Welcome to Season 2024!
The Yoga Trail offers yoga classes in Central Park, NYC since 2012, and has received the 2023 Tripadvisor Traveler's Choice. We love to inspire people to reconnect with Nature through Yoga, even in the heart of a big city such as New York. Come join our community!
The Yoga Trail offers yoga classes in Central Park, NYC since 2012, and has received the 2023 Tripadvisor Traveler's Choice. We love to inspire people to reconnect with Nature through Yoga, even in the heart of a big city such as New York. Come join our community!
The Yoga Trail Team
Silvia Neri, founder
Amy Fulgham
Madalyn Pedone
Sara Cousins
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Courtney Bauer
Shane Allen
Remi Segal
Arielle Jakobs
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Lorine A. Bamberg
Alexis Cash
Demetra Adams
Mark Saferstein
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COURTNEY BAUER, E-RYT 500, @courtneyebauer
Courtney began her extensive training in yoga, pilates, neuro-muscular massage and Thai bodywork as a complement to her masters in psychology. Years of integrative studies inspired a unique approach for mindbody fitness and healing, called the ANYA Method. In 2009, she founded ANYA, a boutique yoga, Pilates and aerial yoga studio in New York City where she trained and mentored hundreds of aspiring wellness practitioners in her method.
Courtney is the author of Mastering the Art of Posture and loves to teach yoga as a way to strengthen the body and awaken beauty, insight and healing.
LORINE A. BAMBERG, RYT- 200, @SwayingTreeYoga
Lorine studied for her 200hr RYT yoga certification at Bamboo Moves in Queens, NYC. She has a dance minor from LIU CW Post, is a former aerobic/body toning instructor (...back in the day when wearing leg warmers and slouchy socks was originally cool!), 3rd
degree Reiki practitioner and former Dance for PD volunteer. The outdoors is her haven and healer. The trees are her movement inspiration. She marvels at nature and its adaptability and draws from her Reiki and Yoga studies, gym workout routines, love
of nature, and openness to alternate methods of healing when she teaches. Her Hatha classes encourage the students to express poses in their own interpretation; one that fits best to their bodies and their needs in that moment. But mostly, this life-long NYer
hopes her students find curiosity and joy in their yoga journey as much as she does!
ALEXIS CASH ( she/her), RYT-200
Alexis started as a non-believer to the magic of yoga and now finds her heart bursting with love and joy when she takes and leads classes. Alexis leads with a mindful approach to support her students in expanding and deepening their capacity for self-awareness, freedom, and sensation. All are welcome, and because inclusivity requires us to take our time, we will move with intention. Whether it’s through wobbles, laughter, or some tears, come to breathe and be.
AMY FULGHAM, MFA, RYT-500, @fulghamamy
After a 30 year career as an actor, Amy retired in 2020 to focus on a new career in yoga. After her 200 hour yoga teacher training with Asana Soul Practice in Hoboken in June 2020, she led into a 500 hour mentorship with Austin Sanderson at Urban Sadhu Yoga Shala in Jersey City where she has been teaching since March 2021. Amy is also currently training for the 800 hour yoga therapist certification with Prema Yoga Institute in Manhattan.
SHANE ALLEN, RYT-500
Shane is an experienced yoga teacher E-RYT 500 with a specialty in meridian yoga therapy, a certified Pilates mat instructor, and an Acu Detox Specialist (ADS) working in harm reduction for the cities most overlooked neighbors. Additionally, he’s continuing his study at Hunter College as well as the AASECT recognized Sexual Health Alliance (SC). Shane originally found his way to yoga as a way to cope with chronic panic attacks. Having just moved to the city for acting school, he’d learned the body tells a story. Yoga taught him to listen. In his classes, Shane hopes to charm his students to meet challenges with honor, humility, and humor.
ARIELLE JACOBS, RYT-200
Arielle has been practicing yoga for 20 years, and is deeply grateful for the mind-body connection that it has given her throughout the many phases of her life. Arielle found that teaching yoga ignited a creative spark that she didn't know she had and aims to incorporate this feeling into her classes, with flows that feel both familiar and new at the same time. Arielle trained at Three Sisters Yoga in Manhattan and participates in continuing education on yoga anatomy in order to provide her students with a practice that fits each person's unique needs. She believes that in addition to yoga being therapeutic, athletic, meaningful, or so many other things, that it should also be fun, and tries to bring a sense of levity to each class.
REMI SEGAL, RYT-200
As an avid yoga practitioner for over 11 years, Remi has spent the last 6 years sharing her passion as a dedicated instructor. With a focus on the holistic connection between mind, body, and soul, she strives to make yoga accessible and inclusive for all, regardless of body type or ability. Remi’s teaching philosophy emphasizes proper alignment, anatomy, and cultural appreciation, weaving in the rich history and philosophy of yoga into each class.
MADALYN PEDONE, RYT-500
Madalyn is passionate about making the joy of yoga accessible to all levels of practitioners. Her classes are best described as creative Vinyasa flow with a strong Iyengar influence. Madalyn is interested in approaching movement from a place of internal awareness and intimacy with one’s own being. She hopes to foster a greater sense of interconnectedness through dynamic sequences and intentional in-depth explorations. Madalyn believes that within the asana lies a pathway to self-love and liberation. She aims to balance every class with equal parts effort and ease. Expect to be challenged, to play, to sometimes fall on your face, and to be supported in your self-discovery.
MARK SAFERSTEIN (aka Yoga Ranger), RYT-500
Mark creates a safe space, for students to confidently evolve their practices and work through some of life’s hurdles. He earned his 500-hour Yoga Alliance certification, training at YogaWorks and Pure Yoga in New York City. By applying learning from contemporary neuroscience and biomechanics, Mark blends the ancient yoga philosophy of Patanjali with modern scientific knowledge. In addition to teaching, Mark is engaged in new product development, bringing a new yoga/fitness prop to market. Informed by an accident that left both his wrists permanently injured, Warrior Blocks® are unique, patented yoga blocks, designed to maintain neutral wrists, instantly improve alignment and make the physical practice of yoga more accessible for everyone. New product development with a focus on safety and ergonomics is part of a diverse life experience Mark brings to his teaching. He also reaches millions of park lovers in his role as editor-in-chief at American Park Network, publisher of the familiar green Oh, Ranger! guides. Yoga in the park combines two of his passions.
DEMETRA ADAMS, RYT-500
Demetra is a yoga teacher, Reiki Master and musical artist. She has been a yoga practitioner for 22 years and received her 500-hour yoga teacher certification from YogaWorks in NYC. Trained in the Usui Method of Natural Healing, her Reiki practice includes treating private clients (both in person and via distance healing worldwide), leading healing circles and offering trainings. She creates Reiki infused custom-made essential oil blends, which are crafted to support vitality and well-being.
As a sound healing practitioner, she combines her expertise in both the musical and healing arts, incorporating singing bowls, tuning forks, voice and other instruments to foster calm and enhance life force energy. Her immersive specialty classes and workshops integrate sound, yoga, Reiki and essential oils to create a state of deep meditation and facilitate healing. Through these teachings and practices, Demetra aims to enhance joy, ease, and connection to one's True Self.
SARA COUSINS, RYT-200
Sara received her 200-hour YTT certification in the Himalayan foothills of Rishikesh, India. After experiencing the variance of traveling around the world, living in 12 cities across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and South America, Sara came to understand the mind's ability to dictate reality, regardless of external circumstances. With this understanding of expanded consciousness, she set out to India to more deeply study the foundations of Vinyasa and Hatha Yoga, Yoga Therapy, Ayurveda, Reiki and Vipassana meditation. Her classes encourage observation, introspection, and self-compassion by linking breath and movement. They are created to equally challenge and nurture the self.
Off the mat, Sara works in investor relations, spends time exploring the far corners of the world and enjoys trying out new hobbies.
SHAMIEK FARREL, RYT-200
Shamiek, also called Trippy is a Teacher of Presence. His spirit reaches big and small groups, knowing how to move a body of humans. One breathe one movement, one simple change in perspective can upgrade or downgrade your experience. Trippy believes that we are our first doctors and teachers as our body is always talking to us, but first we must be present enough to listen. Flow with Trippy here at The yoga Trail!
CECILIA FONTANESI, PhD, RYT-200
Cecilia is a dance therapist, yoga teacher, contact improviser, and holds a PhD in Neuroscience from CUNY, The Graduate Center. Cecilia completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training at Laughing Lotus (NY), is a certified movement analyst at the Laban/Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies, LIMS (NY). She currently works helping people living with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. Cecilia also collaborates with Jody Oberfelder, and is a co-founder of the Parcon NYC dance collective.
CHRISTIAN CARPIO-RAMOS, RYT-500.
Christian practices yoga as recovery from sports-training and as way of life. Yoga asana can truly be life changing, for the better, for the greater good. Becoming aware of how energy flows and dances through the body can be insightful to our everyday and long term wellness (Science of Self 100,200,300 RYT, YttP Traditional Hot 100 RYT). Ultimately, yoga can help prepare us for meditation, compassion, and devotion (Bhakti Center 300 MTT, Three Jewels 200 MTT). Christian meets you where you are, guides you through strength, presents variations, offers challenges, moments of resolve, and emphasizes a sense of stillness through it all.
Courtney began her extensive training in yoga, pilates, neuro-muscular massage and Thai bodywork as a complement to her masters in psychology. Years of integrative studies inspired a unique approach for mindbody fitness and healing, called the ANYA Method. In 2009, she founded ANYA, a boutique yoga, Pilates and aerial yoga studio in New York City where she trained and mentored hundreds of aspiring wellness practitioners in her method.
Courtney is the author of Mastering the Art of Posture and loves to teach yoga as a way to strengthen the body and awaken beauty, insight and healing.
LORINE A. BAMBERG, RYT- 200, @SwayingTreeYoga
Lorine studied for her 200hr RYT yoga certification at Bamboo Moves in Queens, NYC. She has a dance minor from LIU CW Post, is a former aerobic/body toning instructor (...back in the day when wearing leg warmers and slouchy socks was originally cool!), 3rd
degree Reiki practitioner and former Dance for PD volunteer. The outdoors is her haven and healer. The trees are her movement inspiration. She marvels at nature and its adaptability and draws from her Reiki and Yoga studies, gym workout routines, love
of nature, and openness to alternate methods of healing when she teaches. Her Hatha classes encourage the students to express poses in their own interpretation; one that fits best to their bodies and their needs in that moment. But mostly, this life-long NYer
hopes her students find curiosity and joy in their yoga journey as much as she does!
ALEXIS CASH ( she/her), RYT-200
Alexis started as a non-believer to the magic of yoga and now finds her heart bursting with love and joy when she takes and leads classes. Alexis leads with a mindful approach to support her students in expanding and deepening their capacity for self-awareness, freedom, and sensation. All are welcome, and because inclusivity requires us to take our time, we will move with intention. Whether it’s through wobbles, laughter, or some tears, come to breathe and be.
AMY FULGHAM, MFA, RYT-500, @fulghamamy
After a 30 year career as an actor, Amy retired in 2020 to focus on a new career in yoga. After her 200 hour yoga teacher training with Asana Soul Practice in Hoboken in June 2020, she led into a 500 hour mentorship with Austin Sanderson at Urban Sadhu Yoga Shala in Jersey City where she has been teaching since March 2021. Amy is also currently training for the 800 hour yoga therapist certification with Prema Yoga Institute in Manhattan.
SHANE ALLEN, RYT-500
Shane is an experienced yoga teacher E-RYT 500 with a specialty in meridian yoga therapy, a certified Pilates mat instructor, and an Acu Detox Specialist (ADS) working in harm reduction for the cities most overlooked neighbors. Additionally, he’s continuing his study at Hunter College as well as the AASECT recognized Sexual Health Alliance (SC). Shane originally found his way to yoga as a way to cope with chronic panic attacks. Having just moved to the city for acting school, he’d learned the body tells a story. Yoga taught him to listen. In his classes, Shane hopes to charm his students to meet challenges with honor, humility, and humor.
ARIELLE JACOBS, RYT-200
Arielle has been practicing yoga for 20 years, and is deeply grateful for the mind-body connection that it has given her throughout the many phases of her life. Arielle found that teaching yoga ignited a creative spark that she didn't know she had and aims to incorporate this feeling into her classes, with flows that feel both familiar and new at the same time. Arielle trained at Three Sisters Yoga in Manhattan and participates in continuing education on yoga anatomy in order to provide her students with a practice that fits each person's unique needs. She believes that in addition to yoga being therapeutic, athletic, meaningful, or so many other things, that it should also be fun, and tries to bring a sense of levity to each class.
REMI SEGAL, RYT-200
As an avid yoga practitioner for over 11 years, Remi has spent the last 6 years sharing her passion as a dedicated instructor. With a focus on the holistic connection between mind, body, and soul, she strives to make yoga accessible and inclusive for all, regardless of body type or ability. Remi’s teaching philosophy emphasizes proper alignment, anatomy, and cultural appreciation, weaving in the rich history and philosophy of yoga into each class.
MADALYN PEDONE, RYT-500
Madalyn is passionate about making the joy of yoga accessible to all levels of practitioners. Her classes are best described as creative Vinyasa flow with a strong Iyengar influence. Madalyn is interested in approaching movement from a place of internal awareness and intimacy with one’s own being. She hopes to foster a greater sense of interconnectedness through dynamic sequences and intentional in-depth explorations. Madalyn believes that within the asana lies a pathway to self-love and liberation. She aims to balance every class with equal parts effort and ease. Expect to be challenged, to play, to sometimes fall on your face, and to be supported in your self-discovery.
MARK SAFERSTEIN (aka Yoga Ranger), RYT-500
Mark creates a safe space, for students to confidently evolve their practices and work through some of life’s hurdles. He earned his 500-hour Yoga Alliance certification, training at YogaWorks and Pure Yoga in New York City. By applying learning from contemporary neuroscience and biomechanics, Mark blends the ancient yoga philosophy of Patanjali with modern scientific knowledge. In addition to teaching, Mark is engaged in new product development, bringing a new yoga/fitness prop to market. Informed by an accident that left both his wrists permanently injured, Warrior Blocks® are unique, patented yoga blocks, designed to maintain neutral wrists, instantly improve alignment and make the physical practice of yoga more accessible for everyone. New product development with a focus on safety and ergonomics is part of a diverse life experience Mark brings to his teaching. He also reaches millions of park lovers in his role as editor-in-chief at American Park Network, publisher of the familiar green Oh, Ranger! guides. Yoga in the park combines two of his passions.
DEMETRA ADAMS, RYT-500
Demetra is a yoga teacher, Reiki Master and musical artist. She has been a yoga practitioner for 22 years and received her 500-hour yoga teacher certification from YogaWorks in NYC. Trained in the Usui Method of Natural Healing, her Reiki practice includes treating private clients (both in person and via distance healing worldwide), leading healing circles and offering trainings. She creates Reiki infused custom-made essential oil blends, which are crafted to support vitality and well-being.
As a sound healing practitioner, she combines her expertise in both the musical and healing arts, incorporating singing bowls, tuning forks, voice and other instruments to foster calm and enhance life force energy. Her immersive specialty classes and workshops integrate sound, yoga, Reiki and essential oils to create a state of deep meditation and facilitate healing. Through these teachings and practices, Demetra aims to enhance joy, ease, and connection to one's True Self.
SARA COUSINS, RYT-200
Sara received her 200-hour YTT certification in the Himalayan foothills of Rishikesh, India. After experiencing the variance of traveling around the world, living in 12 cities across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and South America, Sara came to understand the mind's ability to dictate reality, regardless of external circumstances. With this understanding of expanded consciousness, she set out to India to more deeply study the foundations of Vinyasa and Hatha Yoga, Yoga Therapy, Ayurveda, Reiki and Vipassana meditation. Her classes encourage observation, introspection, and self-compassion by linking breath and movement. They are created to equally challenge and nurture the self.
Off the mat, Sara works in investor relations, spends time exploring the far corners of the world and enjoys trying out new hobbies.
SHAMIEK FARREL, RYT-200
Shamiek, also called Trippy is a Teacher of Presence. His spirit reaches big and small groups, knowing how to move a body of humans. One breathe one movement, one simple change in perspective can upgrade or downgrade your experience. Trippy believes that we are our first doctors and teachers as our body is always talking to us, but first we must be present enough to listen. Flow with Trippy here at The yoga Trail!
CECILIA FONTANESI, PhD, RYT-200
Cecilia is a dance therapist, yoga teacher, contact improviser, and holds a PhD in Neuroscience from CUNY, The Graduate Center. Cecilia completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training at Laughing Lotus (NY), is a certified movement analyst at the Laban/Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies, LIMS (NY). She currently works helping people living with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. Cecilia also collaborates with Jody Oberfelder, and is a co-founder of the Parcon NYC dance collective.
CHRISTIAN CARPIO-RAMOS, RYT-500.
Christian practices yoga as recovery from sports-training and as way of life. Yoga asana can truly be life changing, for the better, for the greater good. Becoming aware of how energy flows and dances through the body can be insightful to our everyday and long term wellness (Science of Self 100,200,300 RYT, YttP Traditional Hot 100 RYT). Ultimately, yoga can help prepare us for meditation, compassion, and devotion (Bhakti Center 300 MTT, Three Jewels 200 MTT). Christian meets you where you are, guides you through strength, presents variations, offers challenges, moments of resolve, and emphasizes a sense of stillness through it all.
About the Founder
SILVIA NERI, E-RYT 500, Founder of The Yoga Trail
Silvia's Yoga teaching focuses on a strong connection between breath and movement, as a means to honor the body, calm the mind, and find harmony within, acknowledging our divine nature.
We all have unique bodies with limitations and strengths, so understanding the individual range of motion and anatomical differences is key for a safe practice that stimulates the deep potential within ourselves, while recharging the body, and releasing tension and stress.
Sivia developed the idea behind The Yoga Trail in 2011 while she was traveling in Latin America, sharing her yoga practice with fellow travelers immersed in beautiful Nature: what an inspiring and powerful combination! Everybody should experience it!
Silvia was born and raised in Italy and lives in NYC since 2004. She received her 200hr Yoga Teacher Training at Ananda Ashram, NY under the guidance of David Hollander, and her 300hrs training in India with Raghunath and the Supersoul Yoga Team, focusing on Bhakti, Yoga Vedic phylosophy and Ayurveda. She is a certified Yin Yoga teacher after a training with Corina Benner at Integral Yoga, NY. Silvia is also a second level Usui Reiki practitioner. and she incorporates the flow of Reiki energy in her classes to stimulate the natural healing processes in the body.
Silvia has her own channel at Online Yoga TV, a video platform powered by Yoga Magazine, and she appears on Yoga Downloads in the Life Force Project channel.
Silvia's Yoga teaching focuses on a strong connection between breath and movement, as a means to honor the body, calm the mind, and find harmony within, acknowledging our divine nature.
We all have unique bodies with limitations and strengths, so understanding the individual range of motion and anatomical differences is key for a safe practice that stimulates the deep potential within ourselves, while recharging the body, and releasing tension and stress.
Sivia developed the idea behind The Yoga Trail in 2011 while she was traveling in Latin America, sharing her yoga practice with fellow travelers immersed in beautiful Nature: what an inspiring and powerful combination! Everybody should experience it!
Silvia was born and raised in Italy and lives in NYC since 2004. She received her 200hr Yoga Teacher Training at Ananda Ashram, NY under the guidance of David Hollander, and her 300hrs training in India with Raghunath and the Supersoul Yoga Team, focusing on Bhakti, Yoga Vedic phylosophy and Ayurveda. She is a certified Yin Yoga teacher after a training with Corina Benner at Integral Yoga, NY. Silvia is also a second level Usui Reiki practitioner. and she incorporates the flow of Reiki energy in her classes to stimulate the natural healing processes in the body.
Silvia has her own channel at Online Yoga TV, a video platform powered by Yoga Magazine, and she appears on Yoga Downloads in the Life Force Project channel.