Meet Our Team

Yoga has been a part of my life since I was a teen. I found the practice during a time when I needed healing, both emotionally and mentally. Yoga classes offered a space to process my emotions and reconnect with myself. Over time, yoga became not just a practice, but a path toward strength, peace and self-compassion.

As life unfolded, I became an elementary school teacher and later a mother to two amazing boys. As they grew into teenagers, yoga became even more essential as a space to return to myself amidst the beautiful, sometimes chaotic rhythm of raising a family. It continues to help me stay patient, centered, and present, both at home and in the studio.

In March 2023, I opened Haven Yoga. Haven is a space lovingly created to share the transformative power of yoga. My hope is that every student who walks through our doors feels supported, seen, and inspired to grow in their own practice. I’m so excited to continue building this community together and can’t wait to welcome you to the studio.

Alanna is a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). She has been practicing yoga since the age of 15 and has been teaching yoga for more than 14 years. Her teaching style blends mindful movement, creative sequencing, and compassion to create an inclusive and nurturing experience for students of all levels. Music is a big part of Alanna's classes and her training. Alanna's regular classes include Power, Clarity and Rising Sun. She also facilitates Haven's Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) Program, guiding aspiring instructors through their own journeys of growth, discovery, and confidence.

Heather is a 200-hour RYT who began her yoga journey with Baron Baptiste in 2009 before completing her 200-hour teacher training with The Yoga Shop in 2011.

Heather was first drawn to yoga as a way to find balance and clarity in her life. What began as a physical practice quickly evolved into something much deeper—a space for stillness, reflection, and self-discovery. Over time, yoga became a grounding force that supported her through life’s transitions, teaching her to meet challenges with grace and awareness. The physical strength gained along the way became a welcome bonus to the mental and emotional growth the practice offered.

Her teaching style is joyful, mindful, and intentional, helping students feel grounded and safe in their bodies with a strong focus on alignment and form. Heather strives to create an inclusive space where each student can explore their own practice at their own pace, cultivating both strength and inner calm.

Heather’s regular classes include Power and Energy, where she blends movement, breath, and mindfulness to help students feel connected, present, and empowered—on and off the mat.

I came to Haven during a time when I needed grounding, connection, and a safe space to grow. What I found was a community that welcomed me exactly as I was and supported who I was becoming. My work as a Registered Behavior Technician has taught me the importance of patience, compassion, and meeting people where they’re at, values that align perfectly with Haven’s heart-centered approach.

Yoga has become a way for me to breathe deeper, soften into presence, and reconnect with myself. As a teacher-in-training, I’m passionate about creating inclusive practices that honor each individual’s body, story, and journey. What inspires me most about Haven is how it empowers people to return home to themselves, through movement, breath, and community.

I’m grateful to be part of a studio that values authenticity, kindness, and continual growth.

Jason is a 200 hour RYT.

I started practicing yoga in 2020 while living in Maine and finishing my senior year of college. With the world shut down and very little space or equipment, I turned to online yoga videos as a way to move, breathe, and stay grounded. What began as a simple at-home workout slowly became something much deeper.

A few years later, I discovered hot yoga and instantly fell in love. The music, the energy, the heat, and especially the sense of community drew me in and kept me coming back. When I found Haven in the summer of 2025, I knew I had found my yoga home. Haven has given me connection, support, love, confidence, and a feeling of belonging that extends far beyond the mat.

To me, yoga is so much more than exercise. It’s a way to connect with your body, your breath, others, and the world around you. As a teacher, my goal is to help others find that same sense of grounding, growth, and perspective that yoga has brought into my life.

Abby is a 200 hour RYT.

Sara is a LivFree® Power Yoga certified teacher whose practice has evolved over 17 years of exploration, growth, and transformation. What began as a purely physical challenge soon unfolded into a powerful shift in her state of mind—inviting her to discover strength, clarity, and a deeper connection to herself. Sara is energetic and encouraging, and she invites students to stay curious throughout their practice and to soften by being present. She sees the mat as a space to explore who you truly are and to find contentment—not who you think you’re supposed to be.

Her goal is to help students access their inner strength, reflect with clarity, and discover the subtle yet powerful ways yoga can transform both body and mind. Sara’s teachers include Alanna Orlandi, Annie Q. Simard, and Dana Wilcox.

Sara is RYT 200-hour certified.

My yoga journey began in 2024 after navigating significant health challenges. What started as a step toward healing quickly evolved into a transformative journey, that helped me rebuild my mobility, strengthen my body and rediscover my confidence. Yoga has given me a desire to cultivate greater balance, strength, and inner peace. What started as a personal practice has grown into a deep passion for sharing the transformative benefits of yoga with others.

I am a certified 200-hour LivFree Power Yoga Teacher and Chair Yoga Instructor, dedicated to creating accessible, welcoming, and empowering classes for students of all ages and abilities. My teaching emphasizes mindful movement, breath awareness, and the belief that yoga is for every body. I am currently enrolled in a 300-hour advanced yoga teacher training program. My goal is to help others discover strength, confidence, and connection—both on and off the mat—through a practice that honors each individual's unique journey.

I started practicing yoga 7 years ago and love how it makes me feel strong, mentally renewed, and grateful for what my body can do.

I love music, connecting with people, and I work professionally in the field of health and wellness, so yoga is the perfect alignment of my passions.

I am trained in The Yoga Shop's LivFree® style of teaching and consider teaching a privilege. I hope people leave my class feeling challenged, supported, and with a renewed spirit to face the day.

Elizabeth's teachers include: Dana Wilcox, Caroline Hannon, and Annie Simard

Yoga is my grounding. After college, I stopped competitive sports and jumped into distance running. My mindset was always to push myself to be better, whether that meant a faster time, more structured training, or more miles and races.

Being on my mat consistently throughout YTT training has taught me more than I anticipated. I have felt true growth both in the studio and my daily life, and for the first time I have allowed my practice to look different and not always strive for more or better. I believe in showing up for yourself and your community on both the good and the challenging days, yoga can truly be healing physically and mentally.

I became LivFree®certified in 2026.