The Newtown Yoga Center 

Chief Peace Keeper and founder of the N.Y.C. Aline has been teaching yoga for over 16 years all over the country and internationally. Trained at the esteemed Kripalu Insititute in Lennox, Mass, she specializes in trauma aware yoga, spinal and structural injuries, special populations navigating PTSD, ADHD, children and adults on the autistic and Asperger's spectrum, and everyone in between. Aline also is a licensed massage therapist specializing in Thai Yoga Massage. Aline also offers Brain Spotting sessions for those looking to delve deeper into healing the past gently by resetting the nervous system through the movement of the eyes. Originally an artist and yoga teacher by accident Aline was the first artist in the country to hand paint yoga mats and has over 600 located all around the globe For more about Aline go to: www.alinemarie.com

Tammy Gruber has been in the fitness and wellness industry for over 25 years . Her passion is to teach people how to move safely and be pain free in their bodies . She specializes in Pilates and Yoga Tune Up®movement work. Her motto is "Transform Through Balance" Tammy's classes are equal parts empowering and educational, within the span of an hour you'll learn and strengthen your body through her expansive body knowledge base and wisdom through functional movement. Tammy blends life wisdom with her anatomical expertise and incredible compassion for a complete well being experience not to be missed! ​ For more information check out her site : www.awellnesslife.com

Wendy is a licensed Physical Therapist, who found herself on a yoga mat 15 years ago and never left! In 2008 she made the transition from PT to Yoga Instructor, and it continues to be her passion. Wendy's teaching style is greatly influenced by the principles of Anusara Yoga. She begins each class with a contemplation, and carries her theme throughout the class-allowing one to embody their practice physically, intellectually and spiritually. Expect to leave Wendy's class feeling strong, supported, inspired and empowered!

Samantha is a 200-hour graduate of Modern Hatha School of Yoga. After her own positive experience with yoga and mindfulness practice, she found the magic of body-oriented work! Samantha is a Licensed Master Social Worker who holds a certificate in Family Practice. She currently works with children of ages 4 through 18 in an outpatient clinic setting. Sam holds her Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice as well as a Master of Social Work. She has worked in organizations that have focused on human trafficking, child abuse, and domestic violence. Samantha’s goal is to create a safe space and use play for children to express themselves.