Hi! I’m Chelsea
I’m Chelsea (she/her), a NYC-based Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher and I am passionate about weaving practical mindfulness & spirituality into daily life
Adventure, Nature & Community
Originally from Westchester, NY, I spent the last decade moving back and forth between Central America and New York City. I grew up in a household of women and spent a lot of time exploring the outdoors as a kid with my sisters. Although I am deeply connected to my family & community in the NYC area, I am inherently curious about life and the world and have always loved traveling, adventure, and spending time in nature.
I received my Bachelor’s Degree in International Studies (with a Minor in Art) from Elon University. I’ve lived in Guatemala & Panama and spent extended time in Costa Rica, Colombia, and Spain.
Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness
I found my way to yoga and meditation 14 years ago in my first week of college. In my early 20s, I came to rely on yoga as a lifestyle when I experienced many mental health issues (including PTSD, panic attacks/ disorder, derealization, anxiety & depression) and I deepened my practice to include more than just yoga postures, meditation, and pranayama (breathwork). The past fourteen years, I’ve slowly learned to weave yoga philosophy, mindfulness, and spirituality into the way I live my life each day. I love to share this through my writing and storytelling, in my classes, and with anyone interested.
I have been teaching yoga, meditation, & mindfulness for 6 years and have 850+ Hours of Certifications (Yoga Alliance RYT® 500) such as Advanced Meditation & Mindfulness, Trauma-Informed Yoga, and various styles of Yoga including Hatha, Vinyasa, Gentle, Restorative, Yin, Prenatal + Postnatal, and more. I have experience teaching both group and private yoga & meditation classes to people with all experiences of yoga.
Yoga is far more than just movement and I am committed to sharing its benefits and roots with others. My goal as a teacher is to create a safe and supportive environment where students with all backgrounds, bodies, and experiences can explore their practice and apply what they learn to live more mindful and fulfilling lives, off the mat. Practice, like life, constantly shifts and changes, and I like to equip my students with the practical tools to meet themselves where they are at, no matter what season of their life they are experiencing.
Certifications
I am a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance (RYT® 500) and have been teaching Yoga, Meditation, & Mindfulness for 6 years and have 850+ Hours of Certifications including my Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Certifications.
I am currently training to be a Certified Yoga Therapist. I am enrolled in the Yoga Therapy Program with Prema Yoga Institute (PYI).
Yoga Therapy Program
Current
I am currently training to be a Certified Yoga Therapist. I am enrolled in the Yoga Therapy Program with Prema Yoga Institute (PYI)
Prenatal + Postnatal Yoga
Summer 2024
105 HR Prenatal Yoga Certification + Postnatal Yoga Certification with Awakened Spirit Yoga
- 85 HR Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training
- 20 HR Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training
Yoga and Cancer Care
September 2024
25 HR Yoga and Cancer Care Certification as part of my Yoga Therapy Program with Prema Yoga Institute (PYI)
300 HR Yoga Certification
December 2020
300 HR Advanced Yoga Certification with Ignite Yoga and Wellness Institute (with Susanna Barkataki of the Shankaracharya Tradition). This training also included the following certifications:
- Trauma-Informed YTT
- Advanced Meditation & Mindfulness YTT
- Yoga History, Diversity and Inclusion YTT
- Yoga Service, Philosophy and Ethics Certification
Embrace Yoga’s Roots
March 2020
20 HR Embrace Yoga’s Roots Training: with Ignite Yoga and Wellness Institute. Depth of knowledge in Yoga Philosophy, Meditation, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Cultural Appropriation & Teaching.
Yoga Internship Program
January & February 2019
100 HR Yoga Internship Program at Flying Tree Yoga in Medellin, Colombia
200 HR Yoga Certification
November 2018
200 HR Yoga Certification from Blue Osa in Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica.
Yoga in Healthcare
October 2024
100 HR Yoga in Healthcare Certification as part of my Yoga Therapy Program with Prema Yoga Institute (PYI)