The Nesting Place offers prenatal yoga, baby and me yoga, mommy and me fitness, postpartum fitness – something for everyone! Click here to register.
Prenatal Yoga: Connect with your mind and your body in this one-hour pregnancy safe prenatal yoga class. Stretching and yoga is a wonderful way to stay active during your pregnancy. This gentle flow helps mamas get in tune with their bodies and connect with their baby. This class meets weekly both virtually and in-person in all locations.
Baby and Me Yoga: We offer weekly yoga classes for you and your little one to bond while getting in a good stretch and moving your body. This class is a wonderful way to connect with your baby, assist in baby motor development, and learn simple baby soothing touch techniques. Moms will also get a great stretch and movement session in this class. Appropriate for ages 6-weeks to pre-crawlers. Offered weekly in Farmingdale and Merrick.
Postnatal Strength: A combination of core strengthening and total body toning. Pre-crawling babies are welcome.
Parent & Me Music: An interactive and fun music class for kids 6-36 months. Offered weekly in all locations. Baby classes are 3-12 months or until baby is actively crawling and needs a more active class. Toddler classes are ages 13-36 months!
Parent & Me Sensory Class: Sensory input builds neural pathways in the brain. These pathways – when exercised – become “information highways” which support process our thoughts and capacity to learn and make sense of new information. In these classes, children are exposed to different textures where they build capacity to explore the world around them and make sense of it. Recommended for babies and toddlers ages 5 months – 36 months.
Jennifer Sbrocchi
Jen is a mother of two and a dedicated prenatal yoga instructor who supports women through every stage of motherhood with thoughtful, intentional movement. She first found yoga as a way to manage the stress of her corporate career and quickly experienced its ability to build both physical strength and inner calm. That experience led her to complete her 200-hour yoga teacher training in 2014.
Shortly after her training, Jen became pregnant with her first daughter. Prenatal yoga replaced her vinyasa practice and became a powerful tool for connecting to her changing body and growing baby. That practice shaped her pregnancies and births and continues to inform how she supports the women she works with today.
Jen has completed over 100 hours of specialized training in prenatal, postnatal, and baby & me yoga and is a Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist. Her classes are designed to help you feel centered, strong, and confident — not only during pregnancy and labor, but throughout your transition into motherhood.
Jen offers private yoga and strength training for preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum. Private sessions provide personalized support tailored to your body, goals, and season of life. Her approach is rooted in the belief that when women feel supported, informed, and connected to their bodies, they move through motherhood with greater confidence and ease.
Learn more at www.moveformotherhood.com
Jamie Henderson
After practicing yoga on and off for over ten years in various gyms and at school Jamie was introduced to the serenity that yoga studios provide. It was there that her passion for yoga was ignited, loving the way that she felt physically and mentally after each and every class. In 2012 she received her 200-hour vinyasa yoga teacher certification at Sonic Yoga in NYC. Two months later she completed training for her favorite style, restorative yoga at Revolution Yoga in Rockville Centre, NY. Jamie is also certified to teach Yin Yoga through the teachings of Corina Benner as well as Kids Yoga from Kidding Around Yoga program. Jamie intends to spread her love of yoga even further through her teaching, with classes focused on tuning inward, connecting with the breath and moving energy throughout the body. Her students and clients leave feeling relaxed, strengthened and empowered to take their yoga off the mat and into their daily lives.
Melissa Bilka
Melissa is a yoga teacher and wellness enthusiast. She discovered yoga as a teenager and was immediately drawn to its ability to calm her mind, strengthen her body, and connect her to her inner self.
Becoming pregnant with both her children opened her to the power of prenatal yoga. Melissa started at 6 weeks pregnant with both her daughters and had an easeful and peaceful labor and delivery with both. She truly believes her positive experiences were due to yoga and knowing her body. She is passionate about sharing prenatal yoga’s transformative power with others.
With over three years of experience, Melissa brings a wealth of knowledge and a playful, supportive energy to her classes. She believes that yoga is for everyone, and she strives to create a safe and inclusive space for her students to explore their practice. Melissa integrates elements of mindfulness, pranayama (breathing techniques), and meditation into her classes to help students cultivate a deep connection with their bodies and minds.
Outside of her yoga practice, Melissa loves to spend time in nature, bake, follow baseball and listen to her favorite music. She holds certifications as a 200 hour yoga instructor, prenatal and postnatal yoga, and she is versed in labor and delivery techniques. She is always seeking opportunities to continue her education and growth as a teacher.
Jacqueline Hartmann
Jacqueline Hartmann is a 500hr registered yoga instructor with an additional 85 hours of prenatal yoga training. She is also a Reiki Master, Women’s circle, childbirth educator and birth doula. Jacqueline is also a mom to her son Owen.
Avrey Gabriell
Avrey has a BA in Therapeutic Recreation and Interpreting degree in American Sign Language. She teachers parent and me music classes, infant sign language, childbirth education, and more! Avrey has a love for educating and empowering families as they prepare for their birth experience. Avrey has an intuitive business where she does Angel card / psychic medium readings, sound healing, meditation and essential oils. Her vibe is naturally calming and nurturing.
Before becoming a doula, Avrey danced professionally and has been a choreographer and dance instructor since 2003. When she’s not moving and grooving with her babies or during parent and me classes at The Nesting Place you can find her spending time with nature or in women’s support ceremonies.
Yesenia Morales
Yesenia has taught children’s music and dance classes throughout Long Island for 11 years. As a Zumbini teacher, her classes focus on emotional development, cognitive development, and motor skills through singing, dancing, and playing instruments. She loves helping families bond through music and guiding children to build confidence, learn patterns, and master new instruments week by week. As a teacher by day, she has her Masters in adolescent education and certification in working with students with disabilities.
Sarah Lindner
Sarah is a proud mother of four children, including energetic twin boys who keep life fun and full of adventure. I have dedicated more than 20 years to the field of early childhood education and have spent the last 15 years serving as a school director, including leading a Montessori school community.
Working with young children is truly her passion. She loves creating hands-on, engaging experiences that spark curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning. Nature is a big inspiration in her teaching, and she enjoys bringing the outdoors into my classes through simple, fun activities, sensory exploration, and opportunities for children to connect with the world around them.
Throughout her career, Sarah has worked with children of all abilities and developmental stages. She have extensive experience supporting children with special needs, as well as those who may need a little extra time, patience, and encouragement to feel comfortable in a new setting. She strives to create an environment where each child feels welcomed, valued, and confident to participate.
Whether we’re exploring nature, creating, discovering, or simply having fun together, Sarah’s goal is to provide meaningful experiences that inspire children and help them thrive.
Joie Saia
Joie is an early childhood educator and a third grade teacher with 10 years of experience in education. She holds a Master’s degree in Childhood Education and Psychology from Adelphi University, and has continued her studies in special education, ENL, gifted education, and early childhood development. Joie has always been passionate about teaching and creating meaningful learning experiences for children, but becoming a mom deepened her love for slowing down and focusing on connection in everyday moments.
Joie is now especially focused on creating music and movement experiences that help little ones learn, bond, and grow alongside their caregivers. She believes in the importance of accessible, joyful spaces where families can connect, make memories, and build community together.
Joie is a mom to her son and enjoys spending her free time making memories with him, being outside, and finding simple moments of joy in everyday life.
Elena Smith
Elena is a recent graduate from Fordham University, with a Bachelor’s degree in Music and Communications, as well as a NASM Certified Personal Trainer! Elena grew up as a dancer and has experience teaching and training children of all ages. She currently works as the main instructor for Reimagined NY & NY Fit 4 All, teaching Dance, Music & Movement, Yoga, Fitness, Crafts, and Wellness to adults of all abilities. She loves helping others and creating an encouraging environment where anyone can grow and have lots of fun!
