Unwind Yoga and Wellness Center

I was drawn to yoga as a way to bring balance to an often chaotic and high stress career. As a director of merchandising during the week, I turned to yoga to give myself a mind and body connection to draw upon when the days get busy. Yoga has taken on extra emphasis in my life since April of this year, when my 9 year old daughter began her fight with pediatric brain cancer. My practice brings strength, peace and calmness to my life. I want to help bring that balance to others through the gift of yoga.

Incorporating aspects from multiple forms of Hatha yoga including Iyengar, Anusara, Ashtanga aspects, Chi Gong and Vinyasa to create a unique class experience to increase balance, strength and flexibility. My goal is to leave students feeling strong and balanced, in both mind and body, to face the challenges of each day. Each encounter always has spirit, grace and a touch of silly sass.

I have been personally practicing since 1995. I am a 500 hour certified yoga instructor, registered with the Yoga Alliance and also Reiki Certified.

Yoga practitioner since 2001 in the styles of Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Power Yoga, Hot Yoga, Prenatal, Restorative, and Yin. Psychologist since 2005. Enthusiastic about making yoga fun, accessible and engaging in a safe and creative space that allows students to explore, nurture and challenge themselves.

Rebecca Noerr has been teaching private and small group classes since 2001 providing professional training to clients focusing on Pilates and a healthier lifestyle. She holds current certifications in Pilates Method Alliance (PMA 2019), Pilates Academy International - Mat, Reformer, Tower, Barrel, Chair & Anatomy (PAI 2018), Powerhouse Pilates (PHI 2007), Personal Trainer (AFAA 2005) and Group Exercise (ACE 2001). She earned a BS degree from Drexel University and worked in the New York City fashion industry for 10 years before moving to fitness.

Judy discovered the unique healing and rejuvenating effects of Yoga beginning with her personal practice 22 years ago. Judy is a certified yoga instructor, receiving her teacher training from Master teacher Ranjitha Sandeep's Yoga Sutra for Life. She has completed Reiki levels one, two and master teacher practitioner. She is also certified in Qi Gong intensive healer training and Qi Gong therapist course. Judy took teacher level course with Grandmaster Tzu and is certified to teach Qi Gong healer intensive course. Judy is also a certified Crystal practitioner. With a passion for living, loving and sharing Judy continues her studies.
With deep gratitude to past teachers,
present teachers and future teachers.

As a teacher in Basking Ridge NJ, Chris infuses mindfulness and yoga into her middle school classroom. Her love for working with students coupled with her passion for health and wellness has lead her on a journey to become a children’s yoga instructor. Chris has earned her Kids, ‘Tween and Yoga for Special Needs Students 45 Hour certification with Bee You Yoga in Manasquan, NJ and is beginning a 200 hour Yoga Teacher training this Fall. She is currently writing curriculum for an after school mindfulness program at her middle school funded by a grant from Somerset County Youth Services. She hopes to inspire her students to have fun with their practice and receive all the beautiful benefits yoga and mindfulness have to offer. Off the mat and out of her classroom, Chris makes her home in the friendly town of New Providence with her husband, Brian, their seven kids, and her extra large black lab, Duff.

Shilpa was surrounded by yoga all her life and in 2003 became an avid practitioner while living in Washington, D.C. Throughout several moves, yoga proved to be a constant in her life. In 2011, after moving to New York City, Shilpa decided to deepen her practice and passion by becoming a 200-hour Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). Shilpa had the privilege of studying at OM Yoga Center under world-renowned teachers led by Cyndi Lee. There, Shilpa not only learned the basic practice and principles of yoga, but also studied anatomy, yoga philosophy and meditation. Shilpa also has attended various workshops with leading experts in the field, in addition to assisting in events such as the Yoga Solstice in Times Square and Self Magazine's Workout in the Park. Shilpa teaches Vinyasa yoga to students of all levels who are looking to build strength and flexibility, and learn about proper body alignment within poses. Her down-to-earth approach allows students to feel comfortable, regardless of experience or physical ability.

From my first yoga class, I knew there was a connection that went deeper than the physical aspects of yoga. As a Director of Human Resources by day, yoga has helped me to bring calm and order in what can be a chaotic and stress-filled work life.

I have explored the various styles of yoga including Anusara, Iyengar, and Vinyasa and bring many aspects of each to my classes. My classes provide grounding in the foundations of yoga, working into a flow that develops balance, strength and flexibility. The goal of each class, for me, is to have the students leave feeling centered, calm and ready to face the challenges of everyday life with the strength of an open heart and mind. I was a single mom when I first started and if it wasn't for my town's Recreation Department having a yoga program, I may never had stumbled upon my life's passion.

I am a certified yoga instructor with my RYT-200 through Liv Yoga, registered with the Yoga Alliance, and I am also certified in Restorative Yoga and Yin Yoga. I am continuing my education working on an Anatomy certification specifically for yoga and movement practitioners through Functional Anatomy Academy. I will continue to be a life-time student of yoga and sharing the knowledge I gain with my students, as well.

Kathy has been practicing yoga for over 10 years. She encourages her students to find their own personal edge by offering posture choices and variations for all levels of experience.

She is certified through 200-hour yoga teacher training, is trauma-informed, certified in Chair Yoga, and has completed level 1 and 2 for Sound Healing. She was drawn to yoga as a way to practice body positivity and acceptance of ourselves and others, and to find inner calm in our busy world. She has a Hatha/Vinyasa teaching style that she adapts to all experience levels. All are welcome. Kathy brings a unique element to her yoga and meditation classes by sharing her singing bowls during savasana to deepen relaxation and healing. She hopes everyone can celebrate themselves with each inhale that nourishes and empower themselves with each exhale that releases us.

Michelle is a native New Jerseyan whose love for yoga has continued to grow over the past 10 years. Movement has always been an integral part of her life. In addition to yoga, she enjoys running, hiking, barre and anything else that gets her moving. She first discovered yoga in college and was instantly intrigued by the calm and release it induced in mind, body and spirit. In 2016, she took that intrigue to Bend, Oregon where she completed a 200-hour Vinyasa-based training. In Summer 2017, Michelle decided to leave her teaching position and pursue teaching yoga full-time. She now teaches childrens; and adult yoga classes. She also completed her Corporate Yoga Training through Self Reboot LLC and Prenatal Yoga Certification with Indigo Yoga. Michelle believes that each person’s practice is as unique and sacred as their individual testimonies and that it brings us into closer relationship with the authentic self. She hopes to inspire people of all ages to become facilitators in their own healing through intentional movement and breath. What lies behind and what lies before us are tiny matters…compared to what lies within us. ~ Emerson

I grew up dancing ballet, but stopped when I went to college and have missed it ever since. After 2 kids, working and life, I struggled for years to find the right exercise routine for me and after years of trying, and quitting many different types of classes, I finally tried and fell in love with Pilates. After just a few weeks I felt stronger, more flexible, had better balance at my ballet classes and had more energy. I was hooked. I found Pilates gave me confidence in myself, challenged me and helped me get stronger. I love that small, precise movements can have such a huge impact. I wanted a better understanding of how Pilates helps people and how it works. I received my Pilates Mat certification from the Kane School in New York City. When I first started my training, I wasn't sure if it was to teach others or just for a better understanding for myself. But the more I learned the more I knew I needed to share this experience with others. My goals through teaching are to modify movements to appropriately challenge clients, to help my clients feel confident in their physical abilities, to help my clients build strength, flexibility and stability and to keep exercise fun!

I started practicing yoga in 2003. At the time I was dealing some health issues and a lot of stress. I have just graduated from Baruch college with BA in Finance and moved from New York to New Jersey. I was looking for a job and adjusting to a new lifestyle.
Yoga practice brought clarity and mindfulness into my life, taught me to take care of my physical, mental and emotional health, and helped me to connect to my inner self and find my core. After 13 years of incorporating yoga into my life I decided to undergo yoga teacher training to deepen my practice. In March 2016 I obtained a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200h) certificate from Bhakti barn yoga studio in Millburn under the guidance of Betsy Davis and Lauren Magarelli. Since November 2017 I have been working on my advanced RYT 500h. In July 2017 I received a certificate in Kurma Restorative yoga from Dhyana Yoga Arts studio in Chester NJ. I mostly specialize in vinyasa yoga, gentle yoga and alignment based flow yoga.
I like the idea of yoga for everyone, all people can find something magical in yoga that they can benefit from: whether its meditation, breathing, physical postures or Savasana. I arrange my classes in a playful manner trying to add some humor and some joy to the practice. I am always eager to learn or absorb something new. Yoga keeps my life intriguing, challenging, interesting, inspiring and unpredictable! I will carry on to explore the path of yoga by continuing to train, connecting with other people, learning new meditation skills, being flexible and strong on and especially off the floor. Most importantly, I will keep sharing my knowledge, my skills, and my energy with other people and staying positive!

Mea’s yoga journey began way back when her middle school gym teacher encouraged the class to try a Rodney Yee AM Yoga VHS for the first time. Since then, she was hooked and has continued to make yoga an important presence in her life. At the University of Delaware, where she received her degree in Health Behavior Science, she took a college course on yoga that took her much deeper than the physical practice. Fast forward to 2018 where she took that passion to Onyx Yoga Studio and completed her 200 HR Teacher Training.

Mea enjoys infusing yoga and meditation into her job as a Corporate Fitness Professional to help employees dissolve the stresses of work and sedentary behaviors. Her gentle and restorative style classes help to relieve mental and physical stress, taking care to always speak softly and pay attention to her clients’ needs. She is grateful for her teachers, both past and new, for their influence and knowledge.

“I believe there is yoga for everyone and my goal is help them along their journey to find their own unique connection with yoga.”

Teresa D’Angelo is a Healing Arts/Movement Specialist and founder of Live Love Move, LLC. She believes that people of any age can heal and feel better if they move in a way that is both engaging and beneficial. Teresa personally experienced debilitating illness for years and found relief in practices that safely condition the body while stimulating the brain in creative ways. She is known for her joyful nature, authenticity and compassion in supporting people who are seeking more than just physical exercise. Teresa is an Ageless Grace® Brain & Body Health Educator/Trainer and Nia® First Degree Black Belt Instructor, and facilities group classes and private movement sessions. She is continuing her education in Dance/Movement Therapy through the American Dance Therapy Association.