Teaching Staff
Jimmy
Danielle
Jimmy
Renee
Danielle
Jimmy
Renee’s yoga journey began in the year 2000 with a strong foundation in Power Vinyasa Yoga, having completed my Level One Teacher Training with Baron Baptiste.
As her practice evolved, she was drawn to the discipline and depth of Ashtanga Yoga, which she has been practicing for the past 20 years.
She deepened her studies with teacher tra
Renee’s yoga journey began in the year 2000 with a strong foundation in Power Vinyasa Yoga, having completed my Level One Teacher Training with Baron Baptiste.
As her practice evolved, she was drawn to the discipline and depth of Ashtanga Yoga, which she has been practicing for the past 20 years.
She deepened her studies with teacher trainings and multiple workshops under David Swenson, and continued to refine her practice and teaching through numerous trainings with Beryl Bender Birch.
Her journey also led her to the heart of Ashtanga—Mysore, India—where she had the honor of practicing with the Jois family. Additionally, Renee explored other rich traditions of yoga during a workshop in Bangalore with teachers from the Bihar School of Yoga.
For 20 years, Renee was proud to teach at Yoga Yama, building a strong, supportive community. Today, she continue to share the joy and transformative power of yoga at Yoga Sangha, where she operates and teaches from a place of authenticity, dedication, and love for the practice.
Renee is a 500 hour Yoga Alliance Teacher.
Danielle
Danielle
Danielle
Danielle has worked in the public school system for twenty-four years. A deep love for children and a passion for fostering their self-growth has always been central to who she is. With a Dual Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy, Danielle has consistently developed and contributed to school
Danielle has worked in the public school system for twenty-four years. A deep love for children and a passion for fostering their self-growth has always been central to who she is. With a Dual Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy, Danielle has consistently developed and contributed to school programs that promote positive self-esteem and meaningful relationships.
In May 2013, Danielle discovered the Yoga Rocks Program and became a Certified Yoga Rocks Kids Teacher (C-YRKT). She now incorporates stretching and breathing techniques in her classroom to increase stamina and encourage healthy living. She believes strongly that yoga helps children process emotions and become strong, centered individuals. Her personal journey with yoga has been transformative, and she is passionate about creating a safe, creative, and fun space where children can embark on their own yoga journeys.
In February 2015, Danielle earned her 200-hour Yoga Alliance Ashtanga/Vinyasa Teacher Certification from Yoga Yama and also completed training with the Sayville Hot Yoga (SHY) staff to teach Beginner’s Hot Yoga classes. Danielle has also earned a chair yoga program certificate.
She recognizes the increasing pressure on students to meet academic standards and understands the resulting stress placed on children of all ages. Danielle advocates for the integration of mindfulness and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) into the classroom as a way to meet the demands of the 21st century. She believes that mindfulness deepens student understanding, promotes emotional intelligence, improves behavior, and supports healthy development.
Danielle sees mindfulness and yoga as essential tools for helping students become more aware of their thoughts, emotions, and actions. She believes that when students are taught to be mindful, they are better equipped to show empathy, make responsible decisions, and form positive relationships within the school community. Through mindfulness and SEL, Danielle works to cultivate a more culturally responsive, compassionate, and reflective learning environment—one that aligns with a supportive, respectful, and nurturing educational experience.
Danielle is always excited to share yoga and mindfulness with the broader community and feels honored to assist others on their journeys.
Lou Ann
Lou Ann
Lou Ann
Lou Ann has been practicing yoga for over 25 years and teaching all kinds of yoga for 20 over years. Her personal passion as a yoga practitioner and adult yoga teacher during this time has been Ashtanga yoga. She was captivated by Ashtanga from her first class and remains dedicated to practicing and sharing this method with her stude
Lou Ann has been practicing yoga for over 25 years and teaching all kinds of yoga for 20 over years. Her personal passion as a yoga practitioner and adult yoga teacher during this time has been Ashtanga yoga. She was captivated by Ashtanga from her first class and remains dedicated to practicing and sharing this method with her students.
Lou Ann is also a retired elementary school teacher with 32 years of classroom experience, having worked with children ages 3-10 as a classroom teacher. She has taught children’s yoga in both a yoga studio and public school setting, bringing yoga and mindfulness to elementary students in both South Country and Patchogue-Medford School Districts. She continues her work with children, currently planning and leading programs for 3-5 year olds at the Middle Country Public Library.
Lou Ann has a been a Yoga Alliance certified teacher, E-RYT® 200, YACEP®, since 2009, and a Yoga Alliance certified children’s yoga teacher, RCYT®, since 2014.
Erin
Lou Ann
Lou Ann
Erin Quell (Parvati Om) is enrolled in the Clinical Ayurveda Specialist Program at the California College of Ayurveda (CCA), where Jill Talve and Elisabeth Carlisle serve as her mentors. She is currently an Ayurvedic Health Counselor (AHC) and has completed Part 1 of the Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist Academic Programs and is currently an
Erin Quell (Parvati Om) is enrolled in the Clinical Ayurveda Specialist Program at the California College of Ayurveda (CCA), where Jill Talve and Elisabeth Carlisle serve as her mentors. She is currently an Ayurvedic Health Counselor (AHC) and has completed Part 1 of the Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist Academic Programs and is currently an AHC intern. Additionally, she holds certification to practice Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Svedana, Marma Point Therapy, and Pranic Healing.
Erin Quell has devoted much of her life to the science of yoga. She teaches classical Hatha-Raja yoga as taught by her Guru, Sri Dharma Mittra. Hatha-Raja yoga (Dharma Yoga) melds the practice of traditional asana (postures) with devotion to the Supreme Self, ultimately leading to radiant health, a calm mind, and God Realization. She has graduated from the Dharma Yoga Life of a Yogi (DY LOAY) 200, 500, and 800-Hour Teacher Training Program. Furthermore, she obtained certification in prenatal, postnatal, and mom-and-baby yoga, as well as yoga anatomy and therapeutic practices (850 hours) at an ashram in North Carolina.
Erin aspires to share Ayurveda and yoga with her community to promote the well-being of all people, both physically and spiritually. Come and be nurtured by this lovely yogi, and leave feeling relaxed and at ease.
Diane Z
Lou Ann
Diane Z
Dianne was drawn to yoga from a very young age, but only started practicing at age 40 to help alleviate recurring shoulder injuries. While trying different styles of yoga, she fell in love with Ashtanga, with its emphasis on breath with movement, finding that it evoked a meditative state while building stamina and flexibility. When she mo
Dianne was drawn to yoga from a very young age, but only started practicing at age 40 to help alleviate recurring shoulder injuries. While trying different styles of yoga, she fell in love with Ashtanga, with its emphasis on breath with movement, finding that it evoked a meditative state while building stamina and flexibility. When she moved to Patchogue she was thrilled to find an Ashtanga yoga studio 5 minutes from her home. It’s there at Yoga Yama that she obtained her 200 hour Yoga Alliance Teaching Certification in 2018.
As time passed, Dianne realized that her true passion was in practicing and teaching
meditation. She completed her Yoga Nidra certification through the Yoga Academy of North America (YANA) in 2023, along with a Pranyama course taught by Swami Atmarupa of YANA in 2024. Working with YANA she realized she longed for a stronger theoretical and practical knowledge of all aspects of yoga. This led her on a path of Svadhyaya (self-study traditionally of sacred texts like the Bhagavad Gita and the Upanishads) to gain deeper insights in this ancient practice. In pursuing this, Dianne has taken 40+ hours of yoga philosophy courses through Rutgers University. She continues on this path of Svadhyaya, and gladly shares her
learnings with her students.
Dianne is a retired financial advisor.
Angela
Diane C
Diane C
Diane C
Diane C
Diane C
Diane Corey is a seasoned yoga instructor with over 30 years of experience and a passion for inclusive, mindful practice. She founded Yogaholic studio in Center Moriches, NY, in 2010, which operated until 2020. Certified at the 500-hour level through Yoga Zone with Alan Finger, Diane also holds credentials in Children’s Yoga, Prenatal, R
Diane Corey is a seasoned yoga instructor with over 30 years of experience and a passion for inclusive, mindful practice. She founded Yogaholic studio in Center Moriches, NY, in 2010, which operated until 2020. Certified at the 500-hour level through Yoga Zone with Alan Finger, Diane also holds credentials in Children’s Yoga, Prenatal, Restorative, and special needs instruction. Her classes are known for their supportive, personalized approach, welcoming students of all levels. In addition to teaching, Diane is a Design Consultant who creates calming home spaces for meditation and yoga, blending wellness with design.
Allie
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Allie
Allie began yoga when she was a teenager and earned her RYT 200hr in Vinyasa as an apprentice with Abby Vakay of Hamptons Yoga Healing Arts in 2013. In college, Allie had meditation teachers based in the Tantric tradition and has blended Vedic and Tantric philosophy into her practice and teachings. Her love of being outdoors led Allie to
Allie began yoga when she was a teenager and earned her RYT 200hr in Vinyasa as an apprentice with Abby Vakay of Hamptons Yoga Healing Arts in 2013. In college, Allie had meditation teachers based in the Tantric tradition and has blended Vedic and Tantric philosophy into her practice and teachings. Her love of being outdoors led Allie to become an SUP Paddleboard Yoga Instructor and she has been lucky enough to teach many beach and bayside classes on the island. Allie completed her RYT 500hr through Yoga Shanti with Colleen Saidman and Rodney Yee in 2025. Allie has background experience in Vinyasa flow, Iyengar, Jivamukti, and Astanga traditions. Allie also has a Master's in Health Science and works at a local University. She's excited to join the Yoga Sangha community!