Lina Cloffe-Hanson, RYT, is a certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher and Prenatal Yoga Teacher. She is also a certified group fitness instructor. With 10+ years of dance experience and 7 years in the fitness industry she teaches a variety of classes, Body Sculpting, Kick Boxing, Step and of course Yoga classes which include open Yoga classes, Power Yoga, Prenatal Yoga and Asana workshops. She teaches privately and group classes in Jersey City, NYC and Brooklyn. Lina started her own yoga practice in her early teens. As part of her personal work out regime she trains Shotokan Karate. Lina is also pursuing her acting career in theatre, television and film.

LIISA VASKA was trained in Stott Pilates and is certified by the Pilates Institute of America. She teaches our workshops in addition to one on one Pilates sessions. Liisa has a certificate in holistic health counseling from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition in New York City. She is also a member of IDEA Health and Fitness Association as an Advanced Pilates Mat Instructor (level II).

“I first began taking Nia classes nine years ago to feel the benefits of high impact aerobics…without the impact. With Nia as my primary fitness practice, I lost twenty pounds and gained a deeper understanding of how my body works and how to move efficiently, safely, and powerfully. I learned to execute kicks with precision and power, dance with agility and grace, and improve my posture and alignment. I loved the changes Nia brought into my life so much that I decided to share them with others. Over the past four years I’ve earned both my white and blue belt degrees and have taught Nia classes and creative movement workshops in both Manhattan and Northern New Jersey.

I practice Nia not only to exercise and teach, but also to unleash creativity and balance my body, mind, and spirit. My goal as a teacher is to help students experience movement in ways that meet their fitness and health needs, help them work effectively and expressively with their bodies, and uplift their spirits.”