YOGI MARCO VINCI

Marco is a Certified 200 hour Yoga Instructor and Usui Reiki Master from the North Shore. His practice began on the Winter Solstice of 2012. This monumental first class challenged Marco with a physical practice that opened his eyes to the pursuit of advanced asana postures. Even more importantly, this first class was followed with a savasana that left Marco in a state of surreality. Never had his body been to a state of relaxation that also felt grounded and protected. The spiritual essence that had been dead asleep was reanimated on this date.

After 2 years of on & off practice which included a 6 month hiatus between his first and second class, Marco finally made the commitment to regular practice. During the summer of 2015 Marco’s life was shaken up after a house fire burned up and destroyed most of his personal belongings. Instead of seeing this as a loss, there was a not so hidden message through the ash and smoke. A message to begin anew with a different change in pace. “Release your grasp on the things out of your control.” Less than a month after the fire, Marco was lead to discover reiki healing and immediately felt a calling to learn this powerful healing modality. Within a year Marco received his first reiki attunement under the divine guidance of Usui Reiki Master, Jacalynn Willett.

While working as a mailman and  a slew of random coffee shop jobs Marco graduated from his 200 hour teacher training and took the plunge to pursue his career as a full time yoga teacher in May 2017. Since completing his Reiki Master 1 Training, Marco has taught over 800 hours of yoga, and provided healing space to hundreds of people. He looks forward to meeting you for your next class.

“There is no right way, there is only what works for you.” -GaryVee

tina millar

Tina grew up an athlete, playing year-round soccer and continuing to play through college. After transplanting to Boston and looking for a change, Tina began to train and competed in powerlifting, where she holds a New England squat record. Yoga never struck Tina as ‘athletic’ until she took her first heated Power Yoga class. She was immediately hooked, later stumbling upon O2 Yoga and their upcoming teacher training. In 2016, Tina completed her 200-hour teacher training at O2 Yoga under Mimi Loureiro, where she studied an athletic, energetic yoga practice consisting of unique sequencing and hands-on adjustments. In 2017, Tina trained with ChildLight Yoga in their baby, toddler, and kids yoga series, and in 2018 became a certified prenatal yoga instructor under Barrett Reinhorn.

When not teaching yoga, practicing yoga, or cooking, Tina enjoys traveling with her husband, being outdoors, gardening, and spoiling her little dachshund.

Crista Provencher

Crista is a 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher, and completed her first training In April 2017 at Empower Yoga under the teachings of Tricia Philpott. As a student and newly trained teacher, she is so thankful for the spiritual health her practice has brought her and loves sharing her gift with others. Crista teaches a free flowing Vinyasa class here at Bright Day which is challenging but designed for all levels…including beginners! Crista's class offers a unique blend of cardio, strength, and stretching which always includes a light integration and finishes with deep restorative poses leaving you rejuvenated and relaxed after class is done. Crista lives in Peabody with her Husband Ryan, in her spare time she enjoys reading, running and spending time with her dog. 

dot mckeen

Dot has been teaching Yoga for 15 years. She is certified in Iyengar style yoga with Kim Valerie of YOGAspirit, Linda Rado of Yoga on the Ball and Svaroopa yoga with Rama Berch. Dot brings to her classes a heart of gold, compassion and a spiritual sense of healing. Her classes employ the use of props, such as belts, bolsters, blankets and blocks. The use of props in a yoga practice allows the student to soften the muscles, move into the stretches easily creating flexibility and encourages students to see beyond their limitations. With the support, the body can move in subtle ways creating new openings and the student can linger longer in a position allowing the body to release and realign. Dot uses meditation and guided imagery to bring you to a state of total relaxation with a restorative focus for all levels of yoga students. 

Dot is also an Usui and Karuna Reiki Master and enjoys teaching students in this healing art from beginner to master level and is also available for a relaxing individual appointment.

LIZ PAONE

Liz is a 200 hour RYT and Reiki 1 practitioner, artist, and cat mom. She loves time with good friends over good food and of course all the naps! Liz found yoga in high school through a favorite art teacher and has practiced sporadically for 10+ years. Committing fully to the practice about 2 years ago she has fallen in love with the philosophy of yoga as well as the physical practice and its incredible ability to soothe both body and mind. Liz strives to live and share her life and healing authentically with everyone she meets on and off the mat.

MICHEL CALLAHAN

Michel is a 200 hour YTT graduate and certified Reiki 1 practicioner. Yoga, music, and comedy are her holy trinity. When she's not breathing deeply on her mat, you can find her traveling around to see the Dave Matthews Band or trying to get her cats to love her. 

Michel enjoys teaching a strong, mindful, slow flow vinyasa, linking breathe to intuitive movements. A treat she enjoys bringing to class is her tarot cards. At the end of class she offers students to feel free to pull a card and read what it holds for them. 

BRANIGAN REED

Branigan is a Certified 200 hour Yoga Instructor and Wellness Champion who lives in Beverly. She received her certification through Breathe for Change, the only yoga teacher training program designed exclusively for educators. Branigan is also certified in Usui Reiki (Level II). Branigan is currently the Education Support Teacher at the Waldorf School at Moraine Farm in Beverly, where she brings mindfulness, social-emotional skills, yoga, and academic support to students in grades 1-8 through weekly classes. She also offers weekly self-care classes to her beloved faculty and staff during Mindful Monday and Thoughtful Tuesday afternoons. When she is not teaching, Branigan enjoys cooking, singing, painting, and reading. She is super excited to meet YOU!

ANDREW SQUIER

Andrew began his yoga practice in 2007 while at Tufts University. He has an athletic, compassionate style that is built on his study of Astanga Yoga and various forms of Vinyasa Yoga. His first teacher was Elliott McEldowney of O2 Yoga who taught him the importance of effort, intention, and dedication in your yoga practice. Andrew earned his 200 RYT in San Francisco at The Mindful Body (Class of 2013), under the guidance of Maile Sivert and Caroline Kelley. After teaching for three years in San Francisco (at The Mindful Body, Bernal Yoga, Maiden Lane Studios and Just Breathe Yoga SF), and for one year in San Diego (at Yoga One and Grotto Climbing and Yoga), he is now back in the Boston area and teaching on the north shore. 

Andrew found yoga through a love of personal fitness, anatomy, and nutrition. After studying physical theater and dance, he spent two years in New York City as an actor and movement director. He uses his substantial knowledge of anatomy and body mechanics to guide his students through asana and to give clear and supportive physical adjustments. Andrew strives to create a meditative environment that allows his students to delve deep within themselves.

COURTNEY FINE

Courtney, is a mom of three girls, a four time Boston Marathoner, running coach and RYT 200 yoga instructor. She is passionate about sharing her love of fitness with others. With an in-depth knowledge of running, yoga, and meditation, she also has Master’s in Special Education, allowing her to connect with a wide audience of runners, yogis and children.  Courtney finds time daily to spend on her mat in order to create space in her head and focus on her mind and body. With the constant high paced merry go round our world is today,  yoga and meditation allows us time away from the constant chatter. Courtney’s classes will lead you to  feel a deep stretch and increased strength both mentally and physically. She fosters a community feeling to her classes where everyone has a place and will feel safe and supported. Whether you are new to yoga or a seasoned yogi, you will leave Courtney’s class feeling supported and  with something new to practice or think about. Students attending Courtney’s class should bring a smile and open mind.