cristina chiummo

My journey into Ashtanga yoga was a coincidence, a gift of destiny. Attending a workshop with Gabriele Severini, when I was already teachingyoga, I discovered the practice that summed up my years of pranayama and meditation; in Ashtanga, I discovered the subtle element in the physical. Its apparent gymnastics embody elements of a profound practice that radically transforms you, enabling you to discover your immense potential.Throughout my Ashtanga yoga journey, I’ve practiced a lot alone, but I’ve always followed my teacher, Gabriele Severini, in his classes around Italy. Today, I have a yoga school in the center of Palermo and online. My students are both local and from various parts of Europe. I teach Ashtanga yoga, I love teaching this discipline, and it’s an honor for me to introduce it to beginners. Whether you’re seeking a muscular physique or inner peace, you’ve chosen to practice “yoga,” and this will open the doors to a broader journey than you could ever imagine.Training: E-RT 500hr Yoga Alliance, YACEP – I study regularly with Gabriele Severini and Susanna Finocchi. I’ve studied extensively with David Robson and Jelena Vesic, Marque Garaux, and Chadi EI Hnoud. Since 2023, I’ve been practicing in Mysore at the SYC Sharath Yoga Center, where I’ve followed the teachings of GuruJi Sharath Jois. Istudied and continue to study Sanskrit with Lakshimi Bath, a Sanskrit teacher at SYC, Studio Chanting of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali with Prd Jayasree.