My Yoga & Ayurveda Journey: About Ivana
Holistic Educator
Senior Yoga Teacher
Ayurvedic Consultant and Therapist
In awe of this web of life and these
bodies of breath,
senses,
mind & heart ~
a continuum of Being & Becoming,
instruments of the soul.
Endless exploration with a deep love and reverence for these ancient teachings...
....my teachers, all that is 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, purification, transformation, alignment, and ultimately, self-knowing. Perhaps it is simply about meeting our life from that very place of knowing and being. Maybe that’s the whole purpose? I don’t know…
Areas of my studies and explorations include the wisdom of traditional Yoga and Tantra, rooted in the teachings of Sri Vidya and Kashmir Shaivism. I weave these threads with mantra, philosophy, and Ayurveda so that our sadhana can become a tool for reconnecting with the living presence of these sacred teachings and lineage.
Recognising and returning to the body as a site of wisdom and belonging ~ that’s the path we will continuously thread together, woven into the living web of life.
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 are invited to step into these practices as you are ~ to begin exactly from this place.
To slow down from the busyness of everyday life. To quiet the mind, reconnect, and remember the innate freedom that rests in effortless awareness.
These practices support the deepening and sustaining of this freedom and creative field through movement, breath, subtle body work, awareness, and gentle self-inquiry. Whether your intention is healing, purifying, transforming, inspiring, or exploring the unknown, I look forward to sharing the journey with you.
I believe that with reverence and commitment to yourself, Yoga and Ayurveda reveal themselves through these timeless practices, offering insight, clarity, and the richness of this sacred life.
Weaving these threads together has been - and continues to be my life’s exploration, and my service is sharing this with others.
Outside of the mat and practice, you will often find me immersed in life’s simple joys: walking in the woods, spending time with my favourite people, my cat Madhu (sweetness in Sanskrit), exploring Ayurvedic cooking, tending my indoor jungle of nearly 100 plants, gardening, playing harmonium, reading, taking photographs, knitting, and crocheting ~ simply being present with
All That Is.
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 involves one-on-one sessions 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 utilising 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 Consultant, and Therapist with over 11 years of teaching experience, more than 2,100 hours of certified studies with Yoga Alliance Professionals, 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)
2024–until present, as learning at my own pace without qualification
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600-hour Ayurvedic Health Counsellor, Hale Pule
2025
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20-hour Myofascial Release, Evy Ferraro
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Yin Therapy, Online Studies with Stephanie Nosco
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Ayurvedic External Basti Therapy with Dylan Smith, Vital Veda
Current Svadhyaya (Self-Study)
2026
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Abhyanga, Ayurvedic Oil Massage with Dylan Smith, Vital Veda
2026-2027
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300-hour Somatic Yoga & Felt Sense Philosophy through Enquiry-based Pedagogy with Paula Andreewitch
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. . . . .