ABOUT US
Lucila Álvarez Grillo
In 2011, I began practicing Hatha Yoga in my hometown of Resistencia, Chaco, Argentina. Soon, attending yoga classes became a central part of my life. In 2015, I was introduced to Ashtanga through my Hatha teacher, Gabriela, with whom I spent several years combining both practices.
In 2018, my partner and I moved to Valencia. The practice of Ashtanga became my anchor and my home amidst so many changes. Towards the end of that year, I began teaching my first classes. During my first years sharing this experience, I worked in several yoga centers in the city, offering in-depth classes and workshops.
In 2022, I felt the need to have my own space where I could share my experience while respecting the traditional method. Thus, Ekam Ashtanga Yoga Valencia.
During these ten years of Ashtanga journey, I have practiced with several renowned teachers such as Alexia Pita, Jonata Puente, Luke Jordan, among others. Eager to further deepen my training, I traveled to India twice: the first in 2020, to practice with Rolf Naujokat, and the second in 2024, to practice with Sharmila Desai.
For many years, I have continued my training with Lucía Andrade, a certified teacher from the Sharath Yoga Centre, with whom I find a strong connection when it comes to teaching, experiencing, and sharing the practice, with a solid balance between love and rigor.
I feel very fortunate to be able to be both a student and a teacher. It's undoubtedly one of the most precious gifts life has given me.
I had the opportunity to participate in the podcast Mysoreando to talk about my experience. You can listen to it here.
Giulia Fiorani
My first encounter with yoga was in 2015, in Italy, the country where I was born. Since then, this practice has become a passion that has continued to grow.
In 2017, I discovered the Ashtanga method, which captivated me from the very beginning and became an essential practice in my life. In 2020, I moved to Valencia following my heart, and it was there that I met Lucila, who has been my teacher on this Ashtanga Yoga path ever since.
Over the years, I have deepened my practice by attending workshops with various teachers and participating in courses on the main philosophical texts of yoga. In 2023, I completed a training in Hatha Yoga and Meditation, and last year I had the opportunity to travel to India, a deeply enriching experience that nurtured my understanding and commitment to this discipline.
My desire is to accompany others on their journey toward a more fulfilling and conscious life, using yoga as a tool for self-discovery and transformation. At the same time, my training in pharmacy and herbal medicine allows me to integrate a scientific foundation into this vision and thus offer a balanced and holistic approach to wellness.
I feel deeply grateful to my teachers and to all the people who have accompanied and inspired me along this path. Today, I am filled with joy to grow alongside the Ekam Ashtanga Yoga school, both as a student and as a teacher.
See you at the shala!
OUR VALUES
- We teach what we practice. Yes, we are students before we are teachers. The development of our personal practice is the foundation of our teaching.
- Listen, observe, and accompany the student without seeking prominence.
- Respect the moment in which each person finds themselves.
- Create a warm and safe space, promoting communication between teacher and student.