Yoga | Massage | Meditation | Vegan

I studied at the Law University of Torino (Italy), got my PhD, and worked as a lawyer for 7 years, satisfying all the social expectations an Italian girl was supposed to achieve. Like many other people, I burned out. 

I started practicing Yoga and Meditation in my 20s to support a knee pathology (chondromalacia), mild scoliosis, and an anxious, introverted personality. But it was only in my early 30s - when I was living and working as a legal consultant in Berlin (Germany) - that I started a regular practice in the Jivamukti and Ashtanga traditions. I learned about cult abuses and the science (or lack of it) of stretching. I became more interested in somatics, mobility training, functional anatomy, and movement culture. 

A different educational and career path. I started my first Yoga Teacher Training at Zen Yoga (200h), where I got in touch with the Buddhist tradition and biomechanics: such an interesting combination for an atheist like me who is fascinated by philosophy and applied anatomy. They were years of psychotherapy, personal development, and many tears. I continued my education with other training (advanced 550h YTT including pregnancy Yoga and Yin Yoga; Fullbody® Massage Training) and workshops (Thai massage, somatic therapy, Ido Portal method). Still to this day, I keep myself updated by studying Yoga Philosophy, Buddhism, and Functional Anatomy.

My New Career as a Yoga Teacher and Holistic Massage Therapist. I’ve been teaching yoga since 2017 and giving massages since 2018. I’m also a senior yoga teacher in the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (Yoga Alliance certified). In Amsterdam, I teach yoga at Thrive Yoga and give massages at their studios and at my Zen home-studio.

My working style is holistic, but science-based. My approach to religion and spiritualism is purely academic. I love to keep people active and in good shape. I’m particularly interested in students/clients who are sporty/athletic, and in people recovering from injuries or dealing with congenital conditions: they keep me on my toes and further motivate my studies. I want to help people age with self-agency, a healthy functioning body, mindfulness, and compassion.

During my free time, I take care of over 100 houseplants and an outdoor garden, read tons of books, paint, cook, workout at the local CrossFit center, hike, and climb mountains, living a simple, tranquil introverted life. I’m back running despite my chondromalacia patella flaring up now and then, and run 10-25km twice a week. I’ve been an ethical vegan since 2016, and I live my life with my beloved husband, who has been my partner since 1999.