Emily, studio owner and instructor

Emily has loved sports, movement, and fitness her entire life. She played three varsity sports during high school in her native New Hampshire, putting her passions into play from an early age. After graduating cum laude from Springfield College in 1993, she moved to New Jersey to develop employee fitness and wellness programs for a major pharmaceutical company. A growth opportunity brought her next to an investment bank in the heart of Manhattan, where she helped launch and direct a state-of-the-art fitness program and facility for 4,000 relocated employees. After four years of hustle and bustle, she moved to Albany to be closer to family and to raise her son Joseph. She continued working in the field of corporate fitness at various General Electric wellness centers in the Capital District. She took the risk to go out on her own and opened estudio in February 2007 after consistent encouragement from a wonderful employee at one of her fitness centers. With the inspiration and support of her yoga mentor, Susan Hoffman, and facing her fears, the risk paid off and Emily is deeply grateful that estudio thrives today in Latham and Clifton Park, New York.

Sachi

Sports and fitness have always been a part of Sachi’s life. A native of Los Angeles, CA she was a gymnast for 16 years and a dancer for 8 years. Sachi was a Division-1 Athlete at the University of Denver and team captain of the gymnastics team her senior year, where she graduated with a degree in Biology. With a full-time job working with the Colorado Avalanche and Denver Nuggets, starting up a family business, and relocation, Sachi found yoga to not only bring a physical practice but an outlet to relieve stress and to clear her mind. Sachi moved to the Capital District 2 years ago, where she currently works with the Athletic Department at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. With encouragement and support from family and friends, Sachi is thrilled to share passion, energy, power and calm of yoga to everyone.

Randi

Randi completed her yoga certification at 'Yoga People in Brooklyn Heights, NYC'. Her commitment to yoga lead her to Lotus Palm school in Montreal to study the techniques of Thai yoga bodywork. Randi is an AS Health Educator; certified functional movement specialist, AFAA certified personal trainer & AFAA certified group exercise instructor.

Genii

Genii, a lifelong student and teacher, has added teaching yoga to young adults and children to her teaching repertoire. A classroom teacher and school library media specialist K-12 for 30+ years, Genii is excited to share her love of yoga. She has studied Iyengar, Vinyasa, and Ashtanga Yoga for 19 years and is Yoga Alliance certified (200 RYT) in classical hatha yoga and has an additional 40+ hours in Yoga Ed. and Kids Yoga Teacher training. Genii has been influenced and inspired by a wide range of yogis and yoginis.

Denise

Denise has been a Fitness Instructor for 25 years. She has owned a fitness business conducting classes at corporate work sites. She has also trained instructors and helped to build up programs in Tri-City area gyms. Her certifications include: AFFA & AFPA for group classes and personal training, Silver Sneakers, Mat Pilates, Sculpting & CPR. Her favorite class of all time is Butts & Guts.

Tammy

Tammy became a yoga teacher this year after practicing for four years. She has studied with Sadie Nardini and Baron Baptiste. She teachers Power Vinyasa Flow Classes. When not teaching yoga, Tammy is an avid triathlete and runner. and has completed several marathons and half-ironman events. She is also a running and triathlon coach at the Southern Saratoga YMCA. Tammy resides in Clifton Park with her husband and two young children.

Noreen

Noreen has been practicing yoga for over 15 years. Her love of yoga was inspired by Sonya Sumar, under whom she studied Yoga for the Special Child. Certified, Noreen went on to study and earn more certifications with Shakta Kaur Kalsa and Marsha Wenig. Noreen has participated in workshops with Doug Swenson (Ashtanga), Frank Mauro (Om Yoga), Lauren Toolin, Rajashree Choudhury (Bikram), Sadie Nardini, and Susan McCadam-Hoffman. Currently, Noreen's Mentors are Jen Bettini-Bergeron (Brian Kest teacher) and Marge McGreevy (Iyengar Yoga). Noreen also teaches the Silver Sneakers Program, and Balletone.

Renee

Renee Taliana has been practicing yoga for over 15 years. She has her 200 hour RYT certification in both Power Vinyasa and Hatha Yoga. As a Thai Yoga Massage practitioner, she offers students the added benefit of advanced yoga adjustments in class and offers Thai Massage bodywork by appointment. Renee's athletic background inspired her to also earn certification in Power Pilates and Ballet Barre. She puts the time and attention into every detail to create high energy, encouraging and inspiring classes. She loves fun playlists and sharing her powerful practice.