Sol Full Yoga

Originally drawn to yoga almost ten years ago to help recover from a sports injury, Dana was captivated by the holistic approach to lifestyle and wellness that the practice offers. Developing a regular self-practice and exploring different styles of yoga helped Dana manage anxiety and stress in college. With a background in teaching, Dana was inspired to further her own knowledge and practice and take up the opportunity to teach others by completing her 200 hour certified yoga teacher training at Sol Full Yoga. Primarily trained in Vinyasa, Dana likes to incorporate various philosophies and techniques with a focus on individualized mental and physical wellbeing. 

Kristen Kainrath RYT-200

As an elementary educator for three decades, Kristen certainly did not foresee a spiritual wellness-based practice as a life path at this stage in her life, but personal experiences and a spiritual awakening were so profound that she had to follow her intuitive guidance and purpose. 

From that moment, she has never looked back and is amazed at the abundance,  blessings and transformation this path has brought into her life. Kristen loves nothing more than sharing these miraculous healing gifts and wisdom with others.
Kristen received her yoga teacher training at Abhyaasa Yoga Studio in Chicago under Charisse Crisci. Furthermore, her reiki certifications include Usui Reiki Master Teacher and Egyptian Reiki Level I. Kristen guides her students on a journey creating a balance of healing, relaxation, serenity, and a deep connection to one’s highest self. Her yoga practice is infused with reiki healing, offering her students to  experience more joy and peace in their lives by unblocking and opening energy channels and centers. Kristen’s goal is for her students to develop and strengthen self-love so they do not have to look outside of themselves for anything. As above so below, as without, so within. Namaste

Jenese Hernandez has been a Wellness Practitioner in the Hudson Valley for 18 years. After closing her studio doors due to the pandemic she continues to be a passionate leader in our community, running her own business online and in our area. With many certifications in different styles of yoga, mediation & fitness she combines over 30 years of trainings with such deep love for these practices.

She has lead many Yoga Teacher Trainings and specializes in Ayurveda, Trauma Informed Yoga, Restorative, Yin & Embodiment Coaching. Jenese believes movement is medicine and her role as yoga teacher/embodiment leader is to create a safe environment where she can encourage, inspire, and help each student establish the practice in their daily life regardless of age, ability, or circumstance.

Kate has been a student of yoga for over 25 years. Inspired to take on the role of yoga teacher, she recently completed her 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Sol Full Yoga in Monroe, NY with owner and teacher Arlene Kobylinski. Kate is also a New York State certified French teacher currently teaching children ages 3-16. She strives to incorporate movement and mindfulness into her classroom, understanding the benefits they bring to both children and adults alike. Kate recently graduated the Little Flower Yoga and Mindfulness Teacher Training: Helping Children and Teens Thrive with Jennifer Cohen Harper at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY.

Carolyn’s childhood involvement in dance and gymnastics fostered a life-long love for fitness and movement. She has turned her passion into her profession.  Carolyn’s career has spanned over 25 years as a physical education teacher and gymnastics coach and more than 10 years as a group fitness and Pilates instructor.  Over the past few years, Carolyn has been drawn to yoga as a more meaningful way to balance her physical, emotional, and spiritual pursuits, and recently completed her 200hr YTC at Sol Full Yoga.  She particularly enjoys the way she can bring her background in a variety of movement formats into her yoga practice and vice-versa.  Whether it is a breathing practice, arm balance or vinyasa flow, Carolyn relishes sharing her knowledge with others- those who are young and young at heart. Carolyn’s classes will encourage you to challenge yourself, listen to your body, find proper alignment and enjoy the moment!  EveryBODY is welcome.

Annie is a recent graduate of Sol Full Yogas 200 hr yoga teacher training. 

Jenni Salomon, RYT200, WPA level 1
Having sustained a number of injuries over the course of a paramedic and fire service career, Jenni retired from direct patient care. She continues to lecture locally and regionally, writes, teaches and currently consults for an emergency services training and administrative agency.
In order to rehabilitate from her job-related injuries, Jenni began practicing yoga. She eventually obtained her 200hr registered yoga teacher certification from Soma Yoga institute and has trained with the Veterans Yoga Project and Yoga For First Responders.
Teaching yoga, specifically restorative, adaptive and to trauma sensitive populations has given Jenni the opportunity to continue to help people which she believes to be part of her dharma.
Jenni competed in her first SUP race in 2016, winning 1st place in her division. She obtained her World Paddle Association instructor certification with internationally acclaimed YogaGirl, Rachel Brathen in Aruba.
In addition to teaching SUP and SUP yoga, Jenni continues to race as an amateur, most recently in a RedBull event in southwest Florida.
Jenni's yoga experience is unique to her life and she believes it can be that way for everyone. She thinks there is a way to incorporate yoga into any lifestyle and for a multitude of different reasons and desired benefits.

David Michael Hollander is a heart centered teacher with over 24 years of experience with students at all levels from beginner to advanced. 

E-RYT-500 certified through the Yoga alliance,and considered a teachers teacher, having taught hundreds to become instructors themselves. David is also a devoted student of yoga for over 30 years with a dedicated personal Ashtanga Yoga practice. His teachers include Pathabhi Jois, David Williams, Nancy Gilgoff, David Swenson, BNS Iyengar, Srivatsa Ramaswami, Shiva Rea, Roop Verma, Shyamdas and Radha Gaines. Currently he studies with Manju jois.

David's classes are vigorous and therapeutic  including detailed information about the anatomical, structural and philosophical aspects of yoga practice. He is the CEO at East Side Mysore Club in NYC and has taught at major centers such as Pure Yoga, New York Yoga and Ananda Ashram

Please contact him through his website Eastsidemysoreclub.com

Ananda is dedicated to serve her community and provide a variety of classes, wellness and therapeutic teachings for everyBODY.  She is an Occupational Therapy Assistant, KYT, RYT and Y12SR certified and currently enrolled in Yoga Therapist Training.

Yoga has become a way of life for Ananda, it has reshaped her mind, body and soul forever.  She will passionately continue to help others use Yoga techniques to facilitate balance, health and unfold their dormant potential.

Jenny Meyer's love for the timeless sounds of Sanskrit began some decades ago when she first heard chanting in a yoga class. She pursued this fascination in Mysore, India, with Dr. M. A. Jayashree, and later at Columbia University.

A part-time resident at Ananda Ashram in Monroe, NY, imbibing the teachings of Shri Brahmanada Saraswati with Bharati E Balmes, Jenny has been a regular attendee at the summer Sanskrit workshops of eminent Professor R K Sharma.

Chanting the sounds of Sanskrit creates 'grooves' in our consciousness, enabling us to recall at will a verse or mantra -- akin to those song lyrics or ad jingles unintentionally memorized years ago. The difference is, Sanskrit seems to 're-pattern' our brains, connecting us to our calm and steady selves.

Jenny lives in Manhattan with her cat Mipi.

Tammy Quinn (Vimala Devi) began her practice of Yoga in 2008 and quickly realized that Yoga was more than physical exercise.  Her love for Yoga led her to take the 200 hour “Life of a Yogi” teacher training with Sri Dharma Mittra in 2011, giving her a solid foundation to build upon.  Dharma Yoga is a graceful yet challenging practice based on Sri Dharma Mittra’s 50 years of classical yoga teachings.  Tammy found Ananda Ashram in 2013 with a passion to continue studying Asana, Yoga-Vedanta Philosophy and Meditation. She was given the spiritual name Vimala in 2017 by one of the Ashram’s founding members, the late Joan Suval.  I’m addition to her Dharma training, Tammy has completed a 300 hour Yoga Alliance Certification and is designated as a 500RYT and YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider).  Her classes incorporate harmonium and mantra chanting, asana (poses), pranayama (breathing techniques), dharana (concentration) and the fundamental principals of Yoga.  

Kim D’Agnese is a native New Yorker, a ballet barre specialist, a dancer, and a music enthusiast.  For the last eleven years, prior to the pandemic, Kim taught ballet barre at Physique 57, in New York City, serving as both a master trainer and the music manager.  Kim is also a company member with the Lori Belilove & The Isadora Duncan Dance Company in NYC. If you’re looking for an instructor who blends technical expertise with music to energize you and an upbeat personality to get you through your last pulse and squeeze- Kim’s your go to girl!

Kim graduated from Montclair State University with a BFA in dance.  She received her Pilates certification through LindaFit Pilates, and her Prenatal Pilates certification from the Center of Women’s Fitness.  As a proud mother of three, Kim loves teaching pre and post-natal barre, Pilates, and dance cardio classes.

For more, you can check out Kim on Instagram:  @k.dagnese

Sara’s classes focus on finding the space between in our lives, our minds and in our practice. Availing herself to continuous philosophical studies from various spiritual disciplines, Sara weaves thought-provoking meditations throughout her classes. As member of the military for over 17 years, she brings a discipline and understanding to unique areas of life where yoga moves far beyond the physical practice.

Sara enjoys teaching a variety of classes from hot, strong, Vinyasa yoga to slow and peaceful guided meditations. Some classes are focused relieving anxiety and learning acceptance with what is, while others might focus on balancing the mind and body. Although like most of us, she can be found running from place to place or trying to do too much in too little time, Sara appreciates not only the practice of yoga, but the opportunities and lessons learned from teaching others to try and slow down and be in the moment.

She aspires to do handstands without a wall one day too! But she is still scared.

Sharon Cannava is a multi-disciplinary movement educator with a passion for embodied movement experiences both strong and subtle.  She earned a B.S. in Dance Education from NYU, and teaches Classical Pilates, alignment-based Yoga, anatomy for movement professionals & Yoga Tune Up® self-massage with therapy balls. Her work is inspired by real bodies and the power of human movement potential - expect precise instruction and creative cueing delivered with warmth & humor. More info about Sharon can be found at www.LivingBreathingPilates.com 

*Sharon also leads the anatomy portion of Sol Full yogas 200 hr RYT

Dawn is a devoted student of Yoga who has been practicing for 25 years.  Dawn retired from the corporate world in 2019 after 30+ years in Sales and Marketing and immediately pursued her dream of becoming a Yoga instructor.  She completed her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training at Sol Full Yoga in Monroe, NY with owner and teacher Arlene Kobylinski.

Dawn offers creative Vinyasa flow classes incorporating principles of alignment, sequencing and flow, with awareness of breath and meditation. Dawn is adept at working with students of all levels, offering modifications that allow each practitioner to feel challenged yet find enjoyment and connection with their own personal practice.

Dawn is certified through Yoga Alliance and continues her yoga education through diverse workshop offerings

Lis earned her 200 hour yoga certification with Arlene in 2018. Lis practiced yoga intermittently for many years but did not realize the importance of a regular practice until 2016. Her experience teaching many group exercise formats dates back to 1992 and has been instrumental in leading a yoga class. Having trained as an endurance athlete for much of her life, LIs has experienced injuries that she believes could have been prevented with a solid yoga practice focused on creating a strong core in addition to standing balance poses. Her approach to instruction is focused on teaching a solid foundation with emphasis on alignment and body awareness. Lis participated in Jon Kabbat Zinn’s Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course at the Krame Center at Ramapo College the fall of 2018. Lis has been certified as a group exercise instructor by AFAA since 1992. Lis enjoys teaching beginner yoga classes.

Not long after Lydia took her first yoga class twenty years ago,she knew that yoga was going to be a lifelong passion. Today,Lydia has never been more passionate about her yoga practiceand her teaching.

Lydia attended her first yoga teacher training in 2008, so she could deepen her practice. Even though she earned a certificate to teach yoga, she would not begin teaching for another decade, as she had a thriving career as a hairstylist.  Since 2019, Lydia has been pursuing her dream as a yoga teacher.  

Lydia loves nothing more than to share what she has learned in her 20 years of practice and studies.

Her class will challenge you in a supportive and non-judgmentalenvironment.

Lydia relies on the principle of Sthira Sukham Asanam  to help her students enjoy the incredible benefits of the practice, utilizing breath and working through postures to achieve a harmony of mind, body and spirit. Sthira-Steady  Sukham-comfort  This principle highlights the importance of moving through postures with a sense of effort and ease while focusing on the breath. This will be a continuous theme in Lydia’s class.

Jodi has been practicing yoga for 20+years and in 2016 completed her 200 hr yoga teacher training at The Body Art Barn. During her training is where she learned the yoga sutras, flow sequencing, Sanskrit and much more.  Jodi enjoys incorporating crystals and essential oils into her classes along with modifications so everyone is comfortable.  

Lila Ksenia is an Embodiment Facilitator and Life Coach. Using a mind-body-spirit approach, she is helping individuals heal their subconscious and create a life of wellness, prosperity, and peace.

Lila has extensive training and experience in subjects ranging from yoga to neuroscience. She holds a BA in Psychology and Mathematics, is a Certified Women’s Embodiment Facilitator and a Reiki Master. Over the decade, Lila has developed a unique approach integrating psychology, mindfulness, Yoga/intuitive movement, tantra, and more to guide others.

For more, you can check out Lila on Instagram: @ksenia.lila