My Journey: About Ivana
Experienced Yoga Teacher
Ayurvedic Lifestyle and Nutrition Consultant
Body of Breath
Senses
Mind & Heart
a Continuum of Being
Instrument of the Soul
Endless exploration with a deep love and reverence for these ancient teachings...
....my teachers, all the things known and unknown, mother nature, our innate nature and all about this Life, falling into wholeness and plenitude.
To me, this is the pathless path of spiritual life- the essence of life. It is a journey of healing, purifying, transformation, alignment, and
ultimately, self-knowing. Perhaps, it is simply about living our life and purpose from that place of knowing and being.
Areas of my studies include the practices and wisdom from traditional Yoga, Tantra and Ayurveda.
I had, and still have, the privilege to learn and study for about 12 years now with Swami Atma Gyanam Saraswati from The Yoga Tree, Swami Nihchalananda and his team from Mandala Ashram, Katherine Girling & Everett Newell from Zuna Yoga, Rod Stryker from Para Yoga, Dr. David Frawley and Yogini Shambavi from The American Institute of Vedic Studies, Myra Lewin from Hale Pule and many more.
Over the last decade, I have trained and certified (2100+ hours) in Traditional Hatha (Satyananda and Krishnamacharya traditions),
Tantra (Kundalini, Chakra, Kriya Yoga & Mantra), Yoga Sutras, Yin & Restorative Yoga, Advanced Pranayama, Yoga Nidra,
Meditation & Ayurveda, and have shared over 5000 hours of teaching.
All of these studies and most importantly my personal inner work and experiences have created a holistic approach to what I share and live…
At the core of my offerings lies an intention. So these teachings, which have been passed on and through me, will inspire your heart and mind to descend into the exploration of knowing yourself on deeper levels of your being.
You will be invited to welcome yourself into these practices as you are and start from this very place…
To slow down from the busyness of day-to-day life. To quieten our minds and to re~connect. To remember our innate nature, which rests in effortless awareness.
For intensifying and, most importantly, sustaining this freedom and creative field through movement, awareness, breath,
subtle body practices and self-inquiry.
Whether it is healing, purifying, transforming, inspiring or tapping into the unknown, I look forward to sharing with you.
I believe that with reverence and commitment to yourself, Yoga and Ayurveda reveal themselves through these timeless practices and allow us to receive their spark of insight, clarity and richness in this sacred life.
Weaving these threads together has been—and will continue to be—my life’s exploration and my service in sharing it with others.
When I am not practising, teaching or studying Yoga or Ayurveda, you will find me immersed in the simple joys of life. Walking in the woods, spending time with my favourite people, my cat Madhu (sweetness in Sanskrit), in the kitchen exploring Ayurvedic cooking, looking after my indoor jungle (I have almost 100 plants!), gardening, playing harmonium, reading, taking photographs, knitting, crocheting and
being with All That Is-LIFE.
Ways of Practicing and Working with Me
You can find me sharing in a couple of weekly group classes. I am shifting my focus towards longer, educational workshop-style offerings and Day Retreats, emphasising practicality, community, and space for questions and conversations. My primary work is with individuals through private tuition, mentoring, and Ayurvedic consultations—spaces where we can delve deeper into topics and accelerate your inner and outer evolution by understanding your unique constitution and use of the right tools.
I am also expanding my offerings to include more collaborations, private events, workplaces, and schools. If you are hosting longer workshops, retreats, or YTT programs, consider integrating the timeless wisdom of Yoga, Kirtan and the Ayurvedic lifestyle to enrich your practice, well-being, and life in general.
Feel free to reach out via email. I would love to hear from you!
I am a Senior Yoga Teacher and Ayurvedic Lifestyle and Nutrition Consultant with over 10 years of teaching experience, more than 2,100 hours of certified studies with Yoga Alliance Professionals (YAP), and over 5,000 hours of teaching. With all honesty, I embarked on this path to understand myself and to support my own healing journey. Every training and immersion has been a step toward self-awareness, transformation, and alignment, and what I share with my students and clients arises from this lived experience rather than theory alone.
Qualifications
2015
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200-hour RYT Hatha Yoga, Swami Atma Gyanam
2016
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50-hour RYT Yin Yoga, Sarah Lo
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Prana Vidya, 10-Day Immersion, Mandala Ashram
2017
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Tattva Shuddhi, 7-Day Immersion, Mandala Ashram
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300-hour RYS Tantric Hatha & Restorative Yoga, Zuna Yoga
2018–2019
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300-hour / 10-month Mentorship & Initiation into Kriya Yoga, Mandala Ashram
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15-hour Trauma-Informed Yoga
2020
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40-hour Vinyasa Krama Module, Para Yoga
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40-hour Tantra Shakti Module, Para Yoga
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40-hour Secrets of the Sutras Module, Para Yoga
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40-hour Yoga Marma Module, Para Yoga
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40-hour Kundalini Module, Para Yoga
2020–2021
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300-hour Yoga, Ayurveda, Mantra & Meditation, The American Institute of Vedic Studies, Dr. David Frawley
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10-hour Pregnancy Yoga
2020–2024
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Nada Yoga – Yoga of Sound (Mantra, Raga & Kirtan), Sacred Sound Lab
2021–2022
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300-hour / 1-year Mentorship, Kriya Yoga & Chakra Dharana, Swami Atma Gyanam
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40-hour Teachings of the Taravali, Para Yoga
2022
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100-hour Meditation Immersion, Swami Atma Gyanam
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Reiki (First & Second Degree, Usui System of Natural Healing)
2022–2023
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200-hour Ayurvedic Health Advisor, Hale Pule
2024
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Bhakti Yoga, 5-Day Immersion, Mandala Ashram
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40-hour Art & Science of Meditation, Tantra Yoga Alchemy
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India Yoga Shakti Pilgrimage, The American Institute of Vedic Studies (Dr. David Frawley & Yogini Shambhavi)
2025
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20-hour Myofascial Release, Evy Ferraro
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Yin Therapy, Online Studies with Stephanie Nosco
Current Svadhyaya (Self-Study)
2025 – May
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Ayurvedic External Basti Therapy, Vital Veda
2024–2026
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600-hour Ayurvedic Health Counsellor, Hale Pule
S M A R A N A (स्मरण) refers to “remembering”. It is a Sanskrit word meaning; to remember, to recall, to bring to mind; to return to the memory; or self-remembrance.
At the core of your being, beyond mind, beyond body, lies your true nature.
A sparkle of light, a sparkle of energy, totally peaceful, at one with the world.
Playful. Innocent. Gentle. Generous. Loving. Wise.
Find the space where You can remember your connection with the divine flow..... who you really are. . . . .