Our Instructors

Marina Caceres

Owner & Lead Instructor of Hudson Suraya Yoga. Marina has been teaching Yoga in the Hudson Valley since 2013. She is an E-RYT 200, RYT 500, & Certified YACEP, Continuing Education Provider, through Yoga Alliance with over 1000 registered teaching hours which include yoga teacher training facilitation, retreat co-lead, & private instruction.

Marina completed her 300hr teacher training under the direct instruction of Rodney Yee & Colleen Saidman in Sag Harbor, NY. Marina has been trained in traditional Iyengar and Vinyasa Yoga methods, collectively her teacher trainings have been deeply rooted in yoga asana, alignment fundamentals, & classical yoga philosophy.

Marina infuses her classes with levity, love, music & poetry. She is a humble devotee to the practice of yoga and has a deep respect for her community & all of her teachers.

Additionally, Marina is a NYS licensed AVEDA Cosmetologist offering her services at Nolita Hair Salon, a sister company of Hudson Suraya Yoga. Marina also holds her bachelors degree in pre-law from St. Thomas Aquinas College, where she minored in philosophy and religious studies.

Nando Caceres

A globe-trotter with music in his feet, Fernando “Nando” Caceres is a native New Yorker based in Miami and Uruguay. Nando works in Beauty/Photography during the day, and at night, he is a local Miami Tango DJ & dancer. He loves sharing his passion on and off the dancefloor, so get ready to move!

Nando learned various forms of Latin dance for over 25 years and is now bringing his skills to the yoga world. This fusion of movement, music, and balance is not only harmonious but fun! He began dancing in Miami, where he learned Cuban-style Salsa also known as “Salsa Casino” & “Rueda.” He brought his passion for Cuban salsa from Miami to Manhattan where he taught on the Lower West Side. As his love for dance evolved, he immersed himself in the dance embedded deep in his roots, “El Tango.” This passionate and mesmerizing dance originated in the neighborhoods of Argentina & Uruguay in the early 1900s and is danced socially all over the world today. His methodology makes dance easy to learn and super fun to practice. He’ll give you the knowledge and skills you need to be able to dance the night away at any Latin social, so get your dance shoes on!

Nando is our resident retreat co-lead, alongside Marina, most recently for Hudson Suraya’s 2024 “Vinyasa Yoga & Latin Dance Immersion” in Puglia, Italy and previously for “Yoga & Cultural Dance Experience” in Olhao, Portugal, in May 2023.

“Yoga and dance are the perfect harmony. Music and movement nurtures the soul.”

Jennifer Peters

Mat Pilates Certified
Jenn received her Mat Pilates certification from Beyond Fit Academy in November 2025.
Fitness has been a lifelong passion, shaped by years of competitive sports and a background as a Division I soccer and lacrosse athlete.
Movement has always been central to Jenn's life.
Strong has always been Jenn's language. She brings a high-energy, sculpt-focused style to every class, with the purpose of helping you feel confident, powerful, and strong in your body.
Jenn holds a Master's degree in Health Science and a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Management.

Taylor Solomon

Taylor is a Mat Pilates certified instructor with a lifelong passion for movement and wellness. She comes from an athletic background and competed as a Division II college athlete. After exploring a wide range of training styles, including weightlifting, HIIT, and cardio-based workouts, Pilates became the practice she connected with most for its strength-building benefits, sustainability, and mind-body focus.


Taylor has spent countless hours taking classes from a variety of instructors to learn and experience different teaching styles and approaches. She is excited to bring this diverse background into her classes. With a bachelor's degree in business and a deep appreciation for intentional movement, Taylor is dedicated to building and supporting a strong, empowered Pilates community. 

Meet the Team

  • MARINA CACERES

    OWNER & INSTRUCTOR

    RYT 500, E-RYT 200, YACEP

  • Jennifer Peters

    Mat Pilates Instructor

  • Taylor Solomon

    Mat Pilates Instructor

  • FERNANDO CACERES

    RETREAT CO-LEAD

    TANGO & SALSA INSTRUCTOR/DJ