A former gymnast and lifelong dancer, she recognizes the incredible healing that yoga offers. As the former owner of a yoga studio and director of a large yoga program, Deanna had the opportunity to teach diverse groups including seniors, children, and pregnant women, as well as beginning-to-experienced yogis. With a love for travel, she has organized and/or taught yoga retreats in Hawaii, Mexico, Brazil, and Jamaica. Deanna has been living in Bahia, Brazil, for the past 11 years, teaching to students from all over the world.