Teacher Spotlight
Esco Wilson
Spiritual guide, soul-trainer, and entrepreneurial advocate, Esco Wilson has been the catalyst for my Self-Actualization journey. In the vast ecosystem of life, Esco is an oak tree whose supreme wisdom envelops his mentees with transformative training techniques. He is living proof that deliberate practice can help you experience exponential growth and be the witness of G-d in others. A master at co-creating highly functional mentorship programs that promote alignment with one’s core identity, Esco helps others embrace exellence. Learn more about Esco and his transformational programs at TheSelfAwakenedLifestyle.com
Juan Gamboa
Besides being an excellent mentor and poetic powerhouse of a presence, Juan is a Global Retreat Leader, Community Builder, and Lululemon Ambassador. On a mission to ‘Serve Our City’, Juan founded the Central P.A.R.C. Practice & Recover initiative at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Besides building an organic community of yogis in Central Park, Juan works 1:1 with clients all in the greater NYC area and actively coordinates retreats. Whether it is in Central Park or Morocco, you won’t want to miss his magical offerings. You can find Juan on Instagram at @juan_yogi.
Taryn Vanderhoop
Co-Founder of Lila Flow Yoga and Summation Dance, Taryn is teaching the world to paint a portrait of self-expression through creative movement. Her elegance, coupled with her exquisite ability to help her students generate anatomical awareness, makes Taryn a transformational teacher. Taryn offers her students the opportunity to accumulate a keen awareness of their bodies, connect to different parts of themselves, and channel the joy and freedom in Divine Play (Lila). With roots in NYC, Taryn and her family now live in Los Angeles, where she is a Dance Professor at Loyola Marymount University and DEL (Dance Education Laboratory) facilitator. Follow Taryn’s artistry at @tarynvanderhoop and @summationdance on Instagram.
Patricia Pinto
Meet Patricia — Co-Founder of Lila Flow Yoga, Founder of Love Surf Yoga, and Hyperice Meditation Coach. A reflection of abundance, Patrica’s charisma, and compassion are infectious. Offering a generous heart to her wellness family, Patricia holds the key to sharing a happy and healthy practice. Patricia empowers laughter and love both on and off the mat to make the world a brighter place. Besides being a Yoga Teacher Trainer, Patricia also teaches Pilates, leads global retreats, and loves spending time with her two wiener dogs. Currently located in Miami, you can meet Patricia on the mat or online at @thenycyogini on Instagram.
Deidra Diemens
“We start by learning to see ourselves. The first way to actually see ourselves is to look. From looking we feel and from feeling we remember where we come from. And that is when the practice becomes effortless.” - Deidra Demens
Based in Brooklyn, Deidra Diemens is a two-time certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher bridging the gap between Eastern Yogic Philosophy and Western Practices. Besides being a highly diligent and driven teacher, Deidra has a potent ability to peel back layers of the body and bring practitioners in deep contact with the skeletal and muscular system, as if looking through a microscope. She empowers people to break barriers of any disbelief and come into exceptional alignment. Follow Deidra’s YouTube channel and blog at @deidrademensyoga.
Dee Holliday
NYC-based yogini with over 800 Hours of training, Dee is a Full-Time Yoga Instructor, Alo Yoga Ambassador, and Retreat Leader. She is known for her charismatic teaching style, bubbly presence, and ability to uniquely curate classes that feel good in body, mind, and spirit. She is the type of person who is so tapped in that if you think of her, you may just run into her on the busy streets of SoHo! You can practice with Dee at Equinox in NYC and can find her at @deehollidayyoga on Instagram.
Damien Douglas (Pir)
I wouldn’t be half the teacher I am without each and every one of you.
Thank you.
Currently based in Colorado, Shawndra is the Lead Teacher at YogaSix in the Denver Tech Center. Shawndra has a background in gymnastics, cheer, and acro-yoga. Shawndra serves as a highly supportive mentor who helps to build robust foundations for growth. She puts her whole heart and soul into yoga and embodies the path of Seva. In addition to teaching, Shanwdra is an avid adventurist, nature lover, and mama to a cute rescue pup, Klondike. You can find Shawndra at @shawndranicole_yoga on Instagram.
Shawndra Nicole Sublett
A Supernatural soul and embodied Spirit, Damien is a living, breathing Miracle in Action. He accompanied me on my backpacking pilgrimage through Central and South America where we devoted our days to yoga. Spending days in Sadhana with Damien will forever be some of the most powerful moments of my life. Although he no longer offers yoga to the public, Damien is an incredible mentor, musician, and meditator. Devoted to a life of music and film, Damien can be found on Instagram at @damienthearchitect.
