Gabriela started their yoga journey in 2016 as a senior in high school. They completed a 200hr yoga teacher training in the same year where they would discover the Ashtanga Yoga method. It would take them about 5 years to develop the discipline and devotion to maintain a regular practice. As a result, Gabriela truly believes in the healing and reflective nature of discipline taught by Ashtanga Yoga. They mainly practice and assist with Karen Kelley at Mysore Phoenix in Arizona with guidance/mentorship from Kino MacGregor. In addition to being an Ashtanga practitioner, Gabriela also studies hand balancing and contortion through local teachers in Arizona and as a student of Irene Pappas. They are fascinated by how the body can find its edge in all practices. As a teacher, they hope to inspire students to explore new movements and shapes through the perspective of both strength and flexibility.

Gabriela started their yoga journey in 2016 as a senior in high school. They completed a 200hr yoga teacher training in the same year where they would discover the Ashtanga Yoga method. It would take them about 5 years to develop the discipline and devotion to maintain a regular practice. As a resul...Read More