Regina is the Director of the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Program at Yoga Darshana Center. She is a registered nurse, holistic practitioner, yoga and meditation instructor, spiritual counselor, mother, and grandmother of two beautiful girls that she adores. As a master yogi, she has studied with many great teachers over the past 40 years, including Joan Shivarpita Harrigan, Swami Chandrasekharanand Saraswati, and Richard Miller.  Regina’s education in yoga includes traditional methods of meditation, philosophy, trauma-sensitive yoga, yoga therapy, Yin Yoga, Iyengar Yoga, and postures, all incorporated with current science and research. Her love for yoga propelled her to open Yoga Darshana and establish East Neck Yoga & Wellness. She is the grounding force of the center, and her gift lies in her ability to understand life situations clearly and help others create a clear path for solutions. Regina also has a deep understanding of the body from her years of bodywork, allowing her to skillfully guide students through healing practices.

Rosemary’s light-hearted style emphasizes body awareness, breath, and listening to inner wisdom. With over 35 years of teaching experience, she is certified in Nidra, Yin, slow Vinyasa, and Gentle Yoga, and is also a Reiki Master Teacher. Passionate about yoga’s calming, transformative effects, she encourages taking the practice off the mat for a balanced, fulfilling life. In Teacher Training, she guides new teachers in breathing, postures, Yin Yoga, and classroom management.

Matthew is the president of Yoga Darshana Center and Pawsitive Possibilities Rescue, two nonprofit 501c3 organizations dedicated to serving others. For more than 20 years he has practiced and taught yoga, meditation, and Eastern philosophy, devoting his life to helping people heal and grow. He has studied with Joan Shivarpita Harrigan and Swami Chandrasekharanand Saraswati of Patanjali Kundalini Yoga Care, teachers who have deeply influenced his path. Matthew is committed to making yoga welcoming and accessible to everyone. Compassion and service are at the heart of his work, both in the studio and through his rescue efforts. Outside of teaching, he is an artist and nature photographer who captures the beauty of Long Island’s landscapes and wildlife, reflecting the peace he hopes to share with others.

Heather is a Registered Yoga Teacher. She completed her Yoga Long Island teacher training here at Darshana. Heather teaches a class that is inspired by the power of breath, softening/opening of the heart, and trusting in one’s own strength, while being compassionate, intentional and present. She has an abundance of gratitude for yoga, as it has empowered her to explore within her own practice “on” and “off” the mat. Sharing the gift of yoga as a teacher brings great joy into Heather's life.

Diane, a graduate of Yoga Darshana Center’s 200-hour Teacher Training Program and a Reiki practitioner, brings a warm, compassionate presence to every class. Practicing since 2014, she was inspired to teach by the balance and strength yoga brought to her life. Her intuitive, heartfelt approach guides students to connect with their breath, body, and inner calm in a supportive and welcoming way.

Randi is a certified yoga instructor and sound healer who completed her 200-hour training at Yoga Darshana Center. With over 30 years in public education and a background in social work, she brings compassion and dedication to her teaching. Inspired by her musical upbringing and over 12 years of yoga practice, Randi creates a welcoming space where students can deepen the mind-body connection and experience the many benefits of yoga.

Heather received her Long Island yoga teacher certification from Darshana. This was the natural progression of her sincere love of yoga. Heather sought out yoga as a means to deal with stress and to exercise. She found these benefits, and so many more. Yoga has become her life’s passion and she finds delight in introducing others to the life changing effects it has to offer people from every walk of life. Heather has been trained in the Iyengar method under the guidance of Elaine Fruchtman and Jeff Logan. She has a very calm, grounded, friendly approach to teaching with clear & precise instruction.

Tania Wilk is a certified Reiki Master, Yoga and Pilates Instructor, and Sound Healing Facilitator who uses singing bowls and vocal toning to promote deep relaxation and healing. With training in Yoga Nidra, Health Coaching, and specialty certifications in Prenatal and Children’s Yoga, she offers a holistic approach to wellness and transformation. She is also a singer and songwriter in the indie folk and soul genres.

Marguerite is a 200-hour certified yoga teacher specializing in Yin Yoga, a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, Reiki practitioner, and sound healing facilitator. Passionate about holistic wellness, she blends yoga and acupuncture to support the body’s natural healing and create balance in mind, body, and spirit. With six years of teaching experience, her classes focus on breath, mindful movement, and inner peace, offering a nurturing and restorative experience for all students.

Dolores began her study and practice of Classical Yoga under the guidance of Gurani Anjali, Founder of Yoga Anand Ashram. Gurani Anjali pronounced her a teacher after 11 years. Dolores’ quest for the truth has brought her to Patanjali Kundalini Yoga Care where she takes instruction from Swami Chandrasekharanand Saraswati (a Vedic Vedanta monk in the Saraswati Order) and Joan Shivarpita Harrigan. Dolores has taught many yoga classes on Long Island and at several locations such as Yoga Anand Ashram, Yoga Darshana Center, local libraries and adult education classes. In 2006, Dolores became a Registered Yoga Instructor with Yoga Alliance.

Teresa Devine holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Psychology and is a Registered Yoga Teacher, Certified KRI Kundalini Yoga and Meditation Teacher, Amrit Yoga Nidra Teacher, Ayurvedic Health Counselor, and Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist. She combines the wisdom of yoga and Ayurveda to help students cultivate greater balance, healing, and well being.

Dawn is a certified yoga instructor through Yoga Darshana Center, Mental Health Counselor, and Reiki Practitioner who is passionate about supporting the whole person through compassionate care and mindful practice. She creates a warm, welcoming space where students and clients can reduce stress, restore balance, and cultivate greater well being in both mind and body.