Our Teachers
Alex Artymiak
E-RYT 500
Alex is a dedicated yoga, meditation, and breath work teacher, as well as a sound facilitator trained under David Shemesh. After years in Santa Monica, Alex has made Old Chatham home with his family. What began as a pursuit of strength, balance, and flexibility to enhance his surfing soon evolved into a deeper exploration of the mind-body connection. Alex quickly realized that yoga offers more than just physical benefits—it’s a powerful tool for personal transformation.
To Alex, yoga is an energetic practice that unfolds through the body. This philosophy informs his teaching style, where awareness and sensation take center stage alongside technique and form. In his classes, Alex intuitively guides students to explore greater depth and connection within themselves.
Since completing his first teacher training in 2011, Alex has committed his life to studying yoga. With over 7,000 classes taught, retreats led around the world, and lectures on yogic philosophy and meditation in teacher trainings, his experience is vast. His personal mantra, “Keep your spine long, your breath strong, and your mind on,” serves as a reminder for clarity and presence, both on and off the mat.
Danielle Delmolino
RYT200
Danielle Delmolino, RYT 200; Danielle lives in Columbia County with her husband and her three cats. She loves the outdoors, lives to travel, but is especially passionate about yoga. She's a bhakti yogi who expresses her spirituality and love of yoga through movement, meditation, and chanting. She completed her 200 hour teacher training with Keli Lalita at Yoga Mandali in Saratoga Springs, NY, and has continued to study under the guidance of many gifted teachers. Danielle will guide you on a gentle journey of self care, and personal growth by sharing lessons that apply to your life on and off the mat.
Anna Martucci RYT
Anna has been practicing yoga for over 20 years and recently completed a 200-hour RYT training in Woodstock, NY with Samadhi Sun. This was her second 200-hour training, her first was completed with Himalaya Yoga Valley in Goa, India. Anna moved to Catskill in August of 2025 and has been grateful to connect with and learn from the local yoga community. In addition to teaching yoga, she enjoys skiing and hiking, and works as an art advisor and archivist.
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Toni Anne Walsh
RYT200
Toni-Anne is a local gal, growing up right here in Columbia County. Her love of yoga and mindful movement based practices began after the birth of son in 2014. She completed her 200 hour teacher training in the wilds of British Columbia back in 2017, and has been evolving her practice and teaching style since then. With a background in hospitality she guides her students to feel at home both on their mat and within their body.
Christine Mackerer RYT 200
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Christine Mackerer is a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher with a restorative yoga specialization, NASM-certified personal trainer, and wellness coach. Her work is rooted in embodied movement, mindfulness, nervous system support, and honoring the body’s innate intelligence: creating spaces where students can feel grounded, supported, and connected to themselves. She is committed to community care and creating inclusive, welcoming spaces where every body is encouraged to explore movement with compassion and self-awareness.
Christine found yoga as a practice of return: an opportunity to slow down, listen deeply, and cultivate greater presence both on and off the mat. Her teaching blends strength, mobility, breath, and restorative elements with curiosity, care, and play, inviting students to move in ways that feel nourishing, empowering, and authentic to their own experience.
Arianna L. Del Valle Pérez
RYT200
My name is Arianna and I am a RYT200. Originally from a sunny surf town in Puerto Rico, I recently moved to the Hudson Valley and have been enjoying its beautiful scenery, incredible food, and close proximity to nature.
I have been practicing yoga since my high school years, but it wasn't until obtaining my teaching certification that I truly immersed myself in the yogic practice. My approach blends gentle movement, mindfulness, and a deep connection with Self. Rooted in the philosophy of Sampoorna Yoga, or "Complete Yoga", you'll find my classes offer a balanced mix of pranayama (breath), asana (postures), and presence.
Yoga has given me a second chance at life, and I feel truly blessed to share what I have learned with my students. My Sampoorna Hatha, Yin Yoga, and Hatha Flow classes are very beginner-friendly and a welcoming space to all. See you on the mat!
Sarah Shea
Pilates Teacher
Sarah is a certified Pilates Teacher with Power Pilates NYC and The Pilates Method Alliance, as well as a New York State licensed physical therapist.
After graduating from Union College with a B.S. in biochemistry and a minor in art history, Sarah began practicing Pilates. In 2009, Sarah completed the Power Pilates Comprehensive Certification and since then she has had the honor of studying with Bob Liekens, Leah Katz, Jay Grimes, and Irene Dowd, to name a few. In 2011 Sarah became a Teacher Trainer for Power Pilates. While teaching Pilates, Sarah completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from The Sage Colleges in Troy, NY, and published an article in The Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies on Pilates and stroke.
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Bri Rhenovski
Breathwork Facilitator
Bri is a breathwork facilitator devoted to helping people reconnect with their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and come home to themselves. Her sessions are designed to help students soften out of stress, reconnect with their breath, and release stored tension and emotion in a safe, nurturing way. Bri creates grounded, welcoming spaces where students feel supported in slowing down, feeling what’s present, and letting go of what no longer serves them. Her approach is intuitive, compassionate, and rooted in the belief that the body holds powerful wisdom when we learn how to listen.
Lotus Walsh
RYT
Hi my name is Lotus & I have been practicing for 12 years now and teaching for 10! I love grounding into the body, challenging the body to open and strengthen as well as finding rest with meditation & sound baths. I have traveled all over the world to study yoga and Ayurveda-some of my favorite places traveled are Italy, Colombia & Bali. Yoga to me is not only a physical practice, it is a way of being. In each class I intend to weave the ancient teachings of Yoga with breath and movement; I hope in each class you come home closer to your heart and partner with your body. I am excited to have you in class and future workshops!
Gabriella DiGiovanni
RYT500
Gabby started practicing Yoga in 2010 and began teaching Yoga in 2015. She completed her 200 hour and 500 hour teacher trainings at the Dharma Yoga Center under Yoga master Sri Dharma Mittra. She has taught internationally, assisted at Yoga festivals and workshops, and has been featured in the celebrated publication, Yoga: The Secret of Life by Francesco Mastalia. Through her trainings and years of teaching, Gabby has developed an intuitive sense for supporting the growth of her students. She understands the importance of self discipline paired with playfulness, and encourages her students to push beyond self-imposed limitations. While the physical portion of her class is energetic, Gabby's teaching is driven by the purpose of Yoga - connection to the True Self. Her students can expect to be inspired mentally and physically, but to be balanced with a meditative environment and deep relaxation. Ahimsa, non-harming, is at the heart of Gabby's teaching.
Carmen Dusenberry
Pilates Instructor​
My journey to Pilates was anything but ordinary. A former biotech professional and published stem cell researcher, I traded New York City’s fast pace for the Hudson Valley’s natural rhythms in search of deeper connections – to movement, wellness, and community.
Moving to the Hudson Valley in 2023, I took my first Pilates class and was instantly hooked. Having explored countless fitness styles, Pilates stood apart: a full-body workout that builds strength, balance, and control. For me, it’s more than exercise - it’s a metaphor for life, where precision and consistency create transformation. I teach mindful movement that build physical and mental resilience.
Off the mat, I’m wrangling my growing homestead (dog, cats, chickens - with more animals coming!), cooking with local ingredients, and soaking up the outdoors.