About Deonyse

Deonyse (“Dee”) was born and raised in the sweet twin islands of Trinidad and Tobago (the land of Hummingbirds).  Dee grew up in Trinidad until her early teens and then migrated to West Philadelphia in the early ’90s with her mother, her father, sister. She visits the extended family members still living in Trinidad whenever there’s an opportunity.
 
Dee has been hooked on yoga from her first evening studio practice with her teacher Geri.  She remembers not having any clue what any of the poses were or what any of the cues meant, but felt challenged and continued exploring yoga.  When the opportunity came for her to deepen her practice, without hesitation, she said yes.  Dee trained with Gabrielle de Burke at Dragon Spirit Arts Studio, where she completed the “Vinyasa Fusion Flow” 200 Hr. Yoga Teacher Training. She sees yoga as her Seva to self and others. 

As a new practitioner she recalled hearing “your mat, you practice” and quickly adopted the motto, because everyone is on their own journey.   Her island upbringing influences her style of guiding yoga practice - “it’s open, welcoming, and can range from a gentle, cool like an island breeze with no humidity, to a hot, with dance-like movement. “