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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. 

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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

20

URBAN YOGA, Sydney, Australia

Creative Director

Developed and Produced Foundational Program

 

2016-2019

ULPOTHA, Sri Lanka, India

AMILLA FUSHI, Maldives

CONRAD HOTEL, Maldives

BALI SPIRIT FESTIVAL, Bali

Yoga & Pilates Instructor, Masseuse, Meditation teacher

Freelancer

2015

URBAN YOGA, Sydney, Australia

Creative Director

Developed and Produced Foundational Program 

 

2012-2017

THE YOGA BARN, Ubud, Bali

Yoga, Pilates, and Meditation Teacher

 

2011-2012

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Yoga and Pilates Teacher

Trainer to the shows "TOTEM & CORTEO"

 

2011-2012

ANNA MORA STUDIO, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Pilates, Yoga, and Dance Teacher

 

2010-2012

NIKE HQ, Hilversum, Netherlands

Yoga and Pilates Teacher

 

2007-2011

THE SUPPER CLUB, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Performance & Dance Theater

2009-2011

HAPPY HOUR CHANDELIER, Amersterdam, Netherlands

Aerialist Performer

 

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

2008-2009

AMSTERDAM DANCE CENTER,

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Coach, Yoga, Pilates & Dance Teacher

 

2008-2011

GOYUME STUDIO, Amsterdam, Netherlands

THE PILATES COMPANY, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Group & Private Training & Coach

2007-2008

The Health and Fitness Garden 

Group Fitness and Personal Trainer

 

Dance Street

Yoga, Dance and Pilates Teacher

Amsterdam, Netherlands

2007

IJS Theater & Ice Skating Theater

Yoga Trainer and Choreographer

Amsterdam & Hilversum, Netherlands

 

2005-07

Crunch Gym

Cardio Group Fitness, Pole Dance Instructor, 

Creator of PoleArize and Cardio GoGo

Hollywood, California

 

2004-05

Coconut Grove Yoga Studio

Ashtanga II Yoga Teacher Training Instructor

Pilates Teacher

Dominical, Costa Rica

 

2004-08

Various Teachers and Studios

Yoga Instructor and Student

Kundalini, Yin, Partner, Hatha, Anusara

Los Angeles, California

 

2002-05

“Friends of the Family” Non-Profit

Teacher and Choreographer for “At Risk” Children

Los Angeles, California

 

2000-04

Kirk of the Valley Private School

Director and Teacher of Performing Arts

Los Angeles, California

2000-01

PAW Workshops

Dance, Yoga and Gymnastics Teacher

Los Angeles, California

 

1995-98

Middlesboro Dance Academy

Dance, Theater, Gymnastics Teacher, & Studio Manager

Middlesboro, Kentucky

 

Dancers Inc.

Ballet, Tap, and Jazz Teacher

Tazwell, Tennessee

1993-94

Endsworth Private School for Girls

Ballet and Jazz Teacher

Nashville, Tennessee

 

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

 

 

1998-99

Bachelor of Arts, Ballet and Modern

California Institute of the Arts

Dance and Choreography Scholarship

 

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

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