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.
Mary Wallen
Hi, I’m Mary! I’ve been a yoga instructor for almost 8 years, having received my 200 hour YTT in September 2016. I have taught beginner, slow-flow and restorative yoga though yin yoga is my passion! As an instructor I offer classes that are welcoming, challenging, and help to keep our bodies healthy by maintaining flexibility in our joints, ligaments, and fascia. The first yin class I took as a student fascinated me and I quickly realized how important stillness is to our minds and bodies. Through yin I have learned to be more calm, patient, and contemplative. As far as physicality yin has been a wonderful practice for helping me remain limber and flexible. My hope for my students is that yin yoga will give them a greater understanding of how quiet strength can help them become a greater and healthier version of themselves.
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.