When Dana first came to the Yoga mat in 1995, she was amazed that she could feel at home in her own body. As she continued to practice, that feeling grew into what she calls a joy rising from within. This kind of acceptance and joy is what Dana brings to her classes. She encourages her students to honor their bodies and accept themselves where they are at any given moment. You’ll often hear her reminding students to smile while holding a challenging pose! An E-RYT 500 (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher) with Yoga Alliance since 2009, Dana received her 500 hours of Yoga Teacher Training with Yoga Master, Edely Wallace of Yogamatrix Studio in Orlando, FL.
Dana has been leading Laughter Yoga Clubs since 2010 and received her Laughter Yoga Teacher Certification from the founder of Laughter Yoga, the Giggling Guru himself, Dr. Madan Kataria. She was first exposed to Laughter Yoga at a difficult time in her life when she really needed help in keeping a positive mental attitude. She immediately knew that Laughter Yoga was for her and hasn’t looked back since. Sharing the joys and health benefits of Laughter Yoga with others is what keeps her playful and positive.
An accomplished vocalist, Dana has been singing since she played Peter Pan in pre-school at the age of 4, but it wasn’t until she was introduced to kirtan in 2009 that she began to connect authentically to her voice. Chanting sacred names and mantras has been and continues to be not only a vital part of her spiritual practice and development, but also the nectar that opens her heart to the Infinite. Being able to share her practice with community for the benefit of all is her greatest honor and joy. Over the years, Dana has been blessed to study with David Newman, Jai Uttal, Girish, Sean Johnson, Yvette Om, Ian Boccio & Pandit Nandkishor Muley.
Dana currently teaches group Hatha and Yin yoga classes (in-person & on Zoom). She also teaches small-group & private yoga lessons, as well as corporate and group Laughter events. You will find Dana leading Kirtan at yoga studios in the Central Florida area, as well as at Yoga Festivals up and down the East Coast.
