Teacher/Owner

Sharyn Kerins

Sharyn loves to share her passion for yoga with the people in our community. Practicing yoga for over 13 years and becoming a teacher has really been a life changing experience. She is trained in Hatha yoga, beginner, moderate and advanced.  Sharyn completed her 200 hrs teachers training program meeting all standard of Yoga Alliance.  Next, Sharyn plans to complete the 500 hour teachers training program at Krirpula February 2015.

Sharyn is also happy to announce Spiritual Journey Wellness Center is now a Registered Yoga Alliance Certified 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training School.

Sharyn feels that yoga brings peace. "You will find a way to feel more present, relaxed and centered. The more you do yoga the better you feel and the more you will want to maintain the practice. The word yoga means union of the mind body & spirit.  Yoga is a gift you give yourself everyday whether it is on your mat or off."

As yoga is not a competition, Sharyn encourages you to remember yoga comes from the heart, and everyone's practice is heir own.. "I will always be a student first. My passion for understanding and knowledge is vast. The more I explore and know, the more I will be able to share these ancient wisdoms in a new and radiant light." Sharyn considers her three children Joey, Chrissy and Victoria her greatest teachers & most wonderful gifts ,taking her down the path into the journey of life .  She is also blessed with a precious grandson, Joseph Journey & granddaughter Maiella Mae .

Meghan Dooley

Meghan is a compassionate and kind yoga teacher looking to share the joy of yoga with everyone. She currently has her 200 hour Hatha Yoga Teacher, She feels blessed to be given this gift and looks forward to passing it on. She values the principles behind the yogic philosophy, and tries to practice kindness everywhere she goes.

Meghan has studied art and design, and has worked for many years doing retail design work. This experience has allowed her to be able to appreciate the unique qualities in each person and adapting to their specific desires. She also enjoys spending time with her family, friends and her pets. Always a student she loves to know that everyone she meets has something to teach her.

Suzanne Barckley

Attaining new knowledge through seminars, higher education and personal experience fulfills Suzanne’s career as a Yoga Instructor and a Massage Therapist. She has been practicing yoga all of her life.  After graduating from Georgian Court University with a degree in Holistic Health, she went on to attain her Yoga Certification from AAAI in 2003.  She has taught gentle, Hatha, special needs children, prenatal and truly enjoys sharing the gift of yoga with everyone.  Over the past 15 years of being a Nationally Certified Therapist, she has studied many modalities and learned to incorporate them to the individual needs of each client.  Combining yoga movement and body work has been the hallmark of her personal journey and the results are many.  During childbirth yoga proved this to be true.  She made a video of the birth for the Birth Center to show other Mothers proper breathing technique during labor.  Her favorite part of yoga is using the breath to let go of stress stored in the body. She hopes to go back to school and immerse herself in the yoga experience and to obtain her Masters in Holistic Health when her 3 little guys are grown.  She feels being a Mom has been her most humbling experience thus far and is focusing on nurturing her sons.  She is so grateful to share her gift with others and is always inspired by the peace yoga practice brings.

Samantha Cassaro-Bruce

Samantha found yoga about 4 years ago and loved it so much that I had to make it my life. Samantha took my teacher training in Houston, Texas at Yoga Rasa. Samantha has training in Hatha Yoga, Kids Yoga with Rainbow Kids and VaihAyasa Aerial Yoga. Samantha loves trying out all different types of yoga. Samantha has  traveled all over the world with my mat by my side trying to bring beauty with me everywhere Samantha goes. 

Amy Noble

Amy found yoga in 2002 after the birth of her daughter. At the point yoga was a tool get back into shape, it quickly became more than that. In 2007, she received her 200 hour certification through Integral Yoga Institute of Princeton learning under Jayadeva and Ron. Amy also has a Bachelors degree in art and special education. She was an art and special education teacher to students with behavior disorders, and used pranayama techniques from yoga to help her students control their anger and emotions. She most recently taught yoga to elementary students in Lakewood, integrating the fundamentals of yoga into a playful meaningful practice for young minds and bodies. In most recent years after a few life changing events Amy’s practice has deepened spiritually and physically. “Yoga is more than postures, it is about becoming truthful with oneself and leading a conscious life.” Amy is looking to receive her 500 hour certificate in the near future.

 Eric Nobles

Searching from an early age for a spiritual path Eric felt a deeper connection to the world around him. After studies in various spiritual cultures he had started practicing yoga 10 years ago when he was looking for a physical challenge and found Ashtanga yoga. Since then he has experimented with various yoga styles, and deepened his practice both physically and spiritually. Eric took his 200 hour YTT with Raghunath and Sondra Loring at Sadhana Yoga in Hudson, NY. Eric's intention was to deepen his own yoga practice and explore a deeper spiritual connection. Eric was so moved by the path of Bhakti Yoga he knew he needed to give these teachings back to the community. Now he is exploring what it means to be a yoga teacher in our present day and how to incorporate yoga philosophies into our everyday modern life. He has learned from strong asanas as well as practicing pranayama, chanting, meditation, and Kirtan.

  Jennifer Cathers

Tess Bungay

Tess Bungay received her 230-hour yoga teacher training certification at Kula Kamala in 2014. Tess began her yoga practice out of curiosity, intrigued by its healing potential, and found herself quickly embracing it as a lifestyle. Having experienced the therapeutic benefits of yoga firsthand, Tess believes the practice is a powerful way to ease the mind, strengthen one's self-acceptance, and re-discover comfort within each moment. After graduating from Ocean County College, she studied massage therapy at the NJ School of Massage and in the summer of 2013, became a certified massage therapist. Eager to deepen her familiarity with holistic techniques, Tess also studied White Light Reiki with John Mercurio of Advanced Wellness Consultants. With a heartfelt respect and passion for the practice of yoga, Tess is extremely honored to be able to share this method of healing in an light-spirited and accessible way. She plans to continue her education, and hopes to one day begin her own integrative yoga therapy practice.

Deb Saunders 

Debra Saunders has been practicing yoga and Pilates for a number of years and recently made the decision to become a Certified Yoga Instructor. Debra enjoys bringing together mind, body and spirit in a number of different ways. She  holds her 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) Certification and is registered with Yoga Alliance. In addition Debra is a licensed Clinical Psychotherapist with an understanding of the cognitive, physical and emotional connection with over 30 years of experience. Debra holds many certificates including NASW Clinical Supervisor Certification  Academy of Certified Social Workers Diplomate in Clinical Social Work Qualified Clinical Social Worker American Board of Medical Psychotherapist - Fellow and Diplomat Certification in Cognitive Therapy – Albert Ellis Institute Gerontological Certification School Social Worker - New Jersey Department of Education. Debra likens the mind body spirit in yoga to many of her other passions that have given her a sense of balance, peace and strength (both physically and emotionally). These include her passion for scuba diving, sailing and surfing. “The understanding and practice of  bringing all of my experiences into my classes is a main focus” stated Debra, who also believes that yoga should be fun and we are all students. Debra also believes that yoga helps us live our life from faith not fear.

 Ryan Gervasi

 Ryan discovered the light and magic of yoga during a period of darkness & uncertainty. One fateful day Ryan decided to take a yoga class when she felt called to a studio in Montclair where she met her first teacher and dear friend, Kerri McClain. Ryan fills up with tears of joy everytime she reflects on this fateful day as it forever changed her life. Ryan's practice deepened as she danced, played, fell and leaped through different practices, meeting new teachers and exploring various styles of yoga. Ryan's playful, soulful, devotional and loving yoga vibes are a path to freedom, healing and laughter. Ryan completed her YTT at Yoga Bohemia through the Radiant Heart Yoga School under Katie Ribsam, Crystal Froberg and Lauren Russo, who helped make this journey extra fun, educational and special & is forever grateful for their wisdom & teachings. Ryan says yoga is one of the only few things that makes sense to her in life and feels powerfully connected to the Divine through her practice. Ryan's only hope in teaching is to continue to share the power of healing, transformation and recovery through yoga. Ryan recalls one of her beautiful teachers whispering to her, 'you've been teaching for lifetimes.' Ryan is eternally and deeply grateful to all of her teachers, especially Kerri & all at Hot Yoga Revolution especially DM, KT, TR & LC, who inspired her greatly to become a teacher & helped guide her out of her comfort zone, discover healing and journey on the path to bliss. Ryan's style of power vinyasa aims to heal your body, mind, and soul as she guides you through movements that awaken your body and awareness. Ryan's practice will help serve as a guide to you as you use your breath and movement to explore & go deeper into your mind, body and soul.

 Ashley Kernan

Ashley has been practicing yoga for two years and fell in live her first pose. She only wishes to share the gift of yoga with everyone, and believe it has something different to offer everyone, Ashley teaches many styles including, yin, restorative, and vinyasa, classes. She can't wait to meet you all

Dina Cerbone

Dina has always been an active person and has always been in touch with her spirituality. She quickly found her place on the yogic path in 2014. She fell in love with every aspect of yoga and yogic living that she had to immerse herself and dive right in. Dina was the first graduate of Spiritual Journey Wellness Center's 200 hour YTT  Program, graduating  in November of 2015. Dina enjoys teaching Gentle or Slow Flow classes so that she can help others find their sense of peace and calm. She believes that Yoga brings you to a place of awareness and allows you to find a stronger connection with your higher self. Her biggest wish is that everyone she shares this beautiful gift with feels how passionate she is about it, and that she touches their souls in a special way! She is so excited to share this beautiful gift with you all!

   Psychic /Medium 

Leslie Lagani