Meet Your Yogis
Yoga Will Halvey, Certified Yoga and Life Coach
With over two decades of experience practicing yoga and meditation, sharing all levels from beginner to a more advanced yoga practice. I have a passion for yoga and love to promote the overall health benefits to as many as will practice.
My mantra in life is that we are exactly where we are supposed to be, how we are supposed to be, when we are supposed to be, living right now in the present. My four favorite words are: “Yoga is for Everyone”.
This comes from my understanding that making the choice to accept and surrender to what is happening now, is the true key to happiness.
Diana Fox Benson
I have been a studio owner and teaching for over 15yrs. I teach classes and do private sessions. As a certified yoga and fitness instructor I have combined the two to create my Yoga/Strength classes. These classes are a full mind/body workout. I combine poses with stretching, breath work, balance, weights, and meditation. You leave feeling peaceful, balanced, and strong.
My favorite place to practice yoga is at Heart and Soul. It has been my home for the past 15yrs. You feel the energy as soon as you walk through the door.
When I’m not at the studio I love spending time with my granddaughter, eating Italian, and playing board games with my friends and family.
Manette Freas
My yoga journey began 25 years ago as a student, taking classes after work, both in person & following along on TV w/Kailani & Priscilla.
Then in 2017, I retired as a chemist/ biologist, and enrolled in Yoga Teacher Training to continue my own personal yoga journey, never thinking that I would teach! The universe conspired and fortunately I listened.
I began teaching classes in 2018, including gentle, stretching, mat classes & also chair yoga. I enjoy incorporating anatomy & physiology awareness in my classes & encourage everyone to explore their own Yoga journey!
Favorite place to practice Yoga: I find inspiration in a calm, soothing studio, (Heart & Soul) or a peaceful nature setting.
Favorite food to eat/cook: A vegetarian/pescatarian tomato- based Italian dish.
Favorite activities besides Yoga: I enjoy water activities such as snorkeling or scuba diving. I'm also a snow skier and these sports usually take me to places all over the world!
Rochelle Sapp, YTT200 and Reiki Practitioner
I was born in North Florida and raised in small-town Georgia, where I developed an early love for connection, exploration, and the simple beauty of everyday life. Guided by a naturally curious and wandering spirit, I moved to Fort Lauderdale and began a career in hospitality—an industry that allowed me to meet people from all walks of life while nurturing my passion for travel and meaningful human connection. True to that adventurous nature, my path later carried me from South Florida to Nashville, to New York City, and back again, practicing yoga and exploring the world along the way. Today, I have planted my roots once again in Fort Lauderdale, finding joy in time spent near the ocean, in nature, and with my three amazing fur babies, who are a constant source of grounding, unconditional love, and presence.
What began as a physical yoga practice gradually transformed into a spiritual and lifestyle commitment rooted in mindfulness, self-inquiry, and compassion. Through years of movement, travel, and personal growth, I have felt a deep calling to slow down, reconnect, and live with greater intention. Through yoga, meditation, and holistic healing, I experienced profound grounding, clarity, and inner transformation.
As a 200YTT yoga instructor and Reiki practitioner, my journey continues to unfold as I am immersing myself in yogic philosophy and mindful movement, with a heartfelt desire to guide others toward presence, balance, and self-connection both on and off the mat. I believe yoga is for every body and every stage of life, and I am devoted to sharing practices that honor gentleness, awareness, and inner wisdom. Yoga has become far more than a physical practice—it is a spiritual home and a way of living that rings true to my soul.
Favorite place to do Yoga - Underneath a big tree, or surrounded by them
Favorite dish to eat - Sushi—always sushi!
Favorite Sport, Activity or Game to play - Anything that allows me to be outdoors—spending time in nature, riding bikes, and taking long walks with my dogs
