About the team
Shea Winpigler
Administrative Assistant
For Shea, the opportunity to contribute administrative support for Lindsay and red lila yoga's offerings is such an honor. Mixing laughs with learnings on and off the mat is her favorite part of being on the red lila yoga team. Shea is working towards her own 200 hour certification and also works for Holabird Sports.
Shea has been practicing yoga since 2014. Initially drawn to the physicality of the practice, the mental and spiritual benefits are what have kept her on the mat ever since. She loves the opportunity that yoga provides to play, grow, and expand.
Kate Manchester
Teacher Training Coordinator
Yoga instructor, self-taught nutrition advocate, and lifelong health enthusiast, Kate lives by the mantra “Don’t just live…thrive.” She is passionate about living a healthy life and balances her daily regime with exercise and self-discovery.
After a fractured hip during triathalon training, Kate sought her yoga practice for physical and mental recovery. Inspired by the positive impact and healing energy of yoga, Kate studied under the guidance of mentor Lindsay Lusignea and Sid Yoga for her 500 hour yoga certification. She continues to study the art of yoga with Baron Baptiste, Cyndi Lee, and Judith Lasater and is an ambassador of the Trip Tribe.
When she’s off the mat, Kate loves flying down hills on her road bike and lacing up her shoes for runs. She is a self-admitted Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods addict, and is a student of the healing and energizing powers of food. Kate is also the Assistant Director of Development at the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation.
To Kate, being part of the red lila yoga team means being an example of audacious living to create the life you love. By working with Lindsay, she is inspired to be her best, to be humble, and to play. Lindsay helps her find simplicity to any of her complications.
Kate is based out of Baltimore, MD, and teaches yoga at M.Power Yoga Studio, Razz Yoga, and Bare Hills Raquest and Fitness Club.
"As a leader, Kate walks-the-walk with full authenticity. Her passion for healthy living is infectious! Along with her business drive, attention to detail, and creative planning, she also embodies yoga from the inside out. I am proud and moved to have Kate as a partner." - Lindsay
Dani Yarusso
Teaching Assistant
As a yoga teacher and devoted yogini, Dani empower others to embrace who they are and to become someone they love. Dani's yoga journey began when she was a dance major at Towson University. She was looking for another way to move her body and was attracted to the idea of what yoga could bring into her life.
After practicing power vinyasa for about two years she decided to begin the process of becoming a yoga instructor. She received her 200 hour teaching certification from Sid Yoga with Lindsay Lusignea. She later furthered her education and received her 500 hour certification with them as well. She is honored to have the ability to share this transformative practice and to encourage others to live with open hearts and open minds.
Dani's yoga journey began with Lindsay as her teacher, and teacher trainer, and she is thrilled to continue learning and growing together. She credits Lindsay for inspiring her to be the teacher she is today, and is touched to contribute to the red lila yoga team.
Dani is based out of Towson, MD and teaches yoga at Razz Yoga in Phoenix, Bare Hills Racquet and Fitness in Towson, and M.Power Yoga Studio in Canton. Along with her weekly classes and workshops, she is leading a yoga adventure retreat this March in Costa Rica.
You can learn more about Dani by visiting www.danielleyarusso.com
"With her passion for yoga asana and yoga philosophy, Dani inspires positive living. I am honored to have Dani assisting my yoga classes- whether it's giving effective hands-on assists, behind-the-scenes event work, or flashing her warm smile, she brightens your day." - Lindsay
Gabby Gallegos
Administrative Intern
Gabby found yoga while she was making a shift in her lifestyle. She was initially drawn to yoga for physical reasons. Later she began to look into the holistic lifestyle and found a true passion for organic foods and healing within. Sid Yoga was the first studio she ever visited and instantly fell in love. Gabby loves the empowering tone of the practice while still feeling a sense of peace and ease in her body.
With the help of fellow teachers and friends hinting day and day how wonderful and inspiring teacher training is, Gabby finally decided to do it! Gabby completed her teacher training at Sid Yoga Center in Towson with Sid and Lindsay.
As a teacher Gabby brings openness and acceptance to the class. She also brings power while flowing with grace. Students receive inspiration and openness throughout their body from her classes. Gabby’s favorite pose is frog pose. She loves the opening and release that happens in her hips and the emotional freedom that follows.
Gabby grew up in Frederick, Maryland a majority of her life but was blessed with the opportunity to live on the beautiful island Guam. She lived on Guam for 3 years and moved back to Frederick. Outside of teaching Gabby loves to run, hike and walk outside. She also enjoys relaxing with her friends, family and boyfriend.
To Gabby, being part of red lila helps her to remain grounded yet limitless with her possibilites. Lindsay embodies power and grace on and off her mat and helps others hold that same mindset. Powerful in your intention yet graceful with your approach.
Gabby is based out of Towson, MD and teaches at Bare Hills Raquet and Fitness.
