About My Practice
My Journey
I approach yoga as a living, embodied inquiry that unfolds through real life experiences but also our very own somatic intelligence, relational awareness, and mindful presence.
Shaped by years of work with people around movement limitations, pain management, trauma related pain, ailments and pathologies, I came to a need to train deeper in order to understand better how my teaching will support one's journey into self regulation.
Yoga, as I understand it, is for real bodies, real nervous systems, and real lives. Through restorative and somatic practices, I offer a space where we cultivate safety, care, and long-term sustainability.
My work seeks to bridge experiential depth with critical reflection, honoring both tradition and inquiry, while resisting the commodification of yoga education. I am honored to meet each and every one that we share this space of living practice.
Yanna Pappa
Therapeutic Yoga & Embodiment Educator
Certified Yoga Teacher
E-RYT 1800hrs IYTA member, BYT
'Always be pure, simple and honest'
What Guides My Practice
Core values that shape every session, course, and interaction
Compassionate Care
Every body, every story, every journey is honored with deep respect and understanding
Holistic Healing
Integrating ancient wisdom with modern therapeutic approaches for complete wellbeing
Authentic Practice
Staying true to the contemplative roots of yoga while making it accessible to all
Personal Growth
Supporting your unique path of transformation, healing, and self-discovery
Training & Certifications
Yoga & Somatic Education
Hatha Yoga Teacher Training, Integral Yoga Institute, New York City (US) (500hrs)
Pilates Matworks I & II / Clinical / Reformer / Cadillac
Structural Yoga Therapy & Restorative Yoga training with Nancy Candea (US) (300hrs)
Accessible Yoga with Jivana Heyman (US) (40hrs)
Advance Studies Bahiranga Restorative Yoga (120hrs)
Holistic Aspects of Yoga & Ayurveda (120hrs)
Mindfulness Meditation Training (25hrs)
Garuda Yoga Nidra Training (20hrs)
Yoga Kurunta - Yogic Wall Ropes (60hrs)
Mantra & Nada Yoga Training Level I (26hrs) & Level II (26hrs)
Yin Yoga Teacher Training Module I (70hrs)
Jnana Yoga & Raja Yoga with Alessandro Ortona (500hrs) (ongoing training)
Introduction to Acupressure Points (25hrs)
Shiatsu Practitioner TCM (ongoing training)
Peter Hess Sound Massage (Levels 1 & 2)
Vipassana Meditation
Movement & Performance Training
Besides Ballet & Contemporary dance, inspired by training in:
Embodied Awareness & Improvisation, Butoh
Composition & Contact Improvisation with Nancy Stark Smith & other amazing educators
Current Studies
Buddhist Psychology & Philosophy - the Art of Logic and Debate (ongoing)
Workshops & Group Circles
Vinyasa Flow, Bhakti Vinyasa, Anusara Yoga, Myofascial Release
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Jivamukti Yoga, Kinetic Awareness, Axis Sylllabus
Iyengar Yoga, Partner Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Alexander Technique
Dance Therapy, Drama Therapy, Authentic Movement, Body Mind Centering
Overtone Singing
Yanna Pappa
Therapeutic Yoga & Embodiment Educator
Certified Yoga Teacher
E-RYT 1800hrs IYTA member, BYT
'Always be pure, simple and honest'