OUR TEAM

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    Mariel Freeman

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    Mariel is the owner and founder of Three Queens Yoga. With over 20 years of teaching experience, she leads our 200- and 300-hour Yoga Teacher Trainings. A Lululemon Legacy Ambassador and Best of Philly Yoga Teacher, her classes blend real-world philosophy, precise alignment cues, and rich storytelling. Mariel also owns Shot Tower Coffee and is deeply committed to building community.

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    Erick DuPree

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    Erick is the business development partner at Three Queens, where he oversees finance and HR, brand partnerships, programming, and retail. He is a certified 200- and 300-hour yoga teacher trainer, as well as a USAW-L2 Olympic Weightlifting coach.

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    Yesenia Vargas

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    Yesenia is the communication and digital marketing manager at Three Queens. Our in-house photographer, she also supports daily studio and member needs. She spends her time away from Three Queens weaving, sewing, and traveling as often as she can.

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    Sabrina Shepherd

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    Sabrina is the Assistant Studio Manager at Three Queens, supporting our front desk, work exchange and member community. Outside the studio, she’s into astrology, game nights, and dystopian fiction.

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    Abby Klein

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    Abby has taught and practiced movement for over 20 years. Her long background in the alternative medicine space informs her perpetual fascination with the body and its ability to heal.

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    Adriana Adelé

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    Adriana is the co-lead 200 Hour Training faculty with Anisha, and a restorative yoga, yoga nidra and pranayama teacher. Her classes are often an invitation to find pause, reflect and rest.

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    Anisha Chirmule

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    Anisha is the co-lead 200 Hour Training faculty with Adriana, a master story teller, and the advancing asana teacher. Her classes empower students to play their edge and build confidence.

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    Alexandra Holmes

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    Alexandra is a certified yoga therapist in private practice, and holds a master’s degree in Yoga Therapy. Alexandra is a 200 & 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Trainer, and is renown for her dynamic flow sequencing.

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    Alyssa Martin

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    Alyssa curates a safe space for self discovery, breath exploration, intentional movement, and ultimate self-awareness. In her classes discover how the breath serves no boundaries. Slow down and sink into this moment where there is nothing left to do but be exactly as you are.

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    Brandi Goldsborough

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    Brandi is a designer and yoga teacher. She teaches our Basics classes, and assists our 200 Hour Teacher Training.

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    Brian Swope

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    Brian is a yogi and mental health therapist - different approaches to wellbeing, that share in the idea that each of us is already complete and that we can better connect with ourselves and within an ever-changing world.

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    Deb Glassman

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    Deb has been practicing yoga for over 25 years and teaching for 8. Her spiritually- infused, alignment based vinyasa style is designed to draw the practitioner into a deeper relationship with themselves and others. In her spare time she is a physician and actor.

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    Elizabeth Zack

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    Elizabeth Zack teaches yoga, mindfulness, and sound healing to children and adults. She also leads sound baths and founded 100 Women Philadelphia, raising over $425,000 for local nonprofits.

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    Emily Kashka-Ginsburg

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    Emily is a yoga sculpt instructor and higher education professional. She is trained in a range of modalities including sculpt, Pilates, and restorative yoga. Her classes are grounded in breath and above all, seek to provide a space where you can find joy in movement.

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    Emma Scott

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    Emma creates spaces for students to build confidence and self-awareness through breath and movement. Her classes focus on mindfulness, bodily autonomy, and curiosity, teaching basics and beginners.

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    Josie Rosa Gatlin

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    Josie is a 200-hour Baptiste yoga teacher since 2013, and also an ACE certified personal trainer. She offers a music-driven sculpt class fusing yoga, strength training, and cardio for a full-body workout.

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    Larry Mele

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    Larry is a senior teacher, anatomy expert and NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist. He is the founder and owner of SOMA Movement & Therapeutic. His classes focus on detailed instruction, anatomy, and alignment based cueing.

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    Melissa Chesnick

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    Melissa teaches yoga to help students see themselves more deeply. She welcomes all skill levels and focuses on aligned engagement and injury prevention while keeping the practice fun. Outside of teaching, she enjoys exploring the city and watching reality shows.

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    Nicole Schiff

    Nicole, an educator, blends her teaching background into yoga. She works with teens and adults, guiding them through movement and breath. Outside yoga, she enjoys walks, reading, and sunshine!

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    Sara DiSimoni

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    Sara is our kids and family yoga teacher. A public school teacher, and certified yoga instructor, Sara has a wonderful ability to create meaningful programming for kids.

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    Stacia Nero

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    Stacia Nero is a leader in the Philadelphia yoga and wellness community. Her mission for the past decade has been to inspire others to find their own strength and growth through the practice of yoga and self-care.

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    Trina Andras

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    Trina is a scholar, professor, and student of yoga philosophy. She teaches a fiery alignment based class and offers yoga story-time.

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