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As a 30 year practitioner and the founder of Yoga Liberation Front, David Vendetti is a powerful advocate for empowering & celebrating every kind of body & people from all spheres of life. David has owned & run yoga studios for over 20 years, has traveled worldwide teaching classes, workshops, festivals & teacher trainings. He is a profound bodyworker & has run his own massage school.
David’s teaching leaves people feeling that everyone has a place in this universe and that each of us truly, deeply belongs here, weaving our brilliant textures and colors into this exquisite tapestry of life.
He is kind, and approachable, with vast knowledge of the human body, a heartfelt ability to connect, and has an irrational love of yarn, and anything that combines nuts… and chocolate.

Danielle's yoga journey began in the late 1990's when she stumbled upon a small yoga class taking place in a neighbor's attic. After spending most of her childhood in a dance studio, she was searching for something that blended rhythm, breath and movement. She found that yoga gave her a deep feeling of contentment, inner peace, and gratitude.

Danielle completed her RYT 200 at Providence Power Yoga in 2021. She also completed supplemental trainings in Yin yoga and Prenatal yoga, combining her passion and experience as a doula, childbirth educator and herbalist to educate and guide childbearing people to trust their bodies and make the best decisions for themselves during their birthing experiences. Danielle is a passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic yoga instructor with a deep commitment to spreading the transformative power of yoga. She inspires her students to not only achieve physical strength and flexibility but also to cultivate mindfulness, balance and inner harmony. Danielle fosters a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere in her classes, ensuring that every student feels supported and encouraged to explore.

Tracy Carruth, immersed in the world of yoga since 1997, finds joy in both practicing and teaching. Over 13 years, she built and owned a yoga studio, fostering a vibrant community. Tracy's deep study with master teachers led her to attain advanced teacher training in Hatha Raja Yoga from Sri Dharma Mittra in NYC. Passionate about sharing her knowledge, she has facilitated yoga trainings and workshops. Grateful for diverse influences, Tracy continues to explore various yoga and wisdom traditions, embracing their modern-day relevance for well-being and connection. Her intention is to create a nurturing space, offering a soft landing for others on their yoga journey, guided by compassion as a motivating force for love.

Islay (E-RYT200 / RYT500 / YACEP, she/her) is dedicated to providing a compassionate  space for students to explore their bodies, mind, and world. She believes that asana is a lens through which to explore yogic philosophy and concepts. Honoring individuality, she incorporates equitable choices into her classes to invite students to celebrate personal agency while making mindful decisions that are right for them. Her classes are designed to improve flexibility, build strength and resilience, while empowering students to cultivate a sense of curiosity about their unique experience.

Islay’s teaching specializes in Yin Yoga, functional anatomy and mechanics, and inclusivity. She has over 1,000 hours of yoga study; and received her 200hr teaching certification in 2017, and her 300hr certification in 2022. She continues her yoga personal journey through continued education, reading texts, and maintaining a personal practice.

Emeran is a 200-hour RYT from Kentucky who made her way to Rhode Island a few years ago. Her classes emphasize inclusivity and accessibility, focusing on mobility, strength, and silliness. She started doing Iyengar yoga with her mother when she was a teen, and after a series of stops and starts, she found her practice in her late twenties.

Outside of teaching, she works in publishing for a nonprofit and loves trying new recipes and swimming in the ocean. 

Danielle found her yoga practice in 2008 and immediately felt a transformation, not just within, but all around. The shift was tangible, life became more fun, and she knew this was a practice she wanted to share with others. In 2012, Danielle traveled to Pushkar, India, where she received her 200hr RYS certification at Shiva Shakti Yoga Shala. After teaching for several years, she returned to India, this time traveling to Sampoorna Yoga School in Goa, for a 100hr training in meditation and Ayurveda. In 2019, she received certification in Yoga Sculpt from CorePower Yoga in Boston. Danielle’s vinyasa classes are challenging, creatively sequenced, and often taught with a peak pose at the end. She is encouraging and playful with her students and loves telling stories about the Hindu deities in her vinyasa classes. Her meditation teacher instilled in her that “Joy is our true nature” and Danielle provides the space for her students to go within, find their true nature, and leave feeling joyful.

Ben Gettinger is an Advanced Level Yoga Teacher and Rhode Island native who left his hometown of Cumberland twenty years ago to travel the world and immerse himself in various spiritual disciplines such as Yoga, Zen Buddhism, Reiki, and Shamanic Healing. During that time span, Ben was mostly based in Los Angeles where he practiced, trained, and taught at a handful of prominent studios such as Liberation Yoga, Yogaworks, and Jai Yoga Hollywood. In 2015 Ben travelled to India where he studied closely with world-renowned teachers, Rolf Naujukot and Ganga Puri. In the midst of the pandemic, Ben returned to Rhode Island to reconnect with his roots and share his teachings with all the wonderful yogis and spirit seekers back home. He is delighted to connect with all the amazing students at Satsang!

Sarah Hodgman (she/her) is a certified yoga (200 RYT), Pilates (NETA), and group fitness (AFAA) instructor with nearly a decade of teaching experience. Originally from the Midwest, Sarah moved to Providence in 2022 to pursue a PhD in Sociology at Brown University. Sarah’s classes blend precise alignment and engagement cues with playful sequences and calming mindfulness techniques, creating a practice that is both challenging and accessible for students of all levels. She is deeply grateful for the opportunity to teach and learn within this wonderful and supportive community, our satsang.

Chris is a meditation teacher and Sādhaka on a spiritual learning journey through the Indian mystical tradition. 

While walking the paths of mindfulness, art, and yoga, Chris’ style emphasizes a very real and down to earth approach to inner work,  and self inquiry. 

When offering meditation, his focus is on the influence mindfulness can have on one’s daily existence in this highly complex and digital world. 

As an artist, his Sādhanā  (spiritual path), helps set a foundation for creativity and self expression. 

As a Yogi, he is ever working to unify his practice by connecting the body, mind, and spirit… but remain playful.

Either awash in the beauty of the world, on the mat, or in a meditation sit, Chris wishes to inspire others to explore their inner world to try and create a life of equanimity & peace in the face of challenges.