Yoga for all with yoga classes in Pensacola
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.
Discover Emerald Coast Yoga's Expert Instructors!
Leslie Donovan, Yoga Instructor
Gina Nolan, Professional Belly Dancer and Instructor
Gina Nolan, Professional Belly Dancer and Instructor
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, Professional Belly Dancer and Instructor
Gina Nolan, Professional Belly Dancer and Instructor
Gina Nolan, Professional Belly Dancer and Instructor
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!
Sarah Donovan, Mama & Me Facilitator
Heather Mitchell, Tai Chi/Qigong Instructor
Heather Mitchell, Tai Chi/Qigong Instructor
Sarah is offering "Mama and Me" -- fun and fellowship for mamas and little ones on 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, a
Sarah is offering "Mama and Me" -- fun and fellowship for mamas and little ones on 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!
Heather Mitchell, Tai Chi/Qigong Instructor
Heather Mitchell, Tai Chi/Qigong Instructor
Heather Mitchell, Tai Chi/Qigong Instructor
Heather Mitchell is a visual artist, who has studied and practiced tai chi and qigong for many years and enjoys introducing others to the profound benefits of these gentle practices. She has shared her love and knowledge of tai chi and qigong in various settings, with students of all ages (elementary school to 80s) and levels of experienc
Heather Mitchell is a visual artist, who has studied and practiced tai chi and qigong for many years and enjoys introducing others to the profound benefits of these gentle practices. She has shared her love and knowledge of tai chi and qigong in various settings, with students of all ages (elementary school to 80s) and levels of experience. Her teaching repertoire includes the Eight Silk Brocades, a set of qigong movements that target specific systems in the body for healing, and the 18 Movements (Shibashi) Sets One and Two. Heather also teaches the Yang Style 8-form, which is an abbreviated introduction to the widely known 24-form. She enjoys sharing additional qigong movements, named for birds and animals that inspired them, which can enhance any practice.