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Our Family

Our Center is a place of community where people of many backgrounds, traditions and interests gather, practice yoga, dance and meditation, come for healing arts sessions, relax, learn, share, and grow. Our staff are professionally trained and licensed. Our goal is to offer the best service possible to support our clients journey in healing and health.  ​We provide each client with personalized attention. We focus on individual needs and customize the service according to what is best suited for the client. The ongoing  training of our attentive team guarantees that our professional knowledge is at the forefront of the latest developments in massage, bodywork, energy healing and skin care, yoga and yoga therapy, meditation, breathwork, stress reduction, lifestyle teachings, and dance.

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DANA

Our captain (and secret reiki master)

While working for 20 years as a traveling executive in the Healthcare industry in the corporate world and completing an MBA in Business Administration, Dana was always in search of a balanced life style. So she combined her experience in helping businesses grow and become more profitable with her love of yoga/dance and created a new life path of selfcare & a new career path in providing consulting services to Holistic centers and Movement studios.  She also became an expert in the Mindbody application.  Dana has been recognized in several press releases for her exceptional customer services and business operations skills.  She was also recognized as a distinguished individual for her professional integrity, longevity, outstanding achievements in her perspective field and innumerable contributions.  Dana completed her Yoga and Spin Certifications in 2014.  She also completed a Certification in Nutritional Coaching in 2019.  Dana continues to be on a physical, emotional, and spiritual journey to transform herself and share her knowledge and wisdom with others.  Dana joined The Banyan House to manage the day to day operations and bring the center to another level of growth. 

MERYL

Akashic guide, wisdom coach

Meryl’s personal transformation has been filled with profound experiences and enlightenments through the past 40 years. As a child she knew her purpose was to be of service to others, though she wasn’t clear how. Her first experience with the angelic realm was at very young age of 4 years old, and she continued having a sense presences through her childhood and into adulthood. She found herself working in the traditional medical industry in the mid 90’s in hopes that it would fulfill the desire to support those in need, simultaneously she began questioning different themes in her own life, which put her on a path of spiritual progression, Higher Vibration and Frequency. 

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Meryl

As she explored her path she quickly realized this was her true calling. She was introduced to Reiki in 2005, began her certifications and became a Reiki Master Teacher in 2007. This led her to Magnified Healing® Phase 1 and 3, she became a Magnified Healing® Practitioner and Teacher Phase 1 in 2008. The stirrings of her soul led her to the Akashic Records where she discovered the highest connection to her soul, clearing ancestral patterns and belief systems while integrating positive affirmations. She then was able to advance and shift Karmic Contracts and become the architect of her life. She had such a profound transformation working in and with her Akashic Records, she felt compelled to become a teacher of the Akashic Records in order to assist others in this beautiful process. Her teacher channeled the Wisdom Prayer Process®, and decided share her teaching to those already certified. Meryl felt compelled to continue her service in this role and became a certified teacher of the Akashic Records Wisdom Prayer Process® in 2011. Essentially, this is guidance from your soul! Meryl is honored and committed to assist you on your path of transformation and transcendence to living life in a deeply inspired, loving, joyful and peaceful way. Empowering one to live one’s life on their own terms, with Higher Guidance!
Meryl is a passionate Life & Spiritual Coach, Reiki Master Teacher, Magnified Healing® Practitioner & Teacher Phase 1 and a Certified Akashic Records Teacher.
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WOLF

Intuitive, energy alchemist,
in house graphic designer

I’m Lukkas Wolf, but most people call me Wolf. I am a creative, intuitive, healer with a deep connection to Mother Earth and her medicine, and the mastermind behind Two Wolves Co. My purpose in this world as a healer is to support people in moving past the energetic blockages or self limiting conversations that keep them from living their best life. My passion as a creative is that folks get the power of living life authentically, creatively, adventurously, and feeling a sense of freedom in owning and expressing who they are. My purpose and my passion are shaped by my experiences as a spiritual human and as a Two Spirit Transman in this world. 

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Wolf

I share the insights and wisdom that I’ve learned along the way on this journey, while creating visibility, authenticity, connection, some really cool art, and only more love! This love I share with you: because my commitment is to YOU, that you heal fully and wholly, that you reclaim your significance and your power, and that you feel fully expressed in your authentic skin. Whether that be physically, energetically, or with your personal brand identity, chances are you’ll find some of what you’re looking for here!

Our Practitioners

Martha

Massage

Martha's Bio

Martha

Borne 1964 to Cuban refugees with European and native roots ; shaman Martha was born in Union City,New Jersey US. From an early age Martha displayed many psychic abilities dreams of future events, the sight, Clair aodience, speaking, singing majic, and a sensitivity an intangible intelligence with nature. She could always be found napping underneath a pine tree. In 1990 she decided to make a true study of that we call creator and began her shamanic studies under a native mentor and master shaman born in Japan raised in the hills of Virginia and now leader of his clan, in the world at large. Shaman Martha has been a practicing shaman now after undergoing an 8 year intensive in shamanic studies that she has taken to Germany,Hungary,Budapest Columbia. These studies continue as shamanism, a way of life, we are always learning and teaching.  Shaman Martha is an energy master of her own style of light energy director since childhood & 2011 became a reiki master. As a minister & performing handfasting s for all couples, as a body worker  Shaman Martha's teachings include massage therapy and pure shamanism. How to make medicine bundles for prayer. Martha Shaman is a peace pipe carrier. Shamanic apprentices are many & Martha Shaman is available. Some of the things you would learn in this apprenticeship would be these listed here but not limited to these, (spirit realm always has something to teach).       They are as follows... Building personal power,  (Run,swim,chant) Urban connection through chaos, (Abstain: family, food, water, speach ,sex, society) Discipline in spite of disaster, (Follow your heart is good) Gate way to Spirit ancestors, (Shamans tool making) This scratches the surface. Ocean is my spirit.

Dan

Acupuncture

Dan's Bio
Dan Cohen is a highly compassionate practitioner who integrates a holistic perspective; mind, body and spirit, into healing. He integrates a sophisticated French theoretical basis in acupuncture with the rich experience of and traditions of top Chinese doctors of acupuncture. Dan Cohen is an advocate of educating his clients in Traditional Chinese Medical theory, teaching them how to incorporate it into their daily lives. He empowers his clients by helping them embrace healthy living habits and exercises such as Tai Chi Chuan and Qi Gong to promote balanced living and healing

Sonia

Therapist

SONIA's Bio

Sonia

Sonia Hankin, LMHC is a passionate, dynamic and authentic facilitator. As a Holistic Psychotherapist, Master Integrative Shadow Coach, Certified JourneyDance™ Facilitator and Body Intuitive Practitioner, she brings all of her knowledge, wisdom, and passion on the dance floor. She is an amazing space holder for transformation and healing.

Caitlin

Chiropractic

Caitlin's Bio

Caitlin

Dr. Caitlin Reimer, DC is a 2017 graduate of Life University, College of Chiropractic where she earned her Doctorate of Chiropractic. She also holds two Bachelor’s of Science; one in general science focusing in chemistry and biology from the University of Manitoba (2013) and the second in biology from Life University (2017). She is originally from Winnipeg, MB, Canada and after spending nearly five years in Georgia, now calls south Florida home. Dr. Caitlin is currently serving her gift of chiropractic, out of The Banyan House in Dania Beach as well as facilitating chiropractic growth throughout the US and around the world as a lead facilitator of Kairos Training Culture (KTC) Training Camps. Dr. Caitlin sees the individual as an entire being that either integrates or stores each and every experience and recognizes that stored experiences (physical, mental and emotional) can manifest as a multitude of symptoms throughout the body.  By adjusting the body as a whole, acknowledging the human being, and clearing the nervous system of interference, the body is able to function using 100% of its innate intelligence allowing for optimal expression of life.

Our Teachers

Effy

Belly Dance

Effy's Bio

Effy

Effy is an international accomplished dance instructor, performer and choreographer.  Effy started her career as a dance from an early age training in ballet. Later on she studied contemporary, Afro Peruvian dance, Argentinian Tango and Middle Easter dance.  She believes in the expression of the soul through movement; this is reflected in the magic and beauty of her dance which is graceful, emotional and powerful.  she has performed in several events in South Florida, South America, The Caribbean, the Arabic Emirates and Easter Europe.

Roberto

yoga/salsa

roberto's Bio

Roberto

Roberto has a 500 hour yoga alliance certification and also holds a bachelors degree in Ayurvedic medicine.  He is a lifelong martial artist that found yoga to be the perfect compliment. His classes are organic and will leave you completely relaxed and recharged so you can better handle the stresses of life.

Kimberly

yoga

kimberly's Bio

Kimberly

Originally from Orlando, Florida, Kimberly relocated to South Florida in 1998 to continue her career as a professional dancer. Throughout her life as a performer she learned the importance of a strong mind and body. Incorporating fitness into her daily training routine, she developed a love and understanding for health and wellness as a lifestyle. After surviving a serious motorcycle accident in 2013 that left her with a badly broken leg, she realized how strong the human spirit can be and how, with dedication, the human body can rebuild, repair and become stronger and better. Now more determined than ever, her goal in life is to help others realize and achieve their own personal goals, whether it is to get healthy, stay healthy or otherwise enjoy the best quality of life possible. Certified as a group fitness instructor by ACE, AEA and SCW, Kimberly also holds certifications/ licensing in The Pound drumstick workout, Zumba, Intrinity Yoga, BUTI Yoga, 200hr RYT in progress and FXP Hoop Fitness. Kimberly loves every minute she spends interacting with her group fitness members and colleagues and counts herself fortunate to walk this path in life.

Mustafa

Hot Yoga

mustafa's Bio

Mustafa

MusTafa is a Hatha yoga practitioner and instructor with 15 years of experience. He is a strong believer in yoga as way to preserve a healthy body, mind and soul. His teachings go beyond the class practice, he cultivates an aware heart and mind among his students so they may have the tools to manage high stress environments and cultivate harmony in their lives

Magda

Belly Dance

Magda's Bio

Magda

Magdalena Salazar is an International oriental dancer, instructor and choreographer. When she discovered her passion, she decided began studying Oriental Dance 2007 in her country Venezuela with different Dance Schools. Then to be one of the main dancers of the two School companies Yllen Arabians Girls and Musas of the International Dancers Yaira Al Said and Yllen Sanchez due to numerous appearances theatre, TV and events. Since then, She has immersed in a variety of dance disciplines at the University of the Arts of Venezuela including Body Expression, Mapale (Afro-Colombia), Contemporary Dance, Ballet, Lyrical, Street Jazz and Acting Classes for dancers. Also has training in Samba, Bollywood and Tribal Fusion. Consequently, she has been teaching since 2011 and created her own project Migdael Dance Studio in 2012. She came to USA in 2014, looking to grow in his career as an artist as well as in his profession of computer science. She continued her studies with different international masters and began teaching classes at the Goddess Store. Her Passion is teach class and share her knowledge with students during her 8 years as dance instructor. Currently, She has worked as a talent coach for Pageant in Miss Broward Teen and Miss USA Queen of the Continents, her last student won as Best Talent and Crown 2019 in Dominican Republic representing USA. She has taken workshops with dancers in many styles, including Farida Fahmy, Petitte Jamila, Mohamed Shahin, Amara Saahed, Semsemah, Hannyah, Moria Chappell, Anna Borisova, Meera Verma, Allan Kushnir, Randa Kamel, Lebanese Simon, Kazafy, Dr. Mo, Yammil Annun, Diva Darina, Soraia Zeid, Pierre Haddad, Bozenka, Oscar Flores, and Esmeralda Colabone. She holds Associate Degree in Computer Science and Bachelor Degree in Computer Science with a specialization in systems analysis.

Austin

tai chi/qi gong

Austin's Bio

Austin

Austin Chen has been studying Qigong, Tai Chi and other forms of Kung Fu for 21 years. He has studied directly from Chen Ziqiang, Chen Xiaoxing, and Chen Xiaowang, three holders for the First Tai Chi lineage, Chen Taijiquan. He trained Yang Tai Chi ,Qigong, Reun Gong(Chinese Reiki) under Chen and Yang Tai Chi master Wang San Cheung. Austin Chen’s Kung Fu and energy work career started in Shaolin, Wudang, and Wushu under Wubin and his students Tammy Schaefer, Jet Li, And Jackie Chan. His passion is bringing authentic Chinese energy work and Kung fu into the Western Culture. 

Regena

yoga

regena's Bio

Regena

Prior to establishing her coaching business, Regena was, & still is a real estate investor, active Realtor, a Certified Yoga Instructor and Soul Language Practitioner. She works with individuals & families to help them create transformation in their lives, so that they can live with more purpose and passion. Using over 50+ tools and techniques, she supports people in creating happy lives thru wealth (specifically with real estate education & asset allocation), thru health awareness and with Yoga/ Meditation and Spiritual connection, all with the intention of supporting them to align them with their life's mission and purpose. Marrying her commitment to the public thru in real estate, and her love of supporting people to live more authentically, Regena offers a range of programs and services including group yoga classes, private yoga instruction, transformational coaching & energy healing thru Reiki and more.
She works Nationally and spreads her message across the country in workshops and retreats.(This all a result of extensive personal transformation she herself experienced thru years of deep healing work, mind, body and emotional healing).
Regena specializes in supporting her students and clients get unstuck and move thru fear. Supporting them to live with more joy, purpose, and passion! Whether it's on a mat, in a private session, in a classroom, or out in the field showing property, Regena is committed to helping Conscious Men & Women and families, achieve the results they wish to acquire. As a published author, trained speaker and practitioner, Regena can be found speaking and leading retreats, contact her directly to learn more.

John

tai chi/qi gong

John's Bio

John

John Duncan is a South Florida based NASM Certified personal trainer and Clear's Internal Martial Arts self-defense instructor with over twenty years’ experience in both private and group instruction.  He teaches Wu and Yong style Tai chi for both health and Chinese boxing self-defense, as well as Qi Gong, Fa Kung energy healing and Reiki.  John has been a featured speaker and healer at many S. FL fairs & festivals as well as being an aware-winning author.  

Hannah

Kundalini

hannah's Bio

Hannah

I have been practicing the science of Kundalini yoga since 2000 and feel confident that I can help transition a reluctant beginner into a daily yoga habit or take a practitioner into a deeper spiritual journey of their current practice. I am passionate about providing tools that can be implemented into daily life. My classes emphasize on pranayama (breathwork), meditation, using mudras and mantras enabling students to experience yoga beyond the physical asana (poses). My classes are infused with positive, creative energy made to connect and spark your highest potential.

Rachel

yoga

Rachel's Bio

Rachel

I come from the field of psychology. During that time I was introduced to yoga, which became a passion of mine, and has continued so for the past 20 years. I became a yoga instructor which allows me to integrate both of my passions.

Summadre

heels/dance

Summadre's Bio

Summadre

My name Suumadre N. Clark I am 20 Years Old attending ASA College going for my Associates Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies . I’m very energetic, fun to be around and very honest and straightforward. I have been dancing for about eleven years and this will be my twelfth year continuing dance. I’ve danced one of the styles such as Heels, where it focuses on the strength and confidence of the individual, the beauty, grace, and fierceness an individual has, and the feeling of what it feels like when you use to wear heels. On top of that you will feel the fun, energy and a huge workout with the movements when your moving and dancing on heels. Heels can be more than just a fashion it can also be an art, and you are the artist creating your own art. A quote from Tom Ford said that  “ Shoes are always the most important thing because they are who you are. They change the way you walk, the way you move.” 

Carmen

dance/shakti

carmen's Bio

Carmen

Carmen Garzon is the former owner & managing director of Goddess Store & Studio which graced Downtown Hollywood for 16 years 2001-2017. She holds a Bachelors in Business Administration from Pace University, worked as a CPA & CFO for 20 years before she retired early to pursue her heart and passion of yoga, dance and Divine Feminine wisdom. She has dedicated the last 20 years to educating herself, her daily dance & spiritual practices and sharing her love, passion and wisdom with others. • 2nd Level Certified Shakti Dance® Instructor (The Yoga of Dance), Certified by Dharma Devi & Sara Avtar • Tantric Dance of Feminine Power Practitioner taught by Vajra Ma
• Biodanza "The Dance of Life" practitioner since 2009 with Hilda Restrepo
• Ecstatic Dance Training with Dunya McPherson
• Goddess Tara Dance Training with Prema Dasara,
• Studied Bellydance for 18 years with Maja Nile, Myriam Eli and Maria Jammal.
• Certified as Bellydance Instructor by Maria Jammal.
• Studying Flamenco dance for 13 years with Miguelangel, Mayelu & Marina Torres
. • Flamenco Dance instructor for beginners.
• Moonmother Certified Womb Healer by Miranda Gray
• Reiki Master since 1998 by Ken Jepsen
• Tibetan Palm Healer Certified by Master Sunyata • Access Consciousness Bars facilitator
• Shaman/Curandera  Received 9 Rites of the Munay-Ki, from Q’ero Elder Don Francisco
• Q'ero Wombkeeper received 13th Rite from Q’ero Elder Dona Juana
• Kundalini Yoga Practioner since 2002.

Michelle

restorative yoga

Michelle's Bio

Michelle

I FELL IN LOVE WITH YOGA IN MY TWENTIES.  I WAS A YOUNG MOM WITH 2 BABIES.... A BIT STRESSED OUT......AND SEARCHING FOR SOMETHING THAT WOULD HELP ME COPE.   PRACTICING YOGA GIFTED ME WITH: more energy, more patience, more joy, more peace, more in touch with myself.  All I wanted was more more more Yoga!!!.  In my 30's I discovered Hot Yoga.  It was life changing!! Hot Yoga Kept me sane and grounded during difficult time in my personal life.  Hot yoga and pranayama is healing and nuturing.  It was a subrantial life force.  For my soul!! Yoga has always been my "Go To" for my mental, spiritual, and physical wellbeing.

Sekou

Capoeira/thai yoga

Sekou's Bio

Sekou

Ducarmel Sekou Desormeau is a Capoeira Angola practitioner, a movement artist and LMT whose specialty is Thai Yoga Bodywork. Born in Brooklyn NY and raised in Haiti, he comes from a lineage of healers and has over ten years experience in practice. Sekou's Capoeira class creates a lively atmosphere where a series of slow and rhythmic movements are performed close to the ground. The basic movements are interactive, fun and easy to learn. The practitioner learns sequences to engage in a beautiful nonverbal exchange. The benefits gain from this amazing art are numerous: strengthen core muscles, increase flexibility, balance, agility, body awareness and promote overall wellness. Through his passion for the art, he created Lemba Movement Arts. A meditative dance flow based on the slow rhythmic movements of Capoeira Angola and Qigong (Ancient Chinese Movement Therapy). The loosening and stretching exercises increase circulation and physical coordination keeping the blood and energy channels open, improves posture and boosts energy leaving the practitioner feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. As a movement artist, Sekou has worked with various high schools, universities, cultural arts organizations, spas and fitness clubs. He is dedicated to share his passion for health and wellness through the art of massage, movement and sound.

noemi

prenatal vin/hatha

Noemi's Bio

Noemi

Noemi will always guide a peaceful, safe-oriented yoga practice. Her intentions are your health and wellbeing, physically, spiritually, mentally…. to be true to yourself: as simple and as difficult as it can be.  Certified 500 RYT but learning every day!!! She hopes tuning others into loving the peace and awe that yoga transmits. Certified in Restorative, Chair and working on Prenatal. Pranayama (breath control) and meditation are always a must in her practice.  Her background is Art. She loves the yoga philosophy and its history. She is dedicated, responsible, personable and friendly. She can guide a beginner’s class that is creative; a gentle class that is powerful; an uplifting flow that is graceful, for any age and any stage.

Alina

tribal belly dance

alina's Bio

Alina

Alina's  dance journey began in the seventies in Spain, taking Flamenco and other dance styles throughout her lifetime.  For the past fifteen years, she focused specifically on Traditional and American Tribal Style® Bellydance. She continues to grow and morph as an artist, by singing, taking guitar and drum lessons, all in her quest to express her life’s passion; music and dance!   “Sharing the art of Traditional Tribal Style Belly Dance has been a very healing art for me; it allows me to express my passion for all the music I adore and to make strong bonds with amazing people, this has helped me grow, not just as an artist, but as a person. It is an honor and a privilege to be able to express myself and share this great gift of dance with so many people.”  Belly Dance is for women of all ages, shapes and sizes. Transform yourself  into the confident woman you've always wanted to be.  Experience the magical Bellydance movements that build your self-esteem and self-image in a non-competitive art form.  Belly Dance is a fun way to exercise; it burns calories, tones the body and releases endorphins so you always feel great after each class.  Re-Discover Yourself through BELLY DANCE !  Connect, with your inner dancer.  Reshape the way you see yourself. Discover the beauty within you!