Namaste
I’m Alan, an Italian yogi born in Switzerland who has found his spiritual home in India. For over ten years, I have dedicated myself daily to Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and Tibetan Buddhism, spending most of this time in India.
My practice is a tool for exploration and growth, combining an eclectic background with a deep respect for tradition.
I am committed to integrating the teachings of Yoga and Buddhism into daily life, carrying the effects of practice from the mat to the challenges and situations I encounter every day.
My Teaching Philosophy
I share my practice of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga with deep respect for its origins.
My classes aim to provide practitioners with the traditional experience of the Mysore style, where the body’s rhythm, flowing between asanas, is guided by individual breath. In this way, the practice becomes a meditation on impermanence and a path to cultivating an equanimous mind.
I believe that the practice should be a personal expression, born from a gesture of love and acceptance towards oneself, not a form of competition.
My Journey
A First Encounter with Yoga
It was an orange book on Yoga, Meditation, and Prayer from the 70s or 80s, a time when Hindu and Buddhist philosophies were just beginning to spread in Italy. This book, which arrived by chance in my family’s bookshelf as a gift from family friends during my childhood, sparked my curiosity and, in hindsight, represented my first connection with India and Yoga.
In those years, I was a child without teachers or formal guidance; life would lead me to experiment with alternative paths for some time.
A Foot in Two Camps
Spiritual and Professional Dichotomy
My spiritual journey has been eclectic and enriching. At the same time, I obtained a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, registered with the professional board, and embarked on a successful corporate career, following a conventional path in the society where I was born. However, deep down, I knew that this was not the only way.
As I walked this traditional path in the Western world, I felt a deep calling: a karma to unfold, a seed to protect and nourish. My heart and mind have always been more in tune with Eastern philosophies, finding a greater affinity with them. Thus, after gaining a solid understanding and practice of the rationality I was familiar with, I felt the need to integrate these two dimensions, seeking a balance between the rational and the spiritual worlds.
Back to Practice
The Union of Rationality and Spirituality
Step by step, I returned to Yoga with renewed dedication. Since 2005, I have embarked on annual journeys to India. Since 2011, I have fully committed myself to Ashtanga Yoga and Buddhism, traveling as a spiritual seeker and refining my practice around the world (United States, Canada, Sri Lanka, India, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Nepal, Italy, Canary Islands, Madagascar…). Each destination has enriched and deepened my understanding of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga.
Some Influential Experiences
It’s difficult to precisely list all the significant experiences, as each day offers new opportunities for growth. I will focus on mentioning those that I feel are most relevant today.
