Livia has been teaching yoga and serving Chicagoland for over a decade. Livia’s journey began during a 2-year residency at the Himalayan International Institute of Yoga Science and Philosophy. There she studied meditation, yoga, stress management, mindfulness and eastern philosophy. Inspired by the practical wisdom and the simple effectiveness of 5000 year old yoga techniques, she has since dedicated her life to bringing this to every student.

Livia’s offers a classical style of Hatha Yoga that is revitalizing, challenging and restorative. Utilizing the entire spectrum of yoga, Livia cultivates self-awareness and self-confidence, strength and flexibility in each of her students.

Qualifications:
   • Student of Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, Ph.D. and a teacher in the lineage
     of the great Sri Swami Rama of the Himalayas and Living Tantra
   • Himalayan Institute 500 hour certification
   • Yoga Alliance E-RYT (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher)
   • Vinyasa Teacher Certified by Sri Ramaswami
   • Yoga of Fulfillment with Para Yoga/Rod Stryker (towards 500-hour
     certification)
   • Advanced Training in Theraputics of Yoga & Yoga Anatomy with
      Himalayan Institute
   • Second degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do
   • Third Degree Master of Reiki
   • Certified Reader of The Akashic Records
   • Featured in Yoga International Magazine

   • Master Degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Chicago
   • Bachelor Degree in Health Psychology and Education Philosophy
     from DePaul University

Professional Associations:
      • Yoga Alliance
      • International Association of Yoga Therapists
      • Midwest Yoga Teachers Association
      • Himalayan Institute Teachers Association
      • National Social Workers Association