I was born in Brazil and moved to the US in 2018 craving a deeper connection and a sense of wholeness I wasn’t quite finding in my life back home. Yoga came into my life just before the move, and quickly became the turning point I didn’t know I was searching for. What started as simple curiosity after sobbing in my first savasana, became a lifestyle that helped me reconnect with myself in ways I never imagined possible.
Since 2020, I have completed over 600 hours of teacher training, including studies in trauma-informed yoga, slow-flow vinyasa, restorative yoga, somatic work, and polyvagal theory. These trainings shape how I guide my students through yoga and self-discovery practices designed to strengthen the body, calm the mind, and awaken inner strength.
Now, I offer yoga classes and self-discovery mentoring for those who want to create and live the life of their dreams with clarity, courage, discipline, and balance. My offerings are for anyone ready to show up as they are and take action toward a more grounded and intentional life.
If you are looking to connect with your body, mind and to live your life in a way that is meaningful and sustainable, you are in the right place.
Whether through private sessions, workshops, retreats, or my online classes, my goal is to support your journey with practices and tools that meet you where you are and help you grow.
When I’m not teaching, you’ll find me dancing in my living room, spending time in nature (especially somewhere sunny and by the ocean), and eating Neapolitan style pizza. I’m also always up for getting creative and organizing pretty much anything, haha.
So thank you for being here! I’m excited to share this journey with you, and support you in building a practice that fits your life, while hepling you live your dreams with presence and purpose.
Here’s what a few of my students have shared about our experience together:
“When I started looking for yoga classes in Seattle, it was a bit challenging to find one that resonated with me. Everywhere I practiced, there was a common thread of treating yoga as just a gym workout, with a significant lack of intention and mental exploration. Then I started taking classes with Fernanda, and I was delighted because the way she leads the class is always purposeful and intentional. Of course, there’s still a physical aspect, but never without a reflection that prepares you to live yoga off the mat as well. Fernanda is excellent at making me feel confident, calm, and she also helps me avoid comparing myself to people who have been practicing for a long time.”
“I am very grateful for the uniqueness of each of Fernanda’s yoga classes, which are enriched with a sense of community and camaraderie. Fernanda is genuinely caring and offers very personal support and encouragement, whether you are a beginner or have been practicing yoga for some time. Each class is carefully crafted with clear and thoughtful intentions, showing how spirited and passionate she is about what she does. I am always inspired by her reflections and personal stories, which create a safe space for us to embrace vulnerability and feel empowered by it.”
“I have been attending Fernanda’s class for about a year and a half. I had fallen out of moving my body due to injuries and quick weight gain during a stressful period in my life. I had always liked yoga, but was never a regular, until I found her class. I started going to target the physical and what kept me going is what it did for my nervous system. The way Fernanda mixes setting intentions with movement really brought calm to my body, which eventually translated to my body healing inside and out. Attending once a week also returned a big love of mine, running. After the injury I couldn’t do it and attending her class I am finally coming back to it. I am beyond grateful for the dedication she brings to every class.”