SENIOR YOGA INSTRUCTOR & MUSIC RESIDENT

Christine Obiamalu has devoted the past ten years to the practice of yoga. She completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in 2020 and advanced her studies with a 300-hour certification in 2023, deepening both her knowledge and her devotion to the practice.

Christine’s classes invite students into an experience that goes beyond movement. With a thoughtful blend of pranayama, dhyāna, and asana, she guides practitioners to unite breath and body, ease the weight of stress, and awaken awareness of prana as it flows through. Each practice becomes a journey inward—toward balance, clarity, and ultimately, a sense of quiet enlightenment.

Alongside her teaching, Christine is also the studio’s Music Resident. Holding a Bachelor of Music from NYU, she is a lifelong musician and singer-songwriter who curates sound experiences and workshops that explore the healing power of music. Her background in piano, voice, and composition informs her unique approach—whether through live performance, guided listening, or weaving sound into the practice of yoga, Christine creates a space where movement and music work together to restore harmony and inspire creativity.

YOGA INSTRUCTOR & SOUND HEALER

Maga Villarreal is a certified Yoga & Meditation Teacher and Sound Healing practitioner. Since finding Yoga and Meditation in 2013 in her hometown in Venezuela; she has been learning these practices from different teachers and schools over the world, including trainings in NYC, India and Nepal. 

Her teachings are focused in creative ways to incorporate these traditional practices into the modern world with an accessible approach for everyone! 

She is also the founder of Antevasin, a wellness platform that connects community through bilingual classes, events and retreats.

YOGA INSTRUCTOR

Val Elefante is a writer, technologist, and yoga teacher based in Brooklyn, New York. Through all of her work, Val is exploring various ways individuals and communities can reclaim agency and sovereignty in their lives through practicing self-governance—which begins on the mat.

Val’s journey to yoga started in college as a tool for navigating stress and mental health challenges. Since then, her practice has continued to provide immense support for healing from injuries, physical and emotional, and cultivating spiritual and community well-being.

Val received her 200hr RYT in Ashtanga Vinyasa from Spirit Sadhana School of Yoga in Barcelona.

YOGA INSTRUCTOR

A lover of the outdoors and physical movement, Eliza has been practicing yoga for over 15 years. She received her 200-hour RYT certification from Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. Her grounded approach to teaching offers new and advanced practitioners alike the chance to inhabit postures from the inside out, with an emphasis on yogic philosophy, precise cues, and pranayama.

By holding space for each person to choose comfort, challenge, or curiosity, Eliza encourages students to make each class their own. When not practicing yoga, Eliza can usually be found gobbling up literary fiction, dancing wildly, or running in Prospect Park. 

YOGA INSTRUCTOR

Nyia Giraud is a luxury fashion marketer by day and yogi through life, discovering yoga through an unexpected journey of healing and transformation.

After experiencing an injury from a car accident, Nyia was introduced to yoga by her physical therapist as part of the recovery process. What began as physical rehabilitation evolved into a practice that encompasses both physical asana and meditation. Through exploring her body's movement and embracing new challenges, yoga became a pivotal part of Nyia’s mental and physical wellness routine.

Nyia's teaching style can be described in three words: curious, passionate, and playful, with classes reflecting a deep commitment to yogic philosophy and understanding each student's unique body.

Nyia focuses on making yoga accessible and relevant to all communities, particularly focusing on creating inclusive spaces for people of color. She believes that yoga should serve as a tool for empowerment and community building, helping students develop both physical strength and mental resilience.

FOUNDER & YOGA INSTRUCTOR

Marta Sola-Pfeffer is a yoga teacher and the founder of Third Space Brooklyn, a multi-use yoga studio in DUMBO, Brooklyn. She has practiced yoga for over a decade since discovering it at Colorado College, and in 2025 decided to deepen her practice by becoming a teacher at Yandara Yoga Institute in Todos Santos, Mexico. 

Marta looks to Anne Dinsmore, Sarasvati Young, Arianna Neikrug, Terrence Anderson, Craig Perkins, and Juno Wheeler as influences in her teaching style. Marta’s classes are grounding and emphasize traditional yoga movements. With a degree in Neuroscience, creative choices within each class are research-backed. Her philosophy highlights that each student is a teacher, and that each person’s body is the best guide.