Contact Us:
100 Benkert Street
Bethpage NY 11714
(second floor) No elevator
Email: yogashackinfo@gmail.com
☮️About us☮️
Once upon a time there were 2 best friends, Michelle & Cindy, who were teaching yoga across Long Island. Never did they plan to open their own studio, EVER... But after a phone call to Cindy asking her to teach in Michelles' backyard, the evolution of The Yoga Shack began. Within 2 weeks they were open and running! Just a short year later they ran out of space and moved into the new location in Bethpage. Come join our Shack Tribe Community!
ॐ Meet the Tribe ॐ
Michelle D (Owner & Teacher)
Michelle is a 500hr Certified Yoga Instructor and Reiki Master. After a few years of working as a Radiation Therapist at NYU, she started her yoga journey- looking for a way to clear her mind, and instantly fell in love with the practice. She loves adventures, music, the gym, the beach, surfing, spicy food and being barefoot.
Michelle has Certifications in Vinyasa Flow, Primal Flow, Yin, Restorative, Stand Up Paddle board Yoga, BUTI, Crystals & Sound Healing & Karma Kids Yoga. She has also completed trainings with United we Om, Bryan Kest and Rodney Yee. Her creative playlists compliment her upbeat, laid back, friendly, positive attitude. You are sure to get a class that will make you feel safe, welcome, and relaxed. She is certainly not afraid to live life and run head first into any opportunity. Her motto is “jump and the net will appear.” Michelle has learned to stay present by letting go, optimistic by never giving up, and the importance to share these values with her students. Favorite Role Models: Mister Rogers, Bob Marley, Anais Nin and Mother Teresa
Cindy V (Owner & Teacher)
Cindy started her yoga journey in 1999. Cindy has her masters in education and taught 6th grade for 5 years until she made the switch to teaching kids and teachers yoga full time. She created and implemented a yoga program in the Syosset school district and taught in service yoga trainings to educators. Her yogic path has always been organic; having full faith it was always what’s meant to be. She soon completed 4 teacher trainings to teach kids yoga to preschool through teenagers, mommy and me, and family yoga. She completed her first 200 hour teacher training for adults and this is where she met Michelle. Over the next 12 years, she has continued to study with many incredible teachers.
She has also received the following training certifications:
500 hour yoga teacher training, Yoga Tune Up level 1 and 2, Yoga Tune Up Advanced Anatomy, five 18 hour trainings under Jonny Kest, two complete Yin teacher trainings with Joe Barnett, Kickboxing, Barre Classes, Strike Indoor Cycle (Spinning and Jonny G certifications), & Warrior Sculpt/ Yoga Sculpt. She has also studied extensively with, Sean Corn, Bryan Kest, Baron Baptiste, Jacqui Bonwell, among many others. Out of all of her experiences, nothing prepared her for owning a yoga studio but she wouldn’t change a single thing! She loves every second of working with her best friend and partner in crime. The Yoga Shack was born out of her absolute love and devotion to the practice of yoga.
ॐ Meet our Teachers ॐ
Parking:
Classes from 9:30am - 6:30pm please use the parking lot across the street. It is 2-4 hour parking (no permit required) HEAD IN parking only!
Classes before or after those times can park in the small lot in front. Thank you!
Policy:
- No Refunds or exchanges on classes, packages or workshops / events/trainings or any retail
- Class packages, New Student Specials and Memberships may NOT be applied toward special events or workshops.
- Class packages, New Student Specials and Memberships may not be shared with another person and DO NOT count as a membership
- New Student Specials have an expiration date. We can not extend beyond that date. New Student Specials are for NEW CLIENTS ONLY (having never attended class at the studio)
- Cash or Credit Card only- we do not accept Venmo
- To cancel a recurring monthly unlimited package, you must give 30 days notice- by e mail only! yogashackinfo@gmail.com
- There is a 3.9% + .99 fee for all credit card transactions
- There is a $20 fee for any declined credit card
NOTE- This is a Live Stream Studio- Classes are recorded for our On Demand Library and some classes will be taped for social media
STUDIO ETIQUETTE
All students must sign in at the desk even if you registered online for class
Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the start of class (for virtual as well). Doors are locked at the start of class (no one will be let in late)
Please remove your shoes and place them in the cubbies before entering the studio
Turn all cell phones to SILENT (not vibrate) before entering class. We prefer phones and personal belongings to be left in the cubbies
No chatting during the class
When class is in progress, please keep your voices low in the hallway and office
Please observe basic hygiene when attending class
Let the teacher know of any injuries or conditions that may affect your practice
Please make sure we have a current email and phone number in case we need to relay any information about class cancellations/changes
Please always check the online schedule and Register for class to ensure there have been no changes
If you are feeling sick/ have a fever please stay home
