CATE BARTILUCCI

Cate is the proud owner and teacher of Luna Power Yoga! She was first introduced to yoga back in college, practiced throughout graduate school and flowed her way into her career as a high school counselor, where she worked full time for just about 6 years. She earned her RYT 200 hour cert. when she was living in Hoboken, NJ, through Yoga in the World under Anayra Calderon, and has many great memories teaching and building connections in some of her favorite hot power studios there.

In December 2020, Cate made the decision to close the chapter of her counseling career to fulfill other dreams and start a new chapter in her life in upstate NY – back home. She is always searching for the beauty around her, in nature, and in those she encounters along her journey in life. One of her favorite mantras is, “let the journey unfold, let it be magical” by Melody Beattie.

Michelle Licata

Michelle is a RYT-200 with certification in hot vinyasa with Baptiste influence. She was born and raised in the Westchester/Putnam area. Michelle is a pre-Kindergarten teacher and is working towards her masters degree in teaching students with disabilities. Her greatest passion is teaching in the classroom and in the yoga studio.

She believes in the healing powers of yoga and has watched herself and others transform from the practice. Michelle believes yoga is not only about Asanas, but the connection between mind, body, and soul.

PAMELA ROTH

Pamela Roth is a passionate yoga and mindfulness instructor dedicated to helping students build strength, find balance, and reconnect with themselves through movement. She teaches a variety of styles, including Vinyasa Flow, Gentle Yoga, and fusion classes that blend yoga with functional fitness, resistance training, and mindful mobility work.

Pamela has been teaching in the Hudson Valley community since 2019, with experience at Riverstone Yoga, Luna Power Yoga, and Club Fit in Briarcliff Manor and Jefferson Valley. Her offerings range from energizing power flows to restorative chair yoga for seniors, and she loves creating accessible, welcoming classes for students of all levels.

As a school counselor for over 25 years, Pamela has collaborated with local schools and recreation departments to provide mindfulness programs and stress management workshops for both students and adults.

She is a RYT-200 yoga teacher accredited by Yoga Alliance, a SEL & Mindfulness Coach through Breathe for Change, and holds certifications in Buti Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Animal Flow, and Paddle Fit SUP Yoga. Pamela is currently completing her Classical Pilates Beginner Mat Certification to further expand her teaching toolkit.

Pamela’s classes focus on mindful movement, functional strength, and breath awareness empowering students to move with confidence both on and off the mat.

SADIE GALLIGAN

Sadie’s love for yoga began at Luna Power Yoga! When she discovered LPY, she took one class and never looked back. Sadie felt inspired by all of her teachers and knew she wanted to do the same for others. She completed her 200 hour YTT with YogaRenew and is excited to begin her teaching journey at her home studio.

She loves yoga because it makes her feel energized and grounded all at once. Yoga is an important part of her everyday life. She wants to share this feeling with others and hopes you will join her on your mat!

BEATRICE HALSTEAD

Beatrice has been practicing several forms of yoga since her early 20s, including prenatal throughout her pregnancies. She believes that her dedication to yoga was instrumental in the natural delivery of all three of her children. The inner-peace, calmness and spirituality she experienced during her pregnancies inspired her to continue yoga as a mother. In 2013 she was introduced to Power Yoga in an effort to build strength and relieve the pain in her back and shoulders caused by residual injuries. Over the years working with many passionate yoga instructors, Beatrice has been able to pull from those experiences to create her own unique style and share her love of yoga and its ability to unify the mind, body and soul. Beatrice received her 200 hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Training Certification from Yoga With Wendy Boscia in 2019, who’s training methodology emphasized the alignment of Eastern and Western Yoga philosophy. In addition to advanced Asana training, this Baron Baptiste Power based yoga training offered a depth of anatomy and philosophical education. In September of 2023 she completed a rigorous 300-hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Training with renowned yoga teacher and author Rolf Gates. She has numerous hours of experience teaching various styles of yoga including Vinyasa and Restorative among all age groups at various locations. She has been dedicating much of her time teaching young children the practice of Mindfulness through Yoga and Meditation through the proprietary children’s program she created as part of her capstone project while studying with Rolf Gates. With a degree in civil engineering, Beatrice is the joint owner of a family-owned real estate development company and a mother of 3 girls. In addition to yoga, Beatrice loves to read, hike, travel and spend time with her family and friends. Beatrice looks forward to helping others find balance in their lives through the practice of yoga. She strongly believes that Yoga is more than just a series of poses but a connection of the mind, body and spirit. She has designed her classes to build strength physically, mentally and spiritually while increasing flexibility.

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ROBERT MEKO

A Midwest native, Robert’s exploration of yoga began during his college years in Indianapolis, where an unlikely blend of influences sparked his interest in the practice. After decades in the visual arts, he felt a desire for a more balanced life, leading him to seek an exchange – trading the isolation and stress of the art studio for the practices of connection and well-being found in the yoga studio.

As a 500hr Kripalu Certified Yoga teacher, Robert is passionate about guiding students towards the cultivation of meditative experiences through mindful movement, breathwork, and self-observation without judgment. His classes prioritize creating a safe and supportive foundation for exploration, encouraging self-discovery, and empowering students on their unique paths.

LEE ANN GENUSSA

My experience with yoga began in college when I took a semester long class which became a favorite. After about five years, I reconnected with my practice in Boise, Idaho, where I received my 200 hour YTT certification from True North Yoga. Here, I also obtained my certification in Usui Reiki, levels 1 and 2. These practices have expanded my life and I look forward to experiencing them with you all!

JANA JOSEL

Brittany is a certified RYT-200 with a background in Ashtanga style vinyasa. She enjoys blending the power and strength of Ashtanga with a softer ending for a balanced practice. Brittany is a high school math teacher who fell in love with yoga while working to heal aches and pains from running. She then combined her new love of yoga and teaching and completed her yoga teacher training in 2019 at Life Power Yoga in West Harrison, NY. Throughout her yoga teaching career, she has taught yoga to children, teenagers, and adults.  Brittany believes that there is a yoga practice for everyone. Yoga helps us find our breath, find our strength, and calm our minds.