Bianca was born in New York City and was raised on the island of Oahu, fostering a love for the ocean, nature and physical exercise from her youth. Bianca started practicing yoga in college, which served as a fun way for her to release stress and decompress.

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Stemming from this, yoga practice became deeply ingrained in her lifestyle, serving as a way to meld physical practice, mental stamina, deep focus and the breath to find harmony and balance. She truly believes that a regular yoga practice can provide numerous benefits to one’s physical body, mental health and overall well-being.   

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After practicing for more than 10 years with various Honolulu-based instructors, in 2018, she received her 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) certification from Laura Mary Linsley. Her Power Yoga RYT training encompassed a heavy focus on anatomy, alignment and body mechanics, which she brings into her everyday practice and yoga teachings.

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She hopes to inspire students to find “practice, not perfect” in their yoga journey, as well as provide a fun, yet challenging experience designed to fully engage their body, mind and breath connection. Students can expect to build strength, work on deeper postural alignment, practice inversions, as well as get a whole-body stretch in class. 

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Outside of teaching and practicing yoga, you can find Bianca long-board surfing, soaking up the sun, spending time outdoors, making hand-made jewelry, and planning for her next international destination. You can also follow her on Instagram at @biancairisdesigns. Namaste!