Dee has been a Critical Care nurse for over 30 years and Wellness Coach. She is a 500hr Yoga Alliance Certified instructor and Reiki Master.  She holds certifications in Dynamic Gentle Yoga, Chair yoga, Restorative yoga and has 75 hours of training each in Ayurveda, Pranayama, Meditation, and Yoga for Special populations. By combining her vast knowledge of anatomy and yoga, her classes cultivate a safe and structured environment for all body types.

Regina is the Director of the 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training Program. She is a registered nurse, holistic practitioner, yoga and meditation instructor and spiritual counselor. Regina has studied with many great teachers over the past 30 years including Joan Shivarpita Harrigan, Swami Chandrasekharanand Saraswati and Richard Miller. Her education in yoga consists of traditional methods of meditation, philosophy, trauma sensitive yoga, yoga therapy, Yin Yoga, Iyengar Yoga and postures, incorporated with current science and research. Regina’s love for yoga has propelled her into opening the Yoga Darshana Center and establishing East Neck Yoga & Wellness. She is the grounding force of Darshana and her gift is to understand life situations clearly and create a clear path for solutions. 

Rosemary began studying yoga at 16 years old. As the middle child of seven, she found peace and focus as well as a low impact way to be fit. She began her yoga teaching career at 19, took a hiatus after a few years and returned to being a leader of the practice 10 years ago. Rosemary is known for her positive, happy outlook and zest for life. She enjoys bringing the healing practice and peace of yoga to people of all ages.

Jeff is the co-owner of Body & Soul in Huntington. He is currently on the Board of  the Iyengar Yoga Assoc. of NY & an Officer of the Long  Island Yoga Assoc. where he writes the Asana Column for its  quarterly newsletter. He is certified in the Iyengar tradition and he is frequently involved with yoga in the media. Jeff is known for his in-depth, yet light- hearted approach to teaching asana. When you meet him, you will see why everyone loves Jeff.

Matthew is the President of Darshana, a not-for-profit organization founded in 2001. He has been practicing and teaching yoga and meditation for over 16 years with special training in restorative yoga with aromatherapy and yoga nidra meditation. Matthew is an essential oil educator, silver leader with Young Living Essential Oils, reiki healer, ordained minister and raindrop technique practitioner. He is also a consultee of Patanjali Kundalini Yoga Care with Joan Shivarpita Harrigan and Swami Chandrasekharanand Saraswati. Matthew has a way of  bringing people together and making things happen. He has a gentle, loving technique that guides the student into the pureness of the heart.

Donna Brook is a nurse practitioner, certified ayurvedic practitioner, clinical aromatherapy practitioner, Angel Therapy practitioner, Reiki Master, and holds Therapeutic Lifestyle certification. Donna is trained and certified in Ayurveda through the International Vedic Institute. She has studied energy medicine with Alberto Villoldo at The Four Winds Society. She blends the best of eastern and western practices to facilitate healing of body, mind, and spirit. Donna Holds a Master's degree in nursing and currently works in hospice and palliative care. She is an adjunct faculty member at The College of New Rochelle, and an active member of the American Holistic Nurses Association. 

Diane is a graduate of Yoga Darshana’s 200-hour teacher training program and has completed the 300-hour advanced yoga teacher training curriculum from Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, with concentrations in Ayurveda, Pranayama, Meditation, Advanced Asana, and Yoga for Special Populations. She holds an additional certification in Yin Yoga. Diane is a Reiki Master and Practitioner and regularly works with those who seek energy healing. Diane guides students at all levels of yoga practice to help support inner and outer balance, wellness, health, and grounding. She believes that a consistent yoga practice that utilizes breath awareness, asana, and meditation in combination with Ayurvedic self-care, can promote greater overall well-being.