Hello beautiful
i'm gYpSy
When I was a child I was wildly intrigued with my body and found pleasure through discovering dance, sex, and spirituality. The vibrations, bliss, and ecstasy I found in nature, playfully exploring, dancing, and desiring, helped me know the Divine inside myself.
Therefore I believe that we are all in pursuit of union with the Divine. Call it the creator God. Goddess. Myself. Yourself. Nature… and ALL creations. This is the Path of Tantra. Or the Tao.
Over my career as a dancer, I’ve had many life-threatening experiences. After surviving a nasty attack and rape I cultivated my willpower to survive. I successfully escaped an abusive, narcissistic sociopath who kept me drugged and almost broke me. My resilience to heal amazed me, and I applied my own tools of TRE therapy, trauma release, breath work, yoga, meditation, and of course DANCING!
Sharing my vulnerabilities, I used these nightmares to create a career teaching Burlesque, Pole dance, and created "Strong & Sexy" - SASSY™. I turned my pain, confusion, and self-doubt into gratitude, compassion, and fiery success. It was cathartic. It was such a special transformation in my career to shift from “piece of meat” to leader and boss lady.
My style of practices are unique & bold
I blend prayer and energy offerings with breath, body, spirit, and sensual flow. My teachings are to help you awaken your life with sensual passion, and value your freedom of expression. I guide to help you release, unblock trauma, and explore your wild animal nature, and to allow transformation and trust life, trust others, and most importantly trust yourself.
My qualifications are many.
I’ve had the pleasure of traveling, consulting, and coaching internationally for Nike, Cirque du Soleil shows: “Corteo and Totem”, and I've appeared in magazines such as Namaskar, Vision, and the Yoga Journal. I've choreographed for Bon Jovi’s world tour, the Sundance Film festival, and worked with Hollywood celebrities, international sports stars, ballet companies, royal families, and CEOs of leading international companies.
I’ve never stopped living to turn people on and see them thrive with devotional practice. Technique is important for structure, Meditation is vital for balance, and Playful pleasure is essential to be healthy and stay younger longer.
My students have heard me sing, laugh, channel, and seen me cry and hold them in my arms. They say my voice is what soothes them into a healing transformation. And that my light energy is contagious! For I’m just another one of God's creations mirroring yours. I only want to inspire your powerful, playful, and intelligent body and soul…. And watch your liberation awaken and bring you the life you truly deserve.
Testimonial
"Gypsy has a unique style of teaching that incorporates her years of studying different disciplines. She can harness her wisdom and ageless knowledge to weave it seamlessly into fun, intelligent, and creative retreats. Not only do the practices feel incredible, but I find her love, respect, and appreciation for her own practice infectious. She has helped me to connect, love and anchor into my own body and life practices. Through studying with Gypsy I find each body (spiritual, mental, emotional, physical) is nourished and I feel more whole at the end of a class with her. She helps you return to you, and studying with her is an investment in your body and soul."
~ Mayla Lambert, “Life Coach”
TEACHING & WORK EXPERIENCE
20
URBAN YOGA, Sydney, Australia
Creative Director
Developed and Produced Foundational Program
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20
URBAN YOGA, Sydney, Australia
Creative Director
Developed and Produced Foundational Program
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2016-2019
ULPOTHA, Sri Lanka, India
AMILLA FUSHI, Maldives
CONRAD HOTEL, Maldives
BALI SPIRIT FESTIVAL, Bali
Yoga & Pilates Instructor, Masseuse, Meditation teacher
Freelancer
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2015
URBAN YOGA, Sydney, Australia
Creative Director
Developed and Produced Foundational Program
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2012-2017
THE YOGA BARN, Ubud, Bali
Yoga, Pilates, and Meditation Teacher
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2011-2012
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Yoga and Pilates Teacher
Trainer to the shows "TOTEM & CORTEO"
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2011-2012
ANNA MORA STUDIO, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Pilates, Yoga, and Dance Teacher
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2010-2012
NIKE HQ, Hilversum, Netherlands
Yoga and Pilates Teacher
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2007-2011
THE SUPPER CLUB, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Performance & Dance Theater
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2009-2011
HAPPY HOUR CHANDELIER, Amersterdam, Netherlands
Aerialist Performer
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2008-2011
GOYUME STUDIO, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Yoga & Pilates Teacher
THE PILATES COMPANY, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Group & Private Trainer & Coach
THE SUPPER CLUB, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Character Work & Dance Theater
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2008-2009
AMSTERDAM DANCE CENTER,
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Coach, Yoga, Pilates & Dance Teacher
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2008-2011
GOYUME STUDIO, Amsterdam, Netherlands
THE PILATES COMPANY, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Group & Private Training & Coach
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2007-2008
The Health and Fitness Garden
Group Fitness and Personal Trainer
Dance Street
Yoga, Dance and Pilates Teacher
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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2007
IJS Theater & Ice Skating Theater
Yoga Trainer and Choreographer
Amsterdam & Hilversum, Netherlands
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2005-07
Crunch Gym
Cardio Group Fitness, Pole Dance Instructor,
Creator of PoleArize and Cardio GoGo
Hollywood, California
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2004-05
Coconut Grove Yoga Studio
Ashtanga II Yoga Teacher Training Instructor
Pilates Teacher
Dominical, Costa Rica
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2004-08
Various Teachers and Studios
Yoga Instructor and Student
Kundalini, Yin, Partner, Hatha, Anusara
Los Angeles, California
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2002-05
“Friends of the Family” Non-Profit
Teacher and Choreographer for “At Risk” Children
Los Angeles, California
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2000-04
Kirk of the Valley Private School
Director and Teacher of Performing Arts
Los Angeles, California
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2000-01
PAW Workshops
Dance, Yoga and Gymnastics Teacher
Los Angeles, California
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1995-98
Middlesboro Dance Academy
Dance, Theater, Gymnastics Teacher, & Studio Manager
Middlesboro, Kentucky
Dancers Inc.
Ballet, Tap, and Jazz Teacher
Tazwell, Tennessee
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1993-94
Endsworth Private School for Girls
Ballet and Jazz Teacher
Nashville, Tennessee
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1991-93
Jody’s School of Performing Arts
Ballet and Jazz Teacher
Hendersonville, Tennessee
EDUCATION & STUDIES
2004-05
Ashtanga Yoga Certification and Instructor
Jennifer Leigh Smith
Dominical Costa Rica
Pilates Certification Mat
AAAI ISMA
Venice Beach, CA
Pilates Certification of Reformer/Cadillac
PMA Retrofit Pilates
Santa Monica, CA
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1998-99
Bachelor of Arts, Ballet and Modern
California Institute of the Arts
Dance and Choreography Scholarship
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1990-92
Certified Teacher of Ballet, Tap and Jazz Dance
Chicago National Association of Dance Masters
Chicago, Illinois
"When we express as inspired, Spirit moves through us freely"
~ Gypsy Bast