Our Instructors and Founders

Amy moved to Newport a year ago which has been an incredible life experience for her and she is excited to give back to the community by co-founding Titanium Yoga.  Her goal is to provide a space filled with kindness, happiness, and personal growth for all that come to her classes.

Amy has been teaching yoga since 2008 after completing her RYT200 yoga certification in Skaneateles, NY.   Amy has also attended numerous workshop immersion trainings with master teachers: Jason Crandell,  David Regelin, Sadie Nardini, Todd Norian, Desiree Rumbaugh, and Nikki Costello.  

Amy has taught various types of classes over the years including slow flow, vinyasa flow, power yoga, yin, foundations to yoga, and her specialty, which is alignment based vinyasa flow.  Amy’s belief is that keeping the body aligned prevents disease and allows you to experience the depth of poses and works with each student to help them achieve personal growth in their practice.

Off the mat Amy works in the field of clinical research as a senior global talent acquisition director. Amy is also involved with Newport Contemporary Ballet and is the President of the Trout Lake Association.

Amy’s quote on what yoga means to her:

“ I believe that yoga helps you find yourself – the balance between mind, body, and spirit.  Yoga is more than an exercise on your mat – it is a lifestyle and is what keeps you grounded throughout life. Seeing students evolve is incredibly rewarding and the reason I teach yoga”.

Fun Facts about Amy:

Mom to identical twin 22 year old boys, loves cooking, hosting parties, decorating and traveling internationally

Olivia recently completed her RYT200 yoga certification in March 2023 and has been teaching in the Newport community since then.  She focuses on slow flow and vinyasa flow classes and believes that students should prioritize meeting themselves where they are on and off the mat, creating space for patience and growth.

Off the mat Olivia is a nanny and has a passion for working with children and experiencing their growth and curiosity.  She is also an avid reader, loves to travel and recently went on a yoga retreat in Sicily.

Olivia is excited to teach at Titanium Yoga so she can grow, learn and connect with amazing individuals in the community.

Olivia’s quote on what yoga means to her:

“Yoga allows me to slow down and reconnect with my inner self. I have consistently used yoga as a tool for many years, and wanted to deepen my spiritual and physical practice”.

Fun Facts about Olivia:

Makes her own salves and infused oils.   Her favorite is lavender oil beeswax salve!

Madi completed her RYT200 yoga certification in March 2023 and has been teaching for 7 months in the Newport community. She has taught a range of classes from restorative slow flow to power vinyasa. Madi’s philosophy is to create an open and welcoming environment for students of all stages so they can learn and grow in their practice and does this by getting to know each student and their goals and reasons for practicing yoga.

Off the mat Madi is a social media manager for higher education institutions and has been in marketing for 5 years.  She also loves running, going for walks and exploring new coffee shops in and around Rhode Island.

Madi is thrilled to be part of the Titanium Yoga Community because it embodies all of the aspects of yoga that she believes in –community, kindness, joy, and spirituality.

Madi’s quote on what yoga means to her:

“ I believe yoga is a beneficial spiritual and physical practice that opens the mind and spirit.  As a yoga student for over 10 years, I have decided to further dedicate myself to the practice by becoming a teacher so I can give the gift of yoga to students in the community”.

Fun Facts about Madi:

Loves writing poetry and has been published in Newport Life Magazine

Maggie completed her RYT200 yoga certification in May 2023 and has been teaching vinyasa flow classes in the community since then. Maggie likes the philosophy of satya. She believes in practicing a walk the talk mentality and making sure your represent a true mentality of who you are.  Maggie helps students understand what to do and when to ask for help or guidance.

Off the mat Maggie is a Nurse in the Newport Emergency Room and has worked there for 4 years.  She is also an avid runner, hiker and loves to camp.  She spends a lot of time outside with her golden doodle, Winnie.  Maggie is excited to be part of Titanium Yoga and teach while also growing further as an instructor.

Maggie’s quote on what yoga means to her:

“ I have been influenced by yoga for most of my life.  My 86 year old Nana is a yoga instructor and so is my Mom.  Yoga has always come back into my life at the times when I was lost.  I believe that yoga is a form of ritual that allows people to open up and reflect on parts of themselves”

Fun Facts about Maggie:

She was a third in the nation rugby player in college!

Pallyanna completed her RYT200 yoga certification in 2021 and has been teaching yoga in North Carolina before coming to Newport.  Her classes range from yin, slow flow vinyasa to power yoga.  Pallyanna believes that yoga is not a workout but rather a workin on yourself and a way to let go of stagnant energy and release what is no longer serving you.  

She is excited to join Titanium Yoga as the studio is a welcoming community that is filled with support, and unique offerings.  She encourages students to practice self- realization and to learn to feel comfortable in the discomfort, knowing that the practice on the mat can be transferred over to everyday life.

Off the mat Pallyanna is a Graduate Student at Salve Regina University studying Holistic Mental Health Counseling.  She also loves traveling and immersing herself into different cultures, reading and cooking.

Pallyann’s quote on what yoga means to her:

“ I have seen how valuable and life changing yoga has been to my life so I want to teach and be the guide and light for others.  I believe that yoga has been a beautiful tool to move energy, cultivate self awareness and be my anchor to the present moment so you can connect with mind, body, and spirit.”

Fun Facts about Pallyanna:

At age 19 she went to Southeast Asia and traveled to Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and learned about Buddhism and Meditation.  This experience helped transform her perspective and encouraged her to pursue her love and passion for yoga!

Stefanie relocated to Newport with her husband in November of 2021 and completed her RYT200 yoga certification in the Spring of 2023 through Lori Pagliaroni’s Shanti Om Yoga Teacher Training. She has also practiced at a number of studios in the great boston area. 

Off the mat Stefanie is a Global Client Executive in financial services. She is passionate about diversity and inclusion and has participated and held various director roles to advance these efforts. She loves to travel and explore local yoga studios wherever she goes. Stefanie is a mother of a son. She is excited to bring together a new community of yoga instructors to the Newport Community. 

Stefanie’s quote on what yoga means to her:

“Yoga offers me an opportunity to practice my core values of empowerment, freedom, and authenticity.  Finding yoga has allowed me to find balance between the demands of the corporate world and my personal wellness.”

Fun Facts about Stefanie:

Stefanie is a dog mom of 3 (2 Shitzus and 1 Frenchie). She loves spending time with family and friends, hosting parties and visiting her favorite getaway from reality is Las Vegas!

Samantha received her RYT200 hours yoga certification in 2016 and has been teaching yoga for 7 years.  She has taught vinyasa, restorative, hip-hop yoga, and vinyasa with weights.  Samantha is passionate about creating a welcoming and nonjudgmental class for students of all levels to clear their mind and fully release inwards.  Her classes are about turning inward and honoring where your body is at, connecting breath to movement and finding calm in the stillness.

Samantha loves Newport and yoga but hadn’t found a yoga home on the Island until joining Titanium Yoga.  She is excited to be apart of this new community!

Off the mat Samantha has an art business where she uses ceramics and metalsmithing to design art that evokes a feeling of movement and life. 

Samantha’s quote on what yoga means to her:
“ I truly believe that yoga is for everybody and that all persons have something that they can benefit from by doing yoga.  Yoga helped me both mentally and physically during the hardest time of my life, and I feel honored to help other students navigate trials and celebrate wins”.

Abbey completed her 200-hour RYT training in 2017 and her Yoga Sculpt training in 2015 (both with CorePower Yoga in Boston).

Abbey has experience teaching a variety of different classes including heated and non-heated vinyasa power flows, slow flows, yoga sculpt, and beginner foundations classes. Most recently (2020-2024), Abbey taught at Evolve Power Yoga (EPY) in Boston.

Abbey’s approach empowers students to be more present: deepening intuition and the connection between mind and body. She offers a nurturing and welcoming space for all to find their edge and leave class with a fresh perspective.

Abbey moved to Newport in November 2023 and is excited to join the Titanium team to both teach and learn from members of this close-knit community.

Off the mat, Abbey works full-time in media relations strategy at a full service communications and public relations agency. She loves walking her rescue pup on the beach and spending quality time with family and friends.

Abbey loves creating dynamic playlists for her classes and believes that music can be a powerful tool in connecting to the practice

Abbey's quote about yoga:

"I became a yoga instructor to help others find the same light and peace that my mat has offered to me time and time again. I believe we are all on a continual journey of self-discovery, and that yoga helps us be more mindful and kinder to ourselves along that important journey. I have met lifelong friends as both a teacher and student of yoga – I am so grateful for that.”

Federica received her 200HR Yoga Teacher Training at Yogi Hari’s Ashram in Miramar, Florida in March 2022 and has been teaching classes since then.    She has practiced yoga for nearly 20 years and classes from Lori Pagliaroni, Shannon Walker, Greg Angel, Patty Doyle and others when Thames Street Yoga was in Newport.   

She has taught vinyasa flow, slow flow and private one-on-one yoga for clients and incorporates some of her massage health and wellness information into her classes.  Federica is excited to join Titanium Yoga and teach in a devoted yoga studio.  She enjoys the community and shared values and love of the practice that other teachers have her at Titanium.

Federica’s yoga lifestyle guides her in her life as she draws upon lessons connected to presence, accountability, gratitude, and service.   Off the mat, you can find Federica practicing massage, Reiki and bodywork in Newport while also offering health coaching advise to clients.

Federica’s quote on what yoga means to her:  My extensive personal yoga practice has helped me tremendously in maintaining the integrity of my posture and body mechanics during long days as a massage therapist.  It has increased my strength and flexibility, my body awareness and listening capabilities, and most importantly supported and enhanced my practice of mindfulness.

Fun Fact about Federica: Although she spends a lot of time with people she is an introvert who spends a lot of time alone in the woods to relax and recharge.  She enjoys traveling and exploring new cultures and countries and has been fortunate to have had the chance to visit many beautiful places around the world.

Anna received her 200 hours YT training certificate in 2018 and has been teaching yoga at Corepower Boston since then.  She is trained to teach all levels and styles of vinyasa or flow classes.   She became a teacher after trying yoga to heal an injury and it helped her develop a strong mind/body connection that she had never experienced before. 
Anna teaches her classes according to the yoga philosophy connected to the yamas and niyamas as these philosophies have influenced her entire life.  Yoga is not just a practice but a true complete way of life for Anna. She is focused on students enjoying their practice vs. trying to look great in a pose and she helps students find clarity in their mind and connect with the body and soul as they move through class.
Anna is excited to join Titanium Yoga as she just moved to Newport in June 2024 and was looking for a community based studio that is centered around authentic yoga.  She is thrilled to join other teachers at Titanium that teach from the heart.
Anna’s quote on what yoga means to her:  “Yoga was the starting point that completely changed my life. It has allowed me to slow down, take my time, and not have my life be a fire drill.”
Fun Fact about Anna:
She has spent the last year focusing on traveling and spending time with family.  She has been in Mexico, Portugal and many other places and is now excited to call Newport home.

Liv completed her 200 Hours RYT in August 2024 and joins Titanium Yoga as one of our Instructor Mentees!

She has a passion for yoga, the physical practice and the spiritual side which has brought her such light and peace to her life.   Her belief is that yoga is full of wonderful lessons, values and beliefs that support an enrich the overall experience of life.  

Liv picked Titanium as she wanted to be part of community that strives to create space where everyone can be their authentic selves, surrounded by compassion, support and respect.

Off the mat you will find Liv as a nanny as she loves to support the tiny humans and their families 😊  She also volunteers at animal shelters and local soup kitchens and enjoys farmers markets, arts and crafts pop ups and supporting local small businesses.

Katie received her 200 Hour Vinyasa Teacher Training in 2015 from Dhyana Yoga, Philadelphia, her 300 Hour Hatha Vinyasa Teacher Training in 2022 from Lakshmi Rising School for Yoga and Wellness in Costa Rica, and her 100 Hour Yin Yoga Teacher training in 2022 from Shanti Atma Yin Yoga School, Portugal.   Katie has taught yoga over the years in Florida and Philadelphia and she lives her life off the mat using the Yamas and Niyamas as moral guidelines allowing her take her practice out to the studio and into the real world.  Katie believes the most important part of the practice is the breath which is a gift and opportunity to bring ourselves into the present moment.

Katie is new to Newport and interested in building the yoga community at Titanium Yoga and appreciates that Titanium Yoga is intertwined with the broader Newport Community.   She is excited to bring her energy to the studio and to then share that outwards with others.     Off the mat, you will find her at Salve Regina where she is working on her Master’s in Holistic Clinical Counseling as she plans to offer somatic therapy after completing the program.

Katie’s quote on what yoga means to her:

Yoga changed how I moved through life, far beyond the physical practice.  It has brough more softness, more grace, and more self-compassion to my life.  My yoga practice has helped me find the balance between effort and ease and my decision to become a teacher stemmed from a simple desire to help people feel better leaving a practice then when they first stepped onto their mat.  I want people to know that yoga is for everybody, just keep showing up!

Fun Facts about Katie:

During the pandemic she sold her house to travel the world; it was the most fulfilling experience of her life!  She taught yoga at a retreat center during this time and completed her additional trainings which allowed her to meet some of her dearest and closest friends.