Our Instructors
Gabrielle Sessoms
Gabby Sessoms is the proud owner of Prana Yoga Healing Collective. Her journey into the world of yoga began years ago, driven by a passion for holistic health and a desire to help others find their inner peace. Her mission is to create a sanctuary for holistic wellness, where mind, body, and spirit can harmonize and thrive. Through diverse offerings Prana aims to nurture a community rooted in healing, transformation, and inner peace. She is dedicated to providing a compassionate and inclusive space where every individual can embark on their unique journey towards balance and well-being. When she is not on the mat, you might find her enjoying Mother Nature, enjoying live music, traveling, or spending time with her loved ones and loved fur-babies.
Susie Wilcox
Susie embarked on a transformative journey with yoga in Las Vegas 13 years ago, seeking a holistic approach to stress management and migraine relief. She discovered power yoga and later completed a 200hr RYT yoga teacher training. Susie has been inspiring others for 11 years, also becoming certified in Tai Chi and Pilates. She is currently pursuing a master's degree in counseling to integrate yoga and breathwork into her clients' healing journey. Susie believes in the empowering potential of yoga, focusing on reconnecting bodies, healing hearts, and awakening souls in her teaching style. She offers Slow Flow and Restorative Yoga at Prana Yoga Healing Collective, guiding individuals towards a path of self-discovery and enlightenment.
Hannah Luna
Hannah Luna has been a yoga teacher for a little over six months now. While she is still young in her teaching journey, Hannah can confidently say “I have never felt so instantly called to do something quite like teaching yoga. I was introduced to yoga by a close friend and instantly fell in love with the feelings and changes I experienced with this practice and knew I wanted to be able to share it with others.”
As a yoga teacher, Hannah wants to create an inviting, safe space for all to explore their physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual bodies. Hannah encourages her students to feel relaxed and present in their bodies, and recognize themselves as whole, divine beings just as they are. Off the mat she is a collector of tattoos, fruit and veggie gardener, houseplant and carnivorous plant enthusiast, and mother to one dog, two cats, and six fish. “I'm excited to meet new faces, see some familiar faces, and be a part of this journey with you all!”
Angela Ortiz
Angela Ortiz is a Certified Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki Master Teacher, infusing her reiki sessions and teachings with a unique blend of energy and spiritual healing. Her teachings offer a holistic well-being approach that extends into all aspects of life. As a Certified Integrative Nutrition Coach and Ayurveda Practitioner, Angela guides her students toward sustainable lifestyle changes, promoting a balanced and nourishing way of life. With a background in sound therapy healing, Angela brings an additional layer of mindfulness to her sessions, creating an immersive and transformative experience for her clients and students. Her mission is to inspire and support individuals on their journey to embracing a holistic lifestyle, where wellness radiates from the inside out. She is also a passionate yoga instructor committed to holistic wellness and transformative healing. Angela is a certified 200-hour yoga teacher and certified in somatic healing emphasizing the profound connection between the mind and body to awaken the healer within.
Dawn Manning
I’m Dawn Manning, mama to 3 young men and one sweet little rescue canine. I am down to earth and passionate about yoga and have been leading classes for over 12 years. I have several certifications including a 200hr Life Power Yoga certification with Jonny Kest in Michigan and another 200hr Jivasara certification with marni task in Cleveland Oh.
I am a Native of Cleveland, Ohio but recently relocated to the beautiful little town of New Bern, North Carolina in search of adventure! I have a passion for leading yoga classes filled with alignment based cues, hands on assists and fun music. I enjoy travel yoga retreats that will take you to epic locations all over the world. I also have an affinity for being creative in the kitchen and have traveled and worked with raw vegan chefs at foodie events all over the U.S.
Jordyn Mather
Jordyn Mather is a passionate barre instructor who fell in love with the practice the moment she took her first class. The strength, confidence, and empowerment that barre provides inspired her to become certified in November 2024. Her teaching style is a balance of challenge and fun—designed to push students while keeping the energy light and motivating. Above all, what drives her is witnessing the joy and satisfaction students feel after a great workout. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, her classes are designed to help you feel strong, confident, and accomplished
Gloryann Borrero
Hello! My name is Gloryann, but everyone calls me Glo. I was first introduced to yoga about 11 years ago on Big Island Hawaii while I was learning how to be a farmer. What really drew me to the practice was how peaceful and strong I felt after a session. I realized the benefits of breath work when I was caught in a Hawaiian riptide and used my breath to get out of the situation. I completed my 200 hr yoga teacher training in 2022 with School Yoga Institute. What made this teacher training unique was infusing elements of South American shamanism with principals of yoga. I am a new mom and had my first baby girl New Year's Day 2025. I am so excited to get back to a regular practice and connect with community.
Kelly Fiume
Kelly began her yoga journey in the early 2000s in Santa Monica, CA practicing under teachers such as Steve Ross, Vinny Marino and Kathryn Budig. After a long break, Kelly found her way back to yoga in 2023 during a very difficult time in her life. During that time she says “yoga saved me”, helping her to cultivate a much deeper connection between mind, body and spirit in her practice.
She embraces the endless learning yoga offers through her consistent, almost obsessive practice at home and in the studio, as well as through workshops and Teacher Trainings. She completed her 200hr Yoga Alliance recognized YTT through Amazing Yoga in Pittsburgh, PA April of 2025.
Kelly lives in beautiful downtown New Bern with her husband, son and daughter. She is honored and excited to be a part of the growing yoga community in the New Bern area and has been finding so much joy in sharing this transformative practice with others.--
Michelle Lepp
With a passion for movement and mindfulness, Michelle supports her students in their personal wellness journeys. Her approach emphasizes breathwork, alignment, and the synergy between body and mind. Her goal is to empower students to deepen their self-awareness as they build strength and flexibility both physically and mentally. She discovered yoga as a powerful tool to manage chronic illness as well as the stresses of everyday life that we all experience.
Michelle has been a student of yoga since moving to New Bern from Cleveland, OH in 2014. It didn’t take long for her to set a goal of teaching yoga after retiring from her full-time position at Craven CC. Beyond the mat, she strives to live holistically, integrating meditation, mindfulness techniques, healthy eating and self-care practices into her daily routine. Off the mat, Michelle spends her time with her husband and their dog, walking, gardening, traveling and reading.
Angela Easterbrook
Angela Easterbrook came from Michigan in 2016 and started her energy work journey in 2020, and in 2021 she became a Reiki master. Some of her other related skills are crystals, meditation, and essential oils. She is excited to be working with Parana Yoga Healing Collective where she will be able to share in the up and coming wellness community in New Bern as well as working with like minded beautiful souls.