Meet the Team
We know a yoga studio truly feels like home when it’s filled with teachers who create unforgettable classes. Meet the talent that makes it happen!
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Owner / Instructor
Hello! I am West Coast native, Mama of three, lover of funky yoga pants, strong coffee, morning movement, kitchen dance parties, dog friends, Jim Carrey movies and a million other things…
At 22, spine surgery corrected a severe case of scoliosis and my D1 soccer player body was toast. I craved movement and endorphins, but my familiar options left my body feeling terrible.
I stepped into a heated vinyasa class in San Francisco and was HOOKED. The music. The words. The sweet sweat that poured out of me. I was lighter, more open and felt at ease.
3 kids, 19 years, and 500+ hours of training later, I am so grateful for the energy strength and perspective I continue to receive from my practice. When I exit a studio, a positive force washes over me: that force is my second wind, why I teach, and what I want to offer my students.
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Instructor
Katy Ferrarone is a dedicated 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with over twenty years of teaching experience. Her yoga journey began in 1990 when she attended her first class and immediately recognized the profound impact the practice would have on her life. Trained at YogaWorks in New York under the esteemed Alan Finger, Katy has honed her skills in various yoga styles, including Iyengar, Ashtanga, Hatha, and Restorative yoga. She also holds a Prenatal Yoga certification, allowing her to support expecting mothers in their practice.
Katy's commitment to yoga goes beyond personal practice; she is passionate about sharing the joy and health benefits of yoga with others. In every class she teaches, her love for yoga shines through as she creates a safe and welcoming environment for all participants. Her teaching philosophy centers on total service to others, ensuring that each student feels valued and supported.
Katy's classes are thoughtfully designed, incorporating elements from multiple yoga styles along with Pranayama (breath control) and meditation. This holistic approach allows students to experience the full spectrum of yoga, nurturing both body and mind. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, Katy's classes offer a space for growth, healing, and connection.
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Instructor
I came to yoga as a young college student with scoliosis and chronic knee pain; desperately trying to manage my own injuries. Yoga definitely helped me feel better physically, but what really hooked me to this practice was the calm, centered feeling I had after every class. It was like someone turned on the lights… suddenly everything was brighter, and I was calmer, more patient, and less reactive. I pretty quickly decided that I needed to share this practice with anyone who would listen!
After 15 years of y all over westchester, I’m super excited to teach at second wind! My yoga classes use movement and music to help get you out of your head and into your body. Expect to have fun, push your limits,and maybe sing along :)
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Instructor
Devoted to her practice for over 20 years, Molly Lehman is a senior yoga teacher with a 600hr-ERYT certification and a specialty working with elderly populations and degenerative conditions. Her teaching style is influenced by her advanced studies with Sri Dharma Mittra and her trainings in Ashtanga and Iyengar yoga. Molly’s passion for teaching yoga shines through in her classes, which blend pranayama techniques, energizing flows and alignment instruction. Her unique ability to tailor her classes to her students’ needs allows everyone from beginners to advanced yogis to enjoy her classes.
Molly began her career in New York City, co-founding House of Jai Yoga where she taught an array of individuals including celebrities, musicians and professional athletes. She has trained yoga teachers at the 200 and 300 level and has led yoga retreats all over the world. She currently teaches individuals of all ages and levels in group and private settings, while also volunteering her time sharing accessible and trauma-informed yoga and meditation with under-resourced and trauma-impacted communities.
Molly has a B.A. in Dance and Kinsiology from James Madison University. In addition to her yoga certifications, Molly is a Holistic Health counselor, having completed her certification at the Integrative Institute of Nutrition. She has been featured in OMYoga magazine and Yoga Bodies: Real People, Real Stories, & the Power of Transformation by Lauren Lipton, and has served as a Lululemon Ambassador.
When she’s not on the mat, Molly enjoys gardening at her home in Connecticut where she lives with her husband and two daughters.
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Marisa’s classes are a challenging and uplifting experience filled with joy and love. Her teaching invites students to connect breath with movement. Music, thoughtful sequencing, and intention flow together to ground, energize, and help students feel strong and centered.
Marisa began her teaching journey with a 200-hour Vinyasa certification from Sonic Yoga. She then went on to complete the 300-hour Jivamukti Teacher Training. Marisa had the privilege of apprenticing under the inspiring Cassandra Rigney while completing her 800-hour Jivamukti Certification. She is also prenatal certified through her training with Carrie Parker Gastelu.
Her work is a humble offering to her beloved teachers: Phil Budin, Sharon Gannon, and David Life. She is eternally grateful for the support of her ever-loving, wonderful husband, Michael, and her inspiring children, Jacob and Jaya, who remind her daily what it means to move from the heart.
When she’s not on the mat, you’ll find Marisa hiking, gardening, traveling, or dancing at live music shows—always nourished by nature, movement, and meaningful connection with family and friends.
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Instructor
Michelle is an ERYT-900 (Expert Registered Yoga Teacher) who earned her RYT-500 designation in Rishikesh, India, the yoga capital of the world. A proud lululemon Ambassador and the winner of Best of Westchester Yoga Teacher in 2024, she has shared her passion for yoga as a speaker at the United Nations' International Day of Yoga and as a mentor to teens and young adults, focusing on yoga and meditation for adolescents and teens.
With a background as an EMT and athlete, Michelle understands the profound impact of trauma on both the body and mind. Her unique approach to yoga goes beyond traditional Western styles, integrating all eight limbs of yoga. Each class starts with gratitude, intention-setting, and aromatherapy, making it accessible to everyone, regardless of age or physical ability.
As a lifelong athlete, Michelle values the healing power of yoga and Ayurveda. She has led international retreats, workshops, and teacher training programs for adults and children. As the owner of Sweet Karma Yoga, she brings yoga to schools and communities throughout NYC, Westchester, and Dutchess Counties, fostering wellness and connection.
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RYT 500, Certified Yin , Meditation, Nidra, Restorative, special needs, and Hot Holds teacher. Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. Certified Life Coach
Sharon received her 200 Hour yoga certificate from the Yoga Life Institute in Exeter NH. She believes that yoga is accessible to everyone. . She believes that with curiosity, grace and compassion , bodies invite us in, minds quiet,allowing hearts to be heard. Her practice has brought her peace and she is pleased to bring this joy to others