Our Team

PRESIDENT

200 HR RYT

Trauma-Informed Yoga Certificate

Meditation Certificate

Kids Yoga Training Certificate

Jennifer is a student at Bronx High School of Science and a passionate rhythmic gymnast and yogi. She discovered yoga while training for rhythmic gymnastics competitions and quickly fell in love with its physical and mental benefits. Jennifer has seen firsthand the negative impact that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on mental health, particularly among those who are already struggling. She has also noticed that representation and accessibility can be issues within the yoga community, with many people feeling unable to afford classes or feeling unwelcome. To address these issues, Jennifer brings together a team of passionate individuals committed to inclusivity and diversity, and strives to create a more welcoming environment with the goal of bringing the benefits of yoga to underserved communities.

PRESIDENT

Yoga For Athletes Certificate

Jayden is a student at Stuyvesant High School who has spent his entire life playing sports. He has played tennis for over 6 years, and over that time he has experienced numerous injuries. Although Jayden has luckily never gone through any major injuries, he has multiple colleagues who have suffered devastating fractures and tears. Stretching has always been a major part of Jayden’s tennis practices, but he only recently discovered the effectiveness of yoga. Through asana exercises, Jayden was able to increase both his flexibility and physical strength. Yoga allowed him to improve his tennis skills in ways he would have never expected from what seemed to be simple movements. Now, Jayden strives to spread his knowledge of yoga to other youth athletes to promote injury prevention and body mindfulness.

DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL MEDIA

Gloria Lee is a student at Great Neck South High School. She is an avid flute player, and has been playing the instrument since fourth grade. Last year, she performed at Merkin Hall in NYC and also attended this year’s NMEA all county festival. Besides flute, her other hobbies include playing tennis, playing ping pong, and listening to jazz music. When she’s not doing school work or her hobbies, Gloria often goes on social media (maybe a little too often). Her favorite social media platforms are YouTube and Instagram. Although social media has its downsides, she finds it very useful when learning new skills, shopping, and even completing schoolwork. It also allows for her and many others to connect with friends or family, no matter the distance. Gloria hopes that with then help of social media, she will be able to reach many people about “move beyond the studio” and introduce them to the wonders of yoga!

DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH

As a student at Stuyvesant High School, Yucheng Wang (Richard) recognizes the intense academic pressure that is prevalent in magnet schools. He is aware of the growing concern for mental health among students, which is often linked to the academic culture. Richard believes that yoga can be an effective tool in reducing stress for students.

To promote yoga within the schools, Richard plans to educate students about the benefits of yoga and how it can be incorporated into their daily lives. He will work on organizing logistics, raising awareness by creating flyers and other materials to promote the yoga program to students and parents.

Furthermore, Richard aims to establish partnerships with community organizations to ensure that the program is inclusive and accessible to everyone, regardless of their abilities or background.

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Kevin is a student at the Bronx High School of Science who has an intense passion for biology, and has even competed in several competitions for his team’s Science Olympiad. Aside from his academic interests, he also enjoys listening to music and playing soccer. The COVID-19 pandemic, as well as his own experiences with mental health from multiple different communities, has taught Kevin a lot about the importance of well-being, and he hopes that the promotion of yoga to all types of communities, regardless of their background, will help increase its usage as these communities learn about the benefits. Kevin aims to ensure that the yoga program will run smoothly so that everyone can experience the benefits of yoga to improve their well-being, both physically and emotionally.