Board Members

Allegra is a Laughter Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master Teacher, and Dharma path walker. She has a background in marketing in NYC and holds deep interest in Healing and Meditation, having spent five years in study with masters in India and Thailand. She is the founder of pashmina brand Samadhi Woven and sits on the board of the Laurel Ridge Foundation, her family’s daffodil planting in Litchfield. Allegra is also a homeschool mom and a forever student of Yoga, Qi Gong and Energy Work.

Grace earned her yoga teacher certification from the Kripalu School of Yoga in 2016. Her classes use creative sequences and intentional breath practices as modalities to cultivate self-compassion and understanding of the subtle energies of the body. With a passion for energy-work and deep relaxation, Grace also incorporates sound healing into class to create a space where students can simply rest and be supported.

Over the past five years, Grace has taught yoga and offered sound healing to teens in recovery from mental health challenges. The tenderness needed to hold space for a sensitive population carries over to her public classes. 

Grace is a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and a Reiki Master. She is currently working towards her 500-hour, advanced yoga teacher certification.

Heather is the owner of Sanctuary Power Yoga in Torrington, CT. She discovered yoga through at-home practice with videotapes before taking her first heated power yoga class—a transformative experience that changed her path. With a background in dance, swimming, running, and fitness, she found yoga to be the ultimate union of body, breath, mind, and spirit. Teaching became a natural extension of her practice, allowing her to share her passion while continuously learning. With over 20 years of experience in heated power yoga, she has trained with many gifted teachers. A decade ago, she returned to her hometown of New Hartford, Connecticut, where she realized her dream of opening Sanctuary Power Yoga. Today, she leads a thriving yoga community with a dedicated team of instructors, welcoming yogis of all levels to experience the power of practice.

Jessica Ashoka Grant is an ERYT-500 yoga instructor with two decades of experience specializing in ayurvedic and trauma-informed practices. She earned her advanced certification in Barcelona, Spain, with Lakshmi Rising/Dr. Liz Lindh. A licensed psychotherapist, ayurvedic practitioner, and community herbalist, Jessica has been a national leader in mental health and integrative wellness. She spent ten years as a director at Yale University’s School of Medicine before transitioning to full-time private practice and consulting. With over 20 years of clinical experience, Jessica is an expert in PTSD treatment, neuroscience, and evidence-based practices. She integrates ecomedicine, eastern philosophy, somatic sciences, and plant psychology as tools for deep healing.

Jessica is the founder of Prima Wellness in Litchfield, CT, and spends time in the Blue Ridge Mountains cultivating endangered botanicals. She is also a devoted animal lover and proud rescue mom to an ever-growing fur family.

Luann Mullen is deeply committed to fostering wellness and connection in the community. As a board member of Litchfield Health and Wellness Resources, Inc., she helps implement programs that promote healthy lifestyles for all. A lifelong learner and dedicated yoga student, Luann believes in the power of movement, mindfulness, and meaningful relationships. Having called Litchfield home for over 40 years, she is passionate about supporting and enriching the local community. For over 35 years, Luann has been the owner of Luann Mullen Workroom, designing and creating custom home interiors for the trade. Beyond her professional roles, she is a proud mom of three grown children, a loving grandmother of three, and a devoted dog mom. An avid organic gardener and homeowner, Luann embodies a lifestyle of creativity, wellness, and connection.

Marla’s yoga journey began in the early '90s, sparking a transformative shift in her health, well-being, and spirit. As a 500-hour certified yoga instructor, she has shared her practice across New Jersey, New York, and now Connecticut. Deeply passionate about breathwork, alignment, and balance, Marla is dedicated to guiding others toward effortless movement and inner strength with grace and gratitude. Through her teachings, she empowers students to cultivate flexibility not just in the body, but in the mind, heart, and soul—embracing aging as a path of wisdom, power, and radiant presence.

Rebecca Stump is a 500-hour certified yoga instructor, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, NYU Certified Professional Coach, and career branding/marketing expert with over a decade of leadership experience at industry-shaping companies like Nike and mindbodygreen. Rebecca recently moved to Washington from NYC with her husband, daughter, and rescue cat. She is excited to help create unbreakable relationships with Litchfield's wellness businesses and the diverse communities they serve.

Silvana Da Luca is a passionate entrepreneur and the founder of businesses across marketing, advertising, retail, and social enterprise. She is the owner of Ageless by Nature, a natural anti-aging skincare brand, and the manager of Charym Yoga Studio in Litchfield, CT. Dedicated to wellness, she also founded the Litchfield Wellness Festival to showcase the exceptional wellness services in Litchfield County.

Beyond her wellness ventures, Silvana has a dynamic career in hospitality, fintech, and digital assets. When she’s not working, she can be found practicing yoga, hiking Litchfield’s scenic trails, or kayaking its beautiful lakes. Above all, she loves Litchfield—it’s not just where she lives, it’s truly home.

Siri is the Founder of Kula Collective, a licensed massage therapist, and registered yoga teacher with over 15 years of experience, practicing in Litchfield County since 2011. Her yoga teachings are grounded in Anusara, a heart-based practice that emphasizes alignment to help the body move and function optimally. Siri’s passion for yoga, laughter, and the human body creates a fun, supportive, and knowledgeable atmosphere in her classes.

With a background as a competitive athlete, Siri brings a deep understanding of the body to her massage therapy practice. Her specialties include Deep Tissue, Orthopedic Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, and Pre- and Post-natal care. Focused on pain and injury treatment, Siri is dedicated to helping her clients achieve lasting relief.

She lives in Watertown, CT with her husband and three children.