ECY&EA owner and lead instructor, Dr. Deborah Bassett holds a PhD in communication from the University of Washington, has a research background in health and wellness and is widely published in the areas of culture, communication, and health in peer-reviewed medical journals. She is an experienced registered yoga teacher at the 500-hour level and has studied a wide range of styles and specializations over three decades with expert yoga teachers in Jerusalem, Seattle, New Orleans, Delaware, New Jersey, and Florida.
Emerald Coast Yoga & Expressive Arts is located in the Historic Sacred Heart Hospital at 1010 N. 12th Ave. in the East Hill neighborhood of Pensacola, FL.
Leslie Donovan has been teaching yoga since 2017 and is a graduate of the 200-RYT from URU. Leslie has always valued different forms of exercise and may supplement yoga with alternative practices such as Pilates, somatic movement, meditation and mindfulness during class as these tools help keep her grounded.
Leslie is a mother of 4 adu
Leslie Donovan has been teaching yoga since 2017 and is a graduate of the 200-RYT from URU. Leslie has always valued different forms of exercise and may supplement yoga with alternative practices such as Pilates, somatic movement, meditation and mindfulness during class as these tools help keep her grounded.
Leslie is a mother of 4 adult children, trauma-informed, and will be a fully licensed LMHC in April of 2025.
Gina Nolan is an award-winning Oriental (AKA: “Belly”) dance instructor, choreographer, and performer in Pensacola, Florida and the Director of her own dance company, Emerald Coast Belly Dance. Dancing since the age of nine, Gina comes from a strong background in ballet, jazz, modern, and musical theatre dance. She received her BFA in D
Gina Nolan is an award-winning Oriental (AKA: “Belly”) dance instructor, choreographer, and performer in Pensacola, Florida and the Director of her own dance company, Emerald Coast Belly Dance. Dancing since the age of nine, Gina comes from a strong background in ballet, jazz, modern, and musical theatre dance. She received her BFA in Dance and Theatre Arts from East Carolina University.
Gina’s awards in the Oriental Dance world include the following Belly Dancer of the Universe Competition honors: Champion of Champions 2010, Champion Drum Solo 2010, and 2nd Runner Up Fusion 2010. She was also chosen as the 2017 Shimmy Mob Choreographer.
When she's not dancing, you can find Gina relaxing on the beach!
Jami is a 2018 graduate of the 200-RYT from Navarre Living Yoga now Elementree yoga in Navarre, FL. Jami especially enjoys guiding others through YIN yoga and other restorative practices. Jami is also a 2007 graduate of Integrative Nutrition in NYC. In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering in Studio 228 Contemporary Art Gallery and int
Jami is a 2018 graduate of the 200-RYT from Navarre Living Yoga now Elementree yoga in Navarre, FL. Jami especially enjoys guiding others through YIN yoga and other restorative practices. Jami is also a 2007 graduate of Integrative Nutrition in NYC. In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering in Studio 228 Contemporary Art Gallery and introducing visitors to new artists.
Jami is offering Sunday Night Yin Yoga on select Sundays beginning August 2025, follow the link below to view dates available and register. Pre-registration required.
Lenaha Day is a 200 hr-RYT and on her way to complete 500 hr training this year! She is retired Air Force and teaches gentle yoga, perfect for beginners. She focuses on breathwork and meditation throughout the practice. If you are looking for private, couple, and small group sessions make an appointment with her! Lenaha is also a wedding
Lenaha Day is a 200 hr-RYT and on her way to complete 500 hr training this year! She is retired Air Force and teaches gentle yoga, perfect for beginners. She focuses on breathwork and meditation throughout the practice. If you are looking for private, couple, and small group sessions make an appointment with her! Lenaha is also a wedding officiant and will host Bachelorette and Bridal Parties as a fun, relaxing alternative to pre-wedding get togethers! Lenaha enjoys spending time with her husband and her kids, her friends, her dog, Buford, and reading a good book on the beach.
Rhett began his meditation practice in a small Zen temple about 20 years ago. It didn't take him long to realize that his mind was going bananas most of the time. This realization motivated him to keep practicing in order to get to know the nature of his mind and to ultimately make it a friend. Knowing that many others experience this m
Rhett began his meditation practice in a small Zen temple about 20 years ago. It didn't take him long to realize that his mind was going bananas most of the time. This realization motivated him to keep practicing in order to get to know the nature of his mind and to ultimately make it a friend. Knowing that many others experience this mental tug of war moved Rhett to have more compassion for our shared struggles. From this sense of a shared suffering grew his motivation to become a mindfulness teacher. Ultimately he hopes to help others in their journey to become a true friend to themselves.
*Rhett is currently in the middle of a two-year program to become a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher that is facilitated by the well-known authors and meditation teachers Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield. The meditation tradition being taught in this program is called Insight Meditation (also known as Vipassana) and its focus is on developing a nonjudgmental awareness in relation to our present experience. Rhett's class is open to folks from all meditation traditions.
Sarah is offering "Mama and Me" -- fun and fellowship for mamas and little ones on FIRST Fridays at 9:30 am! For little ones ages birth - 5 years. A mom to two little ones under the age of 5, Sarah is looking forward to creating a safe and inviting space where moms can connect with each other, little ones can enjoy movement, music, and p
Sarah is offering "Mama and Me" -- fun and fellowship for mamas and little ones on FIRST Fridays at 9:30 am! For little ones ages birth - 5 years. A mom to two little ones under the age of 5, Sarah is looking forward to creating a safe and inviting space where moms can connect with each other, little ones can enjoy movement, music, and play, and everyone can benefit from being together in a supportive community!
Milo Burdine walks the shamanic path as one who has returned from the underworld—guided by storm, softened by starlight, and shaped by the medicine of recovery. A trauma-informed practitioner and teacher rooted in Core Shamanism, he offers soul retrieval, spirit-led healing, and ceremonial support for those reclaiming their lives from a
Milo Burdine walks the shamanic path as one who has returned from the underworld—guided by storm, softened by starlight, and shaped by the medicine of recovery. A trauma-informed practitioner and teacher rooted in Core Shamanism, he offers soul retrieval, spirit-led healing, and ceremonial support for those reclaiming their lives from addiction, grief, and spiritual disconnection.
Through deathcare work, shamanic breathwork, and energy-based bodywork, Milo helps others dissolve armor, restore power, and reconnect with their sacred purpose. As a licensed massage therapist, circle holder, and devoted guide, he holds space for the wounded to rise as wisdom-keepers.
Milo began his spirit path in shamanism in 2009 through the depths of addiction recovery, finding empowering support from his spirit guardians who guided him to a recovery journey woven with shamanic foundations. Milo formally trained under his shamanic teacher from 2016–2021. The training included direct transmission of Sandra Ingerman’s lineage and techniques, such as soul retrieval, ways to live a shamanic life, shamanic deathcare, advanced shamanic healing methods, and trauma healing support. In 2025, Milo began teaching under his teacher’s blessing. He specializes in soul retrieval, spiritual empowerment, addiction recovery, and European ancestral practices.
Visit Mystical Wolf Healing Arts for more information on Milo's trainings.
I am Kristina, a dedicated medicine woman with over 15 years of experience working with the wisdom of medicinal plants and weaving them into medicine and opportunities for healing.
My path is rooted in extensive shamanic training through Blue Morpho Academy and lineage. I continue to deepen my practice through immersive dietas with Amaz
I am Kristina, a dedicated medicine woman with over 15 years of experience working with the wisdom of medicinal plants and weaving them into medicine and opportunities for healing.
My path is rooted in extensive shamanic training through Blue Morpho Academy and lineage. I continue to deepen my practice through immersive dietas with Amazonian trees in the jungle and facilitate Ceremonial Cacao circles in the US. I hold safe, nurturing spaces for growth and transformation.
My work is centered around compassion, grounding, heart-led embodiment practices, communication and connection. I am devoted to guiding others back home to their hearts.
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Join Kristina Medicina on the THIRD Sunday of every month from 2:30-4:30pm for a beautiful gathering with the Medicine of Ceremonial Cacao.
💜 Together, we will drink the ancient elixir of Cacao that helps you awaken to your hearts wisdom, truth, power, and purpose. ❤️ Cacao is used as a tool to help you love yourself and others, and to promote healing and connection. ♥️ We will gather for a couple hours and rest in a peaceful, serene environment and activate our bodies, connect with our breath and cultivate calm in an stress-free environment. Think of this as a sort of meditation or pause from your everyday life. You deserve it! 🎟️ Tickets via Venmo but PayPal is also an option! Seating is limited so reserve your spot via Venmo. Non-refundable tickets and you must pre-register
Venmo: Venmo | Kristina Komorowski
PayPal: Friend/Family payment to KristinaKomorowski@gmail.com
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