Hi, I’m BRIANA.
"Just a Gypsy Spirit that loves to move freely and live my true authentic lyfe. Nothing makes me happier than a backbend, dancing under Mother Moon & the stars, exploring this vast beautiful world, and sharing coffee with a friend. Oh yeah... and adding a "fuck" wherever I can."
I consider myself a colorful magical star that once lived among the skies and now have fallen to Earth. Playing human means most days I wear many hats: mother, wife, chef, writer, healer, herbalist, dancer, sister, friend and of course teacher. I never planned to be a holistic teacher but the universe had its own plans. After an injury in college I had to face the fact that I would never be a professional dancer, but I never gave up on the need to move my body. I was first introduced to yoga in 1999, then again in 2001 as a recovery practice, but didn’t fall in love with the practice for another few years. I have always been the girl who followed her gut. At 15yrs old I became a “vegetarian” on my own. At 26yrs old I became “Vegan” because of health issues, and skin rashes, and at 35yrs old I became “Me”. No titles, no labels, just a women who wanted to live as light as possible on this planet, full of wonder. My journey as brought me here where I truly try to be as authentic with myself as well as my home, belly, family, and clients.
“growing up in Inglewood, ca you had to stay busy or you eneded up in trouble. I never wanted my story to end there, so movement & journaling at a young age became my cooping methods.”
“I am a regular girl, with a real calling to teach. I say calling because even when I try to walk away, i’m always pulled right back.”
“i love yoga, not because of what my body can do but what it allows my mind to do.”
“sometimes the process is ugly, you can feel the layers being pulled off. that’s the time when you roll up, take a deep breath and embrace the ugly stage.”
My Approach
When it comes to life; my approach has always been to be fully present. As a youth that meant doing all the things that allowed my mind to wonder, which usually ended up in me getting in trouble. In my early 20’s it meant participating in anything that sparked interest within me; good or bad I was all the way in. The older I get the better I get at understanding my life perspective hasn’t really changed, I am just more aware of the paths that would offer the best result for me, while doing the least harm to any other living thing. My personal goal is to make sure I complete my mission here. That I am the best human I can be, while honoring my soul contract and doing the work I promised before I got here. It seems like a lot at first to be completely authentic to yourself, but if you do tiny steps more often than not, one day you’ll look up and be your highest self without any effort. I do not have it all figured out, and in fact most of the time I am a moving mess, but that’s how I know I can help others. I am not afraid to fuck up, or try again, and again, and maybe again. That is a gift to experience the ups and downs and still be able to come out; rebuild and redirect and make it look effortless. I want my community to be well, and blessed because if we are all winning imagine the bubble of bliss, we’d all experience. My journey has brought me here to share, aid, and inspire others to be their best selves. So just… let me in, let me help, let me bless you.
