How my journey began
I grew up in Northeast Philadelphia. Summer’s down the shore, block parties, knocking on friend’s doors to go to the playground, school dances, tons of kids in the neighborhood… It was a great childhood! However, we moved around a lot before & after my father’s unexpected death, but always stayed in the Tri-State area. Experiencing a tragedy at such a young age (6 years old) can create a great deal of anxiety in children. I struggled finding a sense of grounding, peace & calming. Appearing as an extrovert, always trying so hard to fit in & be “the best” I was dealing with my own internal chaos. I’ve always had an interesting view of death & the meaning of life which I believe lead me to health & fitness. I found yoga when I was 18 years old. My first yoga class was Bikram and I honestly got into it just for the workout, burning calories & trying to be as thin as possible (sigh). It opened my eyes to a whole new world & that was just the beginning. I moved to California in 2012 where I first tried Vinyasa & fell in love with the practice not just physically, but mentally. Finally, I felt a sense of release, clarity & connection. I grew a deeper understanding of how everything is connected-Your mind, body, spirit, the earth. I also dove deeper into nutrition & how to heal from within. I was certified to teach yoga in 2017, but will forever be a student! I still don’t have it all figured out.. I mean, who does!? But hopefully sharing bits of my journey can help you with yours!
Love always,
Toniann
What People Are Saying
“I have been attending Toniann’s classes at least once a week for at least nine months. Her classes are incredibly creative, challenging, and fun! I’m always surprised at how quickly an hour passes by when I take her classes. Her classes have provided me with a type of joy and energy that I’ve never been able to find anywhere else. If you’re looking to take your fitness to the next level, Toniann’s classes are the way to go!”
— DEBORAH K.
“Toniann is hands down my favorite yoga instructor! Her classes will challenge you physically and mentally. They say good things come in small packages, and she is living proof. 100% would recommend you to try at least one class. I promise you won’t regret it.”
— Erin B.
