INSTRUCTOR BIOS
CORA ROSEN, FOUNDER
# of years practicing yoga: 24
# of years teaching yoga: 22
favorite style(s) of yoga to practice/teach: vinyasa flow and one on one yoga therapy
From a young age, Cora was drawn towards a spiritual way of living and mind body connection. She loved yoga right from the start, exploring many different styles. It wasn’t until a couple of years later that Cora started practicing Ashtanga/Vinyasa yoga and the fluidity, beauty and meditative qualities captured her heart. Cora had no intentions of teaching yoga. She wanted to immerse herself in a training to deepen her own personal practice. Little did she know the universe had other plans. Cora has studied with many renowned teachers and is always learning and expanding her experience and knowledge of this lifelong practice by continuing to learn from her most favorite and influential teachers of the past and present. She decided to open Moksha Yoga Studio shortly after her son was born due to the lack of yoga in the Wellington Community. As the studio has evolved so has her teachings and practice. Cora not only teaches group classes incorporating intelligent and invigorating sequencing, good music and calming energy but specializes in working one on one. She works with professional athletes, celebrities and the local community using yoga as a tool to help address, assess and work through physical injuries and imbalances and foster a greater sense of awareness, healing and balance in the body and mind. She consistently continues her yoga education and is proud to be a part of the Yoga Medicine® community where the standards of education are raising the bar in the health and wellness. Cora strives to bring yoga into everyday life by doing, evolving and truly living it, allowing peace and joy to flourish within and spread to others! On her free time you will find her traveling with her family, at the bottom of the sea or on a paddle board enjoying the beauty and experiences this world has to offer!
TERREE SHIELDS
Terree first came to yoga for the physical benefits hoping to lose weight and become more fit. As her body became stronger and healthier, she soon discovered that her yoga mat was a place to find a sense of contentment, self awareness and mind body connection. When Terree decided to enroll in teacher training, she only hoped to deepen her own practice, however the more she learned and grew as a yogi, the more her intention turned to teaching and sharing the practice she loves with others. As a teacher, Terree realizes that yoga is not a "one size fits all" practice, and that every person is on a different path. She tries to offer her students the opportunity to take that path in their own way at their own pace, to modify when needed and to honor how they feel at all times. Terree finds immense joy, satisfaction and inspiration in seeing students discover their own personal yoga journey and hopes to nurture and encourage them along
their way.
EMILY STARR
Emily’s love of yoga began as a connection to the physical aspect (savasana was a struggle!) and matured into a spiritual journey. Never being involved in dance or anything athletic growing up, the physical aspect was quite a challenge, but her true love for yoga blossomed when she began to dive into the spiritual side of yoga. Suffering from anxiety and depression, the mindfulness aspect of yoga became the most challenging and most important to Emily’s growth. After several years of feeling a pull to get certified, she finally took the leap in December of 2018. Looking for an immersive experience, Emily traveled to Cahuita, Costa Rica to complete a 2-week intensive 200-hour certification with Marianne Wells Yoga School. The experience was life changing and opened a deep connection to the practice of yoga, making it a foundation of her every day. Emily did not attend training with the intention of teaching yoga, at the time it was a tool to deepen her own practice. But, once she had the opportunity to teach in the community, it was clear this was a passion. Emily’s teaching style is inclusive for all, with the goal of creating a safe space that allows each student to show up exactly as they are. With the healing Emily has received from yoga, she is passionate to create that same opportunity for others in the community. Feel free to ask questions, provide feedback or just simply strike up a conversation anytime- Emily is always eager to meet new yogis in the community and build a connection with her students. When Emily is not on her mat, you can find her traveling, out on the water or in the sun with her husband, Mike and dog, Colt.
JOHN GROBELNY
John began practicing yoga 15 years ago as way to heal his body from years of sports injuries and weight lifting. After experiencing positive changes in his own body, John decided to start teaching to help others find healing for their bodies. He brings the discipline of the Ashtanga Yoga with the freestyle of Vinyasa to his classes. John encourages his students to find their edge through breath and focus. John has been teaching since 2012. He has a 200 hr Vinyasa certification from Moksha Yoga Studio and is certified in Yin.
JENNIFER RUDDER
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DEBBY GIASULLO
As a young child in Massachusetts, Debby was introduced to downhill skiing by the age of 2. Her love of skiing cultivated her passion for adventure combined with the peace and tranquility of the outdoors. After many years as a racer/ turned ski instructor and through multiple injuries, she realized her passion and the importance for health and fitness. In 1995, Debby began her training in fitness and quickly developed a loyal client base of men and women in Los Angeles, CA. After moving to Florida in 2001, she continued her training for herself but eventually her earlier ski injuries began causing issues with traditional forms of fitness. Knowing the importance of health and wellness, she was determined to find something that may have less impact on her joints which led her to aerial yoga. Debby was hooked within the first 5 minutes. She noticed within a month of consistent classes, she was stronger than ever, her injuries weren’t affecting her and in fact were starting to feel better. Debby began expanding her practice with the addition of aerial dance workshops and retreats. Committed to learning as much as possible simply for her own practice, she began her teacher training across the country in areas of aerial fitness, aerial anatomy and aerial yoga. She has trained and developed amazing relationships with instructors from all over the world enhancing her continued love of aerial. As a teacher, Debby strives to share her passion and excitement with her students each and every class!
NINA RABIEFARR
Nina has been practicing yoga for 13 years. Inspired to take her practice further and gain more knowledge, she completed her 200 Hour Teacher Training with Yoga South. She feels that yoga, in many ways, changes lives, and really believes the first asana she ever did was the beginning of her journey to becoming her most authentic self. What she would like to, and hope to, bring to her classes is the very thing she has always loved about a yoga class: getting to a place physically, mentally or spiritually that she has not been before. She wants students to experience something new; whether it is simply doing their downward dog more correctly or finding the ability to do a headstand. She loves when students find something within themselves to empower them. Often in this day and age, after a certain point in our lives, we stop challenging ourselves. She wants students to have fun and give themselves some much needed attention and love that is often quite lacking in other types of physical activities. The best part is that in this time of play, they will likely start to work through some emotional blockages and possibly gain some mental clarity and insight without even trying, knowing or intending to! She hopes to simply be a vessel that will aid her students down a path to becoming their most genuine self.
CRYSTAL HOCHMAN
Crystal began practicing yoga to regain clarity in life and restore her health from the inside out. It was yoga that sparked the fire of transformation within and as a desire to deepen her practice, she completed her first teacher training a few years back. As a result, it is now Crystal’s passion to teach and share the gift of yoga with others. Her classes offer beginners and seasoned yogis alike the space for self-discovery and encouragement to grow both physically and spiritually. As a certified RYT500, Crystal also has an extensive wellness background as a certified functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, holistic health coach, level 2 breath work facilitator, meditation guide and reiki practitioner. Her expertise lies in teaching others to conquer their inner chaos and boldly step into the healthiest, most fulfilled version of themselves. True freedom lies in having awareness and becoming the observer of our own thoughts, ultimately gifting us with the power of choice to navigate each day with conscious appreciation.
SUAN SWENSON
Namaste! Whether you're unrolling your mat for the very first time or have been practicing yoga for years, my classes are designed to meet you exactly where you are. My approach leans into a dynamic, physically engaging practice—always grounded in the balance between effort and ease. I believe building mental resilience is just as essential as cultivating physical strength. With a mindset of “Yes, I can,” we begin to break through limiting beliefs and open the door to real growth—inside and out.
Rooted in yoga philosophy, my teaching is guided by the deep connection between mind and body, and I thoughtfully weave that connection into every class. I've been leading fitness classes longer than I care to admit, but I discovered my true purpose in teaching yoga 15 years ago.
So grab your mat, take a deep breath, and join me. We’ll move, we’ll rest, and most importantly—we’ll grow.
MONICA HORNUNG
# of years practicing yoga: 25
# of years teaching yoga: 23
favorite style(s) of yoga to practice/teach: ashtanga, vinyasa
and yin
Monica began her study of yoga more than a decade ago. Having been born and raised in Venezuela, she came to the United States in her late teens to refine her English and learn business skills that she could bring home to help with the family business. During her university years she became fascinated with the healing arts culture in the United States and after graduation chose to stay in North America to pursue certification as both a yoga instructor and neuromuscular massage therapist. Monica is a healing arts professional well versed in a holistic approach to mind, body and spirit. As a yoga instructor, she brings to her students a depth of experience in Hatha, Ashtanga and Vinyasa style yoga, having trained across the globe with internationally acclaimed yoga practitioners. She also maintains a practice as a massage therapist, specializing in neuromuscular therapy and is certified to teach Reiki. Further exploration of the medium has taken her on travels throughout Scandinavia, India and Europe, including a three month stay in Italy. Yoga has provided her with new tools to face the lessons in life, and new enthusiasm to explore the unknown. It is often said in yoga that you are as young as you keep your mind and spine flexible. Won’t you join Monica on a yoga journey and reclaim your youthful joy?
MINDY GREENBERG
Mindy began practicing yoga twelve years ago, initially drawn to its physical benefits. Over time, she discovered that yoga offered far more than strength and flexibility—it nurtured emotional balance and spiritual growth as well. Now in her second year of teaching, Mindy’s goal is to guide her students beyond the poses, helping them experience yoga’s deeper gifts of peace and clarity of mind.
MICHELLE MORRISON
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JENNIFER HAAS
Jennifer has been practicing yoga for 24 years. As a software customer support manager for nearly 21 years, she turned to running and roller blading in her earlier days to burn off steam. After several injuries, she tried her first yoga class and was instantly hooked, maintaining a consistent daily practice for many years. Jennifer received her 200 hour certification in early 2012 at Moksha Yoga Studio in Wellington, FL . She has been teaching ever since, continuing to deepen, evolve, and enrich her yoga studies with consistent practice and continuing education. Jennifer teaches from her own personal journey, sharing how poses benefit the body and how they translate off the mat. She offers modifications in the hopes to make the benefits of the poses accessible to all students. Her compassionate teaching style and training background focus on the whole student and their personal intention for practice. Jennifer hopes that her classes allow students to explore their yoga goals and intentions to their fullest capacity through awareness of the breath and the exploration of mobility, range of motion, strength, and flexibility.
MARIA AYARRA
About 20 years ago, I began practicing Shaolin Qigong, an ancient technique from China that focuses on channeling energy through movement meditation. Since then, I have been drawn to meditation and the path of awakening consciousness. This led to a series of changes in my life, such as leaving a profession that did not fulfill me, such as lawyer, and currently dedicating myself to the fields of horticulture and yoga. During this journey, I became a Reiki Master, and although both techniques continue to accompany me in my life, the day I discovered Kundalini Yoga, I felt a profound interest in the purity of the practice.