Hey, I am Francesca, Italian, based in Norway, and movement has been part of my life for as long as I can remember.

I spent most of my early life as a professional ballet dancer, where discipline, structure, and precision shaped both my body and the way I related to movement.

After ballet, I found my way into Ashtanga yoga and was certified by Manju Jois to teach both the Primary and Intermediate series. For many years, that strong and structured practice supported me deeply.

During my first pregnancy, though, Ashtanga no longer fit my body or my nervous system in the same way. That moment became a turning point. I began bringing elements of my dance background back into my practice - fluidity, transitions, softness, curiosity - and slowly started shaping a style that felt more responsive, embodied, and alive.

Today, my practice and teaching are rooted in fluid movement, mobility, active flexibility, and deep embodiment. I want movement to be a conversation - something that teaches me, helps me release what I’m holding, and supports what my body actually needs in that moment. The practices I create are not about forcing shapes, but about exploring movement in a way that feels personal, intelligent, and supportive of each individual body.

I believe deeply in structure and alignment - they give us safety and clarity - but I also believe we can sometimes become too rigid in them. I love playing with variations, pathways, and different expressions of a pose so that the practice adapts to the body, rather than the body adapting to the pose.

Creating a lighthearted, open, and playful atmosphere in my classes is very important to me. I want people to feel free to explore, to listen, and to move with curiosity rather than pressure.

I’ve been incredibly lucky to share this work internationally, through retreats, festivals, and events around the world, as well as online. I run an online studio and wellness platform where yoga is combined with tools for nervous system regulation, lymphatic release, cortisol balance, and restorative practices - because for me, movement is not separate from overall wellbeing.

At the heart of everything I teach is this: movement as a way to feel, to regulate, to release, and to come back home to yourself.

IG: @francesca.golfetto

web: www.francescagolfetto.com

online studio: studio.francescagolfetto.com

Flow to Glow APP: flow.francescagolfetto.com