MYPATH to Renewal ~ Spring 2025 Instructors ~
MYPATH Organizers
Brenda Cashel, PhD
Brenda grew up in Vermont and moved to Kentucky for graduate school. When she met her husband Pete she chose to stay on the KY farm and help run the business, and they became one of the first certified organic vegetable growers in the state. Over the years, Terrapin Hill Farm has evolved into primarily an agritourism business. Brenda organized music festivals on the farm for about 20 years, and has also developed it into a successful venue for weddings, retreats, and other private and public events. A ballet dancer throughout her childhood and college years, she enjoys yoga because it makes her feel in tune with her body the way ballet did. After practicing yoga outdoors on the farm, she was inspired to create an event centered around yoga and related activities so that others can enjoy the farm's beautiful, serene setting. It has been a joy for her to work with Gabriella to turn this dream into reality.
Brenda grew up in Vermont and moved to Kentucky for graduate school. When she met her husband Pete she chose to stay on the KY farm and help run the business, and they became one of the first certified organic vegetable growers in the state. Over the years, Terrapin Hill Farm has evolved into primarily an agritourism business. Brenda organized music festivals on the farm for about 20 years, and has also developed it into a successful venue for weddings, retreats, and other private and public events. A ballet dancer throughout her childhood and college years, she enjoys yoga because it makes her feel in tune with her body the way ballet did. After practicing yoga outdoors on the farm, she was inspired to create an event centered around yoga and related activities so that others can enjoy the farm's beautiful, serene setting. It has been a joy for her to work with Gabriella to turn this dream into reality.
Gabriella Gaona
Gabriella is an artist, yogi, & co-creator. Born and raised in Louisville, KY, She is dedicated to sharing Yoga with everyone in her community. Her Yoga journey started at age 16. In 2014 she and her mother, Sabine Gaona, co-founded "The Inner Warrior" an Eco-Conscious Yoga boutique. They also made it their mission to make Yoga more accessible for the community though their donation-based classes. Gabriella has always been inspired by connecting with others & believes that Yoga can benefit humanity in a big way. In 2016 she completed her 200hr Yoga Teacher Training in San Francisco, CA, which helped inspire MYPATH Fest in many ways. Gabriella's intention for this event is to celebrate this transformational practice and to share the many different paths to Yoga (union), hoping to build a more friendly & healthy future for our planet! She is so grateful to be able to co-create this event with Brenda.
Gabriella is an artist, yogi, & co-creator. Born and raised in Louisville, KY, She is dedicated to sharing Yoga with everyone in her community. Her Yoga journey started at age 16. In 2014 she and her mother, Sabine Gaona, co-founded "The Inner Warrior" an Eco-Conscious Yoga boutique. They also made it their mission to make Yoga more accessible for the community though their donation-based classes. Gabriella has always been inspired by connecting with others & believes that Yoga can benefit humanity in a big way. In 2016 she completed her 200hr Yoga Teacher Training in San Francisco, CA, which helped inspire MYPATH Fest in many ways. Gabriella's intention for this event is to celebrate this transformational practice and to share the many different paths to Yoga (union), hoping to build a more friendly & healthy future for our planet! She is so grateful to be able to co-create this event with Brenda.