Elizabeth Barrera
Founder, Teacher & Student

After hard life challenges and transitions, Liz became passionate to find holistic methods to face her anxiety and depression. Her consistent yoga practice became the foundation of her healing journey.

Liz is the founder of Sol Spirit Yoga & Wellness and is an E-RYT 200 & YACEP Yoga Alliance Instructor. Trained under the guidance of Stacy Bell & Carrie Parker at PowerFlow Yoga, Liz received her 200 hr Teacher Training & 35 hr Yin Yoga Certifications. While she loves to teach a fiery Vinyasa Flow with some good tunes to vibe with, her favorite style of teaching is a slow & thoughtful Yin Class and Sound Bath Meditation to relax the body and mind.

As a certified Usui Reiki Master Teacher, Certified Breathwork Facilitator and Ayurvedic Nutritionist, Liz also aims to share the knowledge of what she has found to be a magical way to connect to your internal compass for guidance and peace. Her focus is to empower others with authenticity, truth and stillness of mind which can be found by linking mindful movement and breath. Through her work she also loves to share the power of energy healing as a tool to align, balance and release pain from trauma and/or injuries.

Sarah Marsh
Lead Teacher Trainer

Sarah Marsh has been teaching yoga for over 3 decades. She has studied under some of the greatest yoga masters in the world including Rodney Yee, Bikram Choudhury, Baron Baptiste, Richard Freeman, John Friend, Deb Flashenberg, Lois Nesbitt, and Sandra Sommerfield-Kozak. Her teaching techniques and school curriculum reflect the culmination of her knowledge, training and experience with an emphasis on safe practice, meticulous alignment, modifications for every body, and the wisdom of the Sutras.

In 1997, Sarah opened the first ever Manhattan Hot Yoga studio, Yoga Connection, where she stayed for seven years. During that time, she was hired by The New York Football Giants to train the team for pre-season conditioning. Her other high profile clients include: Scott Wolfe, Martha Stewart, Molly Simms, Gina Gershon, Drew Barrymore, Anastasia, and Robin Strasser.

Sarah now teaches on-site Yoga for groups and private clients. She has run many Corporate on-site Yoga programs in the Jersey City and NYC area. Corporate clients, past and present, include Sony Music Corporation, JP Morgan Chase, SAP, Clover Health, Barnabas Health Women’s Health Center, First Brokers Securities, Graze, True Entertainment, Kenneth Cole, FCB Cure, and The Westin Hotel. Since 2005, Sarah has offered Yoga Alliance accredited Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training and Pre/Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training, graduating over 500 teachers into the Yoga world. She is so excited and honored to now bring her wisdom and her Yoga Teacher Training school to Sol Spirit Yoga JC.

Nina Scott
Teacher

Nina originally turned to yoga to alleviate back pain and through a regular practice she’s found healing physically and mentally. She obtained her 200 hr RYT and 35 hr Yin training through Powerflow Yoga. Through the asana practice and connection to breath, her classes aim to challenge you to be present, to peel back layers of conditioning, to learn, grow, and ultimately be better humans. Nina has lived in The Heights for six years and hopes you will also take away a sense of belonging, connection, and community through her classes.

Magda Usarek-Witek
Teacher

Practicing for over 15 years and teaching for over 9 years, her personal journey in yoga has only taught her it's a lifelong practice. Magda was drawn to yoga at a young age with the influence of her family and as she got older, she needed to find ways to reduce stress and find acceptance. Little did she realize that her journey would lead her to teach and discover more capabilities that she thought she never had even as she got older. This is what Madga wishes to share with you through her practice. Using yoga as a tool to find balance in the body, mind, and spirit. If you are here to find strength or stretch for athletics or to find peace of the mind, or balance with stress or maybe all of the above, we can work towards this lifestyle together. Her classes will offer a balance of energy, strength, and relaxation. Follow Magda at @yogini_mags.

James Delosreyes
Teacher

James is a 300-Hour Power Vinyasa instructor, who found yoga through ballroom dancing since 2014 and has had the privilege to train in various studios throughout New York, Brooklyn, and Kripalu Center, Massachusetts.

James balances strength, functional mobility, and active rest in all his sequences. Ending Svasana with his signature singing bowl. He agrees that life is suffering, but the suffering part is also optional. "The change starts with the individual."

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Victoria Sneden
Teacher

Victoria (Tory) Sneden is a 200-hour registered yoga instructor and NASM- certified personal trainer based right here in Hudson County. Her classes aim to be fun, engaging, and inclusive for everyBODY- regardless of where you are in your journey on the mat. You can expect strong vinyasa flows, endless encouragement, and lots of laughs along the way as you explore your practice in a safe and welcoming environment.

Meghan Mills
Teacher

Meghan has been a student of yoga for more than 10 years and is a 200-hour registered yoga teacher. While she loves asanas and being physically present on the mat, for her yoga is all about authenticity and vulnerability. Meghan's classes include an energetic vinyasa flow (core, balance, mobility) infused with mindfulness, alignment and connectivity. She loves sharing yoga with others and bringing people together regardless of what "yoga" means to each individual. When she's not in the studio, Meghan loves spending time with her teenage daughter Emily, taking any type of fitness-related class, spending time with friends, and traveling.

Rachel Fischer
Teacher

Originally from Winnipeg, Canada, Rachel has recently adventured to Jersey City via NYC. With a deep love for the healing aspects of yoga, and having spent her career in the performing arts, she has always maintained a deep connection to expressing herself through her body and voice.  A dynamic playlist, the chakras and a playful energy which imbues her classes sets the tone for building strength, a physical devotion of body and a deep acceptance of self.  Rachel’s soulful teaching style embodies a comfortable and inviting environment where she encourages her students to be curious and open to the possibilities on their mat. She received her 200 hr Chakra Yoga certification at the Giving Tree Yoga Studio in Astoria, Queens in 2014. Further training/certifications include: Yin Yoga with Aromatherapy & Total Training (fusion of yoga, pilates, personal training and meditation) Baby & Me, Toddler and Kid Yoga at GTYS; and, under the guidance of Michelle Goitia, Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga. Rachel’s greatest love is her baby, Levi, who is currently perfecting his downward dog.

Asha Rao
Teacher

Asha Rao, RYT-500, completed her yoga teacher training in Ashtanga/ Vinyasa Krama at lifetime fitness academy, Sugarland, Texas with Mitzi Henderson and Master Johnny Kest. She also extensively trained in Ashtanga principles and practice with Guruji Jayaram- Patanjali Yoga, and in Hatha Yoga krama with Master Baalayya and Guruji Venkateswar Rao, Hyderabad, India. Asha has taken her passion to many countries and taught Yoga in USA, India, Canada and Dubai and helped hundreds of students enjoy vibrant health.She continues to inspire, encourage students for safe, consistent, at ease yoga practice with added authentic, traditional Yoga essentials.

Rose Aura Pena

Rose received her 300hr Yoga Teacher Certification from Urban Sadhu in Jersey City. She is also a Meditation Teacher and Sacred Sound Healing Alchemist. Rose leads Reiki Healing Sound Baths at Sol Spirit Yoga & Wellness bi-weekly, every New & Full Moon.

Samantha Cagman
Teacher

Sam completed her 200 hour certification at Pure Yoga in 2016, with roots and lineage deriving from teachers who studied directly with B.K.S Iyengar, Ana Forrest, Shri K Pattabhi Jois and Bikram. With additional certifications in Yin and Restorative Yoga along with becoming a Usui Reiki Master, Sam infuses every class with attention to student-specific alignment cues, gentle consented hands-on touch, and a whole lot of love. Sam is devoted to sharing a practice that is sometimes informative and always both grounded and playful, that meets students exactly as they need to be met, and helps to release the deeply held tension we acquire as spiritual beings having the human experience.

Justine Lisa
Teacher

Justine is a RYT-200 & Reiki 1, a lifelong passion for ballet, athletics + movement led Justine into her first yoga class in 2014. She Immediately developed a love for both the physical and mental benefits that a daily asana practice offered. It was a way for her to decompress from daily stressors and connect with her body, get closer to her heart, and feel safer in her mind. The mind, body + soul connection, synching breath with movement kept Justine coming back to her mat every day. In 2015 she entered her first Teacher Training at Devotion Yoga + Wellness with a desire to deepen her practice. Later completing a second 200hrs under Patrick Franco in 2017. In her classes you can find a balance of challenge + total body relaxation along with fun transitions and groovy music. 

Raquel Rivelo
Teacher

Raquel merges eastern and western traditions to give a holistic approach to healing, embodiment, and female empowerment. Through her journey of coming home to her most radiant and authentic self, she has found that true transformation occurs when we go beyond the mind; and dive into our body and soul’s inherent wisdom.

After spending years at a yoga ashram, where Raquel studied with various teachers of the Himalayan Tradition, she caught a glimpse of her life’s true calling. Today, she has made it her mission to help individuals strengthen their internal guidance system so that they too can step into their power and live a life that is truly on purpose. She believes that everyone can heal and break free from their limitations when given the right tools and safe space to embody the healer within.

Raquel is versed in all areas of mind, body, and spirit, receiving certifications as an ACE Holistic Health Coach, Yoga Alliance 200-hour yoga/meditation teacher, Nama Recognized Ayurvedic Health Counselor, Usui Reiki Master, and Theta Healer.

Join a class with Raquel and let your soul do the talking. Until then, find Raquel on Instagram at @embodythehealerwithin.

Caitlyn Longo
Teacher

Caitlyn Longo creates a safe space for students to explore yoga and mindfulness meditation. She creates a relaxing environment in class that helps her students deepen their connection within themselves. Through gentle movement, meditation, and breathing techniques, Caitlyn wants you to release what no longer serves your body and mind. You can expect to be transported to a safe space within yourself or outside yourself (hello guided meditation!) allowing you to trust your body and mind through meditation. Caitlyn has completed 200hr YTT and has completed advanced training in Mindfulness Meditation. Caitlyn is certified as a Sound Healer and is also a gifted 11th generation Usui Reiki Master.

Caitlyn can’t wait for you to join her class and welcomes you to release any energy that no longer serves you. You can find more here on instagram @_caitlynlongo

Cat Shaw
Teacher

Cat is a passionate yoga instructor who is dedicated to helping her students achieve their physical and mental wellness goals. With a 200-hour RYT certification from Asana Soul Practice, Cat has honed her skills in Vinyasa yoga. Her passion for movement stems from her background as a former collegiate swimmer and lifelong athlete. Cat is also an avid CrossFitter and uses her yoga practice as a form of active recovery to balance the intensity of her dynamic workouts. 

As a busy professional in the travel industry, Cat understands the importance of finding time for self-care and relaxation. She has found that practicing yoga helps her quiet her mind, manage stress, and maintain balance in her hectic work schedule.

Cat's classes are known for their energetic and dynamic flow, blending challenging poses with restful poses to help students find their edge and connect with their inner selves. Her teaching style is both engaging and encouraging, as she guides her students to push their limits while also honoring their individual needs and limitations.

Sara Agnello
Teacher

Sara has been teaching yoga since she completed a 200hr Hatha/Vinyasa YTT in 2018.  During the pandemic, she became interested in learning more about how to serve pregnant moms with yoga.  She received her pre/postnatal certification in 2021 through the Prenatal Yoga Center in NYC. She is passionate about supporting and empowering pregnant moms through the PYC three-pillared approach: Asana, Childbirth Education and Community. 

She is a full-time Montessori teacher and is fascinated by the connection between Montessori philosophy and the eight limbs of yoga.  She feels grateful to spend her days doing what she loves most: encouraging her students to find joy and empowerment through both learning and movement.