Challenges Along the Way

Lower back pain has been a long-term companion, connected to degenerative issues in my lumbar spine. Professionally, I've stepped away from banking, dance, and acting, each time leaping into the unknown. Even now, building my own path in yoga and fitness comes with moments of self-doubt. But these challenges shaped my teaching, made me more compassionate, and strengthened my commitment to helping others move through their own struggles. Building My Work

After returning to Switzerland in 2018, I began teaching more regularly and developed Ishvara Yoga, a heart-centered practice rooted in presence, simplicity, and deep body connection. I offer weekly classes, special workshops, and retreats in Italy. Drawing on my background as a certified personal trainer, I also created theFGmethod, a fitness-based approach focused on mobility, strength, and functional movement, especially for men. While these two paths are distinct, my vision is to unite them under one roof, creating a space where both heart and strength can coexist, and where movement becomes a path to freedom.

Lessons I've Learned

I've learned that consistency is more important than perfection, and that authentic energy speaks louder than any marketing strategy. Staying connected to the real reason I teach matters more than following trends. Relationships have more lasting value than reach. And the path of teaching will constantly show you your own edges, if you stay open to them, they'll make you a better guide.

My Message to Founders

Do not wait until you feel ready. If your heart calls you, begin now , even if you feel uncertain. Your voice, your story, and your way of teaching have a place. You are not meant for everyone, and that is a strength. Protect your body and your energy, because this work demands presence and vitality. Keep your own practice alive, nurture your rest, and never stop evolving. That is how you keep the fire burning.

Business Takeaways from Start Anywhere

Opportunities come when you say yes and show up — even in small or unexpected ways.

Build Connection

Relationships and community will grow your work more deeply than numbers ever will.

Stay Consistent

A steady presence creates trust, both in students and in yourself. Evolve Your Offerings

Draw from all your skills and life experiences to create something uniquely yours.

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Business Takeaways

  • How did you set up your yoga business When I came back to Switzerland in 2018, I just started teaching — that was my calling. I didn’t have a plan or a brand. I taught wherever I could: yoga studios, fitness centers, and lots of substitution classes. It was a great way to get to know people — and for people to get to know me. I said yes to a lot of opportunities, just to stay in motion and in service. In 2023, I created Ishvara Yoga as my step into self-employment. I rent space within a yoga studio in Solothurn and offer my own weekly classes there. It’s a simple setup, but it allows me to teach from the heart and build a sense of community around presence, honesty, and shared practice.
  • How did you scale your yoga business Scaling came through connection. First through consistent weekly classes, then through special events, like seasonal workshops and retreats. My retreats in Italy became a turning point — not just financially, but also in terms of community-building. I realized I wasn’t just teaching yoga; I was creating spaces where people felt seen, supported, and real. More recently, I’ve started building theFGmethod — a fitness-based platform for men focused on mobility, strength, and functional movement. That’s my way of scaling digitally. I’m creating content, filming programs, and eventually moving into online offerings. It's a different rhythm, but it’s exciting — and it allows me to reach people who might never walk into a yoga studio.
  • What have you learned — as a person and as someone self-employed I’ve learned that consistency beats perfection. That your energy speaks louder than your marketing. That staying grounded in why you teach is more important than what trends say you should be doing. As someone self-employed, I’ve learned to trust my instincts, to be patient, and to value relationships over reach. As a person, I’ve learned to be more humble — the path of teaching, especially yoga, will constantly reflect your own edges back to you. It’s not always easy. But it keeps you real.