Thank you
for visiting my franciyoga page.
I was born
and raised in Italy and was fortunate enough to receive a cross-cultural
education from the American University of Rome, the oldest American
degree-granting institution in Rome, Italy.
My journey
in yoga began over 25 years ago when I was a student at Florida International
University.
Over time,
I have explored several yoga traditions and completed teacher trainings
programs in Sivananda, Bikram and Ashtanga yoga, before discovering my true
calling as a dedicated Iyengar Yoga practitioner and teacher in 2002.
I love to
share the wisdom of yoga - it is one of the greatest gift humanity has received
from India, and it is my heartfelt wish to pass it along.
I’m honored to have attended live classes with
BKS Iyengar in China and Geeta Iyengar in London, and to have studied with them
in India at by the
RIMYI (Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute).
I continue my studies with world-renowned spiritual teachers and senior Iyengar yoga instructors, to whom I remain deeply grateful.
I consider
myself a lifelong student of yoga and happy to share my experience and passion
with you.
I invite
you to join my state-of-the-art yoga retreats while savoring the Italian
lifestyle and culture.
2008
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Founded "Centro Benefit Yogafit", Grosseto's first Iyengar yoga
studio in Tuscany, Italy
2009
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Became the first Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher in Southern Tuscany
During
these years, I mentored several students who later became teachers
2015
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Earned an MA in Yoga Studies from the University of Venice, Italy
2016
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Obtained the Iyengar Yoga Level 2 Certification
2017 -
Became a Certified Yoga Therapist with IAYT (International Association of Yoga
Therapists)
Currently,
studying and preparing for the Iyengar Yoga Level 3 Certification
Michela Franci
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My teaching
arises from the deep understanding that each human being is a unique expression
of life, and that true healing in yoga unfolds through a personalized,
attentive approach - even within the collective energy of a group class.
My classes
are an invitation to explore yoga as a sacred practice: a path of self-inquiry,
inner listening, and conscious transformation. Through mindful movement,
breath, and presence, I guide students toward a renewed relationship with the
body, the mind, and the deeper Self, cultivating balance, awareness, and
spiritual growth.
Whether you
are new to yoga or have walked this path for many years, my teaching offers a
safe and nurturing space where precise guidance supports both physical
integrity and inner awakening.
Through
years of devotion to yoga, I have been blessed with the intuitive capacity to
recognize and address imbalances, discomforts, and ailments, offering practices
that support healing on all levels - physical, emotional, and subtle.
I invite
you to step onto the mat with me, to slow down, listen inwardly, and open
yourself to a transformative, enriching, and deeply rewarding yoga experience.
Iyengar® Yoga is the most globally standardized system of yoga and Certified Iyengar
Yoga Teachers are a worldwide guarantee of excellence in teaching.
Iyengar
Yoga is taught in more than 40 countries, and there are over 20 national
associations worldwide.
In Iyengar
Yoga, there is a structured, multi-level certification system governed
internationally by RIMYI (Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute) and the
national Iyengar Yoga associations.
The system
is intentionally long, rigorous, and progressive, emphasizing maturity,
precision, and teaching integrity.
All
Certified Iyengar Yoga Teachers have obtained official permission to teach the
Iyengar method directly from RIMYI, the mother institute in Pune, India.
Iyengar® Yoga is a
unique system of Hatha Yoga founded on four essential principles:
Precision
and Alignment.
The
practice is rooted in precise alignment, cultivated through detailed and
intelligent instruction. This emphasis on accuracy promotes safety, structural
integrity, and a healthy relationship between body and mind. Certified Iyengar
Yoga teachers are trained to offer individualized feedback and to skillfully
introduce props - such as blocks, straps, and blankets - so that each practitioner
can experience the pose fully and safely, according to their own needs and
abilities.
Sequencing.
Sequencing
in Iyengar Yoga is an art refined through years of study, training, and
teaching experience. Whether in a group class or a one-to-one setting, poses
are arranged with intention and purpose to support a specific physical, mental,
or therapeutic goal. Through the exploration of distinct families of
poses - standing, forward bends, backbends, restoratives, inversions, twists, and
abdominal work - students are guided toward a deeper understanding of yoga and
its transformative effects.
Timing and
Duration.
The length
of time spent in each pose is taught according to the practitioner’s level and
experience. From more fluid, breath-supported transitions to sustained holds,
the practice evolves to foster profound physiological and psychological
changes. Longer stays in the poses allow the practitioner to penetrate deeper
layers of awareness, encouraging stability, sensitivity, and therapeutic
benefits.
Creativity
and Inner Transformation.
Creativity
is gently awakened through the structure of Iyengar Yoga. Far from being rigid,
its precision becomes a gateway to freedom, beauty, and joy. The therapeutic
effects of the practice emerge through self-discovery, inner listening, and a
gradual yet profound transformation of body and mind. Knowledge and discipline
serve as a foundation from which a deeply personal, artistic, and healing
journey unfolds.
As B.K.S.
Iyengar so beautifully expressed:
“Yoga is
the golden key that unlocks the door to peace, tranquility, and joy.”
7-Day Retreat & Tour of Tuscany
Firenze – Siena - Grosseto (Italy)
September 13th – 20th, 2026
I am available for online sessions and private lessons in Hollywood, Hallandale Beach and Sunny Isles Beach (Florida)
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