With more than 10 years and 20,000 hours of teaching experience to populations with different needs and abilities – from disabled individuals, to children and seniors, and every type of person in between, Valentina offers a unique perspective, attention to detail and creativity that inspires as much as it challenges and informs. Her fascination with the body and extensive anatomical knowledge helps her create a practice for every type of body and every type of intention.  Because of her long study of the historical and philosophical roots of yoga she can entertain any kind of question and curiosity on the subject, facilitate discussions and lecture successfully.

Valentina began teaching in 2001 by request from many people in the area. Since 2004, she has been writing a monthly "Yoga for Life" column for the Bay News - the local newspaper. From Dec 2009 - May 2011, she also produced a regular monthly TV show, also called "Yoga for Life" on Ch. 2/Charter/San Luis Obispo County.

"I have a very diverse background in yoga. I've had the privilege of studying (past and present) with Sarah Powers, Paul Grilley, Shiva Rea, Dr. Hiroshi Motoyama, Scott Blossom, Dharma Mittra, Jack Kornfield, Dr. Georg Feuerstein and many, many others, gaining understanding and experience in many yoga traditions and styles. 

I teach from experience only. I offer only what I have personally understood through the many years of my own practice, explorations and meditations. I guide students to do the same - make the practice profoundly theirs. Not only do I teach yoga, I live it to the best of my present ability and challenges. Yoga is not a part-time job for me or a way to earn some extra money. Yoga is a life-long commitment and yoga is all I do.

I see many people privately, using yoga as a therapeutic tool to recover people from injuries or chronic conditions. I also see people who use yoga as part of their spiritual journey, as a way to deal with grief, as well as people who simply want to deepen their own practice, or have their yoga practice custom made and personalized.

I also serve in the capacity of a personal advisor/coach to folks who are committed to change and growth, going through transformation and need guidance. I limit my load of coaching clients to a handful in order to be more focused and available to each one.

My Reiki training give strtucture to my intuitive healing and energy reading abilites and i have started to offer this to people as well. To me, facilitating energy is just another form meditation and complete surrender to whatever comes in the present moment as it is coming and going. 

I can be reached at (805) 909-1401 or via e-mail at valentinap@holisticmovementcenter.com

I teach variety of workshops locally, nationally and internationally. My retreats are very popular and fill up months ahead of time. I am available for workshops in your town, or your group of friends, or check the upcoming retreats, click HERE.