Vanessa is an alignment-based earth-ceremony-centered Vinyasa, Kundalini Yoga & Meditation teacher. She is also the founder of Body Mind Gifts™, an eco boutique and holistic information and services provider. Introduced to dance and Yoga as a child, her depth as as a teacher is the collation of synchronistic events that pushed her to follow her calling. Vanessa is known for inspiring her community with gems cultivated from time spent with masterful teachers including Phattabhi Jois, Nicki Doane, Eddie Modestini, Anna Forest, Annie-b Parson & Yogi Bhajan. She enjoys guiding groups through seasonal changes, sharing the healing properties of movement that are the keys to growing stronger and healthier both mentally and physically as we age. 

Since 1998, Vanessa has been providing wellness workshops and classes to individuals and corporations in both the US and abroad. After 15 years of living in NYC, plus 6 years being based out of Princeton, NJ, she recently made the journey West back to LA, where she's from.