FIND YOUR STRONGEST SELF
A practice designed around you
No two bodies organize themselves in exactly the same way. We all arrive with different movement habits, injury histories, strengths, and blind spots. Yet most mainstream yoga is taught in a group setting where everyone is asked to practice the same sequence in the same way.
Individualized sessions offer something different. Rather than asking your body to fit the practice, we shape the practice around your body. Together we explore the patterns that support you, the habits that may be holding you back, and the changes that can help you move with greater strength, freedom, and confidence.
I don't teach poses as much as I teach people. My role is to observe how your body organizes itself, identify the patterns that are helping or hindering you, and create a practice that supports meaningful change. While the poses matter, it is understanding the person within the pose that transforms a yoga practice into a powerful tool for healing, resilience, and growth.
Together we will create an accessible plan that addresses your goals and desires. As your "guide on the side" I'll hold you accountable and give you the extra "nudge" that we sometimes can't access on our own.
IN-PERSON SESSIONS
I'm available for one-on-one sessions in NYC and in the Hudson Valley. Choose to meet me in-studio or at your home. All props are provided.
ZOOM SESSIONS
Virtual sessions are the most effective way to establish a consistent yoga practice. With no commute time it’s easier to fit a practice into your busy schedule. Denise has been teaching private virtual yoga sessions for over a decade and is skilled at setting up technology so that students have clear instruction and visibility of poses. Even over a screen she is able to read your body mechanics and offer ways to help reverse repetitive movement patterns that may cause pain or injuries.
Ways we can work together
Pain Relief & Injury Recovery
Address chronic tightness, movement restrictions, recurring injuries, and postural imbalances with a combination of strength work, soft tissue release, mobility drills and therapeutic movement. Correct improper breathing mechanics.
Mobility, Flexibility
& Fascia Unwind
Healthy fascia is essential for ease of movement, mobility, and resilience. These personalized sessions combine deep stretching, therapy ball rolling, breath, and mindful movement to release chronic tension, restore healthy fascial glide, and improve flexibility.
Longevity & Aging Well
Designed to help you maintain strength, stability, flexibility, and improve balance while supporting healthy joints, bone health, and fall prevention. Whether you're managing arthritis, adapting to the natural changes of aging, or simply want to stay active and independent, I'll meet you where you are.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
“Every class I take with Denise, I learn something new or unlearn ways of practicing that no longer serve me.
I appreciate are her clear and concise language.
It allows me to focus on the present, which gives my brain the opportunity to reset.”
– Ivette
"Denise literally
changed my life.
She’s incredibly knowledgeable and applies her expertise in the kindest and most constructive way, and my body (and mind) are so much better for it.
I’ve also never had more fun getting in shape."
-Peter Cane (Peter Cane Law)
"Denise has an uncanny ability to sense exactly what movement my body needs on any particular day.
I have been working with Denise for over 10 years and after every single session, I feel more grounded and revived.
Through her gentle yet encouraging instruction, my mind/body connection becomes evident and the effects are invaluable."
– Robyn S
"I've taken class with Denise for the last 8 years — both in person and virtually. Denise has been a supportive teacher no matter what state I was in.
I went through a major illness and serious wrist injury which required surgery during my time with her.
Denise helped me find my way back with a practice that met me where I was at.
She always takes the time to get to know what her students are dealing with and find customized modifications for them.
Denise and Forrest Yoga have really helped me unlock access to deeper breath, a stronger core and relief of chronic pain and tension."
-Ami Angelowicz