Originally from Bronx, New York of Afro-Caribbean heritage (Dominican), besenia is based in Providence, RI, where she teaches in the state's first and only fully donation-based studio. A community cultivator who values authenticity and humor, besenia strives to create spaces where everyone feels seen and empowered.

As a teacher, besenia's approach tends toward slower flows and invitational language. All her offerings are infused with her experience as a writer, a mentor and leader in higher education, and a scholar of movements for liberation across the African diaspora, as she draws from the humanist traditions of familial, intellectual, and spiritual ancestors.

besenia is a graduate of the Pranotthan Yoga School (Kripalu lineage) through All That Matters yoga + wellness. She is registered at the 200-hour level and is a certified Restorative Yoga Teacher.