Minerva La Rosa
Yoga and Beyond
MINERVA LA ROSA
Yoga and Beyond
Hi, I'm Minerva
I was born near the Amazon rainforest in Venezuela, where my deep connection to nature and animals shaped my early understanding of life. This connection with the natural world stayed with me, though moving to France as a teenager introduced me to a different rhythm of life. It wasn’t until I found Jivamukti yoga that I began to rediscover that sense of balance within myself.
Jivamukti drew me in because it goes beyond the physical, offering tools to transform the way we live. This practice became my foundation, guiding me through challenges and grounding me in the belief that yoga can truly change lives.
My Certificates
300-Hour Jivamukti Yoga Teacher Training (JYTT)
Certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher grounded in method, asana, anatomy, scripture, meditation, assists.
Jivamukti Teacher Apprenticeship Program (JTAP)
800-Hour Certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher with 500+ hours of one-on-one mentorship, supervised teaching and independent study.
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Rādika (TSY-R®), Fundación Rādika
Specialization in supporting healing from trauma, stress and anxiety, and their long-term effects, through trauma-sensitive yoga.
My Journey as a Teacher
Marseille
I started teaching yoga in Marseille, France, while working as an international trade assistant. As my passion for teaching grew, I rented a beautiful shala, where I led evening classes after work.
Barcelona
Eventually, I followed the calling of my heart and made yoga my full-time path. After teaching at Jivamukti Yoga Barcelona School, I relocated to Koh Phangan, Thailand.
Koh Phangan
Leading group classes with over 30 students of varying levels helped me develop the ability to adapt my teaching, creating more inclusive classes that cater to individual needs. During my three years in Koh Phangan, I also trained new yoga teachers.
Through this experience and observing the yoga offerings on the island, I realized that many modern yoga classes had become focused on the physical aspect, missing the true essence of yoga. This realization inspired me to become a mentor for yoga teachers.
Today
Today, through my mentorship program, I continue to share the wisdom passed down from my teachers and the lessons I’ve learned through life to new yoga teachers and teachers who want to create more holistic yoga classes. I have also studied neuroscience in areas such as meditation, the mind-body connection, and memory and identity.
My goal is to help teachers lead with confidence and authenticity, guiding their students through transformative practices that reflect the full depth of yoga.
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