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Noelle Segal

Fall in love with taking care of yourself. Your mind, body and soul are the most amazing thing you will ever own.

Noelle began her wellness journey 14 years ago and hasn’t looked back. She found yoga when she was faced with a challenging time in her life, but living the path of mindfulness she grew strong. Noelle is a Yoga Alliance 200hr E RYT, Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga, Reiki Master, Wellness Coach, and owner of Dharma Yoga SRQ. Learning and personally discovering all the joys and benefits of yoga she felt she should share her passion of yoga with others by teaching traditional yoga. Meditation and breathwork is a huge part of her daily practice which you will discover she incorporates in her classes and her one-on-one sessions. She has worked with many companies to guide employees to maintain a healthy lifestyle at work and at home. Noelle also has experience with the Parkinson’s community, oncology, heart disease and caregivers as she has worked for Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Noelle lives her life to the fullest with her loving husband, daughter, and 2 rescue dogs, she turns to her practice to be more centered, calmer and a stronger person emotionally and physically. As Noelle grew with her practice, she realized her yoga and meditation practice changed with emotional and physical growth. Her mission is that everyone can do yoga and meditation. Noelle enjoys teaching students how to apply yoga and meditation off the yoga mat and into the real world. You will find she is playful on her mat, and she will make you smile from your soul.

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Ann Goldstein

Ann Goldstein has worked in the health and wellness industry for the last 24 years. For the last 11 years, she has been on a mission to transform the way women experience the birthing process.

Ann believes that when a mother is in her power and connected to herself, anything is possible for her, her family, her community and the world. Ann leads prenatal and postnatal programs for Dharma Yoga that are focused on creating a mindful pregnancy from before conception until after birth

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Jenn

Jenn completed her yoga teacher training in 2020 where she had the most positive and life changing experience. Her love for yoga started in high school and has continued to be part of her life throughout the years like a reliable friend, even through pregnancy.

Jenn works full time as an Engineer for the City of North Port Utilities and is part of the wellness program there bringing yoga and meditation to the City's employees. She also enjoys taking ballet classes, working out, cooking, hanging out with her three dogs, making jewelry, crocheting, and other crafts. Jenn and her husband Scott enjoy the "sunny, beach, and boating" Sarasota life. Jenn has a son, daughter, stepson, and stepdaughter and is also a nonna to three sweet girls. Jenn would love to guide you through your practice and make yoga a special place of solice for you and enhance your life, health and happiness in a caring, safe environment.

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Jessica

Meet Jessica, a compassionate and experienced yoga instructor dedicated to helping students cultivate physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

With a diverse background in various yoga styles, Jessica has had the privilege of teaching at renowned studios such as Heartwood Yoga Institute, Bhavana Yoga Studio, and Beyond The Mat. With a passion for creating a safe and inclusive environment, Jessica skillfully weaves together elements of different yoga traditions to offer a unique and transformative practice. From gentle Hatha to dynamic Vinyasa, Restorative, Yin, Chair, and Aerial yoga. She is dedicated to meeting students where they are and guiding them on their individual journeys. Through thoughtful sequencing, mindful breathing techniques, and heartfelt connection, Jessica empowers students to tap into their inner strength, flexibility, and resilience. Join Jessica on the mat to explore the depths of your practice and discover the transformative power of yoga."

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Olivia Huseonica

Yoga Instructor* Olivia Huseonica is a dedicated and experienced professional in the fields of dance, choreography, physical fitness and movement instruction. With an Honors Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ballet and a minor in Nutrition from the University of Utah,

Olivia brings a deep understanding of the intersection between movement and holistic health. Her undergraduate thesis focused on navigating hormonal wellness as a female athlete, highlighting her commitment to a comprehensive approach to understanding the body in motion. Whether it’s yoga or dance, Olivia strongly believe in cultivating a somatic practice that puts health and healing first. In 2022, Olivia got her 200-hour Hatha yoga certification from Green Lotus Yoga and Healing Center in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, and has been passionately teaching yoga since obtaining her certification. She is also certified in one-on-one assisted stretching and works regularly with clients to improve their flexibility and overall well-being. Since moving to Sarasota last year, Olivia has become an integral part of the local dance scene, performing and choreographing for Azara Ballet company and teaching dance throughout the area. She is passionate about using movement as a therapeutic healing modality for all ages, and cares deeply about all her students and clients. She is extremely excited and honored to be able to share her knowledge and enthusiasm with Dharma Yoga community.

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Gina Fata

Gina is an ISHTA inspired yoga teacher from NYC. She has her Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology & Nutrition from Columbia University and is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor.

Gina uses the tools of yoga, meditation, and pranayama to expand awareness and joy. She strives to make both the physical and mediative yogic practices accessible to all of her students including those new to yoga. Inspired by the notion that through the daily practice of asana, meditation, and pranayama we learn to get to a place of silliness inside of us to the happiness that is already within us.

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Elaine Hettema

Elaine Hettema has been in the yoga and massage world for many years. Leaving the corporate world in 1990, and moving to Big Pine Key for eight years she discovered her love for scuba diving and holistic life style.

In 1998 she left the Keys and moved to Gainesville to attend massage school. In Gainesville she studied massage therapy and went on to receive her certificate in sports massage therapy. During her time in Gainesville she attended yoga classes to relieve stress and fell in love with yoga. Then arriving in Sarasota in 2001 and working in day spas she decided to get her 200-hour RYT yoga training. In 2007 she opened her own yoga studio which she owned and operated until 2018. Her love of yoga has taken her to many workshops including advanced training with Rodney Yee. Presently she resided in Nokomis where she teaches at her clubhouse and in private homes and this has rekindled her passion to teach group yoga.

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Marea

Marea is a Graphic Design BA and Design & Branding Strategy MA holder whose yoga journey began in 2001 during her university years. She's completed trainings in Yin yang, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, and Anusara, honing her skills with a 200 HR RYT from Davannayoga.

Alena

Alena is a 200 RYT with Dharma Yoga! In her free time she enjoys traveling, going to the beach, nature, and everything revolving around Mother Gaia! Join Alena and tap into your divine energies together.

Since 2017, Marea has shared her strength, kindness, and loving nature through teaching Hatha, Vinyasa, Chair, and Restorative sessions. She leads transformative week-long yoga retreats, focusing on alignment, breath connection, strength, balance, and flexibility.Marea's practice centers on improving students' well-being through intention, hand gestures, breathing, meditation, and postures. Participants leave her sessions energized, happier, and lighter, with a renewed sense of clarity and calm.She is fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, and intermediate French.

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Meagan

Meagan is a jack of all trades. A registered nurse with a background in the performing arts. She has been practicing yoga on and off for a decade but started practicing daily during pregnancy.

She has found that yoga is a magical practice that helps soothe the body, mind and soul. She enjoys sharing practices with patients and clients that support the nervous system, create space for joy and overall wellness. Along with her 200hr RYT she has a yin yoga certification and is interested in pursuing trauma-informed yoga as well as sound healing. Originally from Virginia she has been a Florida girl for 5 years now. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and son, listening to live music, gardening, and going to the beach.

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Melissa

From a young age, Melissa dreamed of making a positive impact on the world. She imagined achieving this by winning the lottery and using the funds to provide food, water, and housing for those in need. However, a yoga teacher along her journey shifted her perspective,

explaining that true change comes from helping one person at a time and making a positive impact in their lives. This insight sparked Melissa’s desire to share the gift of yoga with others. Melissa is not sure if she found yoga or if yoga found her, but she is grateful for the encounter. Years ago, she struggled with anxiety, insomnia and chronic neck pain, feeling frustrated and unhappy as she went through the motions of life. In search of natural remedies for her physical and mental discomfort, Melissa discovered yoga. As she began practicing, she experienced a profound sense of peace and relaxation that she had never felt before. Her regular practice led to improved sleep, reduced anxiety and relief from her neck pain. Witnessing these positive changes in her own life fueled Melissa’s desire to deepen her knowledge. She enrolled in a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training through Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. After graduating, she was eager to help others experience the life-changing benefits of yoga and began teaching. Melissa’s journey as a teacher continues to inspire her to grow and learn. Following her initial Kripalu training, she has completed additional certifications in sound meditation, Restorative Yoga, Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga, Reiki 1, Reiki 2, Reiki Master, Reiki Master of Masters, Reiki Master Teacher and First Aid, CPR and AED. Her mission is to help individuals and businesses in staying relaxed, healthy and happy. Over the past 12 years, she has taught more than 6,000 classes, sessions, trainings and international retreats. Yoga has profoundly transformed Melissa’s life, and she is dedicated to helping others experience their own transformation.

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Lee Ann

Lee Ann began taking yoga classes in 2007, while enjoying a career that allowed her the opportunity to travel the world. She has immersed herself in the practices of Vinyasa, Yin, Hatha and Ashtanga at home in Sarasota and in far away places. In 2021, Lee Ann earned her RYT 200 Yoga Teacher Training Certification.

This training not only deepened her own practice, but encouraged her to share with others what she had learned along the way. Whether she is guiding students through a calming Yin class or a powerful Vinyasa flow, Lee Ann strives for all to feel balanced and reset. “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” ( Tao Te Ching, verse 64) Lee Ann enjoys teaching those who are about to take their first step as well as those who are already miles into their journey.

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About Us

Noelle Segal

Fall in love with taking care of yourself. Your mind, body and soul are the most amazing thing you will ever own.

MEET OUR TEAM

Ann Goldstein

Jenn

Jessica

Olivia Huseonica

Gina Fata

Elaine Hettema

Marea

Alena

Meagan

Melissa

Lee Ann

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