Rosanna Singer
Rosanna comes from a fitness and martial arts background and holds a first degree black belt in Shorin-Ryu Karate. She has competed and won the Fitness America New York Pageant. Although no longer competing in fitness or practicing martial arts, she found a pure love and passion for Yoga. Her continued practice has helped her grow to become even stronger, more flexible and fearless, both on and off the mat. Yoga has truly inspired her to live each moment more mindfully.
She has been practicing yoga for more than 16 years and is a graduate of the Soul Space Teacher Training Program. She is also a Registered Yoga Teacher through National Yoga Alliance. She truly believes that she will always be a student of the practice and is very deeply grateful for the loving wisdom her teachers have shared with her.
She works with everyone from children to elderly. She likes to customize the yoga practice to suit the skill level of the class.
Power yoga is her most passionate style for her own personal practice. She creates an energetic, vigorous and focused practice for those looking to move and breathe. Her classes are powerful, and she loves to combine creative sequencing, a spirit of playfulness, and a dose of inspiration to help those deepen their practice and willing to learn. She thrives with challenges and will encourage growth of one’s physical self. She believes that by focusing on breath and being fully present in the body, any athletic activity can be enhanced and supported. She seeks to help others thrive in life by challenging and nurturing the body, mind and soul with yoga. Her hope is that you step off the mat feeling energized, refreshed and balanced.
Meet Our Yogis
Jennifer Newmaker, RYT-200
Jennifer has been practicing yoga for over 15 years and has experienced first-hand the many benefits of a steady practice. The deep connection of body, mind and spirit is what inspires her teaching methods and drew her to become a 200-hour certified instructor.
The power of community and energy between her and the students is always a source of inspiration for each class.
Jennifer works as a Certified Surgical Technologist in Orthopedic Surgery. She has had the privilege of learning human anatomy from the inside out. Taking this knowledge to the mat, she instills proper alignment and the benefits of each posture incorporating this into an authentic, fun and challenging practice.
Kate, RYT-500
Kate believes in yoga and has spent the last 18 years growing as a student and as a teacher. She feels yoga is not only a way to keep fit, but a lifestyle that helps us live at our full potential. Kate was trained in the mindset yoga can be for everybody and every body. Her classes are inspiring, uplifting, full of flow, and good energy. She teaches with a focus on tuning in to your own body, inviting students to listen to what they need. Students are encouraged to find and embrace their unique yoga journey. Kate works to create an environment where everyone can grow both physically and spiritually.
Carrie Lombardo, RYT-500
Carrie became a student of yoga in 2006 looking to add flexibility after years of running. For several years she was a student of hot 26.2 (not to be confused with the marathon distance 🙂 In effort to move into new yoga challenges, she signed up for hot power class which brought in yoga philosophy and teachings. Looking inward to improve her own practice, in 2019-2020 she completed her 200YTT, and in December 2023 she complete her 300 RYT, both with Matt Giordano in Thomaston, CT.
Carrie brings her profession as a physical therapist to her yoga practice and teaching with a strong anatomy base. She loves to incorporate yoga philosophy and is always learning to apply these teachings on and off the mat.
Stephanie E Jones, RYT-500
Stephanie is a RYT-500, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), and owner of YOUniquelyWELL. Her yoga journey began in 2014 and has become a foundational component of her life, guiding her through experiences of transition, grief, and uncertainty. The abilities to return to her mat, connect with breath, and quiet the mind through movement are grounding forces that she is passionate about sharing with others.
She believes yoga and meditation are truly transformational practices and enable an individual to connect with their inner power and strength both on and off the mat! In her classes, she places an emphasis on proper alignment, breath, and the use of props to support all bodies in finding their fullest expression. Her classes are aimed at getting students out of their heads and grounded in their bodies by pairing breath to movement. Her hope is that students leave her class feeling lighter, less stressed, and more connected to their inner power.
Rachel Hedrick ERYT-200
Rachel Hedrick is a macrobiotic chef, massage therapist and ERYT 200 hr. She has been teaching yoga for 9 years, but her practice began in 2000, when a serious traffic accident damaged her lower back and significantly restricted her movement.
Unlike drugs or surgery, she found yoga gave her the relief she was looking for, with no side effects. Since receiving her training in 2013, Rachel has developed a teaching style that is accessible, varied, and grounded in the body’s capacity to grow and heal.
A big believer in bio-individuality she knows no one thing works for everyone but believes yoga can work for absolutely everybody. Having spent 15 summers in Texas, Rachel has a real appreciation for heat and humidity and is very happy to be at Core and Restore Yoga.
Emily Bordeaux - RYT 200
Emily has been practicing yoga for over six years. She immediately fell in love with Yoga and has had a consistent practice. She recently completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training at West Hartford Yoga. She was taught the WHY power practice.
Emily enjoys teaching power yoga incorporating all levels of yoga.
Not only does she incorporate a stretching and meditation, but it’s also incorporated a lot of power. Emily is excited to start her yoga teacher journey with us.
Amanda - RYT 200
Amanda’s yoga journey began right here at Core & Restore, where she took her first yoga class and fell in love with the supportive community and the energizing heated environment. What started as a personal practice quickly evolved into a deep passion for movement and mindfulness. Now as a 200 hour RYT, she’s honored to guide students in the very place where her love for yoga took root.
She describes her teaching style as playful and fun, with an emphasis on curiosity and exploration. Amanda’s favorite part of teaching is helping students surprise themselves—whether it’s finding strength in a pose they didn’t think was possible or stepping into something brand new. Off the mat, Amanda works as a NICU nurse, and loves running, hiking, and baking.
Meredith Inkel - RYT 200
Meredith has always loved being physically active, but it was through a consistent yoga practice that she discovered a deeper connection to her mind, body, and spirit. Yoga has been a powerful journey of self-discovery and presence—one she’s passionate about sharing with others through teaching. Meredith is a certified 200-hour yoga instructor and is committed to continuing her growth as both a student and teacher. Outside of the studio, you’ll find her enjoying nature, going on long walks, and spending time with her family and loved ones.
Amy Staskelunas, RYT-200
Beth Berkeley, RYT-200
Beth has been exploring and teaching numerous styles of yoga for over 20 years. Her teaching is informed by her extensive training in functional anatomy, her years of hands-on work with bodies changing posture as a Rolfer® and the insights gleaned from her daily yoga asana practice. Of the many yoga traditions she has explored, her love is first and foremost for Ashtanga Yoga and the transformative power of the unseen parts of the practice woven into its methodology. She strives to offer classes that are challenging, accessible and empowering, sharing her passion for yoga and helping others experience its tremendous power to heal and transform.
Beth is a 2001 graduate of the Healing Touch Institute of Massage Therapy, a 2004 graduate of the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration, and holds two 200-hour yoga teacher certifications.
Lynne Roccapriore, RYT-200
As a mom of four amazing kids, Lynn had practiced yoga throughout her adult life as a way to balance her workouts and manage stress. In her mid 50s, she began to practice daily, and experienced first-hand yoga’s ability to heal both mentally and physically. Grateful for her teachers, training, and experiences on the mat, she is dedicated to bringing the transformative practice of yoga to others and has taught beginners and all-level classes for over 3 years. In addition to teaching proper alignment, her classes incorporate important elements of yoga such as staying present, connecting movement with breath, and understanding the pathways of energy.
Lynn is a 2018 graduate of West Hartford Yoga 200-hour teacher training (vinyasa-flow style yoga) and is also a certified Kripalu restorative yoga teacher.
Lynn loves yoga and continues to learn and practice daily. When she is not on her mat, she enjoys spending time outdoors, camping, biking, skiing and gardening.
Loni, RYT-200
I began my yoga journey with a random meeting of a teacher, that turned into a retreat, that turned into a whole new life. I find inner peace in yoga no matter where I am in life and my practice has ignited new life and a fire within me that I did not know existed. I don’t believe that I would be the person that I am today without the power of yoga and my mat. There is something very powerful for me in taking my body to new places that I never imagined. It is a spiritual journey for me every time I teach or practice and always, without exception I feel grateful and lighter every time I am in the studio. I have a RYT 200 hour certification and I am currently working on my 300 hour certification. My philosophy is that everyone should always feel welcome to practice yoga as we can all benefit from it. My goal as a teacher is to offer encouragement to all my students and honor that it is their time and their practice. I truly enjoy teaching mindful, restorative yoga and offering some time to slow down from life. I look forward to seeing you on your mat!
Kaitlin Zak, Barre Instructor
Kaitlin began dancing at the age of three, she took Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Acrobatics. She continued taking classes through her late teens. During college she searched for classes to take and discovered Barre! Her love for Barre led her to obtain her barre certification through Total Barre.
Students can expect a challenging workout choreographed to upbeat music and of course to have a lot of fun!
Caitlin June, Barre Instructor
Caitlin June has been enriching the lives of others through movement since 2018.
After feeling the positive mental, emotion and physical healing effects herself through her own movement pathway, Caitlin was eager to get certified and carry the message to others.
After being Barre certified in 2018 in NY by Exhale, Caitlin carried out her intention and started facilitating classes in the city she resides in of Hartford.
Over the years she has brought her love of music, movement and a positive mental attitude to studios in CT.
Clarice Wilson E-RYT 500
Clarice is a dynamic yoga teacher with six years of dedicated experience in guiding students on their yoga journey. Her exploration of yoga began with a 200-hour training in Baptiste-inspired vinyasa, which laid the foundation for her teaching style. Eager to deepen her knowledge and expand her practice, Clarice pursued 300 hours of Rocket yoga training with Davina Davidson at the Melanin Yoga Project, an experience that enriched her understanding of yoga’s diversity and inclusivity.
Building on her Rocket yoga expertise, Clarice delved further into the practice with over 100 hours of training under the guidance of David Kyle. Additionally, she gained certification to teach Ashtanga yoga with the esteemed David Swenson, further broadening her scope and expertise in traditional yoga practices.
In 2022, Clarice embarked on a transformative journey at the Copper Beach Institute, where she completed a 200-hour mindfulness training program. This comprehensive training not only enhanced her teaching skills but also deepened her personal mindfulness practice, which she seamlessly integrates into her classes.
For Clarice, yoga is not just about the physical postures; it’s a holistic journey of self-discovery and growth. She places a strong emphasis on hands-on assists and anatomical precision, prioritizing the safety and well-being of her students above all else. Beyond the mat, Clarice is deeply passionate about social justice within the yoga community, striving to create spaces that are inclusive, accessible, and welcoming to all.
Clarice’s journey as a Yoga teacher is a testament to her unwavering dedication to her practice and her mission to make yoga accessible to all, regardless of background or identity. With each class she leads, she inspires others to embark on their own journey of self-discovery and empowerment, one breath at a time.
Elizabeth Sawicki - RYT 200
Elizabeth has been practicing yoga for over 9 years and began teaching this year. Her love of yoga began by discovering the cleansing power of Bikram Yoga in Boulder, CO. Since moving back to CT, she has been a student at Core and Restore since 2023, loving how power yoga entwines strength and clarity. Passionate about breath work, Elizabeth believes in yoga‘s transformative power to heal not only the physical body, but also inner wounds, helping students find balance and inner peace through a mindful practice.
Elizabeth believes yoga is a way to reconnect with the Divine through breath, prayer, and presence. Over the years, her practice has evolved yet always returns to the same center: to live authentically, to teach from devotion, and to walk in alignment with the call to the Universe.
Elizabeth’s classes are rich with intention, offering students more than just movement—they are invitations to soften, to listen, and to return home to themselves. She honors each phase of life and believes yoga should be both accessible and sacred, meeting the body where it is while gently guiding it toward strength, clarity, and wholeness.
Kate Greatorex, RYT-200
Kate is a 2011 graduate of the Sacred Rivers Yoga teacher training program and also works as a school psychologist. She began her yoga journey when she took her first yoga class in 2003 and quickly fell in love with how yoga helped calm, center, and honor her mind, body, and spirit, as well as develop her ability to listen to and trust her intuition.
She approaches teaching with a sense of thoughtful playfulness by encouraging students to tune into and honor their unique needs of mind and body and to feel empowered to take actions that support their ultimate well-being. Kate also helps her students explore their individual personal edge to appreciate both the depths of inner physical and mental strength and also how to cultivate calm in the face of challenge.
Learning about how yoga, nutrition, fitness, psychology, and mindfulness combine to contribute to a general sense of health and wellness have been a passion of Kate’s for many years.