Mariana Pinango
RYT200

I first became curious about yoga in my early twenties while living in Venezuela. I was deeply drawn to it for its integration of the physical and the spiritual.
Over the years, I moved toward and away from yoga, but it wasn’t until I became a mother of two, balancing family life and a career, that I established a more consistent practice. At that stage of my life, I was seeking tools and resources that could help me feel more grounded and supported, and I found them in yoga and meditation.
The decision to become a yoga teacher came unexpectedly. During a particularly challenging period in my life, I felt a growing desire to one day support others in their own healing and trauma recovery. As I explored how I might do that, yoga emerged as a clear and compelling path.
Since becoming a teacher, my personal practice has continued to deepen. The more I share yoga with others, the more I realize how much there is still to learn. I am continually inspired by the subtle yet meaningful shifts I notice in myself off the mat: a deeper awareness of my moment-to-moment experience, less reactivity, a greater ability to pause and respond thoughtfully, and more curiosity and compassion toward myself and others.
These changes continually remind me of the transformative potential of a dedicated and evolving practice.
