Manuela was born and raised in Germany and has called Western North Carolina home for over 25 years.  She completed her 200-hour yoga training in 2006 and advanced her studies with a 300-hour training in 2017.  A Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider, she is also a Licensed Massage Therapist and a Board-Certified Continuing Education Provider.  Holding a Master’s degree in Health Education, Manuela brings both depth and expertise to her teaching.  When not on the mat or with clients, she’s happiest running or hiking in the mountains, mapping out her next travel adventure, or at home with her husband and two cats—who seem to think they are the real teachers in the house.