ABOUT DIG
Sue Elkind and Naime Jezzeny founded DIG Yoga in 2010 with two important goals in mind: providing excellence in yoga education, and creating a sanctuary for community to gather and grow.
DIG's roots are grounded in their 25 years of experience teaching strong, alignment-based hatha yoga, along with the richness of a life-affirming Tantric philosophy.
As a health-conscious, people-oriented yoga business, DIG aims to support students in their quest to realize their greatest potential. The DIG team leads by example, making efforts to model what is ‘life-enhancing’ and shed what is not. We strive for high standards, sweetened with humor and humility, with the intention of continuously evolving. We endeavor to always speak and act in a way that encourages others to remember how interconnected all things are by being kind and considerate of one another and our planet.
The owners:
sue elkind
e-ryt-500, rpyt, owner, director
Sue Elkind is an internationally respected Yoga teacher, educator, and author of the widely distributed Dig Pregnancy, Birth & Baby: A Conscious and Empowered Approach to Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga. Her approach has been successfully replicated in trainings, supporting pregnant women, mothers, yoga teachers, midwives and doulas worldwide.
Sue’s in-depth knowledge of alignment, biomechanics, meditation, and philosophy enrich and enliven all of her classes. Her creative sequencing and passion to teach from her heart, motivates her students to expand their potential both physically and spiritually.
She is the co-owner of Dig Yoga in Frenchtown, New Jersey, along with her husband Naime Jezzeny, where they have been yoga parents to hundreds of students over the past several decades, and known for creating community as a sanctuary to gather and grow.
As a parent, nurturer and provider, Sue is deeply motivated to feed the holy in her everyday life. She is a folk herbalist and ally of the Earth, taking her cues from Nature and its medicine, and believes as stewards of this planet, we should leave things in better shape than when we arrived, and create more beauty while we’re here.
Sue loves to share her passion for herbal medicine through her yoga classes (indoors and outside) where students come together in sacred space, to move, breathe, create magic, drink medicine, reflect & meditate.
naime jezzeny
e-ryt-500 co-owner, Yoga & Personal fitness trainer
Naime Jezzeny (pronounced Na-eem) is an internationally-renowned yoga teacher, certified 500 ERYT, whose extensive background includes formal studies in exercise physiology and kinesiology at the University of Southern California. His years of study allow him to take the therapeutic qualities of yoga to another level. He also holds certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine in personal fitness training (CPT), Corrective Exercise (CES), Golf Fitness Specialist (GFS), and Sports Performance Training (SPT). Naime has helped rehabilitate a wide variety of professionals including Olympic gold medalists, golfers, actors, dancers, and business leaders.
Naime has also spent over a decade studying with his philosophy teacher, Dr. Douglas Brooks, one of the world's foremost scholars of Hindu Tantrism and the esoteric traditions of the Goddess. Regarded as a teacher's teacher and a master of therapeutics, he teaches workshops and trainings worldwide and at his home studio, DIG Yoga, in Frenchtown, New Jersey.
Our staff and teachers:
ashley stauffer
Studio Co-manager + Hypnotist & Pilates
A Hypnotist & Pilates instructor who has studied the healing arts of the Toltec tradition. With over two decades of expertise in integrative wellness, she brings a unique approach to personal transformation that blends evidence-based hypnosis, functional movement, and spiritual wisdom. Through her innovative CC360° methodology
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Through her innovative CC360° methodology, Ashley guides students & clients through profound mind-body-energetic evolution, helping them transcend traditional success metrics to achieve deep personal significance. Her sessions create a sacred space for transformation, empowering individuals to experience true magnificence in their lives. Ashley is now bringing her transformative offerings to Dig Yoga, where she invites you to embrace meaningful change and step into your highest potential.
kristen woods
studio Co-manager & RYT 500
Through steady and progressive sequencing, clear and precise cueing, and anatomical and energetic awareness, Kristen's classes balance strength and ease while moving with intention and fluidity. Her teaching is most notably influenced by her time studying and practicing with Alison West of Yoga Union NYC (300TT and 100-hr Comprehensive Yoga for Backcare and Scoliosis Certification and Amy Matthews (Embodied Anatomy & Kinesiology).
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A practitioner since 2005 and a student of many teachers, Kristen enjoys weaving elements of vinyasa and alignment together to show how each style can complement the other in an enlivening and dynamic way. She appreciates the clarity gained through paying attention to form while being sensitive to the fact that there should be freedom and exploration in all embodiment practices. She combines empathy and precision, humor, and an extensive understanding of the body. Kristen is also Reiki Level 1 attuned and is passionate about sharing this subtle yet transformative healing modality
craig miller
ryt 500, fitness trainer
Craig discovered yoga at his local gym in 2015 and immediately got hooked on the physical and mental benefits of the practice. Craving more knowledge, he began studying with Sue Elkind and Naime Jezzeny of Dig Yoga, which led to completing his 500 hour teacher training in 2018.
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Along the way, he became passionate about alignment and injury prevention. He currently studies with Alison West of Yoga Union Back Care and Scoliosis Center in New York City. Now he is dedicated to teaching his students the life-long benefits of sound posture and movement along with good humor.
Craig draws inspiration for his teaching from dance, music, fitness and Thai kick boxing. He believes deeply in the interconnectedness of mind and body.
anthony tumolo
ryt 500
Anthony Tumolo is currently a 3rd grade teacher in the Readington Public School District. When he is not teaching in the classroom or directing theatre camps, he can be found enjoying long walks with his dog in his beautiful Lambertville town.
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He is thrilled and blessed to be teaching a kids yoga class at DIG. He recently received his children's yoga certification under the guidance of Little Flower Yoga. He plans to bring this knowledge to his school district, where he will serve as a Mindfulness Advisor for grades k-5 students because he believes that we are all born to shimmer, shine and radiate.
patti willsey
RYT 200
Patti found her way to yoga in 2018 after years of swimming, running, cycling, and competing in sprint triathlons. What began as a shift in her fitness routine became a lasting practice that continues to challenge and inspire her. A high school English teacher by day, Patti also loves traveling, kayaking, paddleboarding, and hiking in the mountains.
She is a 200-hour YTT graduate of Haven Healing Collective. Her classes blend strength and softness, offering a grounded yet challenging practice rooted in balance, flexibility, and the connection between effort and surrender.
kendra rex
Kendra Rex is a classically trained pilates teacher and owner of The Rex Studio for Classical Pilates in Lambertville, NJ. With a focus on the original system as developed by Joseph Pilates, she is dedicated to teaching bespoke pilates that is honest, safe, and approachable for all. Her personal practice is deepened regularly through a strong global network of advanced teachers, classes, and workshops—sharing all she learns with her students. She holds certifications from The Pilates Studio of Los Angeles (100 hours) and The Pilates Center of New Hope (400 hours), and was mentored by master teacher Zane Rankin.
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For Kendra, collaborating with like-minded practitioners is at the core of building a strong, healthy community. In addition to pilates, she teaches cooking classes, writes for various lifestyle publications, and produces wellness events. She is an avid swimmer and spends as much time outdoors as humanly possible.
marguerite henderson
e-ryt 500
For Marguerite Henderson yoga is a life-long path and passion of process, refinement, and discovery. With 25 plus years of teaching experience, she has multiple certifications and trainings, including Astanga and Anusara yoga as well as in-depth study in exercise physiology and certification with The American College of Sports Medicine.
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She brings to her teaching a deep knowledge of the physical structure and alignment of the body and how it weaves together with spirit and breath.
Marguerite's inspiration for teaching comes from guiding each student to reveal their best shining self in both their body and their heart. She loves teaching yogis of all ages and ability levels, with a special interest in guiding new students to their yoga practice, and in empowering women through their yoga to navigate life's transitions and pulsations.
In addition to being a part of the DIG family, Marguerite has her own business doing workshops and teaching group, private and corporate clients yoga, meditation and life coaching.
chris murphy
e-ryt 500
Chris is a dedicated yogi, longtime student, and beloved teacher at Dig Yoga. With a background in IT and a deep passion for the practice, Chris completed Dig Yoga’s 300-hour advanced teacher training in 2017 and has been a pillar of our community ever since.
His classes are known for being clear, strong, and welcoming—blending precise alignment, thoughtful sequencing, and grounded presence. Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned student, you’ll find intention, fun, and support in every class.
christine houghton
ryt 500
Christine has been practicing Yoga and Pilates since 2003. Finding expression and beauty in dance and cardio exercise she became a certified Barre teacher in 2007.
Christine's certifications include RYT-500, NASM Personal Trainer, Accredited Meditation Teacher, Reiki Master Symbol, Advanced Barre Instructor, NAFTA Mat Pilates, TRX Yoga, Rollga, willPower Method, B.S MM, AA Interior Design, Wife and Mother.
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A student of alignment-based vinyasa yoga, Christine has successfully studied in 2015 with the YogaDharma School in Buckingham, PA and in 2016 with Meghan Currie in Bali.
Continuing on a path of spiritual growth, Christine was called to study and train with Felicia Ruth Holtz in Usui Gendai Reiki, she received her master symbol in the Summer is 2017.
Christine embraces an inquisitive and holistic approach towards her teaching and travels the world to learn from those who inspire her. She is dedicated to safely guiding those who come to class realize their full potential.
Christine is eternally grateful for her loving and supportive husband, their amazing and beautiful daughters and to all her teachers: past - present - future - thank you.
nina wong
E-ryt-200
A natural klutz, Nina stumbled (literally, down many stairs) upon her first yoga class in her early 20s. Already self-conscious about her lack of movement experience and now mortified, she considered going home – but is incredibly thankful that she stayed. Her relationship with yoga has evolved and deepened over the years; presently, she approaches it with an eye towards sustainability, and as a means of anchoring in our very real, complicated lives.
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Nina aims to cultivate a space where all levels of practitioners can be in deep conversation with their bodies, breath, and the world around them. You can expect nuanced instruction in her classes, emphasizing discernment, compassion, and curiosity - and finding humor in the experiments along the way.
An avowed yoga nerd, Nina has studied in-depth at Dig, and with other experts in anatomy, injury prevention, neuroscience, and physical therapy principles. She is also passionate about accessibility, and trauma-informed, resilience-oriented practices, on and off the mat.
Nina is humbled and grateful to teach in the home of her teachers, Sue and Naime. She appreciates conversations about dogs, nervous system geekery, and recommendations for the best ice cream that New Jersey's river towns have to offer.