Simona’s Biography
As an Ashtangi, explorer, and Italian designer with a focus on sustainability and eco-design, my career has been a journey of transformation and discovery. My roots in the luxury goods sector and my early passions for classical studies, photography, and the arts have taken me across the globe, from the vibrant fashion and theatre scenes of London and Milan to the serene landscapes of Southern Italy and the East.
After collaborating in a team with iconic figures such as Donatella Versace, Luca Ronconi, and Gae Aulenti, I felt a profound calling for change. In 2006, inspired by travels through Japan, China, and Southeast Asia, I left behind my career in the fashion industry to dive deeply into yoga, Sanskrit, and Eastern philosophies. Settling in Calabria in 2008, I began integrating my background in design and the arts with my newfound passion for yoga, hosting retreats and workshops in the Goenka tradition, Ashtanga, Kashmir Shaivism, and Tibetan Buddhism.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, I organized the first Italian Ashtanga Confluence with senior teachers from KPJAYI in Italy and supported online charity events, including workshops for women in India and educational initiatives for children.
Today, I am dedicated to crafting retreats that blend Ashtanga yoga, meditation, chanting, and non-dual philosophy with authentic local culture and spirituality. My goal is to offer a transformative experience for those seeking to deepen their practice and connection to themselves and the world around them.
Join me on this journey of self-exploration and spiritual growth, guided by the great and authentic teachers I am privileged to work with.