How sweet it is!...

“A photographer gets people to pose for him. A yoga instructor gets people to pose for themselves.”

— T. Guillemets

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Meet Dana



Dana Halsted is a yoga instructor and freelance photographer based in New Jersey. She was introduced to yoga while studying theatre in Chicago, and has had the pleasure of studying with Gina Norman, Cyndi Lee, Max Strom, Rodney Yee, Sarah Finger, Mona Anand, Alan Finger and most recently Jean Koerner.

As a yoga instructor, Dana strives to create a playful, energetic yet restorative space for her students to explore their continually blooming practice!

 
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Credentials:

  • YACEP

  • E-RYT 500

  • Restorative Teacher Training / Jillian Pransky

  • Restorative Teacher Training / Mona Anand, Gina Menza

  • Mona Anand’s ISHTA Yoga Nidra Training

  • The Art and Science of Working with Private Clients /Cassandra Lee Ferland

  • Reiki / Frank Coppieters

 
 

Dana currently teaches yoga through Urban Souls Yoga in Hoboken, NJ , OM City and ISHTA Yoga in New York City.

 
 

Interested in PRIVATE or SMALL GROUP classes? Drop her a line!

 

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Client Love

“I love Dana's Gentle Yoga class. Her voice is sooooo soothing. Even in a gentle class, my creaky knees and tight hips sometimes can't get into the suggested pose, but she provides modifications and alternatives that work for me. Her cues are clear and easy to follow. I always feel better after her class than when I started.”

— Beth B.

 

“There’s a deeply thoughtful, yet lighthearted nature about Dana’s practice. She has a way of making you feel at ease from the get-go.”

— Sabrina W.

“My yoga experiences with Dana are always well beyond my expectations!  She approaches our time together with such intuition that regardless of the day I’m having, I instantly leave feeling grounded and easeful- feeling motivated to re-emerge back into the “real world”.   

Dana leads with an open heart and an essence of fun each time we meet.  I highly recommend her to anyone who is seeking a teacher who “sees” you.”

— Stephanie D.

“Dana’s Gentle Yoga has options for everyone’s needs and excellent demonstrations. Wonderful teacher!”

— Gale S.

 

“Dana creates a nurturing and warm environment with her soothing voice and kind attention. She gives clear and creative instruction, with helpful modifications to adjust for optimal benefit— mind, body and spirit—throughout the practice. Dana balances the depth of her knowledge and study with her sense of humor and fun. Dana’s class restores, resets and refreshes me, and it’s always a highlight of my week.”

— Erin S.

“What a GREAT class! I've been out of practice and Dana made me feel so comfortable. I have to admit, I was a bit hesitant to start again due to some back pain. I loved the class and felt supported throughout the whole practice. Thank you, Dana!”

— Jeff P.