About

Our Lineage & Philosophy | Serving Riverdale, Inwood, Yonkers, Westchester and Beyond

Meet your team of space holders in Riverdale, Bronx. Learn how our classical, steady somatic practices provide an unshakeable shelter from modern exhaustion.

Practicing yoga consistently helps to blend the way you stretch your body in a safe and stable environment into the way you live your life in a dynamic and uncontrollable environment. With consistent yoga practice, you teach your mind and body to feel safe in the presence of discomfort and uncertainty.

Inner Space Yoga offers classes for every body and every level of intensity or relaxation for the mind and body. Classes are offered daily with multiple teachers. Weekend workshops are offered on a rolling basis.

Find a practice built to restore absolute structural stability to your system.


ben alpern
Ben Alpern

I’m a Reiki master, a QHHT certified hypnotherapist, a life-long teacher and owner of the studio. I teach yoga for the purpose of regulating the nervous system, reducing inflammation and increasing vitality in the body.

In my classes, I encourage you to push yourself physically so that you can establish your boundaries and learn to respect them. With well established boundaries, the yoga practice will help you deepen your relationship with your body and grow at your own pace.

In this way of practicing yoga, you will always be in the right place at the right time, doing the right thing in the right way.


deborah sabalusky
deborah sabalusky

I’ve been a yogi for more than two decades and began meditating regularly in 2022 to help manage brain fog and re-find myself while going through the early stages of divorce. Mind body practices like meditation, breathwork and yoga help me regulate my nervous system, cultivate self-love, and reconnect with my authentic self. I offer a unique approach to meditation, using continuous body grounding cues to help still the mind and make the benefits of meditation more accessible so that everyone can strengthen their relationship with their body, while leading a vibrant, fulfilling life.


kendra jackson
Kendra Jackson

I have been teaching yoga since 2006 and have been an Ayurvedic health counselor since 2017. My love for health and wellness through these two modalities has grown more and more over the years and I welcome the opportunity to share them with you.

Join me for vinyasa 1, restorative yoga and vinyasa 2.

Check out the Beginners Series that I offer seasonally.


deb serri
Deb Serri

I’ve been practicing yoga for over ten years. My relationship with the practice began as a physical replacement for soccer following multiple knee surgeries. It has since grown into a deep appreciation for what yoga brings to my life by going inside myself and being present on my mat. I believe that yoga is for any body, and my teaching offers modifications for all levels, preferences, and injuries. Nobody starts their yoga practice being flexible! I live in Riverdale with my family and I’m excited to share my love for yoga with others in the Riverdale community!

Join me for Vinyasa (2).


jocelyn jeffries
jocelyn jeffries

Yoga is my happy place and I’ve always wanted to share it’s benefits with others. After retiring as a registered nurse, I received my 200 hour teaching training from Heights Meditation and Yoga.

My goal is to make yoga accessible to everyone. I do this by meeting students where they are, offering modifications throughout the practice and encouraging students to take a challenge when ready.

I look forward to meeting you!

Join me for Yoga Sculpt on Monday at 6:00 pm.


shawna emerick
shawna emerick

I’m a trauma informed yoga instructor and yoga teacher trainer with well over 1,000 hours of certifications and more than 21 years of teaching.  I’m a Thai massage therapist, Life Coach for Transformation, Mindfulness Meditation teacher, and an integrative somatic facilitator.

My passion is supporting others' healing and drawing out their inner wisdom in order to live from their most authentic place of heart. 

Join me for Vinyasa (3) on Tuesdays at 6:00 pm.


harold hidalgo
harold hidalgo

I guide people toward balance and renewal in a world that rarely slows down.

As a dedicated practitioner for over a decade, I have experienced firsthand the transformative power of yoga practices. After facing a spinal injury that nearly led to surgery, I discovered a way to heal my body, quiet my mind, and restore my energy, without relying on medical intervention. Now I share those tools with others, helping them release stress, build resilience, and discover a calmer way of living.

Join me for Hatha Yoga every Saturday at 8:15 am and 9:30 am.


annmaria mazzini
annmaria mazzini

I’m a NYC dancer, teaching artist, and choreographer. As a member of the Paul Taylor Dance Company, I’ve performed on stages all over the world, and was featured on PBS’ Dance in America, in the short film The Pink Pony, and on the cover of Dancers Among Us, by Jordan Matter.

Since 2011, I’ve been studying and performing with the acclaimed dancer and educator Margie Gillis, with a focus on soul connected, improvisatory movement for healing and transformation. I am also the creator of Dancing Amulets, a collection of magical gemstone jewelry, handmade in Riverdale. 

Join me for the Modern Dance Workshop.


rainey scarborough
Rainey Scarborough

Originally from North Carolina and now based in New York City, I’m a dancer, photographer, and creative who views yoga as an expressive art form. I received my 200-hour teacher training from the Asheville Yoga Center and have also completed an additional 50-hour Ayuryoga® training. My teaching is informed by studies across contemporary and modern dance, Katonah Yoga®, somatic movement, breathwork, fascia-focused practices, Pilates mat work, meditation, and embodied anatomy. Rooted in a multidisciplinary lineage, my classes emphasize spherical movement, spirals, and fluid transitions that balance structure with intuition. I offer warm, inclusive spaces where movement becomes a pathway to presence, healing, and creative expression—supporting students in a grounded yet transformative experience.

Join me for a Ballet Flow Workshop.