People

Flo Cabre-Andrews, affectionately called Flo, committed to the practice and teachings of yoga when she became a mother 12 years ago. She graduated from the 2015-2017 teacher training program at the Iyengar Institute of New York, and is also an Experienced 500hr registered yoga teacher. In addition, she holds prenatal as well as children's yoga certifications. Her practice has deeply transformed her life, helping her cultivate more joy, stability and faith in her every day life. Before yoga, Flo earned the equivalency of a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Drama after studying at the "Theatre Atelier Paris sud" (TAPS) with Sarah Sanders.

Alexa works as a certified yoga instructor and mental health counselor with strong experience counseling individuals with anxiety-related disorders & depression. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Penn State Univeristy and a Master’s degree in counseling from The College of Staten Island. With 200 hours of training, Alexa received her yoga teaching certificate at Tula Yoga through the Yoga Education Insitute. She also has worked as a teacher assistant executing lesson plans and Applied Behavioral Therapy (ABA) for children with Autism. During her time there, she organized and provided classroom yoga sessions educating the students on proper breathing techniques, ways to reduce stress, and connecting the mind & body. Alexa has been practicing yoga since her teen years with a strong focus in Vinyasa (moving meditation), restorative, and mantra meditation. Alexa’s mission is to help her students reach their highest potential of inner peace by creating a session full of positivity, creativity, and self-discovery.

After working in educational technology for over nine years, Zahra has seen the shift in classrooms through technology integrations and the resulting need now, more than ever, to breathe, slow down and move mindfully. Zahra has been practicing yoga for the past ten years. It has been a place of peace, purpose and growth for her and she is delighted to spread what she has learned by teaching Yoga and Mindfulness to youth. Zahra has completed her 95-hour Child Yoga Teacher Certificate through Little Flower Yoga in addition to the Mindful Schools Educator program. She incorporates these methods and curriculum into her teaching while making a fun and safe environment for children to learn and grow.

Loretta believes that exploring the minds of students is a gift. She is grateful to be in a field where she can be of service to students who need support. Loretta's job as a tutor is to connect with each mind and balance the flow between the right and left side of the brain. Throughout her numerous years of teaching and tutoring, Loretta has found that students with a Learning Disability, an attention deficit disorder or students who are troubled with stress or anxiety are not able to process information in a balanced manner. Her goal is to teach these students which side of the brain they favor and as a result find the best way to implement the weakness from the other side. Loretta believes that teaching mindfulness helps students check in with their inner and outer world. They learn how their brain works and how their thoughts and feelings regulate their brain's response to daily situations. Loretta earned a B.A. in Sociology from Long Island University and a M.A. in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from New York University.

Mending Minds with Mindfulness

Aliza Robin, M.S., CCC-SLP has worked with children and adults with learning difficulties as a tutor, teacher, and speech-language pathologist for seven years. She received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2010 and her M.S. in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences from the University of Arizona in 2014. Aliza has specialized experience helping clients who experience difficulties with reading, writing, attention, social-pragmatic, and organizational skills. She is passionate about helping others achieve their personal goals and actualize their unique potential. To this end, she utilizes a holistic, individualized approach, addressing clients' needs in the greater context of their lives. Aliza values incorporating mindfulness into her practice and harnessing clients' strengths to address areas of need.

Heidi is a creative professional who loves working with children and families. She has worked both here in the US as well as in the UK as a learning specialist, play therapist, counselor, and yoga and mindfulness teacher. Most of her career has involved increasing children’s self-esteem and skills on an individual basis and assisting families in the bereavement process; she is passionate about contributing positively toward their emotional and social development. She has a Master's Degree in Special Education from Columbia University, a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Michigan, a Graduate Diploma from Roehampton University in Play Therapy, and a Master's Degree in School and Mental Health Counseling. At Bodymind, Heidi will be offering Mindfulness and Therapeutic Yoga sessions for students. She is a devoted Mindfulness and Meditation practitioner herself, who regularly engages in professional development.