintesta
With more than 20 years of teaching experience, Janelle blends Hatha, Atmananda, Baptiste Power Yoga, lymphatic practices, and Yoga Medicine into a thoughtful and therapeutic approach to movement. As a licensed acupuncturist, she brings a refined understanding of anatomy and energetics, guiding students to move with intelligence while honoring the deeper wisdom of the body. Her classes are designed to support healing, longevity, and presence. Whether you are building strength or restoring balance, Janelle creates space for awareness, resilience, and ease, no matter where you are on your path.
Joe Cuccaro
Joe began practicing yoga in 2004 following a major life changing event when he stopped drinking. He had always wanted to try Bikram Yoga but never thought he could. He walked into his first class, took a session, and thought he was having a heart attack. He returned the next day, and the emotional and physical changes were incredible. He knew he wanted to teach. In 2007, Joe completed his training and began his Bikram teaching career. After retiring from his previous profession, yoga took him to 10 countries across three continents. Seeing the transformation in his students continues to inspire him. In 2017, he trained in Baptiste Power Yoga and began teaching that style as well. He believes the two methods complement each other very well. At 67, Joe is still teaching, still practicing, and does not plan on stopping.
Kristen Twele
Kristen discovered yoga during a transformative chapter in her life when she made her health a true priority. She dove headfirst into her Power Vinyasa practice, drawn not only to the physical challenge but also to the mental clarity and sense of community it brought. After earning her 200 hour certification in 2022 and her 300 hour certification in 2025, Kristen is now a 500 hour certified yoga teacher dedicated to helping students fall in love with their practice. Her classes blend popular and fun music, inspiring Dharma talks, and a welcoming atmosphere for all levels. Kristen offers multiple variations to make every pose accessible while also sprinkling in fun challenges, whether that is a new pose, a playful transition, or a dynamic sequence. She strives to make each class unique, challenging, and fun every time you step onto your mat.
Mary Holloway
Yoga Director
Mary quickly fell in love with the practice after her first class in a hot yoga studio 20 years ago. Her dedication to learning and growth is evident in her extensive training, including Sri Dharma Mittra’s 200 hour certification in 2014 and 500 hour certification in 2018, as well as her 300 hour training in Baron Baptiste Power Yoga in 2019. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes a balance of fun, challenge, and peace, creating an environment where students can thrive both physically and mentally.
Mike McConnell
With over two decades in the music industry and a passion for yoga, Mike brings a unique teaching style to every class. Full of dynamic movement and great playlists, Mike’s classes are fun, powerful, and guaranteed to make you sweat. Since completing his 200 hour training in 2021, Mike has taught internationally and across the United States. In 2024, Mike launched Raps & Yoga Mats, a yoga and lifestyle brand dedicated to creating fun and inclusive yoga experiences for practitioners of all backgrounds and levels.
Rafael Alcala
Rafael discovered yoga in 2017 while living in his home country of Venezuela. At the time, he was studying Political Science and exploring the concept of power from a theoretical perspective. Through yoga, he encountered a different kind of power rooted in self awareness, discipline, and personal transformation. He began practicing Ashtanga Yoga, a method that gave him structure and consistency. Over time, he expanded his path by exploring different styles and approaches, deepening both his physical practice and philosophical understanding. His journey led him to live in several cities across Latin America and the United States before eventually settling in Orlando, Florida, where he completed his training as a certified yoga instructor. Today, Rafael is a bilingual English and Spanish teacher who shares yoga as a practical tool for everyday well being. His classes emphasize foundational postures, mindful breathing, and accessible philosophy. He creates a balanced experience that supports physical strength, mental clarity, and personal growth.
Sasha Espinoza
Sasha has been teaching yoga since 2020, though her journey began as a personal search for deeper self connection. Through movement, breath, and presence, she discovered a practice that allowed her to inhabit her body with more compassion and clarity. She now shares that experience with her students. Her teaching approach is holistic, weaving together body, mind, and energy to create classes that feel grounding and transformative. Sasha encourages students to see their bodies as a safe home, to move with kindness, and to reconnect with their own inner wisdom. Offering classes in both Spanish and English, she is committed to honoring diversity and creating inclusive, accessible spaces for students of all backgrounds and levels. For Sasha, yoga is a return to self, a practice of remembering who we are through intentional movement and conscious breath.
Yaggi
Born in the spirited landscapes of Trinidad and Tobago, Yaggi’s life has been a testament to a deep rooted commitment to Bhakti Yoga and a vegetarian lifestyle that he embraced from a young age. Now at 39, his journey has taken him from the disciplined life of a former United States Marine and a former Major for the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office to finding solace and healing in yoga after experiencing a heart attack. This pivot to yoga asana was not just a choice but a necessity, a way to heal, find inner peace, and rebuild from the ground up. His experience of transformation through yoga, focusing on both the physical and the profound spiritual healing it offers, is what he is most passionate about sharing with others. His teaching is grounded in the holistic benefits of yoga, emphasizing the importance of emotional and spiritual well being alongside physical health. As an instructor, his strength lies in sharing the rich philosophy of yoga and combining it with practical life lessons to inspire a path of healing and spiritual awakening. He believes in the power of yoga as a medium for comprehensive healing, offering a haven for those seeking transformation and inner peace.