Background
In 1993, after the passing of my mother, I began practising Hatha Yoga in Italy. Raised in a Catholic background but naturally curious, I initially approached yoga more as an exploration than a spiritual pursuit. Though I appreciated certain teachings from my country's religious roots, I was searching for a practical approach—a guide to help navigate life’s complexities.
In my early years, I found fulfilment in a blend of spirituality and grounded values: I pursued Film studies at university, worked in fashion, arts, and entertainment, and nurtured my well-being while respecting the planet and animal life. I served my community through volunteer work, drawing strength from my supportive family, precious friends and colleagues and the diverse experiences living in France, Spain, the UK, India and Ghana.
In 2000, I discovered the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta tradition in London, which instantly resonated with me. This path is centred on clarity and personal discipline, not on religious doctrine. Vedanta offers a perspective that emphasizes unity—teaching that we are all sparks of a shared divine essence, with our true nature lying within and connecting us to all beings. It’s a path of objectivity, self-awareness, and self-discovery, reminding us that, at our core, we are united by consciousness and by life itself.
About Paola
“Paola's love and passion for dance and movement are beyond infectious; when she starts moving the whole room gets up and moves with her smiling.” (Alessandro).
Paola is a ‘firecracker’, a dancer full of uplifting energy and an inspiring yoga teacher! (Bex).
“A dancer for all her life, Paola began ballet classes at 5yo at the Margot Fonteyn Royal Academy of Dance in Turin, her hometown. Once in London, she started exploring West African rhythms as a supporting drummer and lately got inspired by modalities such as Sound Healing. She has been a featured performer and acrobatic dancer in various productions and tours around Europe, India, and West Africa”. (Vanessa Giuliani)
“In recent years Paola developed a unique practice incorporating the soulful and healing spirit of traditional West African dance & drumming with Hatha Yoga. With a Master's Degree in Arts and Film Studies and a background as a filmmaker, Paola infuses her Yoga and Dance sessions with her fervour for an eclectic range of music influences featuring African, Indian, Jazz, Reggae, Flamenco, Hip-hop, Salsa, and traditional Mantras Chanting.
She has been teaching Dance, Gymnastics, and Movement to SEND children, pregnant women, and Senior citizens for over a decade with all reporting excellent results both physically and mentally when practising regularly.
Paola dreams of travelling around the world teaching, learning, inspiring, and building community through her passion for integrating the innate happiness of West African Dance and Drumming with the transformational power of Yoga and Sound.” (Feferity Radio)
