"When I started looking for yoga classes in Seattle, it was a bit challenging to find one that resonated with me. Everywhere I practiced, there was a common thread of treating yoga as just a gym workout, with a significant lack of intention and mental exploration. Then I started taking classes at Bala Yoga with Fernanda, and I was delighted because the way she leads the class is always purposeful and intentional. Of course, there's still a physical aspect to the classes, like focusing on opening the chest or hips, but never without a reflection that prepares you to live yoga off the mat as well. Fernanda is excellent at making me feel confident, calm, and she also helps me avoid comparing myself to people who have been practicing for a long time, which is essential for someone starting yoga practice. Another unique thing about her that I really appreciate is how she expresses her Brazilian culture, which creates a powerful connection in practice for people like me who are not American - and the cherry on top of the cake is that we even learn some Portuguese words here and there!"

"I have been taking private online yoga classes regularly with Fernanda for a little over a year, and I love the way we work together. What I appreciate most about her approach is that we have a plan and defined goals that we follow together, which has greatly helped me observe the clear progress I have been achieving in practice. I also value the fact that we respect my menstrual cycle, aligning my energy levels with the intensity of the class, which helps maximize the benefits of the practice without overloading my body. Furthermore, I appreciate Fernanda's attention to detail, such as micro-adjustments and the intention I should put into each posture, making the practices enjoyable and very effective, even online. I also find the intentions she brings as themes for our classes super inspiring, as well as the way she uses the theme to guide me from pose to pose. All of this together has kept me motivated and engaged with the classes, which has been great for my physical and mental health."

"I started the vision and action mentorship with desires and dreams, and ended with a list of new skills and a clear plan of actions to take. It was a wonderful journey of self-discovery that allowed me to reflect on my visions for myself and my future, while at the same time focusing on the actions I need to take today! It was great to learn practical ways to organize my ideas and feelings, which really helped me see my dreams and desires with much more purpose and finally, be able to create a plan to take confident steps towards making these goals a reality!"

"I am very grateful for the uniqueness of each of Fernanda's yoga classes, which are enriched with a sense of community and camaraderie. Fernanda is genuinely caring and offers very personal support and encouragement, whether you are a beginner or have been practicing yoga for some time - and you can expect optional physical assistance during practice and even follow-up on your progress in asanas throughout the classes. Each class is carefully crafted with clear and thoughtful intentions, showing how spirited and passionate she is about what she does. I am always inspired by her reflections and personal stories, which create a safe space for us to embrace vulnerability and feel empowered by it."

“I have been attending Fernanda’s class for about a year and half. I had fallen out of moving my body due to injuries and quick weight gain during a stressful period in my life. I had always liked yoga, but was never a regular, until I found her class. I started going to target the physical and what kept me going is what it did for my nervous system. The way Fernanda mixes setting intentions with movement really brought calm to my body, which eventually translated to my body healing inside and out. Attending once a week also returned a big love of mine, running.After the injury I couldn’t do it and attending her class I am finally coming back to it. I am beyond grateful for the dedication she brings to every class.”

"I was looking to build a solid foundation for my yoga practices, and Fernanda's classes were perfect for beginner and intermediate students like myself. I appreciate her teaching style, the emotional connection, and the genuine support she provides. I also value the calm pace of the practices, the creativity in the flow between poses, and the gentle guidance she offers in her classes. I know she dedicates a lot of time, energy, and thought to her classes, and this care positively impacts me both on and off the mat."

"I've attended at least 30 of Fernanda’s classes and each one of them was highly organized, structured in a very fluid manner, presented clearly, creatively, playfully, and precisely. No one achieves this level of teaching without a lot of prior reflection, practice, and skill. That's why I'm always grateful to have a class with Fernanda! Her teaching makes it clear that she has invested a lot of herself, including her time, energy, and talent, to provide the best possible experience for her students."

"I love how Fernanda always welcomes us with care and attention from the beginning of the practice. I always feel very comfortable and at peace with her voice, instructions, and the attention she gives to each student. The instructions are always clear, and different options are demonstrated so that students of different levels can achieve their own results through the practice. The music always helps me focus, and the choices are great. The feeling I have is that Fernanda is always at ease when teaching which helps us focus and feel even more connected to the practice."

"I participated in the Vision and Action mentorship with Fernanda, and my experience was wonderful. She perfectly conveyed the purpose of the mentorship, teaching me how to organize my dreams and plans so that I can truly achieve them. It was amazing to put everything on paper in a realistic and structured way; thus, my dreams finally began to feel more tangible as I worked on them. She explained everything clearly and directly, which helped me see my limitations and identify what was not helping me achieve my goals. If you feel you want to improve your organization, focus, and goal achievement in various areas of life, or if you are going through significant changes and need support to plan and achieve your new goals, this mentorship is for you."