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Jason Samel
Yoga Artist
Jason Samel, Owner of Buddha Jams Yoga and our headlining artist is a E- RYT 500 hr Dharma Yoga Level 2 certified yoga teacher. Jason initially trained in Vinyassa, with Always at Aum yoga school. When COVID gripped the globe, like so many others Jason turned inward, began to face his past traumas, and became extremely depressed. A large man at 5'6" tall 235 pounds and in the
worst mental health state of his life, Jason felt like he was out of options. Then one day he sat down on a beach, took some breaths, stretched, looked deep within and quickly fell in love with the practice. Only 6 months later after practicing yoga and meditation at least 2 hours every day Jason lost 75 pounds, and fell into the greatest physical, emotional, and spiritual shape of his life.
David Mainenti
Yoga, acupuncture, Qi Gong
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David is an energy guru plain and simple. An incredible Qi Gong master, Yoga instructor, feng shui expert, and so much more. Come expereince his Qi Gong on Saturdays, Yoga on Sundays, or get an accupunture treatment from him any time youd like.
Brian Lenihan
Yoga Artist
My yoga journey began in 2008 when I suffered a back injury and had nowhere else to turn my degree is in exercise physiology I went to Monmouth University in New Jersey. owever I never really learned about Yoga a friend of mine convinced me to go and that’s where my journey began!
I immersed myself in the yoga and got certified in 2010. Immediately I felt stronger and in a lot less pain! I receive my 200 hour training and then after that I did my 300 hour Vanisa training. My balance and awareness improved also! I have come to believe that Yoga is a lifelong practice that provides opportunities for spiritual, emotional and physical growth! I look forward to sharing this journey with all of you! My favorite bands are the Grateful Dead and Prince!
Kristina Constantino
Yoga Artist
Kristina's journey through the practicemof yoga has been an exploration of the places where science and spirit meet, and with every human BE-ing's birthright to live a life of joy, purpose, and greatest potential.
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With over two decades of study, trainings, and immersion,
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Kristina received her YTT-200 Vinyasa Yoga certification in 2014 with Dana Flynn at Laughing Lotus Yoga Center NYC and KRI Kundalini Yoga certification in 2016 with master yogi Hari Kaur at HariNYC. She holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in the field of education and is certified to teach kids yoga.
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Through tpractices of yoga, deep pranayama and meditation, sound therapies, poetry, music, mythology, and storytelling, the yoga experiences Kristina creates help transport students to portals within themselves waiting for entrance. Save containers for self-study, deep relaxation and life healing are benefits of this practice. It is her privilege to guide students to discover and cultivate their own inner flame and promote true benefits to the body, mind, and spirit.
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Claudia Ames
Yoga Artist
Claudia has over 25 years of experience as a yogi, meditation practitioner, and Reiki practitioner, and became a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher in 2024. Drawing from the wisdom of her many teachers, she creates a unique and thoughtful class experience. Her intention is to safely guide students toward a balanced mind, body, and soul practice—building strength and stability while encouraging inward focus through the integration of asana and breath. Claudia views herself as a guide in this active meditative practice and encourages students to honor and modify for their body’s individual needs.
Claudia will graduate from the Kripalu School of Ayurveda as an Ayurvedic Health Counselor in 2026 and practices through Balanced Being Ayurveda. She supports her community in achieving greater health and longevity through personalized diet and lifestyle practices rooted in Ayurveda, a traditional Indian system of medicine that promotes balance between body, mind, and spirit. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, Ayurveda complements Western medicine by offering individualized paths to long-term wellness.
Simone Sanchez
Yoga Artist
Simone began guiding students in yoga in 2018. She loved the healing energy it offered her and felt compelled to share it with others. Her dynamic flow style connected to inspiring music is what keeps for students coming back.
Simone is completing an 800 hour yoga therapy training where she is skilled in combining the healing tools of yoga and applying them to medical ailments of all types in a therapeutic way.
Yoga Artist
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Michelle Faber
Yoga Artist
I have ben practicing yoga since 2003. I have trained with a very diverse group of teachers across long Island and beyond. I took a 40 hour Ashtanga Yoga training with Jabari Hakeem in 2005. Over the years I have enhanced my education through working with Beryl Bender Birch, David Swenson, Bryan Kest & others. In 2013 I completed my 200 hour training in Ashtanga & Vinyasa with Michael Aronoff at Awaken Yoga & Meditation center.
In 2016 I also completed a 300 hour teacher training at Awaken Yoga. I enjoy teaching yoga, trauma informed yoga, yoga nidra, and so much more. When students come to my classes they can expect to feel safe, taken care of, and listened to. I offer a broad range of posters to suit all yogi's practices. My favorite bands are Guns N Rose & Buckcherry.
Nancy Rich
Yoga Artist
Marni Goldner
Yoga and Meditation Artist
Marni began practicing yoga in 2010. She became an RYT in Hot Yoga; a KRI certified Kundalini Yoga and Meditation teacher in 2015 and a certified Yoga Nidra in 2021. It is Marni’s vision to carry the healing, transformative, and uplifting practice of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation to all those who wish to experience a heightened sense of
peace, connection, and Self-love. And for those who seek more profound levels of healing, her classes provide a safe and nurturing space for exploring solutions that bring relief to the struggles of addiction, trauma, and other emotional difficulties.
Paula Jennings
Yoga Artist
Come as you are, leave lighter. Paula brings over eight years of experience as a KRI- Certified Kundalini Yoga teacher, life coach, and sound healer. Her classes are soulful, joy-filled spaces to let go of what's weighting you down and realign with your natural glow.
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You'll breathe, move, laugh, release- - and remember the magic of being you.