Meet Corina

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I see yoga practice as an incredibly efficient vehicle for vibrant good health on all levels of being, and wholeheartedly believe in the simple, profound power of breath and movement, stillness and silence.

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Yoga has been a great passion for most of my adult life and has been my profession since 1999. I see yoga practice as an incredibly efficient vehicle for vibrant good health on all levels of being, and wholeheartedly believe in the simple, profound power of breath and movement, stillness and silence. When combined with intention, attention, courage and perseverance I’ve found this recipe awakens people to vibrant vitality, strength and serenity, clarity and confidence, and the possibility of deeply enjoying their experience of being alive. My positive energy is contagious; my style is soulful, poetic and philosophical; my sequencing is intelligent and creative, and my instruction is detailed and precise with vivid imagery and occasional laughter.

As an E-RYT 500 I’ve received certifications in vinyasa yoga (Cyndi Lee); yin yoga (Paul Grilley); mindfulness meditation (Dharma Moon). My continuing education pursuits have enhanced my teaching toolbox with a refined understanding of the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali; a specialization in yoga for grief; yoga for anxiety and depression, yoga for cancer and end-of-life; fluency in physical anatomy and a deep dive into chakras and subtle anatomy; intensive study of Tibetan Buddhism, and forays into learning Sanskrit and Ayurveda. For 18 years I owned and operated Wake Up Yoga, ultimately with three locations in Philadelphia. In that capacity I ran a 200-hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training program each year, which was locally regarded as Ivy League and turned out highly educated, skillful yoga teachers. As a yin yoga teacher, I have collaborated with Yoga International; locally I collaborate with the Philadelphia Wisdom Seat; and I continue to offer public and private classes, workshops, trainings and retreats locally, nationally and internationally.
Travel has been another lifelong passion that has taken me to more than 30 countries on five continents. Combining yoga with travel offers the amazing opportunity to employ two of my superpowers: fostering community by creating a welcoming environment in which everyone feels safe, seen, respected and valued, and holding space for profound growth and transformation. Lasting friendships have sprouted within the retreats and trainings I have facilitated which gives me great pride and fulfillment.

At age 17 I was in a near-fatal car accident that left me with broken bones, injured organs and rendered unconscious for days. A few years later I found my way into my first yoga class. Through consistent practice my body, heart and spirit began to profoundly heal. I would say that yoga saved my life and feel it is the privilege and honor of a lifetime to employ this practice to bring others back to life.