Samantha Webster

Classes Taught:
Power Flow, Slow Flow, HIIT Pilates

Having grown up a dancer, movement has always been a vehicle for my self expression and healing. In college I took my first yoga class in a barn and have since then been enchanted with the practice. In 2017, I graduated with a B.S. in Public Read more.Health and yearned to expand my knowledge through yoga teacher training.

I completed my RYT-200 with Transformation Yoga Project and the Temple Inside-Out Center in May of 2018. Transformation Yoga Project provides yoga through a trauma-sensitive lens to individuals who are impacted by trauma, addiction, and incarceration. Through the Temple Inside-Out Center, I was able to train alongside folks incarcerated at a prison called SCI Chester. In June of 2019, I completed a 250 hour dynamic vinyasa training with Yoga and Movement Sanctuary. 

My studies have inspired me to create a community for participants to access and interpret information about themselves that can help them navigate their daily lives. I’m particularly moved by integrating other movement disciplines into a yoga practice as well as meditation and breathwork.

Becky Friel

Classes Taught:
Barre, HIIT Pilates

I’m a lifetime fitness enthusiast. I cannot remember a time when exercise and eating right wasn't a part of my daily routine. I’m a certified trainer and nutrition coach. I started my career in the industry as a cycle instructor. Shortly after getting certified I Read more.realized how important it is to combine cardio with weight training. This sparked my most recent obsession: Barre.

I’m certified thru Barre Intensity, which basically means a full body sweat with tucks and pulses. To better understand the human body and nutrition, I became a certified Ace personal trainer. I absolutely love teaching and helping others realize their strength. My motto: "Take care of your body, it's the only place you have to live in." When I’m not "partying" in the studio, I’m spending time with my family and friends.

Abbie O’Brien

Classes Taught:
Power Flow, Slow Flow

I’ve been practicing power yoga since 2011, completing my 200 hour RYT in 2018. I fell in love with the pace of power yoga, as it was both a physical challenge from my daily corporate desk job and a mental challenge to unwind and stay present. Read more.

I believe yoga should be non-competitive, rooted in mindfulness, and inclusive of all bodies, ages, and abilities. My class is filled with a good playlist, friendship, sweat, and smiles. I focus my classes on strength, flexibility, and endurance, while connecting breath and movement.

I’m a new mom, yogi, lover of traveling, and graphic designer. Originally from Williamsport, PA, I live in West Conshy with my husband Carl, daughter Rosie, and two dogs Arnie and Molly.

Maura Briscoe

Classes Taught:
Slow Flow, Pilates Mat

I first discovered my love for pilates and yoga in high school. I was a competitive athlete and used pilates and yoga as ways to cross train in the off season. Through consistent yoga and pilates practice, I learned what my body was capable of and how to Read more.take care of it. It was on the mat that I started to feel strong and confident. Learning to trust my body and listen to my intuition started while I was on the mat. (I’m still learning and ‘re-learning’ those lessons as well :) ).

I completed my Mat Pilates certification through Power Pilates in the summer of 2018. Then I completed my 200 hour registered Yoga Teacher Training at Dana Hot Yoga in the Winter of 2019. In class, I seek to integrate fun flowy movements with a gentle and comfortable environment for all bodies. My goal as a teacher is always to allow space for you to listen and connect to your bodies.  When I’m not on the mat, I work as a School Counselor in Philadelphia where I love to share yoga and mindfulness with my students.

Jaime Maroney

Classes Taught:
Slow Flow, Power Flow

I'm so grateful that I found yoga at a challenging time in my life 20 years ago. My practice has and continues to help me evolve physically, mentally, and spiritually. It pulls me out of the craziness of my day-to-day life, quiets the ticker tape in my Read more.mind, and provides me a creative outlet and physical challenge like nothing else I’ve experienced. I started teaching 7 years ago at another challenging time in my life.

Teaching has helped me continue to evolve into a better version of myself. I believe yoga should be accessible to everyone, every body type, and at every level of experience. When I started practicing, I couldn’t even touch my toes let alone do an arm balance or inversion. I will challenge you, support you, and always meet you where you are. I believe yoga should be fun, calming, challenging, and grounding.

I teach with hands-on assists to help people practice safely and to push them further than they think is even possible. Music and sequencing allow me to tap into my creative side and it’s a significant part of what you’ll experience in my classes. I look forward to sharing my love of this practice with you and helping you get out of my classes exactly what you need. Time is our most precious gift and the time you spend on your mat should be exactly what you need it and want it to be.

Stephanie Battaglia

Classes Taught:
Power Flow

Yoga is not about the destination, it’s about the journey. Let Yoga be your guide towards finding your inner calm, building strength and improving your overall health. I believe that we all have endless potential on or off the mat and that yoga goes far Read more.beyond the physical aspects of the practice. Yoga helps to heal, balance and grow our lives in every moment. Yoga is for anyone and everyone to enjoy and benefit from. Yoga is much than “just” a workout. It’s a practice, and it is my deepest intention to get you to moving physically and mentally into a clear space.

In 2013, yoga became a passion of mine. I instantly feel in love with the practice. In May 2020, I completed 200 hours of RYT (Yoga Alliance) teacher training. Yoga is about the balance between strength and flexibility, exertion and releasing. My classes combine both strength and mobility work in a dynamic, sweaty vinyasa flow style with fun upbeat music to get you moving.

My mission is simple. It is to help as many people as I can enjoy the wonderful benefits of yoga, and to make it fun and accessible for everyone. If you are new to yoga, I welcome you with open arms. I will guide you through each pose and help you to find your own personal practice. If you are an experienced yogi, I look forward to practicing with you and deepening your practice. I strive to create a fun challenging workout offering modifications and variations to make all feel comfortable!  My teaching style focuses on the awareness of breath, alignment and creating a strong mind body connection to get you flowing while challenging you to get to the next pose or a deeper variation. I know that you will walk away from my class feeling refreshed, invigorated and connected.

I graduated from Drexel in 2008, receiving a business degree with a concentration in marketing and received my juris doctor from Ave Maria School of Law, in 2011. Prior to having children, I managed Jewelry, Watches and Fine Jewelry at Nordstrom. I practiced law as a law clerk for the Superior Court in Pennsylvania under the Honorable President Judge Susan Peikes Gantman. In my current day to day, I assist in the daily operations at our family business, Battaglia Auto Sales.

I have always been involved in and enthusiastic about athletics. Hard work and dedication, certainly pay off. I have enjoyed the game, the lasting friendships made and the energy created. I was a level 8 optional gymnast, a cheerleader, a diver for Germantown Academy and four-year Division I diver at Drexel University. 

In 2017, I married my husband, Randall. We welcomed our first son Randall in April 2018, our second son Ronnie in May 2019 and our third son Ryan in 2020. I am currently a yogi loving stay at home mom navigating through the craziness of being a boy mom. In my free time, who am I kidding - what free time, you’ll see me at the studio!

Expect to move, sweat, and breathe.

Kaitlin Davis

Classes Taught:
Barre, Fusion Pilates + Barre, Pilates Mat

I am thrilled to be joining the Reya team. My passion for movement started at a young age in the neighborhood I grew up in. Every summer night we had massive games ranging from kick the can to foot races. From there I engaged in every type of Read more.team sport with a focus on field and lacrosse in high school. It ultimately led me to play Lacrosse at La Salle University and then to Coaching Uni in England.

When I returned home I had this feeling that I wanted to continue but with a focus off the field and in the gym/studio. I completed my barre certification with Allongee Technique in October 2019 and began my teaching journey there. I decided I'd like to expand my knowledge and also completed a Barre Level 1 Certification with Tuck Barre and Yoga April 2021. I also hold 2 certifications through Power Pilates, Pilates Mat 1 & Pilates Mat 2. You can expect to move to the beat of the music, break a sweat, and challenge yourself in my classes - although I always provide an option to modify too. I am continuing to learn and grow as a trainer and look forward to meeting you all on the mat! 

Merissa Zeek

Classes Taught:
Pilates, Barre, Fusion Pilates + Barre

Accidentally falling into the Pilates Instructor profession after college, I am proof that someone with no dance or athletic background can do (and excel at) Pilates and barre. I have been teaching and loving Pilates since 2008. I am certified Read more.through Balanced Body Pilates and IM=X Pilates. I teach Pilates mat, reformer, chair, and barre.

I love the mind/body awareness and challenge that a Pilates practice imparts. I learn something new about my body every time I get on my mat, and I’m passionate about bringing that experience to my clients. I taught and practiced through all 3 of my pregnancy and postpartum journeys and enjoy working with pre/postnatal clients. Using props and modifications to find deeper connections is my favorite, and I highly encourage all of my clients to use them.

I’m married to my college sweetheart, Chris and we live in Maple Glen with our 3 awesome kiddos and our sweet mini golden retriever.

Tasha Parry

Classes Taught:
Power Flow

I was instantly drawn to yoga’s restorative benefits after experiencing running injuries and working in a fast-paced corporate environment. While developing a regular practice in 2011, I pleasantly noticed my mind began to silence unnecessary Read more.chatter and stress levels decreased. After observing the mental and physical benefits of yoga, I decided to take my practice to the next level by completing my RYT-200 at Dana Hot Yoga in 2012 with the desire to share the benefits of the practice with others. I am also a certified prenatal and children’s yoga instructor and have completed Baron Baptiste’s Art of Assisting Program. Over the years, I have instructed at The Yoga Den, Lifetime, and Yoga Home.

My goal as a teacher is to offer a safe space that allows you to recognize your own strength and leaves you feeling refreshed and relaxed. You can expect to move with intention as you tap into your breath and power and play with your edge.

 Off the mat, I enjoy traveling and living in the moment with family and friends. I look forward to seeing you on your mat!

Angela Leighton

Classes Taught:
Pilates HIIT, Flow & Sculpt

I began teaching group fitness about five years ago. Specializing in prenatal/ postpartum moms, I want everyone to feel empowered to exercise, no matter their stage of life. Expanding my passion for fitness, I became a Certified Personal Trainer. Read more.

I fell in love with Pilates HIIT & Flow & Sculpt after the first class. I love the challenge, weight training, and full-body conditioning in these formats. I hope to share my love for the class with everyone who steps into the studio!

Amanda Dougherty

Classes Taught:
Barre, Fusion Pilates

I found barre about a year into my fitness journey in 2014 and loved it so much that I became a Balanced Body certified instructor in 2015. I've taught at several studios over the years, and I'm so excited to help the fine folks of Reya find that signature barre shake and burn.