FREEDOM
through
EXPRESSION
For over two decades, I have been on a journey of self-discovery and body awareness, exploring the connection between movement, mind, and the deeper currents of the human experience.
My path began with ballet, contemporary dance, and musical theater—art forms that sparked a lifelong dedication to understanding the body and its connection to the mind.
As my journey evolved, I immersed myself in contact improvisation, somatic practices like BMC, Feldenkrais, and Ideokinesis. Those approaches sowed the seeds for my physical practices and life in general:
to feel and sense more while being less focused on the outer shape or outcome.
In 2011, while still working as a professional dancer, I began practicing Yoga, initially as a grounding warm-up for body and mind before rehearsals and performances.
Soon, Ashtanga Yoga drew me in deeply. Practicing under the inspiration and style of Richard Freeman, and guided by teachers like Ty Landrum, Nir Tiomkin, and Grischa Steffin, I found Ashtanga to be a powerful practice that transformed my understanding of movement and focus.
the trip of my
life
In 2014, during a silent retreat in North India, I met Bhante Rahula, a Theravada Buddhist monk, and was introduced to the teachings of the Buddha. This experience profoundly shifted my life.
Listening to the teachings on Suffering, getting insights on how the Mind works, and being introduced to the practice of Loving-Kindness, within the silence and simplicity of the retreat, marked a turning point for me.
It opened a new way of seeing myself and the world.
Under Bhante’s guidance, I began to experience the freedom of simply being present. The teachings offered clarity about the mind, revealing how easily we become lost in thought, disconnected from the present moment. Learning to observe the mind without judgment, I found a sense of peace and inner calm that had long eluded me.
This encounter marked the beginning of a lifelong journey. The teachings of the Buddha continue to guide me, helping me to cultivate compassion, presence, and a deep connection with all beings.
1 decade later, and with over 100 days spent in silence…
Alongside Buddhist Meditation and Ashtanga Yoga, I am also dedicated to the Art of Vedic Chanting, studying under the guidance of Christina Hug in the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram Tradition since 2016.
With a background in singing, audioperception, piano, and music theory, chanting has brought for me all these elements together, creating a harmonious and grounding practice that deepens my connection to sound, presence and devotion.
I am also a mother and a partner, finding daily inspiration and joy in the roles that bring me closer to others and the wisdom that emerges through mindful observation of relationships.
What I share comes from direct experience, with an intention to speak only from what I know deeply.
MY MISSION…
… is to spread the qualities of awareness—curiosity, openness, non-judgment, and acceptance—so that all beings may feel supported and connected.
I believe that true change begins within. By caring for ourselves deeply, we create a ripple effect that can lead to genuine healing in the world.
Instead of reacting to the outside, I aim to inspire others to start with the inner work, knowing that this is how lasting transformation unfolds.
