Marianna Dente

Hi there, I’m Marianna, a passionate 25-year-old Italian adventurer.

In the summer of 2019, I found myself basking in the sun-drenched streets of Sydney, Australia. While yearning for new adventures but short on travel funds, fate led me to a gym membership that included something unexpected: yoga classes. Now, I must confess, I used to view yoga as a slow and boring practice ill-suited for my energetic nature. Little did I know that a single class would shatter my preconceptions and ignite an unwavering passion within me.

Since that transformative moment, I never stopped practicing yoga and I naturally embarked on an introspective and self-discovery journey. Over time my studies and work frequently required me to move to different corners of the globe every six months to a year. Reinventing myself so often was definitely overwhelming but amidst the constant changes, one thing remained my rock-solid anchor: yoga.

In 2022, a profound longing to delve deeper into the vast ocean of yoga compelled me to embark on a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) in vibrant Mexico. This immersive experience not only bolstered my confidence but also fuelled my desire to share the wisdom of yoga with others.

Life has a way of weaving unexpected tales. Shortly after completing my training, I started a full-time job as a Creative Consultant, aligning with my university background. Though this endeavour limited my time for teaching yoga.

I strongly embrace the belief that every twist and turn has a purpose in this life, in fact in March 2023, amidst a crisis in the innovation sector in Europe, I unexpectedly lost my job. Embracing this newfound freedom, I embarked on a soul-stirring journey to Rishikesh, India, known as the birthplace of yoga. Surrounded by the mystical beauty of the Himalayas, I immersed myself in a transformative 300-hour YTT.

This training unfolded like a kaleidoscope of revelations. I delved into ancient practices, unlocking the secrets of pranayama, meditation, and chanting mantras. My understanding of alignment, adjustment and anatomy deepened, and the profound wisdom of yoga philosophy unfurled its petals, illuminating my path with clarity and insight.

After all, losing my job in the creative industry, though initially disheartening, proved to be a fortuitous twist of fate. It opened doors I had never fathomed, empowering me to embark on an even more profound yogic journey and breathe life into my long-cherished dream of sharing yoga across the globe.

Over the years, traveling and moving here and there have made me question where I really belong and what is the place where I’ll finally decide to stay. Settle. Is that really needed though?

I’m not sure where in the world that place is and if I’ll ever find it. But what I’ve learned so far by practicing yoga is that no matter where I am in the world, my mat is my home.

When I’m on my mat I feel the most free and the closest version to my real self. My mat is the safest place for me to practice, feel, reconnect, tune in and come back home, home to myself.

I would like to share my knowledge and create a community for people who feel the same as I do. Who are not sure if they really belong anywhere or to anyone, realizing that the only safe place to belong is to be found within