Ilaria Bruck accidentally stumbled upon Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga roughly 15 years ago while searching for ways to improve a chronic back pain condition. As she deepened her practice and uncovered its many layers, she began feeling inspired to share what she was learning with her loved ones. What started as a playful exploration with family and friends gradually and steadily became her passion and purpose.
Ilaria completed her 500-hour YTT in 2019 and has since taught more than 1,500 students and over 10,000 hours of Yoga. Today, she runs the Ashtanga Yoga Centre of Melbourne with her husband, Matt.
When it comes to teaching, Ilaria’s focus is on therapeutic benefits and accessibility. She assesses each student individually and creates a blend of Asana, Pranayama and Meditation to suit their experience and personal needs.
Ilaria also works as a Zenthai Shiatsu therapist, which has shaped the way she reads bodies and uses her hands. While she encourages a respectful and gentle approach to practice and never rushes her students, she also believes that a strong body needs to be safely challenged. She encourages students to explore their boundaries and often challenges their beliefs about what they are capable of.
Ilaria Bruck
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