Rooted in the Body,
Guided by the Soul.
I'm Serena, the creator of Anima Luce Yoga. My yoga journey began as a love for movement and quickly grew into a way of life. The lessons I learned on the mat transformed the way I live off the mat. That passion led me to earn my 500-hour RYT through 200- and 300-hour trainings at Nexus Yoga Institute under the guidance of Horace and Janel Usry, Ph.D, building on my foundation of a B.S. in Health Science.
Yoga philosophy continues to inspire my own growth. My practice began in the body, but led me inward. Through the practice and teachings of yoga, I discovered movement as a pathway to the mind. I intentionally weave yogic wisdom into every class, creating space for each student to reconnect with their innate wholeness.
Yogas chitta vritti nirodha – Yoga Sutra 1.2
Yoga is the cessation of the fluctuations of the mind
THE PHILOSOPHY
Awaken From Within
Anima Luce, meaning Soul Light, is a reminder the light you seek already lives within you. We believe the body is the doorway and the soul is the compass, guiding us home through movement, breath, and presence. Like our symbol, where two circles unite and a spiral emerges, we honor the integration of body, mind, and spirit and the unfolding of inner wisdom. Inspired by connection and the cyclical nature of growth, every offering is an invitation to reconnect with yourself, awaken from within, and remember who you have always been.