TEACHERS

Monica Gala (Devi) – Hatha Yoga, Sivananda Yoga, Anusara Elements, Yin Yoga, Shiatsu practitioner – approached Yoga in 2002 and starting in 2012, began travelling to India where she often went, attending courses in different traditions and getting closer and closer to Vipassana meditation. In 2015, she obtained her Sivananda Yoga Teacher diploma (200 hours) in Spain. In 2016 he obtained a diploma in India in Therapeutic Yoga for the regulation of the endocrine system (45 hours). In 2017 she attended a 200-hour training at Mahi Yoga Center in India, obtaining a multi-style diploma (Hatha and Yoga Flow). For three years she attended the shiatsu school I.R.T.E. (Institute of Research and Energy Therapies) and in 2023 she obtained her diploma as Shiatsu Operator. For 2 years she attended the Anusara Yoga training course (200 hours) at Atma Studio in Bologna, becoming a teacher of the Anusara Elements method. In 2024 she took part in a 100-hour Yin Yoga and Vedanta training in India with Helga Baumgartner and Swamini Pramananda, acquiring the qualification to teach Yin Yoga. She has been teaching regularly since 2015 and has been running Yoga In Centro together with Lorena Vedelago since 2021.

Lorena Vedelago started practicing Yoga in 2008 making yoga her lifestyle, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In 2012 she started teaching Hatha Yoga and practicing the Anusara method attending regular courses and workshops with world-renowned teachers. In 1917, after moving to Italy, she collaborated at the annual event of the Anusara Yoga School in Merano, Italy, participating in seminars on Philosophy, Anatomy applied to yoga. In 2019 she obtained the qualification for teaching of Anusara Elments (200 hours training), seminars and refresher workshops in the Anusara method. In 2021 she obtains the diploma in the method of Yin Yoga Training with Dhugal Meachem (training 200 hours), Qiology (training 100 hours) During her studies she also acquired knowledge in various other fields such as flower therapy, cell reprogramming, Reiki, astrology and tarot cards. From 2022 she has approached a path in the Sacred Feminine with the School of the Sacred Feminine of Maria Laura Bonfanti, currently in the 3rd year. Lorena has been teaching regularly since 2011 in Buenos Aires and Florence

Marina got into yoga during a trip to Thailand in 2009. After a career of 13 years as an advertising manager in a multinational, she left the corporate world to embark on a deep personal transformation path, which led her to India to study and practice yoga full-time. Over the years she has completed several courses and teacher training seminars, deepening various styles such as Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa, Power Yoga, Yin Yoga, Iyengar, Meditation and Pranayama. He also lived and taught for a year in an ashram, immersing himself in the daily practice and study of the yogic traditions. Today he mainly teaches Vinyasa Flow, with a faithful approach to the teachings received and a specific focus on anatomy, alignment and movement awareness. His practice is suitable for all levels, but designed in particular for those who want to deepen and advance their practice. Uses supports (props) as fundamental tools to integrate and structure a solid, safe and complete personal practice. During his lessons – individual, group, in studio or online – he creates a space for listening and discovery, where each practitioner is guided to explore their own body in a progressive, intelligent and respectful way. Marina continues to train regularly through workshops and seminars, to ensure a teaching always updated, deep and calibrated both the collective practice and the individual. With 500 hours of certified training and over 3000 hours of teaching, it offers lessons in Italian and English, adapting itself to the needs of each student. Language skills: Italian (fluent), English (fluent), French (fluent). www.facebook.com/wandering.yogaa www.facebook.com/wandering.yogaa

Yoga and Meditation Teacher (500 RYT) Elisa has been practicing yoga since 2003. Initially for the pleasure of moving and being well. Over the years she continued and deepened the practice and philosophy together with a ‘teacher student of Vanda Scaravelli and until 2018 with Silvia Sferlazzo student of Donna Holleman. In 2019 she specialized in Yoga Bambini with the Balyayoga method. In 2020 she completed teacher training at Samadhi Yoga Florence school. She is currently training as a Feminine Practitioner with Liladevi Maria Laura Bonfanti. Today she teaches at various centers in Florence and online imparting: – group classes with Anukalana approach – individual classes specific to the person’s needs – gentle gymnastics over 60 – children’s yoga – Masterclasses and in-depth seminars

Yoga and Meditation Teacher (300 RYT) Marina has been practising sport since she was a child. She approaches yoga as a personal practice. She first became a teacher of postural gymnastics and pilates, then in 2018 completed a 200-hour Vinyasa course at Italia Power Yoga in Florence. The practice continues with 100 hours of advanced power yoga to teach the handstand technique and deepen the study of chakras and the benefit of certain asanas for health. Marina practices, teaches and studies vinyasa, pilates and meditation. She is passionate about naturopathy and essential oils. Music is a fundamental part of her classes. She is honoured to embark on this path of growth and discovery.