Meet the team

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Meet the team *

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    Christina Corso

    STUDIO OWNER & INSTRUCTOR

    Christina Corso is a yoga teacher with over a decade of experience, specializing in alignment-based classes that incorporate progressive sequencing, breath-work, and the use of props to support students of all levels. She is the founder of The Yoga Seed, a studio dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive space where practitioners can explore strength, flexibility, and mindful awareness.

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    Allison English

    YOGA INSTRUCTOR

    Allison English is a Chicago-based yoga and meditation teacher trained in Yoga Tune Up®, Roll Model® Method, and iRest®. She offers private and group classes, workshops, and retreats, known for her accessible and creative teaching style.

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    Emily Rezetko

    YOGA INSTRUCTOR

    Emily Rezetko is a yoga therapist and instructor. She specializes in therapeutic yoga for anxiety, depression, PTSD, chronic pain, and other health conditions, integrating mindful movement, breathwork, and restorative practices to support physical and emotional well-being.

  • Ghienhel Speh

    PILATES INSTRUCTOR & FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH

    Ghienhel discovered Pilates in 2012, bringing a love of strength and movement from her weight training background. Certified through Frog Temple, she is passionate about helping others apply Pilates to everyday life, emphasizing movement, breath, and lasting strength beyond the studio.

  • Michelle DeMent

    PILATE INSTRUCTOR

    Michelle discovered Pilates while rehabbing two herniated discs and quickly developed a passion for its focus on breath, core strength, and healthy movement. She completed her comprehensive training at The Lab Pilates in Chicago and now teaches at Engage Pilates, where she enjoys helping clients of all levels build strength, stability, and body awareness.

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    Jennifer Lynne LeVinne

    PILATES & YOGA INSTRUCTOR

    Jennifer Lynne Levinne is an ERYT-500 certified yoga & pilates Instructor. She is also trained in yoga nidra & sound healing. Jen is also certified in aromatherapy, ayurveda, plant-based nutrition, and herbalism, integrating a holistic approach to support mind, body, and spirit.

  • Alyssa Karmia

    YOGA & PILATES INSTRUCTOR

    Alyssa brings solid movement background to the mat: a 200-Hour certification from BlueSpot Yoga and Katonah Yoga training with founder Nevine Michaan, Josie Schweitzer, and teachers nationwide. She blends strength principles and anatomy to help students organize, progress, and feel at home in their bodies.

  • Nichole Brown

    FRONT DESK & YOGA INSTRUCTOR

    Nichole’s teaching is rooted in creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive space where students feel empowered to advocate for their needs and connect with themselves on a deeper level. Nichole believes yoga is for every body and is passionate about offering accessible practices grounded in choice, awareness, and compassion.

  • Anna Tripi

    YOGA INSTRUCTOR

    Anna Tripi is a Chicago-based yoga teacher known for strength-based, intentional, and restorative classes that help students feel confident and at home in their bodies. With a background in movement science and rehabilitation, she brings thoughtful, accessible sequencing to every class.

  • Michelle Andriano

    PILATES & YOGA INSTRUCTOR

    Michelle developed her passion for yoga over 20 years through dance training, experimenting with Yoga and Pilates, and running.

    Michelle’s classes feature playful yet alignment-focused vinyasa that builds energy and strength from the core.