About Pure Moon Yoga
Meet the Pure Moon Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Our experienced and welcoming instructors bring a variety of styles and backgrounds to help you grow in your practice. Whether you're just starting out or looking to deepen your journey, our team is here to support you every step of the way.
Founder and Instructor
Linda Galbato
RYT-500|MS Psychology|Certified Breathwork Coach|Certified Brain Longevity Specialist
Linda began her yoga journey over 15 years ago, seeking balance and comfort in life. Her transformative practice inspired her to support others through their challenges and in 2021, she founded Pure Moon Yoga to create a space for healing and growth.
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With a master’s degree in psychology, Linda blends modern psychology and ancient yoga in her teaching. Her classes focus on building strength, flexibility, and inner peace. Trained in brain health and breathwork, she offers tools for stress relief, healthy aging, and mental clarity. Linda’s compassionate style welcomes students of all levels on their path to wellness.
Instructor
Karen Epstein
RYT-200|Level 2 Reiki
Karen (RYT-200) has made yoga practice an essential part of her life. In her early careers as a reporter for TV stations in NY and NJ, and later as a teacher of students with learning differences, Karen strove to help others explore ways to improve their physical, mental, and spiritual health.
After moving to Auburn in 2020, she found a supportive community at Pure Moon, and is delighted to be offering classes to support others in their journeys towards greater well-being.
Instructor
June Green
YTT-200|Reiki Practitioner|Sound and Vibration Practitioner
June has made yoga an ever-expanding dimension of her life. She has worked as a nurse for over 40 years promoting health and wellness that supports mind, body, and spirit. Yoga has allowed her to yoke the joy of movement with an essential need for rest and stillness. Her love of nature and artistic creativity serve as inspiration for her practice. June’s knowledge and training in Reki and Sound-Vibration compliment her approach to health management.
Instructor
Carrie Empie
YTT-200 | Certified Reiki Master | BRMT Consultant-in-Training
Carrie has been practicing yoga with deep gratitude since 2016 and brings a joyful, heart-centered approach to every class she leads. A lifelong learner and dedicated educator, she draws on over 20 years of experience working with children both in and out of the classroom. Her background makes her kids yoga classes engaging, interactive, and full of fun—while her adult classes emphasize self-awareness, presence, and empowerment.