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SH Xintiandi, Shanghai, Hong Kong
FITNESS
YOGA
Sofia was once an advertising professional in a fast-paced industry. In 2012, seeking health and sustainable energy, she began her yoga practice, soon discovering it was a profound dialogue between body and mind. Each connection of breath and movement reshaped her perspective. Her practice was deeply influenced by teachers Patrick Creelman and Dario Calvaruso. From them, she learned that the fluidity of yoga is rooted in inner stillness, and that breath and awareness are the path to a supple body, smooth energy, and a serene mind. Sofia’s classes are designed to accompany students in accepting and becoming a better version of themselves. She excels at recognizing each individual’s uniqueness, guiding everyone to achieve breakthroughs in strength, flexibility, and stability at their own pace. In recent years, she has integrated Pilates, functional anatomy, and TCM concepts into her teaching, focusing not only on a toned physique and bodily fluency but also on the cultivation of internal energy. Her teaching is rigorous yet engaging, offering encouragement based on observation and rooted in the breath. In her class, you will gain both a sense of physical lightness and inner steadiness. Qualification Highlights • PURE Reformer Pilates Certification • SINO BRITISH Institute of Sports Anatomy Certification Course • 30-hour Balanced Body MOTR® Pilates Certification • 432-hour Navakarana Vinyāsa Certification Training with Dario Calvaruso • 12-hour Ayurveda Maulika Siddhānta Course with Dario Calvaruso • 50-hour Advanced Yoga Training with Patrick Creelman • 200-hour Foundational Yoga Teacher Training with Patrick Creelman
