Hi, I’m Deena.

I am a yogi, a healer, a guide, a mama, a sister, a daughter, and a friend.


My journey through life has led me to discover the profound benefits of yoga and meditation, especially during times of extreme uncertainty. I am passionate about sharing these powerful tools with you to help you find balance and ease in your life.

My goal is to support and hold space for you—to be a soothing balm for your soul. Through our shared practices, we will explore ways to cultivate inner peace and take empowered action when life calls for it.

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Testimonials

Deena is a kind, patient instructor who helped me embrace yoga (from someone who previously dreaded any mention of yoga, this is an especially powerful testament to her warm and welcoming teaching style). She showed me that yoga does not have to be the overly serious or difficult - it can be whatever I need it to be in the moment!
— Riti S., Primary
Deena’s classes are the highlight of my week. She has a very easy, relaxed manner, which immediately helps me destress, and her classes are challenging enough that I always feel fully strengthened and stretched without feeling totally worn out. She has exactly the right balance — and she’s a really nice person to boot!
— Margi C., Illumina
Great instruction, challenging class that is relaxing at the same time. Great way to end the week and great music in the back.
— Jen S., Rise
5 words to describe how Deena’s class makes me feel: balanced, strong, peaceful, clear, and calm. So grateful for these sessions!”
— Deb S., Summer Series
Deena brings a sense of grounding and playfulness to every class she teaches. She is one of those instructors who walks in the door and the room immediately relaxes. Her classes are an absolute staple in my yoga and mindfulness journey. If there were a Deena fan club, I would be in it. Maybe even lead it.
— Lily E., Illumina
I’ve never felt so accepted by a group of women that I don’t know. Working with Deena and Meredith was like getting a big hug from a best friend every week.
— Client, Return to Self
Working with Deena and Meredith nourishes my soul in a way that nothing else ever has. The light, love, and wisdom that they possess is truly magical, and what I have learned from them has been absolutely transformational in my daily life.
— Charlotte R., Return to Self
I have absolutely loved every class I attended with Dee! I am really hoping for some fall am classes - esp Mondays it would be so nice to start the week off that way. I also think it would be a really cool space for one off more intensive workshops, perhaps a restorative? THANK YOU for providing high quality and affordable classes in such a beautiful space :)
— Sara Q. , Bowery House
Deena and Meredith are the ultimate feel good duo. I can’t get over how well they complimented each other with their knowledge and expertise. They made us all feel so comfortable in our own skin and allowed us to feel vulnerable and held. I loved how holistic the program was really focusing on the mind, body, and spirit with gentle movements and accessible practices.
— Ariana T., Return to Self
Deena’s classes always help me recenter and slow down: I try to go to as many of her meditation and yoga classes as I can. I really like her 4:30 Friday classes for that reason: its a great end to the work week.
— Matt B., Rise
 

S T U D I E S

Intuitive Oracle Training with The Moon Deck & Aarona Lea, Fall 2020

Prenatal Yoga Center 85 hr Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training
Deb Flashenberg & Caprice Abowitt, Fall 2019

WOOM Center 100 hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training and Mentorship
Mariah Betts, Elian Zach-Shemesh, & Francesca Bove, November 2018

Nalanda Institute & The Path 100 hr Compassion Meditation Teacher Training
Joe Loizzo, Geri Loizzo, & Megan Mook, Spring 2018

Teaching Meditation: Mindfulness of the Breathing Body,
25-Hour training, Marlie McGovern, January 2018

The Power of Voice, 75 hr UpLevel Yoga Teacher Training,
Mentored by Gioconda Parker, Fall 2016

Mind Body Spirit Shamanic Reiki II Certification
Jonathan Hammond, October 2016

Balanced Moments Reiki I Certification
Michal Spiegelman, September 2016

Wanderlust Voyager Program, 200 RYT Training
Kula Yoga 100 hr with Kevin Courtney & Nikki Villela, August 2014
Wanderlust Yoga Studio 100 hr with Kate Waitzkin, Collette Hill, & Gioconda Parker, June 2015
+ 100 hour pre-training self study.
+ 100 hour post-training svadyaya self study program.