Yoga Teacher Training

Paige is a masterful yoga teacher, with over 20 years of practice and 13 of teaching experience. Her classes thoughtfully combine elements of the physical-yoga, pilates and functional movement- as well as somatic-mindfulness techniques and directed breathwork-o weave a grounded, embodied experience. She is known for her articulate and approachable teaching, inviting self-exploration, curiosity and self-compassion into her classes. In addition to teaching yoga, Paige is a dancer and music enthusiast and loves working collaboratively with other artists.  

Dia Dearstyne is a professional-dancer-turned-yoga teacher with a passion for alignment-focused, thoughtful sequencing. She received her 200hr YRT through Yoga Vida NYC; 85hr Prenatal Yoga certification through the Prenatal Yoga Center under Deb Flashenberg; and has completed her 300hr YRT certification through Yoga Vida NYC. Dia leads her yoga classes through dynamic and accessible asana with warmth and inclusivity. She just moved back to Upstate with her husband and their toddler after spending the past year teaching yoga at Vessel studios. Dia also leads the Essentials of Teaching Prenatal Yoga portion of Newbugh Yoga Shala's yearly 200hr YTT.

Meet Riki, a passionate yogi who embarked on her transformative journey with yoga at The Sacred Fig in 2020. Fueled by her dedication to empowering women, she founded Vessel Studios, a sanctuary where women can forge a deep connection with their bodies and spirits. Riki's teaching style ranges from fierce Pilates-style flows to grounded, deeply nourishing classes. Join Riki on the mat as she guides you towards inner peace and strength through the practice of yoga. Welcome to a space where magic unfolds with every breath.

Michal has been teaching yoga for 8 years, She has accrued over 700 hours of movement related teacher trainings in subjects ranging from Katonah Yoga,  Buddhist meditation, to ecstatic dance, and even partner acrobatics. Yogic inversions ignited a passion for handstands. Hand balancing is a unique skill that requires time and dedication to the development of strength and precision. A seemingly impractical ability with a profound lesson; teaching us how to be in the world by learning how to be on our hands. To Michal, movement is not just as a form of exercise—it is a form of personal devotion, exploration, expression, and ultimately acceptance.