Karisa (📍NJ / ♋ Cancer) is a true Jersey Girl, born and raised in the Garden State. A storyteller at heart and lifelong learner, she strives to bring creativity and compassion from the pages of her writing to the yoga mat.

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She is a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) and certified personal trainer, rooted in the belief that yoga is not just movement, it’s a return to the self. With presence, purpose, and a deep respect for the inner journey, Karisa simply wants you to feel welcome and at ease exactly as you are in class.

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Her passion for wellness extends beyond the studio. Her children’s book, Don’t Forget Your Mat!, was featured in BC The Mag for its playful, health-centered message, inspiring young minds to embrace movement and mindfulness from an early age.

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True to her Cancerian nature, Karisa finds joy in meaningful connection through her classes, her words, and the cozy rituals of everyday life: cooking with her husband, crafting with her sisters, and taking stroller walks with her sweet puppy.