Instructors
Instructors
Donna Mezzina : Owner/Director E- RYT 500, YACEP
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Donna Mezzina is the Owner/Operator of Yoga Solace Club and lead teacher of Yoga Solace’s teacher training program. She is 500 E-RYT and YACEP certified with Yoga Alliance. Her personal practice varies between Ashtanga, Power Vinyasa to Gentle for over 20 years. Donna Is known for her clear instruction, creative sequencing with an emphasis on alignment in her classes. She guides her classes with her down-to-earth and easy-going style, creating a balanced and peaceful experience. She feels that helping to find inner peace and serenity is the greatest gift one can share with others.
Maria Preuster : Jivamukti 1000 Hour Senior Teacher
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Maria is a long-time practitioner and teacher of Yoga. Steeped in the Jivamukti method her classes do not skimp on chanting, meditation, exploration of Yoga scripture and spiritual activism based in compassion. Over 1000 hours of training, she cares deeply about the ancient teachings not getting too watered down. Always joking that although the asana practice is the bulk of all her classes, she is not just teaching Indian calisthenics. Maria is known for her clear instruction and intelligent sequencing along with the ability to weave a powerful spiritual message throughout the class. Maria also graduated from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in 2002 and believes in a plant-based diet and juicing for health.
Carmela Danna : E- RYT 500
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Carmela completed her 200hr certification in 2006 at Yoga Works in NYC. She left her full time financial job to pursue her passion of teaching yoga and has been teaching ever since. She loves sharing her knowledge and love for yoga and spirituality. She is a reiki master, intuitive and akashic records reader. She enjoys teaching vinyasa, hatha and restorative yoga.
Sheri Glick : E- RYT 500
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Sheri has 30 years of experience in the health and healing field. She has always been curious about the body/ mind connection & ways to restore, nourish & heal from the inside out. She is a 500+ ERYT with Yoga Alliance & has taken thousands of hours of training throughout the country in yoga, yoga therapy and hands on healing. She is a Reiki Master and has certifications in Neuromuscular Therapy and Cranial-Sacral Therapy. Sheri is a licensed New Jersey Massage Therapist, providing her clients with hands-on treatments & one on one yoga therapy. She believes yoga is medicine & if done mindfully, yoga can restore & heal the body.
Jill Molinaro : RYT 500
Jill Molinaro has been teaching movement for over 20 years. As a RYT 500 yoga instructor she focuses on biomechanics, alignment and injury prevention. Jill’s flows focus on the breath while developing strength, conditioning and mobility for the body. Her classes welcome all levels as she provides accessible movement for everyone.
Alicia Perez : E-RYT 200
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Alicia feels that we not only do yoga, but we are yoga, and it is a path both on and off the mat. She loves to incorporate both the physical and spiritual aspects of the rich yoga history into her classes. Alicia is a registered Hatha, Kundalini, and Yoga for Cancer teacher and holds certifications in Sound Healing, Chakra Therapy, as well as Restorative Yoga. As both a yoga teacher and student of life, she is blessed to be part of this beautiful community! Om Shanti.
Brittany Forziati : E-RYT 200
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Brittany born and raised in NJ was first introduced to yoga in college. After completing her 200hr YTT in 2015, she has taught/practiced up and down the east coast from NH to FL. She recently moved back to NJ with her husband and two little boys. She is excited to be back and looks forward to sharing her love for all styles of yoga with those that come to play!
Stephanie Csak: RYT 200
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Stephanie C. took her first yoga class and discovered how incredibly healing yoga was for her mental state and how it transformed her life off the mat. She completed her 200hr yoga teacher training at Yoga Solace in 2023 and has been teaching ever since. Her style is gentle vinyasa so you can spend time in each pose to deepen and refine the postures. Relaxation, self-love, smooth transitions and remaining present are themes in yoga that inspire Stephanie as a student and teacher. In her free time, she is an avid hiker, beach bum, tea enthusiast and gardener. Professionally she is employed as a school district nutritionist and finds great joy in working within the community.
Stephanie Robles : RYT 200
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Stephanie has been practicing yoga for over 15 years. As a 200hr yoga teacher, she likes to focus on alignment, core and patiently taking each pose step by step. Stephanie loves providing hands on assists and guiding students to their deepest expression of a pose. Her classes are set to a fun playlist, her intention for classes is to leave you feeling challenged, stronger and limitless. Her classes have elements of a power vinyasa class but are still open to all levels.
Svetlana Nudelman : RYT 200
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Svetlana started practicing Ashtanga yoga in 2013. She was drawn to its structure and its capacity to cultivate both mental and physical discipline within oneself. Svetlana is a 200hr RYT certified since 2018, and although she teaches different styles of yoga, Ashtanga is her passion. She is also a dedicated disciple of Buddhism, Ayurveda and holistic healing. She is a minimalist and loves gardening and reading.
Rada Blackwell : RYT 200
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Rada completed her 200hr certification with Yoga Solace. Rada was called to becoming a yoga instructor through her love for the mind, body and spiritual connection that practicing allows within. She is enthusiastic about body alignment, breath connection and movement. She loves teaching quiet practices like Yin and Restorative but is equally fond of a Vinyasa flow as well. She considers it an honor to practice yoga and to share her love with others.
