INSTRUCTORS

In 2003, seeking recovery from intense Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training and to help his mother overcome depression and anxiety, Tonny found yoga—a practice that restores the body, balances the mind, and nurtures emotional well-being. Throughout his years of study, Tonny was guided by three profoundly influential teachers: Paramahamsa Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Fernando Felipe Shashwat, and Mark Whitwell. After exploring various yoga traditions, he chose to focus on yoga as a path of healing, specializing in Rocket Yoga, Rocket Therapy, and Ashtanga Yoga. Inspired by Mark Whitwell, he integrates the teachings of Krishnamacharya—rooted in the philosophy of "The Heart of Yoga"—with modern yoga instruction. Anchored by the spiritual wisdom of Swami Satyananda Saraswati, Tonny weaves together the soul-stirring practice of Ashtanga Yoga with Vedic philosophy to achieve harmony of body, mind, and spirit. Tonny believes yoga is a source of joy and that its essence flourishes in a supportive, compassionate environment, fostering peace and connection for his students. - 268 hours Vinyasa Yoga teacher training at Aruna Yoga in São Paulo, following Paramahamsa Swami Satyananda Saraswati (my beloved guru) tradition, 2012 - 30 hours "Yoga Nidra" workshop with Swami Yogabhakti Saraswati, 2013 - 12 hours "Pranayama and Meditation" workshop with Swami Muktidharma Saraswati, 2013 - 5 hours "Yoga in Daily Life" with Swami Omkarananda, follower of Master Kalyan Babaji of Himalayas, 2013 - 35 hours Universal Yoga workshop with Will Lau, 2016 - 20 hours Yoga Therapy Workshop with Nicole Zuo, 2016 - 18 hours Handstands and Backbends Workshop with Nino Mendes and Tina Zhou, 2016 - 30 hours English-Sanskrit Asana Adjustment Workshop with Will Lau, 2017 - 50 hours Rocket Vinyasa Yoga training with David Kyle, 2017 - Ashtanga Vinyasa Backbends and Arm Balances Workshop with Dany Sá as a trilingual translator in Shanghai, 2017 - 200 hours “Heart of Yoga” teacher training with Mark Whitwell in Ubud, Bali, 2018