Danielle’s journey into the world of yoga began at the age of 14, when she discovered a book on meditation. This sparked her interest in spirituality and she began practicing, ultimately leading to her first transcendental experience. This profound moment set her on a path to delve deeper into the study of yogic philosophy.
At 18, Danielle discovered Hatha Yoga and began attending classes in Kensington, London. Under the guidance of her teacher and guru, Lorraine Muzas, she practiced for 7 years. The peace and tranquility she experienced through yoga captivated her heart and she felt a strong purpose to share her knowledge and serve society.
In 2008, Danielle became a certified Hatha Yoga Teacher and moved to Cyprus to share her newfound wisdom. Over the years, she continued to learn from humble teachers and in 2011, she traveled to Dharamshala, India to study a further teachers training course with Bhooma Chaitanya and Swami Yogeshananda. This experience introduced her to Sivananda Yoga.
Danielle is also a certified sound healing teacher, having first learned this beautiful therapy in 2018 in Rishikesh, India. She later traveled to Nepal and took a further sound healing workshop with her most inspirational teacher, Sri Anup, from the Nada Yoga School in Pokhara. Spending time in Pokhara enabled Danielle to further deepen her knowledge in Sound Healing.
In 2016, Danielle left her freelance teaching life in Cyprus and moved to Dubai to join Yoga House as a Lead Instructor. She has over 750 hours of YTT certification and teaches retreats, workshops, teacher trainings and group classes, incorporating creative sequencing, peaceful music, sound healing and calming energy. She also specializes in teaching private sessions.
In addition to her accomplished teaching career, Danielle has ventured into the realm of holistic well-being as a founding senior instructor of Pranaapana Yoga and Sound Healing Retreats. Drawing upon her extensive expertise, she aims to create transformative experiences for participants seeking a deeper connection with themselves and their surroundings. This innovative venture has seen success, notably with a well-received retreat held in Cyprus in June 2023. Under Danielle’s guidance, Pranaapana Yoga and Sound Healing Retreats have become a beacon for those seeking harmony and rejuvenation, further solidifying her position as a respected leader in the field of yoga and holistic healing.
Danielle uses yoga as a tool to help students work through injuries, imbalances, stress and anxiety, and as a means to bring about a sense of peace and wellness in their lifestyles. Some of her favorite mantras include “loka samastah sukhino bhavamtu” which translates to “May all beings everywhere be happy and free,” and “Hari Om Tat Sat,” (from the Bhagavad Gita) which helps awaken us to our true selves.
In closing, Danielle expresses her love and gratitude to all of her teachers, including her students, who have guided her along this divine yogic path. She reminds us that, in the end, we are all students on this journey.
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