I began practicing yoga in my twenties, in my hometown of Caracas, Venezuela. At the time, I was training for a triathlon, and a friend invited me to join a yoga class after a cycling session. From that very first class, I fell in love with the practice. Yoga soon became a regular part of my routine, complementing my other athletic pursuits. What drew me in the most was the profound connection I began to feel with my body, the awareness of my breath, and a deep sense of spirituality that’s hard to put into words.

I completed my teacher training later in life, after getting married and having my three children. We had moved to Atlanta, Georgia for my husband’s job, and since returning to my dentistry career was both difficult and expensive, I decided to transform my hobby into my passion. In 2019, I completed my first 200-hour yoga teacher training. I then pursued another 200 hours of training with a beloved teacher from Venezuela, now based in Chile. I’ve also trained to teach yoga to pregnant people and children, and I’m currently a yoga therapist trainee as well as a certified Rocket Yoga teacher.

Yoga has become one of the greatest loves of my life. I’m deeply inspired by the sense of community it creates—where everyone is welcome, no matter their level of experience. What I cherish most is that yoga is a practice not only for the body, but also for the mind and the heart, both on and off the mat.

1) How did you discover yoga?
I first discovered yoga during a conversation with a friend at a party. I think he was trying to impress me—but in the end, yoga was the real winner!

2) How long have you been teaching at BYC?
I’m a new teacher at BYC. I began covering a few classes towards the end of 2024.

3) How long have you been practising at BYC?
I started practising at BYC around the same time I began covering classes in 2024.

4) What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given in yoga or life?
Don’t go against the current—let the river guides you.

5) If you could only choose one phrase to describe your teaching style, what would it be?
Feel your body and move with the rhythm of your breath.

6) If you could give one piece of advice to someone just starting their yoga journey, what would it be?
Be kind to yourself and enjoy the journey.

7) If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Peanut butter on toast with banana slices—simple and delicious!

8) Do you have a favourite BYC memory?
From my very first day, I was amazed by how warm and friendly everyone at BYC is. It instantly felt like a community.

9) If you could have dinner with one person, living or passed, who would it be?
I’d love to have dinner with my dad and hear more stories about his childhood.

10) Besides being a yoga teacher, what else do you love to do?
I love practicing karate, playing tag rugby, and cycling everywhere. I’m also a big fan of visiting coffee shops and having long chats with friends.