Our Facilitators

Sonia went to yoga for the first time when she was active duty in Virginia. She became a certified yoga instructor before her end of service and used her new passion and practice to help fellow sailors learn the physical practice of yoga and breathing techniques.

During sea time, she facilitated yoga classes after casualties and drills to help sailors manage the stress. Sonia felt more and more drawn to the mental health benefits of yoga as she transitioned into civilian life. She became a Level 1 Trauma Informed Instructor with Warriors at Ease and learned how more beneficial yoga was and it has helped her process her own traumas and manage anxiety and find rest. She, furthermore, received Mental Resilience training from Veterans Yoga Project. Sonia’s goals are to help others learn tools to manage stress, anxiety and other mental health issues.

She is deeply passionate about making yoga approachable and accessible to everyone. Her classes are open to caretakers, veterans, family, and friends.

Anna has worked in the substance use and mental health prevention and treatment field for over five years as a CRSW assisting individuals with their chosen path to wellness through trauma informed support and coaching. Anna has worked within systems, providing solution-focused education to state and community agencies on substance use disorder. Through her own personal journey of recovery and healing, Anna became an energy worker. She is a certified practitioner in Reiki and the Melchizedek method, and integrates crystals, herbs and oil blends with each intuitive coaching and healing session. 

Anna lives in Newmarket, NH with her two children and rescue pup named Lucia. Anna is an advocate for the abolition of the War on Drugs.

“All bodies are Welcome” is the motto of Dremessa! She guides her classes to feel safe, empowered and maybe even exploratory, as best as she can! Positive intentions are weaved throughout optional breath and movement to increase flexibility, create space within the body and to cultivate natural awareness, connection and perhaps even, intuition. Class is aimed at beginners, but all level students are welcome! Multiple shape options with props are always available to accommodate any body type/mobility!

Classes are typically themed around things like Chakras, joint mobilization/certain body regions like hips or shoulders, and de-stressing our systems/rest and digest vs fight or flight. Her goal is to help students deepen their practice by aligning body, mind and spirit on the mat, to create more harmony off of the mat, in the safest way possible.

Laura’s deeper appreciation for yoga began several years ago when she began to experience some of the vast benefits that come from a consistent yoga practice.  As her practice continues to evolve and strengthen over time, she has learned that yoga can be a powerful tool in aiding in her overall health and wellness.  Using the breath in combination with movement helps to heal and restore the mind and body, allowing each one of us an opportunity to deepen our connection to one’s true essence through self exploration.   Laura’s desire to share this knowledge with others motivated her to complete her RYT 200 hr certification through Bending Bodhi where she was trained in, but not limited to, vinyasa style yoga, using the combination of breath and movement to create and release energy throughout our entire being.  She aspires to create a safe and inviting environment where all individuals can feel comfortable to express themselves through their own unique style of movement and breath as they explore their mind, body, and whole self.    Her classes are all inclusive and designed with modifications to empower all individuals, regardless of age, gender, or ability, encouraging you to find your strength and balance both physically and mentally.  Though she is currently a teacher, she considers herself to always be a student, continuing to explore new studies, including trauma informed practices.  Her hope is to continue to share knowledge with others along her journey in a hope to create unity and peace deep within ourselves and for all those in our community.

Liz has been practicing yoga for several years but began a more serious yoga practice when she wanted to do more to support her evolving lifestyle. Through yoga, she improved her overall physical abilities and found that time spent on her mat also reduced her stress level, along with an overall improved feeling of wellness.

Liz, a former educator, is a certified children’s yoga teacher and 200 hour YTT  practitioner. Her yoga journey has not only  deepened her physical practice, but an added benefit has been accessing a different side of herself. Through regular practice, she has experienced greater feelings of gratitude, self-acceptance and ease. 

Liz  appreciates that yoga allows for all bodies and levels to move and grow. She values the physical as well as emotional benefits such has improved concentration, focus, attention, and stress reduction.  Therapeutic yoga is an interest of Liz’s as part of a healthy approach to stress reduction, calming feelings of anxiety, and depression, developing a greater sense of well-being, increased relaxation and, improved self-confidence and body image.

Her teachings are rooted in the belief that regardless of your age, shape or physical level, yoga can be accessible to EVERYBODY and it’s never too late to begin a yoga practice. She also understands that yoga can help us feel better off the mat as well. Her dream is to share the power of yoga with people of all ages and yoga experience. 

Liz brings gentle humor, combined with compassion to her classes, creating an energy that allows people to feel safe and confident while celebrating the benefits of their practice.

When she is not in the studio, Liz loves to cook, spend time with her family on the ski slopes, chase golf balls, and relax by the water. 

Drew became interested in energy medicine after a spiritual journey inspired her to learn all she could about her own energy body. She quickly became fascinated with the body and it’s energy fields after experiencing the power of her own energy system through meditation and other healing mediums. She strongly believes that a healthy and balanced body begins in the energetic field. She is certified in Reiki, the Melchizedek method, and has taken continuing education courses in Eden Energy Medicine as well as Shamanic Reiki practices. She lets her intuition guide each session and always works with the intention of love and what is for the highest good of each client. She believes in our bodies innate desire to heal itself and is honored to hold space for that to occur. Her passion is in connecting with people and witnessing their journey as they heal and awaken to their true nature. 

Drew believes she has a lifetime of learning ahead. Aside from energy work, Drew’s passions include spending time with her family, being in nature and herbalism. She is dedicated to the conscious, caring treatment of animals and all beings who cannot advocate for themselves.

Looking to feel healthy, vibrant and empowered? Would you like a teacher that understands that everyone’s practice is personal and unique? Maybe you are working through some grief or a traumatic experience, needing to realign your chakras and expel stagnant or negative energy. Then Tabetha might be the teacher for you! Creative and fun classes that honor and embody the spiritual and healing properties from the traditional yoga lineage. From meditation & deep body awareness to breath & motion alignment within postures, Tabetha has a style of teaching all of her own. 

Acquiring her RYT-200hr certification through the Illumina Program at Three Bridges Yoga, she went on to study and complete courses in anatomy and cueing, keeping her student’s unique body structure in mind. She has been practicing energy healing for 7 years as a Level 2 Reiki Practitioner/Intuitive Therapist and in 2017 she received her Associates Degree in Behavioral Health Studies. Combining energy work, holistic health beliefs, mental health support and recovery coach training, she creates mindful trauma sensitive yoga classes that are welcoming to every body at any level of practice.

Tabetha is always adding to her skill set by attending Continuing Education workshops & training courses in yoga, mental health and energy medicine. She considers herself a forever student to the practice, passing along the information to help support and guide you on your own personal journey. 

Abby discovered yoga while at college, and has been practicing for over 10 years. As her practice evolved it quickly became a huge part of her life by helping with stress management and flexibility in everyday life. As a classically trained musician, yoga and breathing also helped her to advance her skills and made performing a simple experience. Abby began teaching in June of 2021 and began to explore even more ways that yoga and props can be used to relax, strengthen, and challenge the mind and the body. 

Abby actively believes and encourages that movement is for everyone, and that movement looks different for everyone. In her classes you will find that there are always options and adjustments that can be made for you and your body and there is no wrong shape or movement. She encourages questions and laughs and can’t wait to meet you where you’re at when you come to your mat. 

Elizabeth Michaud is a professional astrologer with over 20 years of experience. After graduating from Boston University with a degree in screenwriting, Elizabeth moved to Seattle, Washington to apprentice with her astrology mentor. She returned to New England in 2012, and began the certification process with one of the original founders of evolutionary astrology, Steven Forrest. In addition to psychological astrology, Elizabeth is a certified medical astrologer and aromatherapist, and is also working toward her herbalist licence. Her astrology forecasts can be found on Patreon, and she offers natal chart, predictive, relationship compatibility, and family coaching readings in person, live over Zoom, or digitally recorded and delivered via email. You can learn more about Elizabeth at https://roottoriseremedies.com/

Genya brings a compassion centered approach to his therapy practice with an emphasis on emotional mindfulness and the principles of Nonviolent Communication. He earned a degree in Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine from Boston University School Of Medicine. Drawing on training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, and attachment neuroscience he provides parenting coaching and individual, couples and group psychotherapy. 

Genya provides group therapy experiences at the Sanctuary and is accepting new clients at his private therapy practice. If you’re interested in individual therapy or coaching support, he can be reached via his Psychology Today link in this bio.

Liz has been practicing yoga for most of her life. Her own experiences with early childhood trauma and an ongoing back injury deepened and informed her yoga practice. She is currently continuing her studies completing a 500 hour RYT certification from Siddhi Yoga. 

Liz’s teachings are inspired by mother nature, the divine feminine and the wisdom of the body. Her sequences and meditations guide students to step out of the thinking space and instead observe sensations. Through asana, meditation and self inquiry we can learn to listen to our inner knowing and connect with the energy that brings us all together. Her hope is to share the ancient teachings of yoga in a way that allows practitioners to honor their body and live from a heart centered space. 

Jenni’s path to yoga began in 2010 as a way to cultivate balance in her life. In 2017, she obtained a 200-hour yoga teacher certification through Happy Love Yoga School and in 2020, a 300-hour certification in Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga. As a licensed mental health counselor, Jenni is passionate about the mind-body connection and embodiment as a tool for healing. As a trauma-informed and sensitive yoga facilitator, Jenni aims to provide compassion, predictability and consistency so that participants may be able to access, connect or reclaim a connection with their bodies. She holds space for possibility, empowerment and agency-building through yoga, meditation and mindfulness practices. You are welcome to meet yourself exactly where you are, as you are.

Rachel received her RTY-200 in February of 2021 and is relatively new to teaching Yoga!  She has always been an athlete; horseback riding, volleyball, hiking, and running, (you get the idea)! She has had personal experience with physical injuries and chose to see that as an advantage, as it has provided the ability to both empathize and sympathize with others who may need additional assistance or modifications. After dozens of surgeries and other life-altering traumas, energy drove her into the open arms of Yoga and all of its practices. Through the physical practice of Yoga, breath-work, and meditation, Rachel discovered parts of herself that she never knew existed. Her hope and intent is to guide others through their practice and to provide a safe space where students can cultivate and thrive in their own Yoga practice. 

Rachel feels over the moon to be lucky enough to have the sincere opportunity to teach and share the Yoga lineage, all the while, forever remaining a grateful student of Yoga.