About Us

Julie Murphy
Julie Murphy

E-RYT® 200, RYT® 500, YACEP®

Karen Pagano
Karen Pagano

E-RYT® 200, RYT® 500, YACEP®

Julie Murphy

Julie Murphy, E-RYT® 200, RYT® 500, YACEP® is widely recognized as a leading wellness teacher; and is known particularly for her deep knowledge of Yoga Nidra Meditation. She is a featured teacher and trusted mentor on the global meditation app, Insight Timer.During her demanding technology career, Julie relied on a toolkit of wellness techniques to help alleviate stress and to bring more balance to her life as a busy exec.In 2007, she began to share these techniques by teaching and hosting workshops around the world.

She has several international teaching certifications and continues to study a variety of wellness modalities.Julie (also known as Yogaressa) is now a globally-respected meditation guide and wellness teacher, sharing her insight, humor, and warmth. She is inspired by meditation, yoga, and aware-and-awake living, as a path to positive transformation.

Her wish is to contribute to a kinder world by inspiring others to also explore these paths to optimal wellbeing.

Karen Pagano

Karen Pagano is known as The Pioneer of Yin Yoga in South Florida. She fell in love with yoga in her first class over 30 years ago. As an International Retreat Leader, Karen assists students in discovering the energy patterns that flow within themselves. Students call her classes “magic.”Karen’s lighthearted delivery is grounded by multiple certifications including

World Yoga Federation Master 500 Hour Yoga Teacher and Yoga Alliance EYRT-200. To further assist students on their wellness journey, Karen is working towards both her 1000-hour Ayurvedic certification and her 1500-hour Yoga Teacher Training certification. Her specialties also include Yoga of Sound, Face Yoga and Meditation.It is Karen’s honor to share travel adventure and wellness experiences with her students. When you join her trust that your heart will melt, and your spirit will soar!Julie and her wellness buddy,

Karen Pagano, have been joyfully leading transformative retreats to soul-filled destinations since 2015 … 5 continents, 7 countries, dozens of unforgettable getaways. They are constantly inspired to create magical, meaningful, heartwarming, wellness travel adventures for YOU!