Corey
/Owner
@corey_on_earth
Corey (500HR E-RYT, YACEP, she/her) teaches from the heart. Her passion for teaching and practicing yoga evolved over the years eventually leading her to open West Side Yoga in 2021. Corey’s classes are challenging and fun with a focus on functional, anatomy based movement, providing a safe environment for students to build strength and create space in their bodies. She draws from her life experience as a college athlete, corporate employee, and mom to bring an authentic perspective to each class. Her ultimate goal is for everyone to just feel good. Corey holds her BA in Business and Chinese Studies from the University of Rochester and her Masters in Marketing from the Simon Business School. Corey is the co-owner of West Side Yoga with her husband Joe, and lives in Providence, RI with their daughter Peia and dog Bella.
Power Vinyasa
West Side Flow
Yoga Burn
Foundations Flow
Allison
@allijpal
Allison (200HR RYT, she/her) has been practicing Yoga for almost 20 years. She began her practice by attending Ananda Rhode Island where, as a child, her family regularly attended Kriya yoga workshops and Sunday meditations. She received her 200hr RYT in May of 2019 from Providence Power Yoga and taught there until the pandemic in March 2020. Since 2020, she has taught as a visiting teacher at companies looking to bring wellness to their employees and to private clients. Her objective as a yoga teacher is to create a safe and welcoming space for all humans where students at any level can acquaint themselves with their physical and emotional bodies. Her teaching style is best categorized as Power Vinyasa and is influenced by the prop focus of Ashtanga. Off the mat, she is a slow runner, avid reader and crochet lover. She lives in Providence with her two orange cats.
Power Vinyasa
Alyssa
Alyssa (200HR RYT, she/her) fell in love with yoga during an assisted pigeon pose that brought her to tears nearly 10 years ago. A Long Island native, she brings the ocean with her to every class. Alyssa completed her training in the Blue Ridge Mountains at In Balance Yoga Studio in 2018. Her personal practice complements her work as a clinical psychologist focused on improving mental wellness and fostering emotion regulation. As a teacher, Alyssa aims to incorporate the physical and mental benefits of yoga into accessible sequences to help students create and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Her personal practice in AcroYoga inspires her to combine aspects of partner yoga with traditional asana and hands-on assists to foster connection and lightheartedness. In her classes, you can expect a mix of pranayama, spiritual practices, asana, and play. If you see her salsa dancing or at the climbing gym, she’d love to learn your technique or beta!
Vinyasa
Slow Flow
Brianna
@briannamarie_95
Brianna (200HR RYT Forrest Yoga, she/her) fell in love with yoga after taking her first class. She started taking classes at studios and developed a home practice. After experiencing all of the benefits yoga brought into her life, Brianna decided she wanted to share the magic and become a teacher. Brianna is passionate about yoga and loves to allow her students space to express themselves throughout the flow. She likes to incorporate breath-work, pieces of her home practice, and props into her classes. You can expect to leave Brianna’s classes feeling connected to yourself, strong, and de-stressed. She welcomes all levels to her classes and encourages her students to take what they need. Other than yoga, Brianna is passionate about nature, pets, and food; specifically dessert. She is a pastry chef at a Providence restaurant and loves to talk about all things sweet.
Slow Flow
Forrest Yoga
Brittany
@theyogi_journey
Brittany (500HR, E-RYT, YACEP, she/her) brings a unique and strength based focus to her classes. Combining her two passions of movement and psychology, Brittany hopes to support her students to embark on a transformative journey towards greater self-awareness and unity of mind and body. Brittany’s classes are deeply rooted in functional and dynamic movement, empowering students to discover their innate strength and potential with a keen emphasis on breath work. She guides students to unite breath and movement and believes in the transformative power of conscious breathing to deepen physical and mental vitality. Beyond the physical practice, Brittany is committed to fostering unity between mind and body, both on and off the mat. She believes that yoga is a holistic journey towards self-awareness and balance. She empowers students to integrate the lessons learned on the mat into their daily lives, promoting a sense of wholeness and well-being.
Power Vinyasa
11:11 The Practice
Yoga Burn
Caitlin
@caitlinjesus_
Caitlin (200HR RYT, she/her) takes a trauma-focused lens to instruction to ensure that her classes, no matter the level of difficulty, feel approachable to all individuals and levels of practice. As a former dancer, Caitlin enjoys infusing her classes with creative flows and focuses on using music to set the vibe. Caitlin is a licensed mental health counselor and her niche is in sport and health psychology, so you can expect mental skills training to be incorporated into the practice alongside embodied physical awareness and alignment cues. As a student, your experience will be an equal balance of challenging and deeply relaxing.
Slow Flow
West Side Flow
Power Vinyasa
Court
@arivermorgan
Court’s (E-RYT500/RYCEP, she/they) unique and skillful teaching style enables students to find a greater depth of understanding and awareness in their practice, both on and off the mat. Her interdisciplinary approach synthesizes the energetics of classical yoga with anatomy-informed alignment, Buddhist studies and trauma healing while weaving together poetic metaphor with clear instruction that emphasizes the development of natural awareness, compassion and playfulness.
Courtney began a regular meditation practice in 1997 and incorporated yoga asana in 2001. Her style has been strongly influenced by the YogaWorks lineage of teachers where she completed her foundational teacher training and subsequent apprenticeship with co-founder and master teacher, Chuck Miller. Inspired by the YogaWorks model after working for them in New York, from 2013-2019 Court founded and taught at Revolver Yoga Studio in Walla Walla, Washington, while studying with and assisting trainings for Jason Crandell in Seattle, London and San Francisco. She continues her study of the yogic arts in the Buddhadharma and is deeply honored to have been encouraged to teach the dharma by her teachers Alexis Santos and Vance Pryor. Court holds a Master's degree in Design Studies from Central Saint Martins University in London along with a BA in Fine Art and Religion. She lives in Providence, RI with her partner and fellow yogi, Laura Williamson. www.CourtMorgan.com
Vinyasa
Embodied Insight Yoga
Danielle
@danivoight
Danielle (300HR RYT, 50HR Yoga Sculpt, she/her) found her yoga practice, as so many do, during a very difficult time in her life. She immediately felt a transformation, not just within, but all around. As she became more compassionate with her body and mind, she became more compassionate to those around her. The shift was tangible, life became more fun, and she knew this was a practice she wanted to share with others. In 2012, Danielle traveled to Puskar, India, where she received her 200HR RYS certification at Shiva Shakti Yoga Shala. After teaching for several years, she returned to India, this time traveling to Sampoorna Yoga School in Goa, for a 100HR training in meditation and Ayurveda. In 2019, she received certification in Yoga Sculpt from CorePower Yoga in Boston.
Danielle’s vinyasa classes are challenging, creatively sequenced, and often taught with a peak pose at the end. She is encouraging and playful with her students, is known for singing along in her yoga sculpt classes, and loves telling stories about the Hindu deities in her vinyasa classes. Her meditation teacher instilled in her that “Joy is our true nature” and Danielle provides the space for her students to go within, find their true nature, and leave feeling joyful.
Vinyasa
Yoga Sculpt
Ellary
@ocean_state_ellary
Ellary (500HR RYT Skill in Action School, Restorative Level II, Accessible Yoga School Certified Instructor, she/her) has been teaching Yoga since 2014 and really found what she is called to offer when she learned about Restorative yoga and completed Level II Restorative Teacher Training at the Kripalu Yoga School. She wants to create spaces and opportunities where you could emobdy freedom and practice radical self love. She believes movement, meditation, rest, and breathwork can support us in the times we are living in and incorporates somatic body movements, deep rest, and trauma informed practices into all of her classes. She believes yoga is for all bodies and wants to create accessible and inclusive spaces that allow for transformation and expansion. She has an accessible yoga teaching certification from the Accessible Yoga Training School. Yoga is the way for her to be in and of service in our community and be an agent for social change. She would love to talk to you about Mudras, horror movies and/or your furry companions anytime!
Restorative
Slow Flow
Vinyasa
Gentle Rest
Emily
Emily (200HR RYT, she/her) can be described as open, approachable and poised as she is known for cultivating an inclusive feel within her graceful and strong classes. Promoting a vivid and significant appreciation for acceptance of any given moment with the absence of judgement, she yearns to create spaces for others to profoundly perceive and cherish every expression of their own vital essence. Her teaching approach involves an unmistakable sense of silliness, while simultaneously respecting the heritage and knowledge to be imparted. In her classes you can expect challenging and fluid movement (with modifications available for all levels) that encourage presence of mind, and the embrace of your beautifully kaleidoscopic nature.
Vinyasa
Esther
@jungian_yogi
Esther (350HR RYT, 50HR Kundalini, 20HR Trauma-Informed Yoga, she/her) has been practicing for 13 years and teaching for 8 in Australia and recently moved to Providence. She has spent time living the practice in the Mount Madonna yoga community in California and is passionate about giving students the opportunity to experience energetic aspects of yoga while practicing asana (postures). In her classes you can expect to move with power, strength and intention with attention to alignment and breath. This can mean simple shapes and taking the adjustments you need for your body or exploring a more advanced variation for the first time. Esther holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Melbourne which influences how she sets the space for the group to come together. As a newcomer to town, Esther is always looking for recommendations for hikes and the best 'brekkie' in town!
Restorative
Foundations Flow
Islay
@islay_obviously
Islay (E-RYT200 / RYT500 / YACEP, she/her) is dedicated to providing a compassionate and safe space for students to explore their bodies, mind, and world in pursuit of deepening the connections of these relationships. She believes that yoga asana is a vehicle to investigate yogic theory and concepts. Her classes are designed to improve flexibility, build strength and resilience; while empowering students to cultivate a sense of curiosity about their unique practices. Honoring individuality, each group class is a personal practice that just happens to be in a community setting. With this philosophy in mind, she incorporates choice into her classes to facilitate an equitable platform for students to celebrate personal agency while making mindful decisions that are right for them. Islay’s teaching specializes in Yin Yoga, anatomy and mechanics, inclusivity and anti-racism. She continues her yoga journey through education, exploring texts, and maintaining a personal practice.
Yin Yoga
Candlelight Vinyasa
Jessie
@jessielitwin
Jessie (200HR RYT, 50HR Yoga Sculpt, she/her) stumbled upon her yoga practice 15 years ago when she took yoga as an extra-curricular in high school to meet her “fitness requirement.” Yoga quickly turned from a requirement into a passion that helped her evolve physically and mentally, helping her find balance in her life on and off the mat. She brings her love of movement and music to her classes, encouraging students to indulge in a free and fluid asana practice, while simultaneously guiding breathwork to help find presence of mind. You can expect a strength building physical practice with accessible modifications offered for all levels, and an opportunity to relax and unwind. Off the mat, Jessie is a singer/songwriter and performer, integrative health coach, and outdoor explorer with her dog.
Power Vinyasa
Yoga Sculpt
Jordan
@jo_flows
Jordan (RYT 200, she/her) cultivates a culture of inclusivity, radical compassion, and joy in her classes. She incorporates energizing music and flows to create sequences that are challenging and strengthening, yet grounding and intuitive. Her flows are designed to build heat and move energy all while focusing on the breath and the mind-body connection. Jordan often focuses her classes on a particular Yama or Niyama to facilitate a deeper practice both on and off the mat. Jordan encourages you to put your own signature on her classes, often offering variations at anyone’s desired level of intensity. She welcomes any and all levels to her class. Off the mat, Jordan is an Urban Studies/Public Affairs student (interested in pursuing urban planning/social work), a lover of the outdoors, and an amateur runner!
Power Vinyasa
Vinyasa
Slow Flow
Katarina
@katarina_yogi
Katarina (200HR RYT, she/her) is extremely excited to be joining the West Side Community! She finds love and healing through yoga. She is passionate about community, family, and the sacred yoga practice towards liberation. She teaches with embodiment and energy to provide a space for her students to find their own divinity. With her background in reiki healing, the chakra systems, and spiritual guidance she strives to provide her students with the guidance to feel empowered and confident on their spiritual journey.
Power Vinyasa
Moon Magic Yoga Flow
Maria
Maria (200HR RYT, she/her) brings the traditions of alignment-based yoga to the mat with inclusive, accessible cues and vinyasa recognized flow. She believes in cultivating safe environments for all walks of life that may grow into a larger, comprehensive community.
Her journey began circa 2013, when she leaned into a meditation practice. It took 3 more years for her to find a physical yoga practice, which was just at home with YouTube videos. She then felt inspired to become a teacher, and jumped right into a 200 HR training. Since then, Maria’s practice has excelled both physically and spiritually. She is more than thrilled about her career as a teacher, as it is a direct reflection of her close relationship to this discipline.
She sequences her classes based off of her home practice, where she lets her body move intuitively while still implementing her respect of traditional teachings. Maria believes in the power of a well-rounded Yoga practice, and the transformation into a peaceful life through discipline and honor of these ancient teachings.
Other than Yoga, Maria enjoys various art forms such as writing and recording music, singing, painting, and immersing herself into nature. She is an advocate for connecting with your Higher Self through creative expression and being around Mother Nature.
Power Vinyasa
Slow Flow
Michael
@michaelaubinyoga
Yoga has opened Michael (200HR RYT, Level 1 Journey to Power, he/him) up to the possibility of what it means to move through life with a sense of purpose and ease. In 2015 he was introduced to yoga after suffering tightness from years of long distance running. He instantly fell in love with the practice. As a teacher he thrives to create meaningful impact in other people's lives. Yoga has helped Michael find his true passion in life, helping people and building community.
Michael teaches an alignment based power flow with the intention to create mind/body awareness and steady progression with each class. In practice, expect to sweat, twist and hold postures to build physical strength and mental fortitude to empower you on and off the mat. Michael's goal as a teacher is to facilitate a powerful experience in every class. Students will leave with a little extra “something” and even if you don’t have the language for what that “something” is at that moment, give it time and we promise you will have your “Aha!” moment.
Power Vinyasa
Deep Power Flow
Natalie
@nataliefaragon
Natalie (200HR RYT, she/her) embarked on her yoga journey more than ten years ago, practicing alongside her mother, to support long distance running and powerlifting. She completed her first 200 hour training program in May 2023. Natalie's main goal as a teacher is to make yoga accessible to everyone, regardless of age, body type, or fitness level. She hopes to inspire students to embrace yoga as a transformative journey, fostering inner peace and resilience on and off the mat.
Slow Flow
Nick
@nikko_1685
Naturally drawn to dynamic body movement, Nick's (200HR CYT, he/him) journey with yoga started as an at home curiosity online in 2019. By the end of lockdown, his curiosity quickly grew into a dedicated studio practice. By 2022, his practice became a passion and the calling to become a teacher led him to his 200HR training. Nick's classes focus on total body physical experience. This comes from his love of dynamic body weight training in the gym. Yoga asana delivers an added aspect of connecting the body and the mind. The challenge of yoga poses with the philosophy and history give deeper meaning to breaking a sweat.
Power Vinyasa
Nicole
@lightspiritessentials
Nicole Benisch is the founder of Light Spirit Essentials, Reyna Collective and Alchemia Sound. A passionate advocate for relaxation and rest, she uses Music, Meditation, Reiki and Plants to help her clients with nervous system support, and emotional/energetic balancing. Nicole started singing and playing musical instruments very young, and has always had an intuitive understanding of the healing power of music. Guided by that inner-knowing, over the past 12 years she honed her musical abilities through deep plant medicine work, both as a participant and facilitator. In 2018, following the tragic passing of her mother, she invested in a set of crystal alchemy singing bowls as a way to help process her grief through music, and they have since become the centerpiece of the Alchemia Sound experience.
She is a certified Yoga Instructor (YogaWorks), Herbalist (Peeka Trenkle) and Reiki Master (Asa Angel Holistic Healing). She studies music and vocal technique with Greg Shrerrod.
Restorative
Presence & Peace
Alchemia Sound Healing
Olivia
@olivia.bretz
Olivia (200HR RYT, Yoga Sculpt, she/her) is a passionate instructor dedicated to helping students finding strength and balance through their practice - both physically and mentally. An avid practitioner of yoga since her teens, Olivia realized how important the practice is when seeking one's individual peace. Olivia received her 200HR RYT and Yoga Sculpt certification in Minnesota in 2019 and has been teaching ever since. She combines the classic asana and pranayama practice with specialized muscle group exercises, creating a high-intensity practice filled with music, flow, and community. While intense, she strongly believes that yoga is for every body and every ability, offering modifications throughout each part of class.
Yoga Sculpt
Vinyasa
Rachel
@ray_chill_yogi
Rachel (200HR E-RYT, she/they) received their 200HR certificate in 2016 and has been teaching in the RI and Boston area ever since. In addition to teaching to the community at large, Rachel has developed programming to teach yoga and meditation to people in addiction recovery. With a background in teacher training, Power Vinyasa, and 20 years experience in the theatre, Rachel’s classes will challenge and inspire you. Their classes are physical, powerful and steeped in a sense of radical self love. Using their unique, humorous and thoughtful voice, Rachel will empower youth show up as you are, and listen to the body you are in without judgement or expectation. Their classes are accessible to all levels.
Power Vinyasa
Vinyasa
Gentle Vinyasa
Shireena
@shireenayoga
Growing up a dancer, Shireena (500HR RYT, she/her) traveled to discover cultures through music, dance and movement which has widely inspired her uniquely choreographed, fun, creative and empowering classes. She stumbled upon a yoga class and discovered how yoga, dance and music perfectly complement each other leaving her soul and being in a state of trance. She truly enjoys creating and innovating unique sequences and offering one that'll resonate with people's bodies and souls. With diligent cueing and teachings, fluid transitions, breath work and a holistic environment, sharing her passion for yoga, is the ideal practice for Shireena. “I believe in the power of united movement, and my aim is for everyone to leave my class feeling empowered, uplifted, inspired and fulfilled.”
Soul Flow
Power Vinyasa