Before yoga became my path, life took me through unexpected turns. I grew up in Switzerland and began my career in banking, earning my diploma as a Bankfachmann. But deep down, I knew that life in an office wasn’t for me. I left banking, moved to Zurich, and pursued professional dance, which opened doors to performances and eventually took me to New York City for advanced training. Later, I transitioned into acting and modeling, moving to Los Angeles. Movement, expression, and personal growth were always at the core of my life — and yoga eventually became the container that held it all together. My first real contact with yoga came in New York at age 23, while dealing with persistent back pain from my dance years. Yoga didn’t just help physically, it gave me an inner calm.

Challenges Along the Way

Lower back pain has been a long-term companion, connected to degenerative issues in my lumbar spine. Professionally, I’ve stepped away from banking, dance, and acting, each time leaping into the unknown. Even now, building my own path in yoga and fitness comes with moments of self-doubt. But these challenges shaped my teaching, made me more compassionate, and strengthened my commitment to helping others move through their own struggles.

Building My Work

After returning to Switzerland in 2018, I began teaching more regularly and developed Ishvara Yoga, a heart-centered practice rooted in presence, simplicity, and deep body connection. I offer weekly classes, special workshops, and retreats in Italy. Drawing on my background as a certified personal trainer, I also created theFGmethod, a fitness-based approach focused on mobility, strength, and functional movement, especially for men. While these two paths are distinct, my vision is to unite them under one roof, creating a space where both heart and strength can coexist, and where movement becomes a path to freedom.

Lessons I’ve Learned

I’ve learned that consistency is more important than perfection, and that authentic energy speaks louder than any marketing strategy. Staying connected to the real reason I teach matters more than following trends. Relationships have more lasting value than reach. And the path of teaching will constantly show you your own edges, if you stay open to them, they’ll make you a better guide.

My Message to Founders

Do not wait until you feel ready. If your heart calls you, begin now , even if you feel uncertain. Your voice, your story, and your way of teaching have a place. You are not meant for everyone, and that is a strength. Protect your body and your energy, because this work demands presence and vitality. Keep your own practice alive, nurture your rest, and never stop evolving. That is how you keep the fire burning.

Business Takeaways from Yoga Founders Magazine

Start Anywhere

Opportunities come when you say yes and show up — even in small or unexpected ways.

Build Connection

Relationships and community will grow your work more deeply than numbers ever will.

Stay Consistent

A steady presence creates trust, both in students and in yourself.

Evolve Your Offerings

Draw from all your skills and life experiences to create something uniquely yours.