THE TEAM

Alexandra Mignone has been practicing yoga for the past decade and has always found the physical and mental rigor of the practice to be a grounding force in her life. She loves how each time she steps onto her mat, yoga provides another opportunity to try something new, to challenge herself and to show up for herself. Alex made the decision to deepen her practice and completed her RYT 200 certification at Casa Vinyasa in Miami, FL in 2021. Alex loves sharing all the benefits that yoga has brought into her life - mentally, physically and spiritually- and aims to guide students through a flow that challenges them and allows them to build a foundation to grow and deepen their practice.

Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Ana was exposed to yoga for the first time in her teenage years when her mother started practicing and teaching yoga. She is a mother of 3, has an undergrad in psychology, and an MS in mental health counseling. Since her background involves mental health, Ana loves how yoga works the body, but also strengthens the mind. She believes that by leading with her heart, she can inspire others to connect with their truth.

Born and raised in Miami, Annie grew up immersed in movement—dance, swimming, soccer, and track—while developing a curiosity about the human body that led her to study Biology at Boston College. After graduating, she returned to movement through yoga and meditation, maintaining a daily practice for over six years that deepened her connection to breath and self-awareness.

Her journey evolved into Reformer Pilates, where she built strength, body awareness, and breath integration, eventually becoming a certified instructor. Annie also sings opera, where breathwork informs her approach to movement. Outside the studio, she works in data analytics and aims to inspire mindful connection through movement.

Anjane is a RYT 200 certified yoga teacher with a fascination for the foundation of breath work. As a professional instructor of voice, she felt the similarities of home from both her passions. She loves the necessity and beauty in communication, trust, and connection that Acro yoga brings into her practice. Anjane’s goal is to create an environment for students to explore the balance of physical and spiritual journeys of yoga on and off their mats, as it does for me.

Born and raised in Miami, Bella grew up an athlete. She began practicing yoga for its physical benefits, but quickly became hooked by the mind/body connection. She completed Casa Vinyasa’s 200Hr Teacher Training along with MYP Athlete training in 2024. Bella’s love for yoga and exercise is evident through her teaching. Outside of yoga, she is a full-time law student at the University of Miami. She hopes to help others achieve this connection as she shares her passion for yoga with others.

Brooke’s Yoga journey began about 5 years ago when doctors began to tell her how beneficial yoga would be for her injured back. When Casa Vinyasa opened, it was soon after that Brooke decided to give the studio a try and ever since then she was hooked. Brooke took her yoga experience a step further by enrolling and completing the 200 HR RYT certification through Casa Vinyasa. Her love for the practice comes from the stability, discipline, and calmness it gives her. There is something about stepping in the studio and onto your mat that feels like home. Brooke wants to share her passion for yoga with others, and the joy she gets from watching her students grow is indescribable.

Caro has sought out a yoga studio in every city she’s lived in. When she moved back to Miami in 2023, she decided to further her practice and complete Casa Vinyasa’s 200 HR YTT. Through Casa she has also completed the Pilates y Más, Yogalete, and Yoga Sculpt trainings. Caro has always turned to her mat to ground herself. She’s passionate about helping people connect to themselves through their breath and movement alongside the beat of a fun playlist.  When she’s not at the studio, Caro is plugging away on Excel as a CPA.

Carolina began practicing yoga in 2016 as she approached her 50th birthday, curious about its benefits for all ages. She started with restorative classes, then fell in love with Vinyasa Flow. Yoga quickly became more than just exercise—it strengthened her body, calmed her mind, and lifted her spirit.

In 2019, she completed her 200-hour CYT, and in 2022, added her MYP Athlete certification. She’s especially passionate about Yogalete and loves sharing the practice with others.

Outside the studio, Carolina works in nonprofit fundraising and spends time with her mini dachshunds, Moose and Margot, and her rescue pup, Sosa.

Caroline started practicing yoga in 2014 as part of her training for college swimming and cross country. From her very first class, she fell in love with the welcoming nature, non-competitiveness, and somatic benefits of the practice. In 2023, Caroline was encouraged to become a yoga teacher while on a yoga retreat. The next day, she signed up for teacher training and later completed her 200 HR RYT certification at Casa Vinyasa. Caroline loves to focus on the benefits of somatic bodywork and breathwork during her yin classes – and she enjoys seeing how this practice can benefit all aspects of one’s life. In her own life, yoga has benefitted Caroline with her breath control and strength while swimming on her master’s swim team; and in her career as a trial attorney by staying calm and rooted when interacting with clients, opposing counsel, and judges.

Didem Saglam is a RYT 200 certified instructor. She has always loved to express and reconnect herself through movement. For Didem, yoga is much more than a physical activity. After taking her first yoga class, she fell in love with both the physical and mental aspects of yoga. Yoga is home for her. Coming together as a community and connecting through movement is what makes her feel at home. Coming from a professional dancing background she is passionate about mindful movement and mindful living. Showing up and moving her body in a way that feels good motivates and helps Didem to get to know herself more. Her goal is to help and support her students achieve their goals

Eben has a Master's Degree in clinical psychology and has been teaching yoga, meditation, and breathwork for over a decade. After teaching yoga in LA for 4 years, Eben traveled and led global retreats for 4 more. He's been running ultra-marathons, hiking and camping in foreign mountain systems, practicing yoga in India, and harnessing the power of ritual in South America to enrich his understanding of state of mind, physical tenacity, and the human spirit. Now, he's focused on teaching to a community of like-minded peers and enjoying his new home and chapter in Miami.

Heather first discovered yoga as a release from her stressful corporate job while living in London 10 years ago. The Bikram series was unlike anything she’d experienced physically but also mentally she noticed the usual constant chatter of her thoughts was completely silenced. From then on she was hooked. After moving to Miami and two children later she found her way back to yoga and almost as soon as she found Casa she knew this was the place she wanted to do her teacher training. For Heather, yoga is complete in every aspect, caring for mind, body and soul. The ability of the poses to unlock emotions she didn’t know she was carrying still surprises her to this day. It’s this deeper connection with the self that makes yoga such a unique practice and one she wants to share with every person who comes to her classes. 

Izzy is a certified RYT 200 certified yoga instructor. He strives to help his students connect with themselves through the profound power of breath and movement. He aims to encourage body awareness, agility, and strength that is created by the power that comes from mindfulness. Izzy feels that yoga has definitely inspired him to a renewed patience in himself and others. His personal practice has opened himself up new possibilities in his life. Izzy's classes are powerful and challenging and most important they are fun and all his students can tap into their fullest potential. What makes yoga feel like home is all about the community and the people we surround ourselves with. Although we are each going through our own journey on our way we do it together as a community. This experience and sense of family is what makes practicing yoga feel like home.Description goes here

Jenaia, turned to yoga in 2010 to recover from a running related injury. She quickly discovered and became enamored with the physical and mental benefits of yoga, which include strengthening the body, increasing flexibility, and improving mental focus. Coming from a dance background, she is extremely passionate about mindful movement and how it opens up awareness in other elements of her life – helping others achieve this as well brings her a tremendous amount of joy. In 2014, she became a Yoga Alliance RYT 200 certified instructor and has since completed a Yoga for Athletes Certification with Kiersten Mooney and a Yogalete training with Lizzy Chiappy. By December of 2018, she will complete her additional 300 hours of training and will be a RYT 500 certified instructor.Description goes here

Katerina started her yoga journey about 3 years ago during quarantine. She started at home watching youtube videos, first she felt very intimidated by the names of the poses but as she got more comfortable practicing she visited a studio and found a new home Casa Vinyasa, as a student and as a part of our Front Desk Team. She completely fell in love with our Power classes and saw a huge health benefit to hot yoga. She felt that she wants to deepen the practice and gain more knowledge so she took our home based 200hr YTT.  As of right know she also volunteers her time in the WOW centre and in the parks because she believes that the benefits of yoga should be accessible to everyone. 

Leisa Yirlett Saenz comes from Chihuahua Mexico. She has been living in Miami for 3 years. During her first year she was looking for holistic centers without knowing exactly what she was going to find. She found yoga studios, one of them was Casa Vinyasa, there she knew that it was what I was looking for. Shortly after that Casa Vinyasa announced the YTT, she signed up for YTT in 2022 and she graduated in 2023. She started teaching 6 months after she concluded the training, she has been teaching since then.

Liz began practicing yoga in 2012 after enduring an injury from running. She was immediately enamored with how it made her feel physically. Her practice throughout the years grew more profound emotionally and spiritually, inspiring Liz to share and deliver the benefits of yoga with others. She completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training in 2020 at Casa Vinyasa in Miami, Florida. Liz loves how yoga is a practice with unlimited room for growth and grounding.

Madison was certificated in Bikram Hot Yoga in 2013 and Yin Yoga in 2015. She then taught as a traveling teacher for the next three years. Bikram yoga helped her expand her world physically and spiritually. In 2016 she took on a different type of challenge and started Law School at University of Miami. While in school, her yoga practice helped guide her during the most stressful of times. After completing law school, Madison began practicing law full time. Yoga has been a constant tool to assist her in remaining calm and centered when appearing before judges and when interacting with clients. Whether in the yoga room, the classroom, or the courtroom, Madison knows the importance of stress management and seeks to share those techniques with her students.

Mila is a Pilates and Yoga instructor as well as a personal trainer, Reiki Level III practitioner, sound healer, and meditation teacher. Her approach to movement is rooted in the belief that the body is a wise and gentle guide. Mila’s approach is holistic, emotional, and deeply human. Her background as a healer, artist, and fitness professional bring intuition, creativity, and presence into every session. Her work empowers others to listen to their bodies, reclaim their uniqueness, and tap into the transformative power that lives within.

Milly Verdeja was born in Havana, Cuba and moved to Miami as a pre-teen, adapting to a new language and culture while developing a deep commitment to health. She went on to earn her medical degree and worked as a General Medicine Physician for over two decades.

In 2017, Milly became a breast cancer survivor. During her recovery, yoga became a powerful tool for regaining mobility and strength, reigniting her passion for the practice. She completed her 200-RYT at Casa Vinyasa and a 75-hour Yoga for Cancer training, inspired to support others beyond traditional medical care.

Now a full-time mom, Milly dedicates her time to teaching, family, and travel. She hopes to help others navigate life’s challenges through yoga, offering the same sense of healing, resilience, and purpose it has given her.

Miranda discovered yoga in 2016 during her first semester of college away from home. She loved the impact that mindful movement had on her life and how accessible yoga can be to everyone, regardless of background. She rediscovered her passion for yoga in 2022 while trying to balance her career as a CPA and she completed her 200-hr YTT in January 2024. Outside of yoga, Miranda is a classically trained pianist and enjoys several different movement modalities such as weight training and pilates, but yoga is always home base for her. Through her knowledge of movement and music, she hopes that students will find something they can connect with through her classes that will bring them closer to themselves.

Natalia completed her YTT-200 at Casa Vinyasa in the beginning of 2024, and has been practicing yoga for almost five years. She graduated from Florida State University in 2020 with her B.S. in Finance, and then in 2021 with her Master of Science in Finance. She took her first yoga class in her senior year of college and knew right then that she wanted to teach someday. Her favorite thing about yoga is how relaxing but invigorating it can be, and the increased sense of mindfulness it has brought to her daily life. She is an identical twin, and her sister also teaches at the studio. Aside from yoga, her favorite activities include reading, writing, playing the piano, and spending time at home with her two bunnies, Mac and Sasha. She is very musical and played piano competitively for nine years, which she now does as a hobby. She loves to travel (with her yoga mat) and is always looking for her next adventure.

After years of extreme exercise programs and injuries, P.J. began practicing yoga in 2014, starting with the Bikram series before finding her true home at Casa Vinyasa. Drawn by the challenge and community, she completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training and is passionate about helping others discover healing and strength through yoga.

With a background in mental health counseling, P.J. blends her understanding of physical and emotional wellbeing to offer a holistic approach to practice. She values yoga not only as exercise but also as a way to build meaningful connections and self-awareness.

P.J. encourages her students to push just a little further—whether that means holding a plank longer, carving out time for practice, or realizing their own untapped potential.Description goes here

Sam Cabrera is a certified yoga instructor and has completed the MYP Athletes Intensive Training. With a background in sports medicine and pediatric nursing, Sam incorporates her cultivated knowledge to create well rounded classes and privates. She now helps facilitate Casa Vinyasa’s 200HR Home Base Teacher Training. Yoga has made the biggest difference in her life. Sam’s goal is to provide that opportunity for her students. She is passionate about teaching in her classes that we can find strength and power through stretches and movement. She hopes to inspire people to use this practice as a space to discover themselves, to find their challenge, and to support themselves with breath and forward movement. Sam practices yoga to ground herself. She believes if we take the time to take care of ourselves, we can better serve our community.

Teagan Campbell completed her 200-hour yoga instructor certification at Casa Vinyasa Studio in May of 2025. Her current specializations include Vinyasa yoga, Power Vinyasa yoga, Yin yoga, and Mat Pilates. Teagan is passionate about creating an inclusive space for students of all levels to explore their practice in a safe and empowering environment. When she’s not teaching, Teagan enjoys going to the beach, hanging out with her dog, reading novels, eating at local restaurants, learning new wellness/fitness modalities, and deepening her own practice!

Victoria has been teaching yoga for 6+ years and has a deep appreciation for the self-expressive nature of the practice. Her certifications include 200-hour certification and MYP’s Yoga for Athletes training. What she loves most about yoga, is how anybody, regardless of their identity, age, appearance, or background can practice it. When practicing yoga, she feels most like herself, and she strives to help others find themselves through the practice of yoga as well. 

Virginia Ansaldi is a RYT 500 certified instructor with over 1,000 hours of teaching experience in a vast variety of settings including: jails, prisons, schools, parks, rooftops, beaches, gyms, and yoga studios. She loves to teach yoga precisely because of that. Yoga is versatile. Every time she steps on her mat it’s different, and this quality reminds her of life. Everyday can be different because every moment can be different, but to experience how one moment can be so totally different from the next, you have to be “in” the moments as they come. This is what feels like home about yoga: “being” in the moment.