Meet Our Team
We are teachers, coaches, and healers of all kinds. Every member of our team - from reception to instructors to leadership - is deeply vested in your experience. We pride ourselves on our value of Radical Personalization - helping you unlock your unique wellness goals with the mix of movement and stillness that's just right for you.
Nicole D'Andrea-Lazarte
Founder, Instructor, Wellness PractitionerHeart Bench
Maplewood, NJ
Tyco, Thievery Corporation, Emancipator, Birdy
Why Blackbird?
It's the honor of a lifetime to hold space for our team to share their gifts and our clients to set themselves free.
Ina Cabrera
Lead Instructor, Wellness PractitionerWarrior 1
Pequannock, NJ
Trevor Hall, Empire of the Sun, Sister Nancy, Talking Heads, Phoebe Bridges, Miley
Why Blackbird?
All signs lead to Blackbird.
Richie Pasciuto
Director of Operations, InstructorFlying Splits
Haworth, NJ
Silence of Lesbos, JP Cooper, Essie Jain
Why Blackbird?
Blackbird Yoga Studio is special to me because it's where I discovered the true meaning of community and began my journey of self-love and self-actualization.
Ashley Vernick
Director of Client Experience, Wellness PractitionerLizard
Oxford, PA
Arcade Fire, Radical Face, Submarines, Stars, Fleetwood Mac
Why Blackbird?
It’s where my heart is, a caring and inclusive space where everyone can be themselves, in their bodies.
Danielle Kasen
InstructorPigeon
Hillsdale, NJ
Nina Simone, U2, George Michael, Sara Bareilles, Billie Eilish
Why Blackbird?
Blackbird Yoga because “all your life, you were only waiting for this moment to be free.”
Jennifer Tapia
InstructorPeaceful Warrior
Tenafly, NJ
Khruangbin, Post Malone, Empire of the Sun, Calvin Harris, Jordan Jessep, Steven Halpern
Why Blackbird?
The Blackbird community is kind, warm and inviting for all yogis. It’s a place to call home.
Lauren Pendergast
InstructorFrog
Cresskill, NJ
Sol Rising, MC Yogi, Boyce Avenue, classic rock
Why Blackbird?
At Blackbird you can show up exactly as you are and know it will be a supportive and fun experience.
Conor Michael Murphy
InstructorKing Pigeon
Bogota, NJ
Wildfire by Cautious Clay, Inner Light by Elderbrook & Bob Moses, luminar by Porangui
Why Blackbird?
The culture, inclusive community, and atmosphere of Blackbird make it an energetic space to learn and practice.
Lauren Wetzel
InstructorFlying Lizard
Franklin Lakes, NJ
Sjowgren, Vance Joy, Tash Sultana, St. Lucia, anything upbeat and indie
Why Blackbird?
Stepping into the studio feels like you're being hugged by a friend you haven't seen in a long time.
Kara Flinn Fraga
Instructor, Wellness PractitionerCamel
Dumont, NJ
Rihanna, Rolling Stones, Natalie Merchant, Coldplay, Madonna, Sol Rising
Why Blackbird?
Blackbird Yoga because I am always only 1 yoga class away from having a good day and this space, music, and the people that show up on their mats here make it magical!
Alexandra Seijo
InstructorPyramid
Englewood Cliffs, NJ
MC Yogi, Pretty Lights, Dr. Toast, Garth Stevenson
Why Blackbird?
The Blackbird community is kind, warm and inviting for all yogis. It’s a place to call home.
Erica DeAngelis
Client ConciergeRevolved Warrior
Haworth, NJ
Banks, Alt J, Lorde
Why Blackbird?
It’s where I can get into a state calm and peace.
Katherine Bermudez
Client ConciergeSupine Spinal Twist
Englewood, NJ
KAYTRANADA, Florence + The Machine, Hanz, The xx, Odesza
Why Blackbird?
Our common goal of the overall wellbeing of everybody in the community.
Debra Halsch
Client ConciergeLow Crescent Lunge
Bronx, NY
Trevor Hall, Michael Franti, East Forest, Jack Johnson
Why Blackbird?
The energy is warm and accepting to all.