Irina Kotikova
Born in Kishinev, Moldova - a country of sun, green hills and aroma-filled fruits - Irina developed her love and knowledge of plants and nature. She moved to US after high school, and learned in NY an array of new things - from photography to landscape design, finanace and yoga, via thousands of unique and interesting people she met, different schools and every day experiences. Life is a great teacher, full of opportunities.
Irina is a believer in transformation and finding the source of joy, happiness or wonder in everything.
She fell in love with yoga while traveling with ISHTA studio in Northern India, and as a follow-up to that journey completed 500 hr training at ISHTA studio in NYC.
Having the most amazing teachers is a blessing and an inspiration. Currently, Ira is teaching private yoga classes and group classes at Yoga Spot in Brooklyn, NY.
Irina is a believer in transformation and finding the source of joy, happiness or wonder in everything.
She fell in love with yoga while traveling with ISHTA studio in Northern India, and as a follow-up to that journey completed 500 hr training at ISHTA studio in NYC.
Having the most amazing teachers is a blessing and an inspiration. Currently, Ira is teaching private yoga classes and group classes at Yoga Spot in Brooklyn, NY.
Dina Turetsky
Born in Minsk, Belarus, Dina grew up in northern Israel. Later, she lived in Boston for many years, and recently moved to New York City.
Early on, Dina developed love of photography, art, dancing and poetry and spiritual healing that she expresses through these creative channels. In her early 20s, she became a Reiki Master and has constantly been exploring ways to find inner peace in Buddhism, Zen, Shamanism, Kabbalah, Sufism and many other teachings. Recently, she has been an active member in the 5Rhythms community and pursuing her yoga instructor certificate in yoga teacher training program at ISHTA. You can find some of Dina's photography and art works at her website.
Early on, Dina developed love of photography, art, dancing and poetry and spiritual healing that she expresses through these creative channels. In her early 20s, she became a Reiki Master and has constantly been exploring ways to find inner peace in Buddhism, Zen, Shamanism, Kabbalah, Sufism and many other teachings. Recently, she has been an active member in the 5Rhythms community and pursuing her yoga instructor certificate in yoga teacher training program at ISHTA. You can find some of Dina's photography and art works at her website.