Samantha first discovered yoga in 2011 and it has been a guiding light for finding inner peace, embodiment, and meaning ever since. Her goal is to provide others with the opportunity to find the same magic within themselves. Samantha completed her 200-hour vinyasa yoga teacher training in September 2020 with Jhon Tamayo at Atmananda Yoga in New York City. She passionately continues to explore yogic traditions, philosophies, and what it means to find balance. Fascinated by the human body-mind connection, Samantha decided to quit her job in Public Relations in 2021 to embark on a career journey that aligned. She is currently working toward a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at Seton Hall University.

Jeffrey is an 800-hour certified yoga teacher. In May 2005 Jeffrey completed the 300-hour Jivamukti Teacher Training at Omega Institute NY. In November 2007, Jeffrey completed the 800-hr mentor/ apprenticeship program at the Jivamukti Yoga Center NYC with mentor Yogaswari and additional guidance and teachings from Sharon Gannon, David Life, Uma Saraswati, and Ruth Lauer Manenti. Jeffrey's teaching is an amalgamation of all the great teachers and experiences that have influenced his life. Jeffrey strives to teach the kind of class he would like to take. One that is challenging yet creative, firm yet gentle; with humor, great music and an inspired spiritual teaching. For Jeffrey it is an honor and privilege to have the opportunity to teach and to be able to enrich the lives of the many inspiring students who attend class every day. Jeff stays true to the Jivamukti style of yoga so expect hands on assists and adjustments throughout the class.

Steven Cheng completed his certification in Dharma Mittra Yoga in July 2005. His class style is free-form vinyasa with pieces of Dharma Mittra's signatures. Lessons are dynamic and energetic with lots of heat and strength building.

 

Yoga, in the classical sense, aims to encourage the yogi's body to open with time and practice. Although alignment is the foundation to any yoga practice, "perfection" is not the absolute goal of Steven's teaching. A healthy form and a light spirit is what he exudes and what he promotes. Therefore, he works toward proper form, while having lots of fun and achieving a greater sense of well-being along the way. You will occasionally hear him say that his role is to act as a guide, offering possibilities, but the journey is that of the practicing yogi's. The final destination is a personal one.