Meet the Team

  • Jill McKeon

    Jill McKeon is a certified Vinyasa Flow Yoga teacher and the owner of Village Yoga. She completed her 200 Hour training with Liz Shulman and Richard Vilella of Living Yoga in Cold Springs, New York. Jill came to the mat in 2006 to get more flexible and quickly fell in love with the yoga philosophy, which encouraged a focused, flexible and quiet mind. As a former RN and Midwife, she is a natural teacher of breath and bodywork. Her classes encourage a balance of strength and grace using breath as a guiding force. You can expect a focus on safe alignment with a creative vinyasa flow, a wide array of inspiring music and exceptional hands on adjustments. Whether leading yoga, dance or writing, she is committed to creating a safe and inspiring space where students can dive inward and discover their own inner wisdom. Come say hello before or after class - she looks forward to meeting you!

  • Julie Mazanec

    Julie Mazanec is an E-RYT 200 and RCYT. Julie studied dance and acrobatics from childhood until college where she earned her BA in Dance Movement Therapy. Julie brings her background in movement to the mat for a challenging flow that explores shapes, balancing and movement patterns. Julie has studied with Stacey Bell, Carrie Parker, Kimie Mittman, Nicole Dockx and Amy Pastore. Julie has completed additional trainings in HITT, Mudras and Yin Yoga. As a Yin Yoga Training Assistant, Julie worked closely with her teacher, Stacey Bell, over a series of trainings spanning 5 years.

  • Ben Wisch

    Ben teaches yoga with the heartfelt intention of helping students feel better about their lives. By using the laboratory of his own life, he expresses deep philosophical teachings in an accessible, inspirational, and relatable way. His creative asana sequencing is grounded in the precise alignment of Iyengar Yoga, infused with heart through his studies in Anusara Yoga, and supported by the mood enhancing playlists that are drawn from his lifelong work as an artist and musician.

  • Melissa Dos Santos

    Melissa's love of yoga began in 2005 when a friend brought her to her first hot yoga class. Melissa completed her training with Dharma Mittra in 2010 and has been teaching yoga ever since. As a student of yoga, Melissa has made the practice a part of her life. As a mother of three with a career in education, teaching students has always been a passion. Her classes are infused with warmth, sincerity, and fierce and funky musical playlists. In Melissa's Vinyasa classes, expect to tap into your own energy and release through a creative series and playful inversions.

  • Kristen Fazio

    Kristen's yoga practice began after the birth of her 3rd child. Looking for a physical outlet, she quickly fell in love with yoga and everything it offered. After 12 years of personal practice, she received her 200 Hour Certification under Stacey Bell and Carrie Parker. Kristen's energetic approach to yoga will inspire you to challenge yourself, while her commitment to form and alignment will keep you safe. Expect classes filled with unique sequencing that encourages you to move in ways that are harmonious with the physical form. Her goal as a teacher is to create an environment for her students where they can move their bodies safely while developing strength and a sense of mental calm through breath control.

  • Kass Visokey

    Kass Visokey is a 200 Hour RYT. She is a licsensed Physical Therapist and graduated from Quinnipiac University in 1996. She received her first Yoga Training from Hot Yoga of NJ in 2011. Her second training was with Jody Domerstad at Garden State Yoga in 2013. Kass creates a Vinyasa flow class that is welcoming to beginners and challenging for more seasoned practitioners. She uses her extensive knowledge of the human body to provide for a deeper, more mindful self-awareness allowing you to understand and connect to your breath, your body and mind. She instructs students with intelligent alignment cues to safely create, to sustain and resolve the poses while encouraging you to be playful and always listen to the inner voice in your heart.

  • Ro Hebner

    Ro Hebner's teaching style is empowering, creative, vigorous, infused with soul, and sequenced with an appreciation for alignment. Her classes engage the whole body in a dynamic, unconventional and challenging way, building strength through grace, set to a playlist that leaves students asking, "what was that song?" Ro finds inspiration from her students and influential teachers, and has been blessed to gain insight to varied yoga styles from across the country. Ro received her 200 Hour Vinyasa Certification in 2013 under the mentorship of Raji Thorn. For Ro, yoga has been the most powerfully transformative journey of her life and she feels blessed to witness the transformation of her students.

  • Patti Lewis

    Patti began her yoga journey as a senior in high school. Although there were detours allowing for growth as an Artist, Art Therapist and Dancer, Patti found her way back to her yoga practice after the birth of her children. Patti studied Bikram and Vinyasa during a 9 month 200 Hour Teacher Training at HOMe Yoga in Mahwah. She found peace in the spirituality and immurgence of truth that yoga inspires. Patti's experience as an Artist and her love of dance shows in the imagery, nurturance and flow of her classes.

  • Leslie Corren

    Leslie’s classes focus on strength and grace working with the breath and quieting the mind. Leslie teaches an energetic, heart opening Vinyasa flow, weaving yoga philosophy throughout.

    Leslie is passionate about sharing the teachings and benefits of yoga. She strongly believes that yoga is a metaphor for life and has the ability to transform us into the highest version of ourselves.

    Always a student, Leslie completed her 500hr YTT with Jody Domerstad. She has also studied Reiki and World Religions and Philosophies and became ordained as an Interfaith Minister in 2008.

  • Tracy Janjigian

    Tracy began her yoga journey in 2009 as she was recovering from a knee injury. Tracy stepped into her first yoga class, onto her mat and never looked back! To deepen her practice and understanding of yoga, Tracy completed her 200 Hour Teacher Training under Ben Wisch and Denise DeLuca in 2018. In 2019, she completed a 35 Hour Fusion Training under Nicole Dockx. In 2023, Tracy completed a 25 Hour Art of Adjustments Training under Amy Pastore. Tracy's style is fun, energetic and driven by the beat of her music.

  • Vicki Reisbaum

    Vicki Reisbaum has been actively practicing yoga since 2000. She completed her 200-hour teacher training at Yoga Alchemy with Ben Wisch and Denise DeLuca in 2019, and the Kula for Karma training for trauma and addiction shortly thereafter.

    Vicki leads thoughtful and challenging vinyasa classes that encourage students to find openness, and attention to their own journey on the mat. She focuses on many aspects and traditions of yoga, with the power and beauty of the breath as a constant undercurrent. Vicki believes that this practice can be beneficial for anyone, regardless of, age, religion, gender or fitness level. She currently teaches at Village Yoga NJ in Glen Rock NJ.

  • Wendy Weinstein

    Wendy is a 200 Hour RYT. Wendy first started yoga in 2008, and the instant passion she had for practicing led her to complete her 200 Hour Training in 2011. Having studied with renowned teachers including Baron Baptise, Kathryn Buding, Dana Flynn and Jason Crandell, Wendy is always looking to enhance her knowledge of the practice. Her creative, flowing, comprehensive sequences are combined with great music and an emphasis on breath and proper alignment. She always brings her athletic background to the mat so be prepared to sweat! with a strong belief that having an open mind and heart on the mat will allow for an open mind and heart off the mat, Wendy offers a fun but challenging Vinyasa class to students of all levels.

  • Ann Schwartz

    Ann Schwartz is a 200 Hour RYT, with an an additional certification in Yin Yoga. Yoga was not an immediate love for Ann; she would try classes occasionally, but wouldn't return for months. Over time, she discovered the joy in the physical practice as well as discovering yoga had a way of shifting and opening her thoughts, perspectives and beliefs. Yoga became a passion and daily practice. Ann focuses on alignment, strength and flexibility with creative, fun flows. She loves the energy of the yoga community and aims to make all feel welcomed with a practice that allows each student to be challenged while working at their own pace. Ann is grateful to her teachers Jody Domerstadt and Stacey Bell.

  • Amy Jean Pastore

    Amy began her journey with yoga in 2003. Since then Amy has completed over 3,500 yoga teacher training certification hours from various schools including Anusara, The White Lotus Foundation, Kula Flow, Shiva Rae and Baptise Yoga. Amy is also an Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist with a certification from the Kripalu School of Ayurveda. Amy's teaching draws from her many influences. She values intelligent alignment and infuses her classes with dharmic theme. Amy loves creating interesting, unorthodox postures and asana flows that progressively take students to places they never knew existed. In 2011, Amy established her own Yoga School, iflow Yoga. She leads workshops, retreats, 200 and 500 hour teacher training programs in the iflow Yoga Method in New Jersey and around the world.

  • Ernesto Alicea

    Ernesto's class is your sanctuary, focuses on perfect alignment, concentration, and regulated breathing - the three pillars of our yoga philosophy.Founded on the principles of breath alignment and movement. Ernesto, a Yoga Alliance certified educator, weaves the ancient practices of Iyengar and Ashtanga Yoga with a contemporary touch.

    His unique blend of static postures and dynamic movements in every class ensures a holistic development of body, breath, and mind. Whether you're a novice or seasoned yogi, Ernesto's inclusive approach makes yoga's transformative magic accessible to all.

    Ernesto's sessions are more than just yoga. He seamlessly incorporates sound healing, creating a meditative ambiance through soothing sound baths at the end of each class. This amalgamation of yoga and sound therapy offers an unparalleled holistic healing experience, promoting both physical wellness and mental serenity.

    Ernesto is also the Social Media Manager for Village Yoga NJ.

  • Ashley Reyes

    If you are looking to be challenged while simultaneously having fun, you’ve found your teacher. Ashley’s persona is intertwined to the modality of movement. As a dancer she sees the body as the instrument, and life as the music. Her class effortlessly flows to the beats of her ever changing playlists. She believes the highest form of self love and respect is taking care of your body. Come embark on the journey of stronger body, stronger mind.

  • Lauren Lynch

    Lauren began her journey with yoga in 2006. It was love at first sight. Though Lauren wandered off her mat for a few years, she found her way back and allowed her practice to help support her life during difficult times. After 7 years of consistent practice, she earned her RYT- 200-hour certification through Naturally Yoga with Sherly & Neil Edsall. Also, completed her 50-hour Yin Yoga training under Ryah Dekis. As a teacher and intuitive Reiki Master, Lauren’s intention is to share as much love and kindness on her path as possible. Lauren’s love of yoga, and everything it has offered her, has been a beautiful journey inward and outward. As a teacher, Lauren’s intention is to share the magical effects of yoga with others as a way to connect deeper with themselves and open their hearts. Through movement that honors the experience of one breath at a time, you will leave her class feeling grounded, refreshed, and inspired.

  • Colleen Inzerillo

    Colleen Inzerillo is an experienced energy healer, yoga instructor, and therapist dedicated to helping individuals embrace their true selves through spiritual practices. With certifications in various healing techniques, including Transformational Breathwork, Rapid Transformational Therapy®, Reiki, and trauma-informed therapy, Colleen has over a decade of experience in the field. She utilizes the mind-body-spirit connection to facilitate healing, fostering a safe environment for self-expression, discovery, and transformation. Colleen's mission revolves around sharing healing, building community, and promoting wellness through evidence-based methods, rooted in truth, love, integrity, and compassion.

  • Kristen Brunello

    Kristen has been a registered yoga teacher since 2009 and has taught consistently ever since. She has managed and owned yoga studios as well as led teacher trainings and continuing education workshops for instructors. Kristen asks that you drop what you think you know about yoga in order to actually experience the effect the practice can have on your body, heart, and mind. Her classes are true to her motto, “slow and steady”; they build in intensity, allowing you to meet your edge and then decide if you want to push further or back off. Kristen is constantly learning to love and accept her body’s strengths and limitations and she encourages her students to do the same. She is forever grateful to her mentor Coby Kozlowski.