MoYo
means “HEART” or “SOUL” in Swahili
and was the nickname for Montecito Yoga.
MoYo Rising
is the rebirth and renewal of all that is
heart + soul - centered,
and on the path of upliftment + at-one-ment.
Welcome!
Denise Zaverdas, E-RYT 500
Denise enjoys the tenure of over 23 years of teaching with passion and creativity. With a B.S. degree in Kinesiology, an unending fascination of human form and function, and the deep curiosity of a seeker, Denise shares the practice from her heart and years of exploration, inquiry, learning and unlearning.
While drawing from a diverse blend of disciplines, she emphasizes spirit, breath, structure, strength and fluidity. Often described as a “teacher’s teacher,” Denise guides students inward to foster a deeper connection with their inner master. She is a perpetual student, and her current understanding is that Yoga is about relationship: our inner relationship with Self and Spirit, and our outer relationship with fellow travelers and the world around us.
Denise crafts each unique class as a moving meditation, in preparation for stillness and seated meditation. She believes that each of us has the ability, regardless of outer circumstances, to create inner harmony, which ripples endlessly toward the harmony of all.
She has guided all levels of practitioners in a variety of styles, such as Ashtanga, Forest, Yin, Restorative, Therapeutic and Vinyasa Yoga. In addition to her 25 years of in-depth studies on the mat, and many years dedicated to serving the local community in the classroom, Denise also has extensive experience in yoga studio management. For 12 years, first as Assistant Director of the Santa Barbara Yoga Center, and then as the founder of Montecito Yoga, she facilitated many workshops and teacher trainings (both 200 Hr and 300 Hr).
Denise is particularly keen on refining the practice for beginners and those with special needs, sharing the gift of Yoga with all levels of ability and experience.
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