Nia Black Belt Instructor & Nia White Belt Trainer
Yoga Instructor, RYT-500 (Integrative Therapeutics) 
Integrative Nutrition Health Coach

Additional certifications include:
Barre Sculpt, Ageless Grace Brain Health,
​Broga Yoga (Mens), Color Me Yoga (Children),
Pelvic Floor Health,
Breast Cancer Survivor program,
Nia 5 Stages, Nia 52 Moves 

Rosanne Russell
​​Owner, Move2Joy Studio

I love helping people feel better and move more freely. And as a professionally trained Yoga and Nia instructor & trainer with almost 20 years of experience and education, I can confidently say that I am an expert when it comes to mindful fitness. I offer classes, events, and Nia trainings in the Greater Boston area and at my studio, Move2Joy in Wakefield. 
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I’ve enjoyed working with people of all ages and abilities to discover a movement and lifestyle practice that is just right for them — helping to prevent injuries, managing weight loss and reducing stress. I often work with athletes and sports teams for conditioning and excelling at their sport. And I have specialized in pre and postnatal, pelvic floor health, cancer survivors and children’s & men's yoga.

My approach to being healthy and fit is rooted in cultivating a personal awareness within you. My methods will not pound or exhaust you, or work you until it hurts. And they certainly won’t bore you. But rather they will guide you toward reaching your potential by moving in smart and safe ways, enabling you to establish a sustainable fitness routine that will allow you to move easier and feel better for the rest of your life. 

And as a graphic designer, I bring a creative aspect to my classes that make them innovative, intuitive and personalized. Expect to learn something new, be challenged and grow your practice. But most of all, be ready to have some fun. ​

Yoga Instructor, RYT-200
Reiki 2 Practitioner

RaeAnn York

1. When did you first discover your love of yoga or movement?  Always have been a physical person but discovered yoga in late 90s when yoga was 1.5hrs and no music!  Lol.  It was my calm and increased my flexibility and focus.

2. Why did you decide to become a yoga teacher? I'm a natural helper.   I always want to  help and heal others..sometimes it's not always welcomed and that's ok.  So I felt yoga would be a catalyst to get to people through movement and spiritual guidance. I love what yoga has done for me and wanted to be able to share that!

3. What do you hope your students receive from your classes?  That life is worth it!  To bring peace and calmness and the ability to see the forest through the trees.

5. What are 2 or 3 things you enjoy about teaching at Move2Joy studio? A.The community for sure! B.The beautiful space C.How I feel after!  I feel whole!

6. And, what are 2 or 3 things you think students will -- or do -- enjoy when taking classes at Move2Joy? A.How nothing is too serious B.Making of friendships C. Yoga is for everyone!

7. Do you have any advice for new students to Move2Joy?
Yes!  Everyone can do yoga!!!!

9. What is your super power?
Ability to bring a smile to everyone's face!

10. Anything else you want to add?
On a light note...my left and rights might be confusing sometimes!

Yoga Instructor, RYT-200

April Lander

April loves to explore diverse movements that challenge the body and the mind allowing her students to find their edge and evolve their practice.

​When she is not practicing or teaching yoga, she’s playing outside with her two sons, Ian and Patrick, walking her dogs or indulging in re-runs of ‘Parks & Rec’ and ‘Big Mouth’.