About Nina

Nina has lived several narratives that ultimately led her to yoga: addicted perfectionist, injured gymnast, overworked interior designer, isolated solo business owner, and sleepless mom.  After spending her academic years in the “Big 10”, her career began at a top international architecture firm in Atlanta.  Ensuing twelve years in the design industry and one too many nights sleeping at her desk, she decided a redirection towards wholeness was imperative.  She packed her bags, and (without knowing a soul) moved to Cape Cod and eventually settled in Boston.  

Since then, Nina has taught yoga and meditation for over nineteen years. Her physical and spiritual training spans across various influences including: Vinyasa, Katonah, prenatal and restorative yoga. In addition, competitive gymnastics, physical therapy, Integrative Positional Therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qigong, nutrition, Christianity and an overarching interest in wellness inform her teachings. 

Her approach to teaching is one that uniquely meets people where they are. She believes the real goal of yoga is to experience joy.

“Yoga asanas and breath work should be taught with good technique that serves the student. When the practice is efficacious the student will feel joyful. Joy creates the opportunity for gratitude and that is the name of the game in this thing we call life. Yoga is a recipe for joy. There are many good recipes, know which ones to use often.”

Nina has traversed parts of the world (but not nearly enough). Some of her most treasured explorations being Australia, Turkey, and Argentina. Nowadays, you can find her whipping up delectable healthy meals in her kitchen, watching college sports on Saturdays and sewing garments in the wee hours of the night. She is currently pursuing a masters in Acupuncture at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (NESA) while simultaneously holding down the fort at home that includes: a basketball loving husband, 2 creative kids, the sweetest dog ever and a troublesome cat.

View Nina’s teaching credentials here.

Dr. Yang Yang + wa-qi.com

Master Yang is possibly the most joyful human I have ever met. His teachings on Qigong, functional meditation, and reality are supporting my personal relationships and my kinship with life. Master Yang is a highly decorated martial artist and the author of the award-winning book, Taijiquan: The Art of Nurturing, The Science of Power. He currently teaches Taiji & Qigong at Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in NYC, as well as public classes. With a giant smile and deepest gratitude, I am honored to call him my teacher.

Tiffany Cruikshank + yogamedicine.com

To me, Tiffany is pure fun. Her youthful style will keep you light hearted, open to try anything and feeling confident in your body. Her sequence of asana is balanced so astutely, that you'll receive a physical therapy session during your yoga practice without even knowing it. Tiffany is passionate about uniting yoga teachers and western doctors to work together to create a more holistic approach to healthcare. Her newest book, "Meditate your Weight" is a must read for any practitioner.

Sudha Carolyn Lundeen + sudhalundeen.com

Sudha is an inspirational cancer survivor, a healer and someone I will never be able to say "thank you" to enough. She is my revered teacher of self care and restorative yoga. I was attending a women’s retreat (my first weekend away after having my first child). I was exhausted, emotionally unbalanced from a traumatic birth, and desperate for some self care. Let’s just say I left that weekend a completely different person. This woman is one of the greatest gifts the yoga community will ever see. You can work with her at Kripalu or on DVD here or here.

Abbie Galvin + thestudio.yoga

Abbie has been slowly sneaking into my practice and teachings since 2016; initially via Elena Brower. Abbie is brilliant, articulate and extraordinarily creative. Abbie uses the Katonah Yoga method developed by Nevine Michaan. Abbie’s approach is direct, voluminous, and imaginative. I practice with Abbie because I want to change and evolve as a human, mother, wife, friend and as a teacher of yoga.

Max Strom + maxstrom.com

The gentle giant is my nickname for Max. His quiet demeanor, grace and kindness will awaken parts of your soul you never knew existed. Max conducts trainings worldwide, is a phenomenal public speaker and is the author of “A Life Worth Breathing” and "There is No App for Happiness". Max helped me to connect to my mother in one of the most meaningful ways I could have ever have imagined - simply by dedicating my breath to her every time I breathe. It was one of the most profound moments in my meditative practice. I am forever indebted.

 John Unni + stceciliaboston.org

Quite possibly my most important teacher. The one who brings me home every Sunday. Father John has the gift of gab. He is magnetic, compassionate, and the most relatable Catholic priest you’ll ever meet. He has guided and supported me through some of the most difficult times in my life. He will take you into his arms, show you a home, guide your heart in the right direction and set the tone for your week - all in the name of the greatest giver and lover of all, Jesus.

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